New handheld XRF analyser from Olympus The new Vanta Element X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyser offers the essential features that the Vanta series is known for in a cost-effective model. Easy to learn, fast to use and…
3D modelling with Olympus for enhanced videoscope inspections The Olympus IPLEX NX is a high-end videoscope for remote visual inspection (RVI), offering excellent image quality, manoeuvrability and user interface. Now, thanks to a newly released software update, the…
See the latest in aerospace inspection at Materials Testing 2019 Aerospace companies can discover the latest inspection trends and technologies at Materials Testing 2019 which takes place from 3-5 September in Telford, UK. The biennial event, which is free to…
Zetec Introduces scanner optimised for aerospace inspections Zetec has introduced the FlexTrack automated X-Y scanner for ultrasonic nondestructive testing applications of materials and structures used predominantly in aerospace, both in production and maintenance environments. FlexTrack is a…
A new era for Metrolog software In 1980 a young French engineer called Philippe Cimadomo formed a small electrical engineering company in Grenoble dedicated to improving efficiency in Quality Control – Metrologic Group was born. With…
Looking into the heart of the engine In this article for Aerospace Manufacturing Olympus discusses the benefits of its remote visual inspection and measurement systems for viewing the inside of aircraft engines. The aerospace industry has…
Olympus unveils new DSX1000 industrial digital microscope In the year of its 100th anniversary, Olympus has launched the new DSX1000 industrial digital microscope, facilitating material analyses and high-precision measurements over a 20–7000x magnification range. The DSX series…
Rotary inspection systems installed at major US MRO facility RPI UK, a world’s leading specialist in rotary measurement, has installed the first of two integrated rotor measurement and assembly platforms (iMAPs) at a major aero engine maintenance, repair and…
Creaform HandySCAN 3D scanner meets Boeing’s requirements Creaform, a leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions, has announced that its HandySCAN 3D metrology-grade 3D laser scanner can now be used for recording physical…
Physical Digital achieves Nadcap accreditation for 3DSL scanning service Physical Digital is the first company in the world to to be awarded a Nadcap accreditation for measurement and inspection using 3D Structured Light (3DSL). Nadcap has recognised Physical Digital…
Rotary Precision Instruments has best year ever Control 2019 Rotary Precision Instruments (RPI UK), a specialist in precision positioning devices for high accuracy rotary and angular inspection systems, has had the best year yet at the quality Control show…
Taking restoration in hand The Imperial War Museum Duxford has been using a Niton handheld X-Ray fluorescence analyser while restoring an iconic V-bomber which saw service at the height of the cold war. Aerospace…
Olympus to showcase new digital microscope at Control 2019 In the year of its 100-year anniversary, Olympus will be showcasing an impressive product line-up at Control, the international trade fair for quality assurance, held 7–10 May in Stuttgart. Among…
Renishaw shapes the future of aerospace at industry event In March 2019, global engineering technologies company Renishaw hosted 150 attendees for Manufacturing in Aerospace - The Direction of Travel. The Open Day, held at the company’s world-class Innovation Centre…
Sensors that solve the supplier jigsaw Metrology and inspection specialist, OGP UK speaks to Aerospace Manufacturing about its Vantage multi-sensor machines that enable right-first-time production of complex aerospace components. The aerospace industry, perhaps more than…
It’s a vision thing In this Q&A session, Olympus Europa’s market development manager – aerospace EMEA, Mark Russ discusses with Ed Hill the latest advances in the company’s visual inspection systems. Q: How…
Third Dimension wins regional EEF innovation award Third Dimension, a leading supplier of handheld precision measurement solutions has celebrated success as the South regional winner of the Business Growth & Strategy Award. Neal Agar and Ellie O’Hare…
Find out more about Third Dimension's GapGun metrology system Composites in Manufacturing magazine (www.composites.media) spoke to Aidan Hill from Third Dimension about its Gapgun handheld metrology system at the Advanced Engineering Show.
Hexagon announces new flagship measuring arm The Absolute Arm range of portable measuring arms undergoes its biggest modernisation in a decade. Eight years after the launch of the first Romer Absolute Arm, Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division…
More than a feeler! Capacitec president, Robert Foster and Capacitec Europe commercial director, Bryan Manning explain how the company’s Gapman Gen3 is replacing feeler gauges within the aircraft shimming process. Traditional gap measurement methods,…
Swift-Check keeps an eye on CMM accuracy Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence launches the Swift-Check artefact, which is designed to verify a CMM’s accuracy in between an annual service and calibrations. The compact equipment is provided with pre-written PC-DMIS…
Swift-Check keeps an eye on CMM accuracy Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has launched the Swift-Check artefact which is designed to verify a CMM’s accuracy in between an annual service and calibrations. The compact equipment is provided with pre-written…
Bringing inspection into the light Inspection Technologies’ technical director, Dr Geoff Diamond explains how to fully-automate cast part inspection in daylight conditions - with no human inspector intervention - for a truly 100% quality-assured compliance.…
Intelligent manufacturing for industry 4.0 Paul Maxted, director of industrial metrology applications at global engineering technologies company, Renishaw discusses how intelligent manufacturing is benefiting the metalcutting industry. Joseph Whitworth, a leading Victorian tool maker who…
