Exact Metrology will be an official contact for companies in the US who want to optimize their quality control processes with new, state of the art 3D scanning and automation solutions.
Exact Metrology: A Division of In-Place Machining Company and a comprehensive 3D metrology service provider and hardware sales company, became the North American distributor of HandsOnMetrology. The new digital platform HandsOnMetrology.com was set up to share the benefits of 3D metrology with a global community. Exact Metrology will be an official contact for companies in the US who want to optimize their quality control processes with new, state of the art 3D scanning and automation solutions. GOM Scan 1 delivers detailed and accurate 3D meshes with industrial standards such as GOM fringe projection technology and Blue Light Technology. The sensor is built to deliver 3D data with high precision. Easy to operate, the scanner is ideal for simple and fast measurements of small to medium-sized parts, even in confined spaces. With pre-installed GOM Inspect software, users can generate precise meshes and obtain 3D data easily and quickly. ATOS Q is a flexible 3D scanner for complex measurement and inspection tasks in different industries. The scanner delivers fully traceable measurement results, especially in harsh conditions. Optical and electronic systems of the robust, optical 3D sensor are dustproof and splashproof. ATOS Q captures quality information quickly and with a high degree of detail, providing a reliable basis to easily interpret the information. Its Triple Scan Principle offers advantages for measuring reflective surfaces and objects with indentations. The Blue Light Equalizer enables high-speed fringe projection and is so powerful that, on dimensionally challenging surfaces, short measuring times can be achieved.
The compact hand-held 3D scanner T-SCAN hawk is designed to capture data whenever needed. It includes technical features such as: photogrammetry of large objects, multiple laser sources and three scanning models. This makes it the perfect solution for fine detail. Thanks to the GOM Inspect onboard, the T-SCAN hawk offers a complete solution to simplify your entire workflow from scanning to evaluation and reporting. The GOM ScanCobot, a mobile automated 3D scanning system, easily integrates with ATOS Q. With the high-precision quality of ATOS combined with an automated robotic arm, the GOM ScanCobot is cost-effective and easy to use. It improves efficiency in quality control of small to medium-sized parts, including plastics, fabricated metals, and castings. The combination of the GOM ScanCobot and the proven ATOS performance results in fast fringe projection, data processing, high throughput, and a design ideal for industrial use.
Velo3D’s end-to-end solution will expand the contract manufacturer’s capabilities by delivering high-quality parts for high-performance designs.
Velo3D, Inc, a metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology company for mission-critical parts, announced StarHagen, a provider of high-quality production parts for aerospace companies, joined the Velo3D Contract Manufacturer Network with the purchase of an end-to-end solution from the AM technology company. The Sapphire printer acquired by StarHagen is calibrated to print in Inconel 625, a nickel-based superalloy designed for high-strength, and to resist high temperatures and corrosion. “Our team has extensive experience manufacturing high-value parts for aerospace applications and to maintain our leadership position in the industry we knew we needed an additive manufacturing solution,” said Scott Anderson, StarHagen Managing Director. “In our evaluation of offerings on the market we found that none could exceed the capabilities delivered by Velo3D. The company’s unique capability of printing parts with minimal supports and its extensive adoption within the aerospace industry including with some of our existing customers gives us the confidence that we will be successful with our deployment.” StarHagen specializes in manufacturing with extreme precision for prototype and production volume manufacturing. The company also operates a variety of CNC machines, including those capable of 4- and 5-axis machining, which will enable it to provide complete turn-key parts for its customers. StarHagen has extensive experience working with various exotic alloys, including those commonly used in aerospace applications like Inconel 625. The company is AS9100 certified, giving its customers the confidence in quality they require. “While Velo3D provides many OEM customers with additive manufacturing technology for their in-house machine shops, many aerospace companies prefer to obtain finished parts from known and trusted contract manufacturers,” said Benny Buller, Velo3D CEO and Founder. “StarHagen’s extensive experience in delivering high quality parts for mission-critical aerospace applications makes the company a great candidate for a Sapphire printer.”
Learn how to use actionable insight to reduce your use of water in operations.
About the presentation Water scarcity, strict sustainability initiatives, and the need for operating cost reductions continue to put pressure on producers to lower water consumption and sewer/wastewater discharge. This presentation shares ways manufacturers and commercial operations use the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and digital transformation tools and methods to eliminate water waste and leaks throughout their production plants, reduce operational water use and operational costs across their plants, reduce their sewer and wastewater discharge, and, in the end, impact a company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets. The session is intended to educate executives and plant personnel on how to affordably eliminate water waste and leaks within the four walls of the plant, quickly reduce operational water use and better manage water-related risks at the plant level, and significantly impact corporate ESG targets.
Meet your presenter With more than 30 years of experience with process manufacturing companies and management consulting firms, Don Lanham understands the unique challenges faced by manufacturers with an understanding of the entire value-chain across multiple channels within the market. Most recently, Lanham led initiatives for using IIoT and digital strategies for revenue creation, cost reduction, and environmental stewardship.
