Inspection & Quality

Look-Ahead: Robotic system finds and records defects in finished parts.

Beckhoff Automation has added the new ELM314x economy line to the EtherCAT measurement module family, supplementing the established ELM3x0x line with a lower cost 1 ksps class. This I/O system expansion simplifies the use of system-integrated precision measurement technology, which taps significant optimization and efficiency potentials both in production machines and for inline test benches.

Columbia Marking Tools offers many new features on the popular Mite-E-Mark air impact marker. Additional features include: additional stroke length, integrated position sensors and a low maintenance non-lube feature. This air impact marker is commonly used for economically marking lot codes, acceptance marks or machine ID codes on metal and plastic parts. They may also be used in staking, seating or assembly operations.

ST. LOUIS (November 7, 2018)- WB industries, a custom metal and structural fabrication, welding, and precision machining company, announces the addition of Ricky Goble as its Machining Supervisor.

umati (universal machine tool interface) moves one step ahead towards becoming a generally accepted standard. VDW, the German Machine Tool Builders' Association and the OPC Foundation establish a so-called joint working group. Interested parties are cordially invited to participate with immediate effect.

Mitutoyo America Corp. announces the release of the LSM-6902H Laser Scan Micrometer to its sensor systems product line. The LSM-6902H Laser Scan Micrometer noncontact, high-accuracy measurement system is an excellent option for measuring pin gages or plug gages.

GTI Predictive Technology announces the immediate availability of VibePro 24/7 for vibration route and data continuous online vibration and temperature monitoring for rotating equipment and bearing health. VibePro 24/7 is the technology that takes the company's predictive monitoring offerings to the next level by combining route data collection and analysis with wireless online vibration and temperature sensors.

New from Laser Marking Technologies LLC is the Cobalt XD. This large format machine features a proprietary technology that utilizes a revolutionary digital galvo marking head with a third optical axis. By utilizing this technology, it allows the machine to mark in a continuous 20" x 20" marking field without any moving stages or moving any parts.

MarkinBOX has released a new battery-operated, cordless part marker called Patmark. With a lithium-ion battery and charger, plus a software app that connects to your device via Wi-Fi, you can get a clean and clear mark without a cord.

As the technology leader for high-precision laser scan systems, SCANLAB GmbH introduces an additional variant of its entry-level basiCube scan head. This new basiCube model's SL2-100 interface now allows direct control by RTC5 boards. Execution of highly elaborate laser jobs and more complex graphics is thus possible for laser marking, subsurface glass engraving or similar applications.

Mitutoyo America Corp. announces the release of the DP-1VA Digimatic data logger and printer to its data management systems product line. The DP-1VA will replace the DP-1VR.

PROVIDENCE, RI – September 6, 2018 – Mahr Inc., a provider of dimensional metrology solutions, announced today a three-year extension of the company's long-standing technology partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) to ensure the ultimate quality of designs for its racing teams through the use of metrology.