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IFI: Area and linear cameras - a lesson

Capturing accurate colour board scans for better value recovery with area cameras has become a more efficient process. Today, complementary technologies are used to extract the highest quality from the wood.
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Angewandte Bildverarbeitung und optische Messtechnik

The Volume Checker

Gocator has a flexible smart sensor platform that supports model customization at the manufacturing level. This approach allows users to configure standard sensors to serve application-specific requirements for a particular industry.
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SPS IPC Drives Show Review

SPS IPC Drives: Making Connections

SPS IPC Drives sets out to be Europe’s leading exhibition of cutting-edge automation technologies. The Nuremberg show will enable colleagues to link up with each other and to learn about the interconnected production environments of the future.
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AMS Gocator Volume Checker Editorial

Come into Non-Contact: Gocator Volume Checker

LMI Technologies looks at custom non-contact engine volume gauging for tier one and tier three component suppliers.
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3D Smart Sensors: Advantages of High Speed, High-Sensitivity Rubber and Tyre Inspection

3D Smart Sensors: Advantages of High Speed, High-Sensitivity Rubber and Tyre Inspection

Automated quality control in the rubber and tyre (R&T) industry requires a 3D machine vision solution with specialised features and capabilities. This is because R&T applications involve scanning low-contrast, dark materials with complex geometry at very high speed––something that can only be achieved using robust 3D sensor technology.
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Gocator Volume Checker Case Study

Gocator Volume Checker Case Study

Learn about Gocator Volume Checker, LMI's new non-contact solution for volume gauging of cylinder heads and piston bowls in small to medium-sized internal combustion engines (ICEs). This fully automated, structured light solution replaces traditional volume gauging methods such as fluids, pressurized air, and acoustics.
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3D Smart Sensors and Mixed-Model Assembly

3D Sensors and Mixed-Model Assembly

Discover how robots and 3D smart sensors are enabling automated mixed-model assembly across a wide range of industries.
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Robo Pro Magazine

3D Smart Sensors into the Smart Factory Setting

Read how the introduction of robot-driven 3D smart sensors into the smart factory setting is driving the advancement of automated mixed-model production across a wide range of industries.
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Distributed Architecture

Edge Computing and 3D Smart Sensors for IIoT - Part 2

Smart sensors are a vital component of edge systems, providing a range of abilities that improve productivity in the factory. Here are some of the ways these sensors are helping drive IIoT today.
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Cloud vs. Edge Computing

Edge Computing and 3D Smart Sensors for IIoT - Part 1

Learn how edge computing evolved out of cloud computing, the role of 3D smart sensors in delivering computing "at the edge", and the benefits of this approach for manufacturers.
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GR&R Compliance

The Importance of GR&R in Delivering High-Precision Measurement Systems - Part 2

The “Rule of Ten”* (or “one to ten”) is that the resolution of the measuring instrument should be ten times as precise as the tolerance to be measured. For example, if the tolerance is 0.1 mm, then the total of GR&R for the measurement system should be 0.01 mm or better.
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GR&R Repeatability

The Importance of GR&R in Delivering High-Precision Measurement Systems - Part 1

In any industrial inline process, variation in the measurement system can cause problems such as rejected or defective products. One statistical tool that is used to test the variation of a measurement system and its ability to control the production process is called a Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) study.
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Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Leveraging GD&T for Inline Quality Control

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is the language used by mechanical engineers to define and communicate tolerances on manufactured parts and assemblies.
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Adhesive Inspection Using 3D Smart Sensors

Adhesive Inspection Using 3D Smart Sensors

Gluing and bonding is a common method used in the assembly of automotive and electronics components, as well as in product packaging. This technique, however, presents a challenge––namely, how to inspect hundreds of meters of glue lines using a non-destructive solution to ensure uniform application.
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Inline 3D Inspection

Achieving 100% Quality Control - Part 2.

A typical inline inspection process includes scanning, measurement, and control—all performed in a highly optimized pipeline of operations to keep up with factory speeds.
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Laser Profiler scanning parts on a conveyor

Achieving 100% Quality Control - Part 1.

