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When to Refurbish and When to Buy New

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Way of the Mill LLC Reader Question: Our shop has several older machines that we are looking to replace. We were recently introduced to the idea of refurbishing them, which we hadn’t considered before. They still perform well for our type of work, but at times their age shows. Can you offer your thoughts on how to make this decision? Miller’s Answer: There will always be plenty of reasons to buy new equipment.

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‘No Code’ Programming – Advancing CMM Productivity

Metrology

Recent advancements in CAD-integrated metrology software have significantly improved the process of CMM programming, where these machines are instructed to measure parts automatically. The post ‘No Code’ Programming – Advancing CMM Productivity appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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ANCA Opens Technology Center in Korea

Modern Machine Shop

Source: ANCA CNC Machines US ANCA has opened a new technology center in Korea. The company has offered local sales and service to customers across diverse industries for more than 30 years in the Korean market, and opening the new facility will enable the company to expand its presence in the Asian market. Jake Farragher, general manager of ANCA Asia, says, “ANCA’s newest technology center is a commitment to our customers in Korea.

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‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 6th May

Metrology

Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 6th May appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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OnLogic Control Features Highly Configurable Design

Modern Machine Shop

Source: OnLogic OnLogic ’s new Tacton series of rugged panel PCs and industrial touchscreen displays provide manufacturers with advanced automation, industrial control and data visualization tools. Tacton is a reliable, highly-configurable, secure and easy-to-install HMI solution for manufacturing, warehousing, energy management and transportation applications.

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Aberlink’s Affordable Mid Size HALO Extends CMM Portfolio

Metrology

Aberlink has launched the Halo CNC CMM as a lower cost alternative to its high performance Horizon CMM series. Halo is a belt-drive version of the state-of-the art linear drive Horizon CMM. The post Aberlink’s Affordable Mid Size HALO Extends CMM Portfolio appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Mobile Laser Scanning Robot Automates Large Object Measurement

Metrology

Together with the manufacturer of high-precision laser scanners API and the professional for automated measurement data acquisition Eleven Dynamics Neobotix GmbH has developed a robot for the automatic scanning of large objects. The post Mobile Laser Scanning Robot Automates Large Object Measurement appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Automated Powder Bed Analysis Uses Smart Defect Detection Software

Metrology

Isar Aerospace has connected the nebumind software into their machine environment automating the defect detection for each recoating layer. The software receives powder bed images before and after recoating, generated by an optical camera with a resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels, and extracts them automatically via the direct machine interface. The post Automated Powder Bed Analysis Uses Smart Defect Detection Software appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Stackpole Selects QualiSense’s Augmented AI To Upgrade Inspection Cells

Metrology

Israeli technology pioneer QualiSense manufactures AI software which is designed to work with pre-existing machine vision hardware, such as cameras, lighting and automation. Stackpole has chosen to retrofit the AI technology to four of its existing inspection cells. This approach ensures the benefits of the latest in Augmented AI, without the need for extensive hardware upgrades.

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Digital Automation and Artificial Intelligence Maximize Production Productivity

Metrology

Festo is setting new standards in process optimization on the shopfloor: By using AI and other smart software solutions, Festo enables its customers to achieve maximum flexibility and increased efficiency in their production processes. The post Digital Automation and Artificial Intelligence Maximize Production Productivity appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference