Automation
Verisurf to debut 2019 software version
Verisurf 2019 is the latest release of the measurement software for automated quality inspection and reporting, scanning and reverse engineering, tool building and assembly guidance.
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Verisurf to launch programmable, portable CMM solution
The Verisurf CMM Master 500 combines Verisurf software with Equator comparative gauges to deliver a fully programmable CMM solution.
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Plant tour: Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, KS
Spirit AeroSystems was an established aerospace supplier when it earned that distinction, winning the contract for the Boeing 787’s Section 41. Now its sights are set on the next generation of aircraft.
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Plant tour: Israel Aerospace Industries, Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is developing increasing expertise both in and out of the autoclave as it expands an already broad composites production portfolio.
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Astro and Paterson Composites partner to build autonomous Passenger Drone
The drone is designed to reduce aircraft weight and magnetic interference using fiber-optic technology, and the exterior is built with carbon fiber materials.
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Robotmaster V7 offers CAD/CAM integration
Hypertherm has launched Robotmaster V7, a task-based robot programming platform rebuilt on new architecture to offer integrated CAD/CAM functionality and more intuitive robot programming tools.
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Improving composites processing with automated inspection, Part II
Three additional inspection equipment providers describe their development of inline production quality-control systems.
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TE Wire & Cable and Plataine join forces to develop smart thermocouples
The joint solution improves quality compliance and tracking processes, and reduces the risk of using unfit thermocouples.
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Mahr expands OPTIMAR 100
OPTIMAR 100 is a proven solution for testing dial and digital indicators, test indicators and dial comparators, with image processing for the automated testing of measuring equipment.
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An SMC machinery provider adds automation
About the time that I started writing about the composites industry, I was introduced to the concept of SMC – sheet molding compound. I was intrigued this year at the JEC World in Paris to meet with a German company, Schmidt & Heinzmann (S&H, Bruchsal, Germany).
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