There are three main types of inspection that occur in the factory today: (1) Offline – First article inspection; (2) At-line – Random or reject sampling inspection; and (3) Inline – 100% part inspection. Of the three, 100% part inspection is the ultimate goal for manufacturers.
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AME 2018

Advanced Manufacturing Expo 2018 - Novi

WHEN: August 21, 2018
WHERE: Novi, MI, USA
EXHIBITOR: LMI Technologies
PRODUCT(S): Gocator
BOOTH: 1105

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AME 2018

Advanced Manufacturing Expo 2018 - Grand Rapids

WHEN: August 23, 2018
WHERE: Grand Rapids, MI, USA
EXHIBITOR: LMI Technologies
PRODUCT(S): Gocator
BOOTH: 1114

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WoodTECH 2018

WoodTECH 2018 - Australia

WHEN: September 11-12, 2018
WHERE: Melbourne, Australia
EXHIBITOR:  LMI Technologies
PRODUCT(S): Gocator, chroma+scan
BOOTH: 12

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all about automation leipzig

all about automation leipzig 2018

WHEN: September 12-13, 2018
WHERE: Leipzig, Germany
EXHIBITOR:  Polytec
PRODUCT(S): Gocator
BOOTH: C-300

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WoodTECH 2018

WoodTECH 2018 - New Zealand

WHEN: September 18-19, 2018
WHERE: Rotorua, New Zealand
EXHIBITOR:  LMI Technologies
PRODUCT(S): Gocator, chroma+scan
BOOTH: 15

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LMI Technologies Releases Dates for 2018 FactorySmart® Roadshow in Europe

During the Roadshow LMI Experts will be travelling the continent to demonstrate the latest Gocator 3D smart sensor technology. Each venue will provide a full Gocator experience, including one-on-one training and LIVE demonstrations of the latest LMI laser profile and snapshot sensors.
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LMI Technologies Named #43 in Top 50 Best Places to Work in Canada 2018

The list recognizes medium-sized companies that deliver excellence in employee satisfaction, inclusiveness, and an outstanding workplace culture.
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LMI Technologies Officially Releases Gocator Firmware 5.0 and New Laser Profiler Hardware Version

Latest Upgrade Introduces Major Developments Including High-Definition Visualizer, Multi-Sensor 360º Ring Layout, 6 DoF Alignment, and More.
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Discover FactorySmart® Inspection at Control 2018 in Stuttgart

See LIVE demos of Gocator® line profilers and snapshot sensors for inline quality inspection applications

LMI Technologies (LMI), a leading developer of 3D scanning and inspection solutions, is excited to announce its attendance at Control 2018, from April 24-27, 2018 in Stuttgart, Germany.

Control is the world’s leading trade fair for quality assurance, bringing together users from all over the world with international market leaders and innovative suppliers of all QA related technologies, products, subsystems and complete solutions in hardware and software.

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Discover FactorySmart® Inspection at Vision China, Shanghai 2018

Experience Gocator® 3D smart sensors for consumer electronics and automotive inspection at China’s No.1 machine vision event.
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LMI Technologies Launches New Gocator Line Profilers for Rubber & Tire Scanning Applications

Gocator 2430 and 2440 Models Provide Higher Speed and Sensitivity for Optimal Performance in Scanning Dark Materials such as Tire Tread, Sidewalls, Rubber Sheets and More.
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LMI Technologies Introduces Modular Gocator 3D Smart Sensors for Board Scanning Applications

LMI Technologies is pleased to announce the official launch of the Gocator 200 Series of modular multi-point scanners, the latest addition to the Gocator line of smart, all-in-one 3D sensors for material optimization and 100% quality control.
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Discover FactorySmart® Rubber & Tire Scanning at Deutsche Messe in Hanover

At this year’s show, LMI will officially launch its new high-speed, high-sensitivity Gocator line profilers designed specifically for R&T applications.
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