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Augmented reality applied to a part on the GAV system .
Augmented reality applied to a part on the Planar system .
Planar system called AOI ( Area of Interest ). This option uses lights above the part to see and verify the 2D dimensions of features that only appear on the object ’ s surface . This could be the outer diameter of a counter sink or the location , diameter and presence of a pin or insert .
As the AOI option uses 2D images without the need for 3D scanning , it is still extremely rapid .
ISMR : How are you leveraging technologies such as artificial intelligence , Big Data , AR , VR , robotics etc . for your business ?
JA : Our new Guidance and Verification technology is designed to learn how to perform a welding or assembly operation by watching a human perform the task . This requires machine learning . It then uses Augmented Reality ( AR ), rather than Virtual Reality ( VR ), to guide the next operator through the learned task . Augmented reality is a much more practical approach in a shopfloor environment than virtual reality . The system projects vital and pertinent information onto the part and work area . It does not require a headset or goggles .
Augmented reality has been a fairly important part of our products for a while . Anything that can help our users to understand the inspection results saves time and mistakes .
AOI ( Area of Interest ) functionality for the Planar system .
our systems is that we can connect remotely and support a customer anywhere in the world .
Inspection is an often overlooked , but necessary , part of automation . We see our solutions as playing a vital role in delivering real-time information to our customers and helping them to develop a connected factory .
ISMR : Which exhibitions will you be attending over the next few months ?
JA : We have had a busy year to date with exhibitions and , by working closely with our partners , we were able to exhibit at a wide range of trade fairs throughout 2022 including SteelFab in the United Arab Emirates ; MACH in the UK ; FABTECH Mexico ; FIMAQH in Argentina ; INTECH at TRUMPF Germany ; Lamiera in Italy ; Manufacturing Solutions Ireland ; Australia Manufacturing Week and BIEMH in Spain .
We ’ re really excited to be back at EuroBLECH in Germany in October , followed by FABTECH in the USA in November to finish off the year . EuroBLECH is the biggest event in our calendar and we ’ re very much looking forward to that week in Hanover , meeting with customers and learning more about the most important issues and trends for the sheetmetal industry .
We will start 2023 at the SteelFab exhibition ( Sharjah , UAE ) in January .
The Planar P220.35 measurement system at a customer site in Germany .
ISMR : How have you positioned InspecVision with respect to Industry- 4.0 ?
JA : Our machines are all designed with Industry 4.0 connectivity in mind . One of the key advantages of
ISMR : Thank you for your time . n
CONTACT Meet InspecVision at EuroBLECH 2022 in Hanover ( 25-28 October 2022 ) on stand F160 in Hall 12 and at FABTECH in Atlanta ( 8-10 November 2022 ) on stand B9474 .