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BIM and digital twins are related technologies with different purposes. Understanding the distinction — and where accurate 3D measurement data fits — is useful for anyone working on construction, renovation, or facility projects.
Learn how dimensional metrology can help manufacturers identify variation earlier, reduce avoidable scrap and rework, and make better use of production resources.
Learn how 3D scanning and reverse engineering turn physical parts into usable CAD models, from data capture and alignment to feature reconstruction and dimensional verification.
Learn how on-site metrology helps manufacturers identify dimensional problems earlier, improve inspection feedback and reduce the risk of rework.
Learn when 3D laser scanning is appropriate for dimensional inspection, how scan data is compared with CAD, and what determines whether scanning is the right measurement method.
Laser trackers have become an important measurement tool for large components, tooling, machinery and assemblies that can be difficult or impractical to measure with conventional stationary inspection equipment.
Finding a company with dimensional measurement equipment is relatively easy. The harder question is whether that company can develop an appropriate measurement strategy for your actual engineering problem. Here are ten questions worth asking before you hire.
Dimensional inspection can help manufacturers identify deviation earlier, investigate what is changing and decide whether corrective action is necessary before additional value is added to a nonconforming component or assembly.
AI, automation, and digital twins are changing manufacturing, but their role in dimensional metrology is sometimes overstated. The more useful question is how they can make reliable measurement data easier to collect, interpret, and use.
Tell IMS what needs to be measured, inspected, aligned, scanned, verified or reconstructed. The more IMS understands about the application, geometry, tolerance, location and required deliverable, the better the team can evaluate the project and recommend an appropriate measurement strategy.
