Blog Home Blog Closing the Loop – Part 2 of 2 Part 2 of 2 - Closing the Loop There is a school of thought in manufacturing that quality inspection is not necessary to build a high-quality vehicle. When major programs are launched, the focus is on building the part and often the inspection systems are last in line for installation and commissioning. Additionally, when budgets [...] Read more Data Rich and Information Rich – Part 1 of 2 Part 1 of 2 - Data Rich and Information Rich One of the long-standing challenges of managing a 100% data sample is being data rich but information poor. In today’s modern manufacturing facilities, the fast cycle times and large data sets can often paralyze the people responsible for managing the overall quality of the parts [...] Read more Machine Learning and Industry 4.0 for Proactive Process Control In our last blog we discussed automation as it relates to metrology. That post focuses on the data collection side of the quality equation. Putting sensors on robots to monitor in real-time was just one area where automation could be deployed to benefit the manufacturing plant. Now with the full arrival of Industry 4.0 through [...] Read more Are You Ready to Automate? (April 23, 2020) Blog 2 - 2020Automation considerations If you have spent any time in a major automotive plant, you understand that automation is a critical part of the infrastructure for building vehicles. Robots, conveyers, and other automation equipment are accepted at a level unseen in many industries. This automation helps auto manufacturers be more efficient, building high [...] Read more History of Automated In-Line Accurate Measurement (March 1, 2020) Blog 1 - 2020Looking Back ... Prior to the advent of automated in-line measurement, the traditional dimensional quality control strategy in the automotive body shop relied on sampling production with off-line CMM machines in temperature-controlled measurement rooms. The metrology science and techniques for touch probe contact measurement were developed in the 1970s by metrology engineers [...] Read more Proud to be part of the Atlas Copco Group Social Media Privacy Policy Headquarters Address: 47827 Halyard Dr., Plymouth, MI 48170, USA E-mail: info@perceptron.com Phone: 734-414-6100 Solutions Automated Metrology Robot Guidance Coordinate Measuring Machines Stay Informed Click the link below to receive our latest news. Sign Up Here Copyright © 2021 Perceptron, Inc. All Rights Reserved In order to work as intended, this site stores cookies on your device. Accepting improves our site and provides you with personalized service. Declining results in three cookies being placed on your device so we remember your choice. To learn more about the cookies we use, please read our Privacy and Cookie Policy. Cookie settings Accept Reject