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December 22, 2015
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IIA’s 3D Scans & Renders Santa Statue

We’re always looking for an interesting way to convey our holiday greeting, so we at IIA took on a unique approach to sharing holiday cheer with customers using a 3D scan of a Santa statue.
December 11, 2015

Why Do I Need a Repair Inspection to Get My Mobile Crane Certified?

September 10, 2015

Reduce Downtime with Computer Aided Verification

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
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More than Meets the Eye: 3 Advancements in Nano Measurement that Improved the Quality of Manufacturing

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.
July 14, 2015

Ministry of Labour alert calls for more thorough inspections on mast-climbing work platforms

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.