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Laser Scanners Demand Attention as Technology Improves
October 7, 2019
Metrology-grade laser scanners are expanding their range of applications. New users are finding the main attractions of laser scanners—speed and ease of use. What prevented more widespread use in the past were laser scanners’ perceived tradeoffs. Using one usually meant sacrificing accuracy or working with noisy data.
By Bruce Morey
Senior Technical Editor,
SME Media
Metals Testing Requires Escalation-Based Strategy
August 14, 2019
At Cary Rosenberg’s company, Watts Water Technologies, validating material properties to ensure they are composed of the correct elemental composition is an important part of their work.
By Cary Rosenberg
Senior Manager, Global Supplier Quality & Sourcing and RAB/QSA Lead Auditor,
Watts Water Technologies Inc.
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Process Control by Analyzing Metal Temperature Gradients with Fixed Thermal Imaging
November 22, 2019
Producing metal products is one of the most energy intensive industries. Improving both energy and production efficiency, as well as ensuring product quality is at the top of any manufacturers to do list. Engineers should consider using fixed thermal imaging cameras to optimize their manufacturing process.
By Jeff Kresch
Product Manager,
Fluke Process Instruments
Data-Driven Manufacturing
November 21, 2019
In my capacity as the Chair of the Council of the Manufacturing USA institute directors, I often get asked about trends in U.S. advanced manufacturing.
Perceptron’s Focus on Features
November 1, 2019
Perceptron is an evolving case study in the merits of concentration versus diversification.
By Bruce Morey
Senior Technical Editor,
SME Media
Financial Stress Impacts Your Business
October 7, 2019
Manufacturing workers are financially stressed, which can lead to distractions on the job and increased absenteeism. Helping relieve some of that stress may lead to increased workforce productivity and can give you a strategic advantage in attracting and retaining key talent.
Laser Scanners Demand Attention as Technology Improves
October 7, 2019
Metrology-grade laser scanners are expanding their range of applications. New users are finding the main attractions of laser scanners—speed and ease of use. What prevented more widespread use in the past were laser scanners’ perceived tradeoffs. Using one usually meant sacrificing accuracy or working with noisy data.
By Bruce Morey
Senior Technical Editor,
SME Media
Siemens’ latest Simcenter Testlab release now available
September 18, 2019
Simcenter Testlab enables better usage of test-based data, from design and simulation to validation and certification.
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Expert OpinionAutomation and AI Bring Future Closer Than Ever
August 13, 2019As a self-aware millennial, Pat Evans has long been wary of how quickly technology is taking over our lives and quickly dominating the economy. Attending HxGN Live in June, Hexagon AB’s annual digital solutions conference, some of those fears were reinforced, while others were quelled. -
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Augmented Reality: In this Case, the Writing’s on the Work Station
April 10, 2019A Michigan company that displays instructions for manual manufacturing processes on work stations via augmented reality (AR) is adding wearables to provide similar guidance. -
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Metrology, Product Design and the Next Revolution
September 6, 2018When I graduated with an engineering degree some decades ago, I learned that the organizations I was going to work for had internal communication problems. This was especially true for those that designed and manufactured complex machinery such as engines, aircraft, or automobiles.
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