3D measurement as a key to manufacturing small batches

Alicona, supplier of high-resolution optical 3D measurement systems, has extended its cobot range with the new Compact-Cobot. Whereas the Disk-Cobot and Tool-Cobot are application-specific collaborative systems for the aerospace and the tooling industry, the new Compact-Cobot is a universal solution applicable in all industries for verifying surface state and dimensional accuracy also of large components.
 
Alicona cobots combine collaborative robots and robust optical 3D measurement sensors, delivering traceable and repeatable measurements in high resolution. Cobots require no prior metrology knowledge and make handling, programming, and executing measurement series easy. Using connected automation software, an administrator can define any series of measurements at several positions, which the operator then starts with the press of a button. Control and measurement are fully automated, and upon completion the worker receives a measurement report with OK or not OK details.
 
In addition, an optional CAD-CAM connection allows the definition of measurement points or measurement directions directly in the components’ corresponding CAD file, the “digital twin” of the respective work piece. A simulation provides a preview of the measurement process to be carried out, supporting a safe and secure measurement planning. The virtual operation of the Alicona measurement system comprises the entire handling, from the positioning of a component through to the determination of the measurement area in 3D.

Contact: Alicona Alicona Imaging GmbH, metrology@alicona.com