Manufacturing Quality News
Bruker Alicona to showcase FocusX optical measurement technology at Control 2024
Austrian measurement technology manufacturer Bruker Alicona will exhibit at this year's Control 2024 with the objective of showcasing how its optical 3D measurement solutions portfolio caters for every budget. Read more
OR3D recognised for Geomagic For SolidWorks online training course
3D scanning solutions provider OR3D has won a Business Innovation Award from Oqton at the EMEA Partner summit in Athens. Read more
Third Dimension launches Vectro 2 non-contact gauging solution for FANUC CRX series of robots
Third Dimension has announced that its Vectro 2 non-contact gauging solution is the latest addition to the series of FANUC CRX-Ready products. Read more
Renishaw extends its range of AGILITY 5-axis CMMs
Renishaw has announced that it is now offering an extended range of AGILITY co-ordinate measuring machines (CMMs). The range of AGILITY CMMs has been designed and made for speed and accuracy according to the company. Read more
Lumafield uses CT scanning to take a look inside Heinz’s sustainable ketchup cap
Jon Bruner, Head of Marketing at Lumafield, recently posted a thread on X (formerly Twitter), as well as a blog post on the company’s website showing an industrial-level CT scan of a new sustainable ketchup cap from Heinz. Read more
MultiLambdaChip research project develops laser light sources for digital holography
As part of the MultiLambdaChip research project, Fraunhofer IPM, in collaboration with multiple partners, is developing highly integrated, cost-effective laser light sources for use in digital holography. Read more
Renishaw and Plastometrex announce collaboration to improve efficiency in AM testing
Plastometrex, a provider of advanced mechanical testing solutions, has announced that it has supplied Renishaw with enhanced mechanical testing capabilities. Read more
3D optical metrology firm Zygo Corporation expands operations in India
3D optical metrology solutions provider Zygo has expanded its operations in India with the hiring of a dedicated sales and marketing team. Read more
Mitsubishi Electric and Koenig & Bauer partner for quality control systems in electrode foil production for battery cell manufacturing
Mitsubishi Electric and Koenig & Bauer have announced a strategic partnership for quality control systems in electrode foil production for battery cell manufacturing. Read more
Pinnacle X-Ray Solutions acquires Willick Engineering
Pinnacle X-Ray Solutions, LLC, a manufacturer of non-destructive testing and inspection (NDT) systems, has announced the acquisition of Willick Engineering Co, Inc. Read more
‘Inspecting 3D printed parts was a massive challenge for us in the early years’ – Ursa Major CEO Joe Laurienti
Ursa Major CEO Joe Laurienti discussed the challenges Ursa Major Technologies has previously faced with the inspection of 3D printed parts on this week’s Additive Insight podcast, produced by TCT Magazine. Read more
Acerta Analytics on working with Hexagon and the future of quality in manufacturing
In October, Canadian start-up Acerta Analytics was selected by Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division to be one of the nine companies in the third Sixth Sense cohort. Hexagon’s Sixth Sense program was launched in January 2022. Read more
'The cost of inspecting parts has been astronomical' - Lumafield's Andreas Bastian
Lumafield's Andreas Bastian made the assertion on a recent episode of TCT Magazine's Additive Insight podcast, where he was joined by 3D printing consultant Peter Rogers to discuss the inspection of additively manufactured parts. Read more
Nonlinear Resonance NDT: Unlocking the design potential of metal additive manufacturing
Puntozero is an innovative start-up with the goal of creating specific design methodologies for additive manufacturing. The company seeks to move away from traditional design constraints and fully realise the potential of AM. Read more
"We want to demonstrate that there’s no trade-off between speed and performance" - Plastometrex CEO on non-destructive pipeline verification tool
Dr. James Dean, the CEO of Plastometrex talks to MQ about the importance of transparency in validating its non-destructive tool for material verification in the pipeline industry. Read more
Lumafield and Informal utilise CT scanners to inspect waterproof robustness
The Neptune industrial X-ray CT scanner has helped ensure that Lodge Sound's Solar Powered Speakers can withstand inclement weather and backyard sprinklers without water getting inside of the product. Read more
Nikon boosts quality control with automated system for wafer inspection
The new solution is based on Nikon's NEXIV VMZ-K3040 confocal video measuring system. Read more