Optical Metrology in R&D: Let us join you on your way to Industry 4.0

Bruker Alicona stands for agile development, high technological competence and constantly driven innovation. That’s why our optical 3D measurement solutions will support you in your Research & Development tasks in, e.g., Industry 4.0 or Additive Manufacturing.

Want some examples? Bruker Alicona systems can help you to optimize your 3D printing processes while ensuring the high quality of additively manufactured parts. Our instruments are also responding to rapid developments in digitalization or robotics: Benefit from automation solutions, e.g. cutting edge measurements, measurements of GD&T features of complex components, or software packages based on Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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How Bruker Alicona systems will support you in your research & development

Applications for Bruker Alicona 3D measurement systems in R&D:

Texture measurements
Analysis of porosity throughout volume measurements
Automatic measurements to identify form deviations to CAD datasets or reference geometries
Optimiziation of finishing processes, e.g. polishing
Automation solutions
Artificial Intelligence

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Industry 4.0

Additive Manufacturing

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Optical 3D metrology in Resarch & Development

Optical metrology for research in materials

Tampere University: An all-in-one measurement tool for materials of any kind

In their research on materials, the team at Tampere University in Finland has found an all-round tool - not only for the analysis of diverse materials, but also for the geometrical verification of a multitide of components in different shapes and sizes.

Lund University & Sandvik: Determining the optimum surface finish for tooth flanks of gears

SANDVIK Coromant and Lund University in Sweden use Bruker Alicona surface finish measurement systems to verify new gear manufacturing methods. Learn more about:

a simulation to calculate the ideal machining parameters for a form milling cutter
a validation of mathematical models and their verification for practical use

Optical measurement of gear tooth flanks

Optical metrology and artificial intelligence

Success story: 3D measurement technology & AI ensure reliable powertrain technologies

For the implementation of a new laser cleaning process, Vitesco Technologies (formerly known as Continental Division Powertrain) was looking for a measuring device to monitor the performance and quality of laser processing in series production, and found it in a Bruker Alicona 3D measuring system. Based on AI, the software automatically detects OK and not OK surfaces.

Our solutions for Research & Development

Lecture: Automatic defect detection & measurement with AI

Machines learn from experience and, as a result, are able to solve the most complex problems. These decisive developments also expand the spectrum of possibilities for manufacturers of measuring equipment. Thomas Lankmair, Head of the Application Competence Center at Bruker Alicona, shows which measurement jobs can be solved based on AI.

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Lecture: The answers of metrology for digitalization & industry 4.0

What impact do developments like Industry 4.0, digitalization and robotics have on coordinate measuring technology? What will be required of measuring systems to comply with highly connected manufacturing environment in the future? These questions are addressed by Bruker Alicona application experts Kevin Mathy and Thomas Lankmair.

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