Metrology

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In the calibration industry, decision-makers grapple with a complex interplay of three critical factors: quality, lead time, and price. The post Balancing Key Factors in Selecting Calibration Providers appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Lead Time 98

Control.com

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

ABB has begun construction on a 12,000-square-foot calibration hall in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to cater to the growing North American demand for instrumentation.

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Metrology

APRIL 3, 2023

The post Develop a Routine Schedule for Calibrating Precision Measurement Equipment appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine. Precision measurement equipment is a crucial part of any manufacturing operation.

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Manufacturing 95

Control.com

APRIL 10, 2023

Calibration can be a time-consuming process requiring expensive traceable tools, but high-accuracy signals result in higher-quality products, better customer satisfaction, and, ultimately, greater returns.

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i4.0 today

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Its well-proven data driven digital twins, calibration optimisers and global real-world scenario generators provide an eco-system for efficient virtual development and testing, reducing the need for expensive prototype vehicles and time required to develop optimised calibrations for batteries and other powertrains.

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Prototype  Artificial Intelligence Automotive Function 105

Design World

APRIL 25, 2023

· New AI-enabled navigation technology allows AMRs to make intelligent decisions in dynamic and challenging environments · Technology reduces commissioning time by up to 20 percent, requiring less calibration and no change to infrastructure ·Increases flexibility for fast-changing intralogistics requirements in production, logistics, healthcare, and (..)

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Metrology

MAY 3, 2023

BUDDY performance testing robot uses 6 degrees of freedom to test, measure, and calibrate virtual, augmented and mixed reality head-mounted displays. The post 6DoF BUDDY Test Robot System Calibrates AR/VR Glasses Development appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Robotics Robotics 80

Metrology

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Kanbrick, a long-term investment partnership focused on investing in and building founder- and family-owned businesses, has announced its partnership with JM Test Systems, which calibrates, repairs and tests a wide The post Acquisition of JM Test Systems – Calibration and Testing Company appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine. (..)

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

million (for a total of $7 million) to fund sensor calibration, spectrum licence, ground segment (operations and communications) along with data processing. .” The facility will be suitable for: satellite payload development and manufacturing; satellite assembly; and payload integration. LatConnect 60 is co-investing a further $3.5

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Manufacturing 98

Metrology

JULY 16, 2024

NMi Group, a global leader in market access Advisory, Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Calibration (ATICC) services, has announce the acquisition of Minerva Metrology and Calibration, a trusted, respected calibration services provider based in the BeNeLux region.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 1, 2025

These include sensor-calibration differences (affecting input observations) and joint response characteristics (affecting action execution), which can impact policy performance if not properly compensated for, said Figure AI. This online self-calibration allows strong cross-robot policy transfer with minimal downtime, the company said.

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Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

CAPTRON’s TCP Calibration Sensors are now available on the Universal Robots Marketplace and can be seamlessly integrated with Universal Robots’ collaborative robot (cobot) platforms. The TCP Laser Calibration Sensors, available in 40mm and 70mm sizes, reportedly offer precise tool tip calibration with a reproducibility of 0.01

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Robotics Robotics Automation Manufacturing 64

Metrology

OCTOBER 2, 2023

NMi Group, a leader in mission-critical product Testing, Inspection, Certification and Calibration (TICC) services, has announced the strategic acquisition of Avon Dynamic Calibration Ltd The post NMi Group Bolsters UK Position with Strategic Acquisition of Avon Dynamic Calibration appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 11, 2025

Without calibration of information-collecting devices, manufacturers risk making poor business and operational decisions.

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Smart manufacturing Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Larger orders of this type from repeat customers of this calibre are a validation that DroneShield products are meeting the challenge set by sophisticated military customers. There is no obligation for any additional contracts from this customer.

Manufacturing 75

Manufacturing 75

Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 29, 2024

releases its L-703SP surface plate calibration system. The L-703SP is a compact geometry laser-based calibration system that, according to the company, is repeatable, offers high resolution and accuracy, easy setup and training and fast data collection. Hamar Laser Instruments Inc.

Electronics 52

Electronics Sourcing 52

Design World

MARCH 30, 2023

has introduced the Field Calibration IncOder, a new absolute inductive encoder that achieves next-level accuracy angle measurement in motion control applications and position feedback in robotics in the most demanding environments. Celera Motion, a business unit of Novanta Inc.,

Automation 130

Automation Robotics Robotics 130

Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Crucial Role of Regular Calibration Calibration is vital for maintaining the precision and reliability of metalworking instrumentation. Regular calibration ensures gauges provide accurate readings, which is essential for producing high-quality parts.

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Metrology

JANUARY 10, 2023

Trescal, a global leader in calibration services, has announced the acquisition of Standard Calibration Technology Institute (SCTI) in South Korea, Nordic Service Group (NSG) in Scandinavia, Delta-P Monitoring Technology in.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The company said it enables high-precision calibration and robust force control. The Singapore-based startup said this latest round positions it to accelerate the development and deployment of its main products, the Eureka Controller and Eureka 3D Camera. The Eureka Controller is a comprehensive system for vision and robotics applications.