About the company Our objective was to reduce the impact of unnecessary water use and contamination on a wastewater treatment plant and the environment. It didn’t take long to realize the real problems were inside the buildings. We needed a way to monitor water use and understand its operation in real-time before we could resolve water issues, but this proved impossible when so much of the system was hidden and out-of-sight. The seed of the big idea was born. Using advanced IIoT concepts as the foundation, we tested prototypes at several locations. Success followed. Every minute of every day our technology monitors and informs operations staff of the nature and location of water use issues, then guides them to resolve concerns before they become big problems. With Apana, operators have valuable data to review, allowing them to reduce water use and bank savings.
Places deposit on 20 Overtures; poised to have the world’s largest supersonic fleet.
American Airlines and Boom Supersonic announced the airline’s agreement to purchase up to 20 Overture aircraft, with an option for an additional 40. American has paid a non-refundable deposit on the initial 20 aircraft. Overture is expected to carry passengers at 2x the speed of today’s fastest commercial aircraft.
Boom Supersonic’s Overture would introduce an important new speed advantage to American’s fleet, which is currently the simplest, youngest and most efficient among U.S. network carriers. Under the terms of the agreement, Boom must meet industry-standard operating, performance and safety requirements as well as American’s other customary conditions before delivery of any Overtures.
“Looking to the future, supersonic travel will be an important part of our ability to deliver for our customers,” said Derek Kerr, American’s CFO. “We are excited about how Boom will shape the future of travel both for our company and our customers.”
Overture is being designed to carry 65 to 80 passengers at Mach 1.7 over water — or twice the speed of today’s fastest commercial aircraft — with a range of 4,250nm.
Optimized for speed, safety, and sustainability, Overture is also being designed to fly more than 600 routes around the world in as little as half the time. Flying from Miami to London in just under five hours and Los Angeles to Honolulu in three hours are among the many possibilities.
“We are proud to share our vision of a more connected and sustainable world with American Airlines,” said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom. “We believe Overture can help American deepen its competitive advantage on network, loyalty, and overall airline preference through the paradigm-changing benefits of cutting travel times in half.”
In July, Boom revealed the final production design of Overture, which is slated to roll out in 2025 and carry its first passengers by 2029.
Overture’s order book, including purchases and options from American Airlines, United Airlines, and Japan Airlines stands at 130 aircraft. Boom is working with Northrop Grumman for government and defense applications of Overture. Suppliers and partners collaborating with Boom on the Overture program include Collins Aerospace, Eaton, Safran Landing Systems, Rolls-Royce, the United States Air Force, American Express, Climeworks, and AWS.
Learn about the future of 5G wireless communication.
About the presentation Wireless communication, in particular 5G, is essential for smart factory and Industry 4.0 because it enables seamless, pervasive, and scalable connectivity among machines, people, sensors, mobile robots, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and drones. In many cases, 5G reduces or removes cables from stationary, rotating, or other objects with limited mobility. The general chairs of the 5G-Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation (5G-ACIA) give an insightful view on where we are on the road toward industrial 5G, including:
Meet your presenter Dr. Andreas Mueller is the head of communication and network technology in the corporate research department of Robert Bosch GmbH in Stuttgart, Germany. He’s also the chief expert for communication technologies for the IoT. Mueller coordinates the industrial 5G activities of Bosch across the different business units. He also serves as general chair of the 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation (5G-ACIA). Prior to joining Bosch, Mueller was a research staff member at the Institute of Telecommunications of the University of Stuttgart, Germany, where he contributed to the further development of the 3GPP long term evolution toward LTE-advanced. He worked as a systems engineer for Rohde & Schwarz to develop a novel software-defined radio-based communication system for the German Armed Forces. Mueller holds a German diploma degree, a Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering (with distinction), and a M.Sc. degree in information technology, all from the University of Stuttgart, Germany.
Dr. Afif Osseiran is the director of industry engagements and research at Ericsson’s headquarter in Stockholm. He’s also vice-chairman of the 5G-ACIA alliance and a senior member of IEEE. His main responsibility is bridging insights, tactics, and strategies between technology, research/standardization, and industrial sectors such as manufacturing. He holds a doctorate degree from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden, a master’s degree from École Polytechnique de Montreal, and another one from INSA Rennes, France. Since 1999 he’s held several positions at Ericsson. From 2014 to 2017, he was director of radio communications at the Ericsson CTO office with the main responsibility of developing the strategy for 5G and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). From 2012 to 2014, he managed METIS, the EU 5G flagship project. He co-authored the first comprehensive book on 5G with Cambridge University Press and two books on IMT-Advanced with Wiley.
About the company 5G-ACIA is the central global forum for shaping 5G in the industrial domain. On one platform, various industries from all over the world jointly create a new Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and operational technology (OT) ecosystem to set frameworks for an emerging market containing more than 90 members.