3D scanning: Measurement, made better and faster
By ARIS Technology
April 3, 2016
It's measurement, made better and faster. 3D sensing and noncontact scanning technologies are transforming how many manufacturers gather measurement data both for machinery parts and assembled products – enabling faster and more accurate inspections and improved quality control. And in today's "lean"-obsessed manufacturing environment, the time savings and accuracy that 3D scanning promises for a variety of applications can translate into significant efficiencies for plants.
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READ MOREChanges in Product Development & Implications to 3D Scanning
By ARIS Technology
April 3, 2016
"The market for 3D printing in 2012, consisting of all products and services worldwide, grew 28.6% (CAGR) to $2.204 billion, according to Wohlers Report 2013. This is up from $1.714 billion in 2011, when it grew 29.4%. Growth was 24.1% in 2010. The average annual growth (CAGR) of the industry over the past 25 years is an impressive 25.4%. The report goes on to say that the CAGR was 27.4% over a three-year period (2010–2012). The 3D printing industry is expected to continue strong double-digi...
READ MOREWhy Optical Inspection?
By ARIS Technology
April 3, 2016
Macro Trend Towards Non-Contact Inspection: Growth of non-contact inspection is outpacing contact inspection and optical technologies are projected to replace current contact technologies
Quality and Efficiency Implications
Future of Inspection
By ARIS Technology
April 3, 2016
Increasing Importance: Over the decades, inspection has become a more critical business process by moving from just Quality Assurance (QA) to overall Process Management (PM)
Higher Inspection Rate: Increasing demand for individualized/customized goods is promoting higher inspection rate, i.e. many industry applications are moving towards 100% inspection
Unmet Need: Inspection is a bottle neck in most of the manufacturing processes due to lack of automation, duration of inspection using curr...
READ MOREARIS VS CMM
By ARIS Technology
April 3, 2016