Test and Inspection Assembly - Articles - Page 38

Hoffmann on Testing

Why Test Experts are so Important: Lessons from Boeing and Airbus

Simulation is not the same as testing.

Jacques Hoffmann

July 1, 2013

A test-centric assembly process would have helped Boeing and Airbus avoid problems with their new aircraft.

Machine Vision Sales Grew 10 Percent in First Quarter

May 30, 2013

ANN ARBOR, MI—Total sales of machine vision systems in North America grew 10 percent year-over-year for the first quarter of 2013.

The Challenge of Flexibility in Leak Testing

Market conditions demand manufacturers use equipment that accommodates, and accurately tests, a wider variety of parts.

Jim Camillo

May 1, 2013

Regardless of their location or industry, manufacturers are demanding more from leak test equipment than ever before. Tough economic times and increased competition require companies to use equipment that not only provides accuracy and repeatability, but accommodates a wider variety of parts.

Considerations for Selecting Vision Systems

In the first of a series of primer articles on machine vision, the author starts with the most important component—the camera.

Nathan Cohen

May 1, 2013

Vision systems can help manufacturers reduce scrap, increase yield and discover better ways to assemble products.

Hoffman on Testing

Customer Loyalty—To Disney and Beyond!

What would inspire your loyalty to an automation and test supplier?

Jacques Hoffmann

April 22, 2013

A good partnership between customers and suppliers leads to optimal solutions and long-term prosperity all around.

Fastening Tools

ASSEMBLY Q&A: Desoutter Industrial Tools

We sit down with Yohan Verdon, North American marketing manager at Desoutter, to talk about new technologies and trends in screwdriving.

John Sprovieri

April 17, 2013

A growing number of manufacturers are moving from air tools to electric tools and from corded electric tools to cordless tools.

The FireWire Factor

Jim Camillo

April 4, 2013

In 1987, Apple Computer Inc. introduced FireWire. It was the first direct-connect digital interface (IEEE1394) and standard (DCAM) on the market.

Choosing a Vision Interface Standard

Recently introduced USB3 Vision joins several other established standards, all of which increase component selection, simplify setup and expand the market for vision systems.

Jim Camillo

April 1, 2013

Component interoperability for PC-based vision systems has come a long way in a short time. The main reason for this quick evolution is interface standards, which the AIA, a machine vision trade group, began introducing in 2000.

Fastening Do’s and Don’ts

After writing this column for six years, I understand the need for brevity. With that in mind, I thought it would be useful to summarize some of the key points that I’ve raised in the past.

David Archer

April 1, 2013

I have included the issue in which each column appeared so you can delve into the topic in more detail if desired. As always, please feel free to contact me with your questions, comments or observations.

Borescopic Inspection Sharpens Company Focus on Quality

Alongside scenic countryside on Route 71, about two hours southwest of Chicago, sits tiny Mark, IL, with a population of 550.

March 1, 2013

Mennie precision-machines transmission and fuel-system parts and assemblies used in mission-critical applications. Customers include Caterpillar, Bosch Rexroth, Saur-Danfoss, Eaton Hydraulics, Poclain Hydraulics, Allison Transmission, American Axle and Cummins.