Dec. 07, 2011

Detect Error Sources Clearly

The smallest of causes can lead to large effects in the functional reliability of machines. This can be very similar to searching for a needle in a haystack. Even during development, it's important to detect faults and error sources in detail. The high-speed video analysis tool from Mikrotron is the key to success.
moreNov. 22, 2011

State-of-the-Art Camera for Industrial 3D Measurement Applications

Geodetic Systems, Inc (GSI), a leading provider of portable 3D coordinate measurement systems, is now shipping Inca3, the company’s third-generation metrology solution that implements the most advanced features ever found in a digital photogrammetric camera. The Inca3 Camera is distributed in Europe by the company NTI located in France (www.ntimeasure. com). Until now, the camera has been used by the following companies: NASA, Boeing, Airbus, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Renault, Ford and BMW. What is Metrology? What is Photogrammetry? moreMar. 21, 2011

For an Ideal Interaction

Heavy duty pumps have to achieve higher and higher performances and are often designed for a pressure of 400 bar and more. If they reach the expected performance depends heavily on the components that are used. Since these components are mainly produced in huge quantities an inspecting system is required that operates precisely and economically. These demands are fulfilled by the white-light interferometer: Within a very short time, it examines the components in regard to form and roughness. moreFeb. 23, 2011

Insights into Hidden Worlds

In order to measure characteristics that are difficult to access, like in boreholes, the commercially available sensors are often not well suited. Either, they are too big or they damage the testing object's surface. That is why fiber optical measurement systems become more and more important. They operate contact-free, with high accuracy and high measuring rates which permit the inspection in production processes. moreJul. 02, 2009

In the Pole Position

Students of the Vienna Technical University autonomously developed a prototype of a formula racing car. The TU's Institute of Production Engineering assisted the team in measuring a rear-axle differential gear casing. A Nikon optical measuring system determined the geometry. more