Inspection and Measurement

Measurement 23 Mar 2021

LK Metrology's Freedom Ultimate Arms Maximize Usability

LK Metrology’s Freedom Ultimate and Freedom Ultimate Scan arms provide a portable, accessible and highly accurate measuring system for complex applications.

Inspection and Measurement 11 Mar 2021

LiDAR Technology Coming to Factory Systems

Industrial sensor company Sick AG and automotive sensor company IBEO Automotive Systems GmbH have partnered to create an industrial, solid-state LiDAR solution.

Inspection and Measurement 11 Mar 2021

Methods Machine Tools Releases VisionGauge OnLine Updates

Methods Machine Tools has released software enhancements for VisionGauge OnLine, especially benefitting VisionX’s Digital Optical Comparator 700 series.

Measurement 9 Mar 2021

Mitutoyo and Kitov Partnering, Developing Combined Solutions

Mitutoyo and Kitov have partnered to combine the innovations of Mitutoyo’s metrology solutions and Kitov’s AI, robotics and computer vision technologies.

Inspection and Measurement 8 Mar 2021

Starrett AVR-FOV 0.14X Provides Widest Yet AVR Field-of-View

Starrett’s AVR-FOV 0.14X features a 0.14 magnification lens with the widest-yet AVR field-of-view, and delivers measurements accurate to the micron level.

Basics 3 Mar 2021

What to Know About Decoding Surface Finish Gages and Parameters

Long-wavelength waviness and short-wavelength roughness require a wide variety of instruments and parameters for proper measurement — and lower numbers aren’t always better.

Automation 2 Mar 2021

Andretti Autosport Names AAT3D Official Metrology Provider

Applied Automation Technologies (AAT3D) is now providing its metrology systems to Andretti Autosport, particularly the CAPPSNC system for closed-loop production feedback.

Inspection and Measurement 24 Feb 2021

How to Match Thickness Gage Types to Proper Applications

Different thicknesses require different gage types during inspection — four common ones are handheld indicators, handheld micrometers, opposed air streams and gage blocks.