Inspection & Quality

Videos • August 12, 2019

LaserPlus aids precision, productivity

With LaserPlus from ANCA, operators can measure tool geometries in process to within +/- 2 µm or less. The laser measurement and compensation system is available as an option in select ANCA machines.

Products • July 29, 2019

Genior Modular VM-03 Machine Monitoring System

Marposs offers the Genior Modular VM-03 intelligent, module-based system for machine monitoring of a wide range of functions. The VM-03 provides predictive maintenance via vibration, gravity and temperature monitoring, condition monitoring, dynamic collision and crash detection and simple process monitoring. It can easily be integrated into machine tools, equipment or robots, as well as with the Genior Modular Tool and Process Monitoring solution.

News • July 16, 2019

NVision gets bird-damaged 737 back in the skies fast

Swift work by NVision Inc. helped a major U.S. airline quickly repair a bird-damaged Boeing 737 wing and return the restored jet back to flight in just two days. The rapid turnaround helped the airline avoid the financial losses typically incurred by grounding aircraft.

News • June 26, 2019 • Dean Solberg

How CT Scanning Is Transforming Inspection in Manufacturing

The ability to "see through" a solid object was once thought to be a tool of the future, or a power belonging to Superman–but the technology is here today, and more widespread and accessible than you may have thought. Until recently, the technology of CT imaging was only available for use in medical settings. Over the last several years, it has found a new home in the world of manufacturing, and is opening up myriad opportunities never before available.

News • June 26, 2019

Improve manufacturing efficiency and process control with metrology

All machining operations have inherent variation caused by machine positioning errors, material variances, fixturing, tooling load and thermal changes. Many companies employ metrology at the end of machining to ensure that good parts go out the door, but it does little to improve manufacturing efficiency. Applying metrology before and during machining processes keeps operations in tight control, significantly improving process yield and final part quality at a much lower cost of production.

Products • June 25, 2019

S neox Non-contact 3D Optical Profiler Microscope

Sensofar Metrology announces the release of the 5th generation of its flagship optical profiler. The S neox is a high-performance non-contact 3D optical profiler microscope system purposely-designed for subnano, nano and microscale measurement, with advanced inspection and analysis capabilities.

News • June 18, 2019 • Alan Richter

HxGN LIVE 2019 makes Sin City smarter

My latest trip took me to Las Vegas, where I attended HxGN LIVE 2019. Hosted by Sweden-headquartered Hexagon AB, the ninth biennial conference took place June 11-14 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center adjacent to The Venetian and The Palazzo resorts, and I participated in the Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence division's media program.

Products • June 14, 2019

Genior Modular GEMCMS-02 Machine Monitoring System

Marposs Corp. has announced the availability of its Genior Modular GEMCMS-02 single-channel, compact machine monitoring system for collision monitoring and crash damage mitigation in machine tools. The GEMCMS-02 can be used as a stand-alone system or in combination with other Genior Modular solutions, achieving both collision detection and process monitoring simultaneously and visualizing the processes in parallel.

Videos • June 12, 2019

Marposs Monitoring Solutions for Cutting Machines

Marposs Monitoring Solutions can monitor both machines and machine processes by detecting machine conditions and mitigating crashes while providing vital data on the condition of machine components, supporting predictive and preventive maintenance.

Articles • June 12, 2019 • William Leventon

Automated data capture slow to sell

Despite automation's advantages, the machining industry has yet to put down the pen and paper.

Videos • May 31, 2019

The Guardian™ Works when Other Recycling Systems Fail

See how the PRAB Guardian recycles your spent cutting fluids

Videos • May 30, 2019

Blue laser technology: setting the standard in on-machine tool measurement

The new NC4+ Blue system is designed to help machine shops across many industries