The past few columns about inspection and measurement have led to discussion of different systems for measuring based on images.

A metrologist wants to know that any variations in measurements are the result of variations of the parts being measured, not variations in the measuring dev

The speed, convenience and cost benefits of microliter volume, air displacement pipettes drive the frequent us

Last month, I talked about vision vs. video and brought up the possibility of confusion between inspection and measurement.

Using the eye is visual. The use of magnified imaging by eye or with a camera is a common part of manufacturing. Some of that use is for inspection.

It’s New Year’s resolution time.

As part of a volunteer team that cleared a walking trail in my neighborhood, I helped to shovel a straight path through a small berm.

Continuing last month’s topic of temperature effects on measurements, what about temperature compensation? Some measuring systems claim increased accuracy with the usually optional temperature compensation. What’s that? What’s it supposed to do?

Slow monitors that don’t pick up the exact end-point when a part is seated properly can hamper high-volume press-fi