http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/indexes/categorybrowseuc.html Non-contact, Optical and Laser measurement systems latest news on Manufacturingtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 3DX-RAY has developed a, X-ray system for measuring the 'wrinkle' in cans - such as for catalytic converters - without destroying them. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT 3DX-Ray http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/dxr/dxr116.html Optical inspection systems can replace microscopes and can be customised to give a desired field of view, resolution, magnification and depth of focus. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Prior Scientific http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/pio/pio131.html Moritex has introduced a small diameter industrial endoscope with highest quality optics to ensure distortion free, remote viewing of inaccessible structures. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT Moritex Europe http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/moz/moz152.html Firstsight Vision said it is now possible to record images directly to a laptop disk drive or USB memory stick connected to the laptop in real time, with a choice of resolution and speed. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT Firstsight Vision http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/frs/frs207.html An optical co-ordinate measuring machine has reduced the inspection time for checking large steam turbine 'buckets' from 280 min to 15 min. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT Steintek http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/stx/stx103.html Composites parts manufacturer uses Metris Laser Radar for one-man inspection of large structures, whereas laser tracking would have required two operators. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT Metris http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mra/mra171.html Using a Metris Modelmaker D scanner for non-contact 3D measurement of large vehicle parts, a French automotive plant has quadrupled its scanning productivity. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT Metris http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mra/mra172.html An X-Tek X-ray inspection system is testing high-complexity printed circuitry boards that feature BGAs and CSPs to speed production of highly complex electronic and mechatronic products. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT Metris http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mra/mra170.html Multipix Imaging has launched its Cognex Micro In-sight Vision Sensors Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT Multipix Imaging http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mul/mul129.html A technical report available from Moritex describes the use of modern borescopes in inspecting mission-critical parts or components as well as assembled products. Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Moritex Europe http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/moz/moz151.html To aid image processing, Moritex LED spot projectors are designed to replace conventional halogen point light sources as well as fibre optic illumination to provide stable, uniform illumination. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Moritex Europe http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/moz/moz150.html A 3D digital camera measuring system captures dynamic processes and analyses them regarding geometric changes, such as showing deformation under load. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT AICON 3D Systems http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/aij/aij108.html Intended as a real alternative to CCTV lenses, compact, high performance lenses combine low cost, choice of magnification and long working distance to enhance moving part inspection. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Moritex Europe http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/moz/moz149.html A Glasgow seminar for managers and engineers engaged in manufacturing or R+D, introducing surface metrology tools that use interferometry to provide fast and accurate non-contact measurements Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Lambda Photometrics http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lmb/lmb134.html Producer of automotive starters and electric steering drives is now relying on an optical measurement system using free-form measurement to check formed copper pins. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT AICON 3D Systems http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/aij/aij107.html A compact machine vision system has all the processing power in a rugged enclosure and allows small cameras to be used, while the unit itself can be readily integrated into factory environments. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Firstsight Vision http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/frs/frs204.html A non-contact spectrocolourimetry system supplies up to 2000 spectra/s for analysing, for example, reflectance of diffusing materials, intensity and colour of light sources and displays. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Armstrong Optical http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/azw/azw131.html Standard incandescent Infrared light source offering a broad light spectrum unachievable with LEDs and penetrate into or through materials for inspction of MEMS or solar panel products. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Moritex Europe http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/moz/moz147.html Low-cost X-ray system for on-line, 100% industrial inspection of mass-produced items checks the internal contents, 3D-position, size, volume and alignment of a complex assemblage of components. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT 3DX-Ray http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/dxr/dxr114.html A 4-40mm HD motorised zoom lens is claimed to ofer users, for the first time, true high definition imaging throughout its range of operation and can focus on an object at 1300mm through to infinity. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT Resolve Optics http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rev/rev112.html A three-tiered range of industrial digital scanning cameras switch from camera to camera, and from tier to tier, depending on the user's application and environment needs. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT JAI http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/jai/jai125.html Scanning system has novel scanning hardware that enables the image pixel size to be chosen to match features of interest enabling optimised mapping speeds. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT Horiba Jobin Yvon http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/jyh/jyh133.html A versatile hardware-independent imaging software toolkit enables any Genicam compliant machine vision camera to be interfaced with Common Vision Blox. Tue, 04 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT Firstsight Vision http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/frs/frs203.html Surface defect detection systems operate as stationery or robotic arm test rigs to scan multiple inspection points on car body parts, automatically identifying and marking any surface defects. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT Micro-Epsilon UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mtw/mtw119.html High-resolution telecentric lenses have been designed for high-resolution discrete part inspection in semiconductor manufacturing operations. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT Moritex Europe http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/moz/moz145.html For inspection purposes, a 1.4 megapixel, high speed camera offers 100 frames/s at full 1400 x 1024 pixel resolution and faster frame rates can be achieved through vertical windowing. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT Firstsight Vision http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/frs/frs202.html Metrology systems have been involved for shipbuilding, where the systems have to endure paint and metal particles, fumes, gases, heat and intensive welding radiation. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT Metris http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mra/mra166.html An expanded range of video endoscopes, which incorporate a high resolution CCD sensor and high quality optics, facilitates convenient micro-inspection in inaccessible spaces. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT Moritex Europe http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/moz/moz144.html A range of multi-sensor measurement systems feature optical, camera, laser and tactile probing options in a wide variety of configurations. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT Hexagon Metrology http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/bwn/bwn119.html An optical tube measuring system, TubeInspect, from Aicon 3D Systems, is helping to improve product quality and reduce costs at Swedish automotive supplier Ekenas Mekaniska. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT AICON 3D Systems http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/aij/aij106.html A new IR camera from Cedip Infrared Systems is a compact, powerful thermal surveillance system designed for a wide range of demanding applications. Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT Cedip Infrared Systems http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/cey/cey129.html Available in both CameraLink (AD-080 CL) and GigE (AD-080 GE) versions, two-chip JAI multispectral cameras are now available from Firstsight Vision. Thu, 04 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT Firstsight Vision http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/frs/frs201.html