Automated quality control
15/08/2024
Creaform, a business unit of Ametek Inc and a worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, has launched the Automation Kit, which can turn the HandySCAN 3D and MetraSCAN 3D portable 3D scanner families into fully fledged solutions for automated quality control (AQC) applications. Outfitted with a collaborative robot (cobot) and all related equipment, the actual workstation allows the operator to use the 3D scanners in portable mode as well as in automated mode. It is a safe solution that is easy to install and deploy.
A true model of interconnectedness, the solution interfaces seamlessly with the VXscan-R digital twin environment and thus becomes an all-in-one user-friendly system for anyone to use, including those who are unaccustomed to or unfamiliar with the technology. With features such as a smaller footprint, a light and compact design and an affordable total cost of ownership, this hybrid solution is part of an effort to democratise access to automated solutions and automation as a whole.
Given the intrinsic safety of the equipment and the intuitiveness of its implementation compared to custom solutions on the market, this turnkey package is particularly well suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and companies taking their first steps in the automation realm. When mounted to a cobot, the scanners boast several benefits, such as a gain in productivity and a reduction in the potential for error. The HandySCAN 3D or MetraSCAN 3D can also be used in a portable manner at any point, to enhance versatility and eliminate the need to move workpieces around.
Creaform
www.creaform3d.com
