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October 28, 2016

Qualify Your Additive Manufacturing With CT Scanning.

The emergence of additive manufacturing has excited many engineers; one of its many benefits is the freedom to go where traditional manufacturing simply could not. Much of the buzz around additive manufacturing right now is due to a dramatic decrease in production times even as the demand for customized products accelerates.
August 12, 2016
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IIA Case Study: Extreme Components, LP’s Surface Finish Analysis of DAT Mold Interlocks

With advances in the manufacturing of smaller and smaller components, there is a need for measurements at that scale to ensure that best accuracy is maintained. If you require measurement at the nano scale, or one billionth of a meter, then choosing the right technology will be high on your priority list. You want to make the most informed decision when choosing the equipment for measurements that are this important.
July 13, 2016

Nano Measurements: Contact-Based vs Optical-Based, Which Should You Choose?

With advances in the manufacturing of smaller and smaller components, there is a need for measurements at that scale to ensure that best accuracy is maintained. If you require measurement at the nano scale, or one billionth of a meter, then choosing the right technology will be high on your priority list. You want to make the most informed decision when choosing the equipment for measurements that are this important.
June 13, 2016

Dimensional Inspection for Firearm Parts and Components

Dimensional inspection (also called dimensional metrology) has come a long way since the industrial revolution.
February 8, 2016

3D Scanning for Prosthesis

Medical manufacturing has come a long way with the advancement of new technology and materials.