Measuring surface roughness allows metrologists to establish the roughness of a surface for quality control or other purposes. But how exactly is it done?
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Picking of metallic objects belongs to one of the most commonly solved problems within the automation. This solution enables the automation of parts picking and their precise placing to a predefined location within the desired cycle time.
3D scanning technology has radically improved to now offer immense value in applications as diverse as reverse engineering to contactless dentistry.
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Art, culture and the craft of metal – Bryan Fuller´s automotive and motorcycle design and customization shop “Fuller Moto” inspires, educates and entertains those with a creative spirit and a do-it-yourself attitude and combines all these aspects together by creating “rolling works of art”.
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To date the huge demand for customized products confronts businesses and professionals from a broad array of industries with the question: how can customized products be designed accurately, effectively and at reasonable cost?
The laboratory for additive manufacturing (LaF) at Landshut University, deals with the process of reverse engineering headed by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Norbert Babel.
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Luge, which is the French word for racing sled, is considered by many to be an extreme sport. It involves athletes lying down on their backs on a tiny sled with their feet stretched out in front of them and racing down an icy, high-banked track at speeds as fast as 140 km/h (90 mph), without brakes.
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3D measurement is a metrology process that uses different types of 3D measurement tools, such as 3D scanners, to collect 3D data from physical objects, such as their shapes, textures, geometries and colours.
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The presumption at the beginning of this project was that medical aids like orthosis and splints should not only reflect anatomical parameters and ergonomics but also the lifestyle, preferences, and taste of the user.
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With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EV), a lot of engineers and quality control specialists are facing new challenges when inspecting parts.
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We all enjoy the quirky quotes and the refined, harmonious aesthetics found in yearbooks. Have you ever thought of what it means for blind and visually impaired people not to make the most of this rite of passage?
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3D Inspection Equipment Guarantees That Manufactured Parts Correspond To The Production Requirements
At the beginning of a manufacturing process, a mold, dye, or jig is engineered according to the theoretical CAD model. The aim of this tooling, made precisely from the nominal model, is to produce parts that correspond to the technical requirements.
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More and more manufacturers are adopting automated quality control systems in order to detect issues before it is too late or to reduce quality control costs.
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Incoming goods inspection is generally a tried and tested means of quality assurance for checking the quality of delivered parts for conformity and is performed by the majority of companies. It is usually carried out through an in-house quality control system or by external metering service provider
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Robert Longo, an American contemporary artist of worldwide renown, raises awareness of American gun violence through impressive pieces of art. He created the poignant sculpture “Death Star II” which was presented at the Art Basel in Switzerland in 2018.
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Companies who are looking for improvements and evolution of their product may have to reach out to external expertise. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to ship products, no matter how small they are.
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