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The Planar 110.25 2D scanner installed in Germany .
Industrial metrology machines
InspecVision specialises in the design and manufacture of measurement systems for industrial applications that utilise computer vision-based technology , with roots that originated in the sheet metal industry . Its 2D and 3D non-contact optical metrology machines use modern camera technology for automatic quality inspection and reverse engineering of components for industries such as aerospace , automotive and electronics .
“ Our precision metrology equipment captures large quantities of measurement data at high speed without touching the part , enabling faster rates of inspection , digitised reporting and continuous quality control at all stages of production ,” it told ISMR .
“ Our Planar 2D system has been designed as a user-friendly , lowmaintenance optical 2D scanner for rapid , non-contact scanning . The Opti-Scan 3D scanner offers full 3D inspection and reverse engineering . It can be used alone or combined with the Planar 2D for a complete 2D / 3D measurement solution . The Accuity scanner is for inspection of small components requiring accuracy in both 2D and 3D ,” it concluded .
The Opti-Scan 3D can measure surfaces and edges in 3D .
ISMR : Which trends do you see developing in sheet metal / inspection markets ?
JA : Automation is a key issue , as is eliminating complex manual tasks from production . As automation increases , there is a growing demand for workers who are skilled in digital technologies , robotics and machine programming . This accelerates the need for user-friendly and easily operable inspection systems ( such as Planar 2D and OptiScan3D ) as companies prioritise equipment that requires
Above : Missing feature detection on the GAV system . minimal training .
ISMR : Where do you see the greatest challenges and opportunities ?
JA : Integrating AI and data analytics into traditional manufacturing environments is complex . Connecting inspection equipment with production lines , ERP systems and other digital tools requires technical expertise and engagement across the workforce .
We want to explore new markets , particularly in Japan and Korea . These markets can be difficult to enter without a physical presence , or cooperation with a company who can provide that , but we believe our technology would benefit a lot of customers there .
ISMR : Are there any products , technologies or software that you have released or are releasing this year ( including at
Our new product at EuroBLECH was the AI-powered Guidance and Verification System ( GAV )
The GAV system features Augmented Reality .
EuroBLECH ) that you would like to discuss ?
JA : Our new product at EuroBLECH was the AI-powered Guidance and Verification System ( GAV ). The system can see in 3D and watches an operator perform a task . It can then learn this task step-by-step . Once the system has been trained , it automatically generates work instructions . When an operator needs to perform this task again the system projects the work instructions for each step onto the work area using Augmented Reality ( AR ). Because the system can see in 3D , it can also verify that each step has been taken correctly . The entire production process can be recorded in 2D , 3D and 4D ( 3D with time ).
The applications are basically any reasonably complex manual operation : it could be adding inserts to a part , welding a part , loading a robotic welding cell , assembling a PCB or even for goods inwards .
ISMR : What is your approach to technologies such as Artificial Intelligence , Augmented Reality , Digital Twins and Virtual Reality ?
JA : Existing products , such as our SurfScan option for the Planar 2D inspection system ,
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