This saves Coherent both time and money. Perhaps most important, Coherent uses the x-ray inspection system as a process monitor. Tek talks to suppliers over the 'Net' Another company using sophisticated new technology to improve product quality is the Tektronix Color Printing and Imaging Division. These printers are usually connected to a company's local area network and shared among a number of users. Not only must the printers produce high-quality output, they must withstand heavy usage.
Printers are complex, electromechanical devices.
To meet customer demand for high-quality printouts, the mechanical parts must meet very exacting requirements. At the Wilsonville facility, the metrology department is responsible for ensuring that both mechanical and electrical parts meet specs. Gary Uchytil is the department manager. The metrology department uses a wide variety of instruments to make dimensional measurements. To measure print quality and registration, they use specialized computer equipment.