Articles
December 7, 2015
As manufacturing has become more globalized, companies are being challenged to respond to the rapidly changing needs of consumers faster, better, and cheaper. Shortened product life cycles and the increased need for new models, customization, advanced technologies add to the demands of cost-stressed manufacturing firms.
October 16, 2015
Accuracy and speed don’t always go hand in hand, yet often, in Aerospace and Defense, both are required. When the challenge is to reverse engineer a complex part and produce an accurate CAD model, the right 3D scanning technology can provide both speed and precision.
September 10, 2015
Production downtimes can be a big hurdle and mean big costs for any manufacturer. As the saying goes, time is money. That’s why Computer Aided Verification, also known as CAV or deviation analysis, can be a valuable tool to quickly check pre-machining conditions, post-machining conditions, form, fit, function, assembly mating surfaces, and more.
August 26, 2015
Nanotechnology has matured from science fiction into a burgeoning industry and, now, to a well-accepted component of modern manufacturing. Many people don’t realize just how much nanotechnology is involved, not just for high-tech electronics and aerospace, but also for everyday applications such as adhesives, printing, and automobiles.