Inspection & Measurement

Q.ANT’s Compact Quantum Sensor Analyzes Particles for Improved Quality Control in Additive Manufacturing

The particle sensor measures the size, speed and trajectory of particles in liquids and gases.

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Zeiss Hosts Digital Event for Metrology and Software April 15-19

The event is designed to offer a unique opportunity to gain new, interesting insights and exchange ideas with industry experts from all over the world.

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Phase3D’s True Layer Thickness Measurement Certifies Uniform Distribution for Every Layer of the Build

The True Layer Thickness tool kit provides objective measurement data to inspect every build in real time.

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Renishaw and Plastometrex Collaborate to Increase Precision, Efficiency of AM Mechanical Property Analysis

Plastometrex’s PLX-Benchtop facilitates rapid, direct testing on different sections of additively manufactured parts, delivering comprehensive stress-strain curves in minutes to provide a more precise evaluation of a part’s mechanical properties.

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DED

Making Sense of Data from Directed Energy Deposition (DED)

“It should be easier to qualify an additive part than a casting,” says Formalloy CEO Melanie Lang. The company’s tools for capturing and analyzing data are bringing this vision closer to reality. 

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Inspection Method to Increase Confidence in Laser Powder Bed Fusion

Researchers developed a machine learning framework for identifying flaws in 3D printed products using sensor data gathered simultaneously with production, saving time and money while maintaining comparable accuracy to traditional post-inspection. The approach, developed in partnership with aerospace and defense company RTX, utilizes a machine learning algorithm trained on CT scans to identify flaws in printed products.

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Automation

Dimensionics Density Offers Automated Density Determination for AM-Produced Parts

Formnext 2023: Dimensionics Density’s automatic density determination technology provides automated, accurate and repeatable density determinations for additive manufacturing production.

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Nikon Acquires Avonix Imaging

Nikon aims to strengthen its X-ray digital inspection solutions by combining its rotating target X-ray sources and proven software with Axonix Imaging’s expertise in the design of configurable systems, controls and product handling.

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Production

An X-Ray View of Lattices and String Lasting: The Cool Parts Show Bonus

One recent cool part concealed most of its complexity. Take a look inside in this bonus episode. 

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Zeiss, ORNL Developing X-Ray CT-Based Characterization for AM Parts

The new methodology is designed to rapidly qualify new alloys, powder materials and processes for printed parts and enable rapid certification and qualification of AM components.

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