Often times, necessity is the mother of invention. Many products are conceived out of necessity, while there are products that occur from what may seem like serendipity. With the prevalence and popularity of 3D printing among a variety of users, from elementary students to precision machine shops, the ability to develop products is becoming a more appealing and accessible process.
In manufacturing industries where the difference in a decimal point may determine whether a 21st century elite battleship sinks or floats, quality is as integral as the bolts that bind that vessel together. Finding a dimensional inspection lab that can not only proficiently provide a variety of services, but also do so reliably and consistently can prove to be a daunting task if you are not equipped with the right criteria.
With their repeatable accuracy and programmability, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) have universally been known as the ultimate dimensional measurement and inspection equipment by using contact probing to deliver single point by point sparse measurement data. However, 3D scanning is widely accepted as an effective, accurate, and fast way to collect and analyze measurement data.
To state the obvious, 3D Scanning has turned the manufacturing industry on its head. Rapid product development has all but left traditional ways in the dust.
We all know the old adage, “time is money.” For OEMs especially, both time and money are essential factors when it comes to the entire production process, from design down to inspection.
How are your measurements adding up? Do you need automation combined with a high level of accuracy? Or perhaps, your application demands a portable measurement device for its ability to reach difficult to measure features? With the ever growing need for accurate measurements in a rapid paced manufacturing industry, knowing the best type of universal 3D dimensional measurement device available for your application will help streamline both your manufacturing and quality inspection processes.
The CSA Group has publicly released the review draft for the new CSA Z151 standard for Concrete Pumps and Placing Booms. You can read the review document and add suggestions or comments by clicking the link below (Note: You will need a CSA Group log in if you don’t have one – it’s free to register).
As technology in our world progresses exponentially, the demand for more precise measurement requirements grows as the components manufactured within these products become smaller and smaller.
On February 8th, 2017 we hosted our first webinar review of the new Ontario Construction Regulations.
The Ministry of Labour’s latest amendment to the Construction Regulations provides a stronger definition as to which methods, and what qualifications, are required to perform non-destructive testing (NDT) on lift devices.