Market trends and business perspectives
When Trumpf saw API’s XD Laser at a trade show, they immediately recognized that it could measure the three degrees of freedom needed for production of their TruMatic 7000 punch laser machine in only a single measurement process.
A subsequent demo at Trumpf’s factory in Ditzingen, Germany, however, revealed more benefits than Trumpf was anticipating. [Read more…] about Laser interferometer verifies Trumpf Trumatic faster and more accurately
Bosch Rexroth provides insight into measurement and testing processes
To ensure consistency, repeatability, quality and compliance with regulations, many companies employ rigorous testing and measurement processes.
Kraus automation technology (KAT), specialises in providing tailored testing systems for life-span, fatigue and material tests.
To offer testing systems which meet the needs of their diverse customer base, KAT use National Instruments’ LabView software to create custom user interfaces for engineers. [Read more…] about Industrial measurement and testing: Faster commissioning results in quicker time to market
New Scale Robotics has launched its newest gripper for the Universal Robots e-Series collaborative robot.
The company says its new technology “harnesses UR’s new high-speed communications interface to increase measurement precision and control multiple grippers on one robot”.
New Scale Robotics describes the new peripheral as “a precision electric parallel gripper for Universal Robots e Series cobots”. [Read more…] about New Scale Robotics launches its latest gripper for Universal Robots e-Series
Intergovernmental organization BIPM outlines historic changes to the International System of Units, or the SI
Today, May 20, is World Metrology Day, commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in 1875.
This treaty provides the basis for a coherent measurement system worldwide that underpins scientific discovery and innovation, industrial manufacturing and international trade, as well as the improvement of the quality of life and the protection of the global environment.
The theme for World Metrology Day 2019 is “The International System of Units – Fundamentally Better”. [Read more…] about International System of Units agreement being commemorated today
Lufthansa Technik has been showing off what it claims is the world’s first airplane cockpit panel testing robot, which it calls “RoCCET”.
RoCCET checks the functionality of LED lights and switches, says Lufthansa Technik, which is part of the Lufthansa Group.
The Robot-based procedure is currently in the integration phase.
[Read more…] about Lufthansa Technik shows off ‘world’s first’ plane cockpit-testing robotKistler is planning to demonstrate its comprehensive measurement chain for press-fit and joining processes including force sensors, light barriers, maXYmos monitoring units and robotics application at the Automate Show 2019 in Chicago, Illinois, from April 8-11, 2019 at booth 9354.
The increasing network of machines and systems driven by Industry 4.0 calls for efficient and flexible industrial manufacturing solutions. Individual production processes have to be optimized consistently and continuously to remain competitive in the long run.
Kistler offers a range of monitoring and control solutions for press-fit and joining processes, including sensors, measuring chains, monitors, evaluation units and joining modules for automated assembly and robotic applications. [Read more…] about Kistler to demonstrate robotic measurement solutions at Automate event
The measurement of object height is an important aspect in quality control applications. With the PosCon HM light-section sensor, Baumer says it offers a unique, compact measuring device for this kind of task.
The smart, pre-configured profile sensor offers five measurement modes for different measurement tasks. An exact positioning of the measured objects is not required.
The PosCon HM provides reliable measurements even on shiny and very dark surfaces. In conjunction with its high measuring accuracy of up to 2 μm, it is suitable for a large number of applications in at-line, off-line and in-line control. [Read more…] about Quality control of rubber seals on the basis of height measurements
RS Components is extending its portfolio of high-quality electrical test and measurement devices with five innovative product ranges from Testo.
The devices offer measurement capabilities for a diverse variety of electrical systems and appliances, including for use by electrical installation contractors and engineers working in HVAC design and maintenance.
The Testo 760 is the industry’s first automatic digital multimeter range and provides functionality for all electrical measuring tasks, including function keys that replace the traditional dial for easier operation and greater reliability. [Read more…] about RS Components adds Testo testers to testing range
Company says the Breeze 10 unmanned boat is an electric craft for dam lake bed sediment surveying
Yamaha has developed the Breeze 10 autonomous unmanned compact electric survey craft.
The company designed the new product to support sounding work such as measuring the sediment levels of dams, and will commence business rentals principally aimed at commercial surveyors in August 2016.
Breeze 10 is an electric FRP craft approximately three meters in length, developed to enable easy mounting of measurement equipment such as narrow multibeam sonar, which is increasingly popular in measurement work, including domestic dam silt level measurement. [Read more…] about Yamaha launches new autonomous boat
Faro Technologies has launched its Factory Robo-Imager product line, a system that combines the Faro Factory Array Imager with a collaborative-robot to provide adaptable, safe and automated in- and near-line inspection solutions.
Faro is a provider of 3D measurement and imaging with solutions in metrology, factory automation, product design, public safety and building information modelling.
Faro’s Early Adopter (EA) Program provides leading edge products to qualified customers for limited product introductions.
The Faro Factory Robo-Imager Mobile is an automated inspection station designed for the shop floor. [Read more…] about Faro launches factory robotic 3D imager
