Articles
July 14, 2015
In response to the deaths of two Ontario workers operating a mast-climbing work platform (MCWP) that collapsed, the Ministry of Labour recently issued an alert providing recommendations for improved inspection practices.
July 8, 2015
The right laser scanning equipment can accurately define localized shrinkage in a cast or molded component.
June 5, 2015
3D scanning technologies have matured to the point where virtually any object can be scanned and converted to an electronic image.
May 12, 2015
Manufacturers in all types of industries often outsource metrology services to a qualified provider, including for nano measurement. This practice is common because purchasing equipment is expensive, there are ongoing costs to maintain it, and you must have qualified staff with the time to operate it.
April 28, 2015
Dimensional analysis involves the comparison of a manufactured part or component to the specifications defined by engineering drawings, digital files and 3D CAD models, or a master tool or part. Historically, the scale of measurement capability has ranged from very large (airplane wings and automobile contours) to the micro level (printed circuit boards and micro electronics).