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Robotics Robotics Sourcing Automation 98

ATS

APRIL 10, 2025

Sensor and control failures: Inaccurate fill levels can occur if sensors drift out of calibration or if the programmable logic controller (PLC) logic becomes outdated. Calibrate the fill volume/tolerance, checking for variations from the target. This underscores the necessity of keeping up with software updates.

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Pharmaceutical Beverage Compliance Consumer Goods 78

Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 30, 2023

μm, a built-in Calibration date warning, larger LCD and “analog” bar, and new S1 output (bidirectional communication) which allows settings to be changed through the new USB ITPak 3.0 Calibration period notification functions: The LCD displays an icon to notify the user when the set calibration time approaches.

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Function Manufacturing 98

Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The damper body, previously requiring manual fine-tuning, is now calibrated and assembled by a machine. “The damping mechanism has been substantially upgraded compared to the former generation of Silent Tools turning adaptors,” said Åke Axner, global product manager – machine integration at Sandvik Coromant.

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Fit Automation 92

Design World

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This robust, factory-calibrated MEMS solution accurately measures pressure in both gas and liquid media from 2 to 70 bar. Melexis expands its Triphibian family with the MLX90834 pressure sensor, designed for automotive applications such as EV thermal management.

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Automotive 130

Manufacturing Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In a major boost for UK industry, Atlas Copco Tools & Industrial Assembly Solutions has achieved two landmark approvals from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

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DO Supply

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This article provides a step-up guide based on the best practices for optimal performance of SMC Dialog Plus soft motor controllers during installation, programming, calibration, and maintenance. Measurement and Calibration: The motor currents are measured with a clamp-on ammeter. The phase with the highest drawn current is selected.

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Gary Mintchell

JUNE 25, 2024

Enhancement of the basic hierarchy structure to include new extensions such as device condition sets, signal condition sets, and signal calibration. These extensions give users greater flexibility and functionality in representing device information, including attributes such as type, timestamp, and calibrated values.

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Automation Process control Function Manufacturing 130

Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Unlike conventional 2D gantry systems traditionally used in electronics manufacturing, GoFa cobots offer full 6D motion across their entire workspace upon delivery, without requiring additional calibration work, providing the flexibility and mobility to handle a broader range of tasks.

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Aerospace 3D printing Electronics Automotive 52

Design World

JANUARY 24, 2024

Unfortunately, instruments are often incorrectly selected for the job, improperly calibrated, or fail prematurely, resulting in production downtime and safety risks. For industrial manufacturers, using precise, analytical instruments designed for the specific requirements of an application is critical.

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Composites Manufacturing 130

Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 12, 2023

Advantive, a mission-critical software provider for specialty manufacturing and distribution businesses, announced December 6, 2022 the acquisitions of DataNet, a leader in Statistical Process Control (SPC), and PQ Systems, a provider of manufacturing quality and gage calibration software solutions.

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Fit Process control Automotive Manufacturing 130

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Compass calibration: Ensures a calibrated compass for safe flights, preventing takeoff if issues are detected. These features are designed to assist pilots in maintaining control and avoiding potential hazards during operations.

Sourcing 72

Sourcing Robotics Robotics Compliance 72

Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 30, 2025

The most common way to do this is to start with the basics and walk the user through some straightforward calibration steps to get things moving in the right direction. They describe an approach to measuring surface roughness and the calibration process. Using the system method, instruct the user to fine-tune the calibration.

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Sourcing Manufacturing 90

The Fabricator

AUGUST 22, 2024

In robot programming, calibrating the CAD file with the actual part being processed takes time, and it’s not always necessary.

Robotics 98

Robotics Robotics 98

Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The system is lightweight and portable, and WISER’s wireless calibration tool enables deployment in minutes. WISER’s patented Redundant Radio Location & Tracking (RRLT) technology allows accurate location tracking in cluttered, metallic, or complex manufacturing environments where conventional tracking technologies fall short.

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Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 28, 2025

.” The companys BreathLogix unmanned alcohol screening devices hosts several features including patent pending pre-calibrated cartridge technology which will allow administrators to maintain their devices, and eliminate the need for calibration equipment and site visits from technicians for maintenance.

Electronics 52

Electronics Manufacturing 52

Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 12, 2024

And to ensure that the simulator heads are fully calibrated, we also built the I-formation gantry robot that calibrates and validates the simulator performance against solar cell standards. Known as the “Calibot,” this I-frame gantry robot is capable of calibrating the pLEDss heads while the system is in either morphing position.

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Robotics Robotics Sourcing Automation 115

AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand announced collaborations with the Australian industry to offer instrumentation, calibration, and maintenance services for its F-35 aircraft ground support systems. The enterprises included in the partnership are Marand , Survitec and TR Calibration, according to a news release.

Aerospace 84

Aerospace Manufacturing 84