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Why is having a scanning probe so important on your multi-sensor measurement machine?
Multi-sensor measurement machines have become an essential tool in modern manufacturing processes. With the ability to capture dimensional data from a variety of sensors, these machines provide manufacturers with the accuracy and speed required to ensure the quality of their products. One of the most important sensors used in these machines is the scanning probe,…
SmartScope SP range in focus: complete control of everyday dimensional inspection
The OGP SP range is a comprehensive line of multi-sensor coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) that integrate advanced scanning probe technologies to deliver optimal inspection solutions for a wide range of measurement tasks. The range consists of three models, each tailored to meet specific needs and budgets. What machines are available in the SP range? SmartScope…
Speaker Spotlight: Colby Finn, VP of Marketing at OGP
OGP UK Metrology Day – have you booked your place? There is still time to book your FREE place for the OGP UK Metrology Day featuring live technology demonstrations, expert insight and much more. This week, we introduce keynote speaker, Colby Finn, the VP Strategic Marketing at OGP. Thursday 23rd March 2023 Advanced Innovation Centre, Faraday…
Speaker Spotlight: Gene Van Patten, Prolink Software Expert
OGP UK Metrology Day – have you booked your place? There is still time to book your FREE place for the OGP UK Metrology Day on 23rd March 2023, featuring keynote speakers, live technology demonstrations, expert insight and much more. This week, we introduce keynote speaker, Gene Van Patten, Director of Sales at Prolink Software….
Speaker Spotlight: David O’Connor, 3D Scanning Expert at ShapeGrabber
OGP UK Metrology Day – have you booked your place? There is still time to book your FREE place for the OGP UK Metrology Day featuring live technology demonstrations, expert insight and much more. This week, we introduce keynote speaker, David O’Connor, Director of Sales & Marketing at ShapeGrabber. OGP UK Metrology Day – Thursday 23rd March…
Software Spotlight: Uncover the power of ZONE3
Software Spotlight: ZONE3 Better measures. Made easier. ZONE3 takes metrology further. The all-encompassing solution for all measuring routines, ZONE3 is the world’s best metrology software. Best-in-class features. Intuitive interface. Easy application. Taking speed, efficiency and accuracy to levels never seen before, ZONE3 can unlock the full potential of your measuring process. Easy-to-use with ultra-fast processing…
Prolink: automating data collection for data-driven decisions
Software Spotlight: Prolink Better data begins here. Prolink recognise your time is valuable and should not be spent dealing with manual data collection. That is why QC-CALC is known throughout the industry as the easiest SPC software to implement. Prolink have addressed the data collection and reporting needs of our customers for over 40 years…
ShapeGrabber – high speed & precision 3D scanning
The ShapeGrabber Ai320, Ai620 & Ai820 High speed & precision 3D scanning Read more about The ShapeGrabber Range This lightweight range of scanners is perfect for a wide variety of uses. The benefits of the new ShapeGrabber machines include: Ability to measure in a wide range of colours, textures and materials Acquire up to 1.5…
OGP UK Metrology Day Keynote Speakers
Thursday 23rd March 2023 9.30am – 4.30pm BIGGER and BETTER than ever before. Live expert panel | demonstrations | FREE hospitality OGP is proud to invite you and your team to our exclusive Metrology Day at our Advanced Innovation Centre in Foston, Derby on Thursday 23rd March 2023 from 9.30am – 4.30pm. Witness world-leading measurement…
Vantage range in focus- the ultimate multi-sensor CMMs
AdVantage You The Vantage range from OGP is a best-in-class multi-sensor CMM offering an unprecedented combination of performance, precision and value for every measurement task. Ranging from the benchtop 250 to the large-volume 800 model, the Vantage range machines are all about giving manufacturers ‘opportunity’. The opportunity to achieve exceptional 3D optical performance alongside the…
What is Metrology?
Metrology is, in its simplest definition, the scientific study of measurement. From an industry standpoint, this means so much more than simply measuring parts and comparing numbers. Metrology takes what we learn from measuring and applies it in pursuit of accuracy, reliability, and most importantly, repeatability. Employing effective metrology systems means that users in fields…
What are the key applications & industries of the Vantage range?
Handling the toughest inspection challenges No matter the challenge you face with your inspection, the OGP UK team are here to help create measuring routines that stand the test of time. The Vantage range is the most efficient multi-sensor machine enabling fast and accurate measurement of the most complex geometries in a single setup. Measure:…
What types of OGP inspection machines are available to UK manufacturers?
OGP has a wide range of metrology solutions to suit an array of businesses and industries. Whether it’s large-scale parts or micro-mechanical components, there’s a machine to map every last detail. So, what differentiates machines that, ultimately, all serve the same purpose? Let’s take a look at OGP UK’s range of multi sensor CMMs and…
Intro to shadowgraphs, 3D scanners, CMMs & multi sensor systems
This article will examine the differences between traditional and sensor-based metrology, and analyse the different technologies available from coordinate measuring machines, scanners and shadowgraphs through to optical measuring machines, and explain how sensor-based metrology can improve production efficiency in a variety of industries. For more information, and discover more about metrology in general – you…
Why are multi sensor CMMs becoming a pre-requisite for UK manufacturers?
The importance of a futureproof inspection system to UK manufacturers has grown considerably over the years, as speed, agility and flexibility have become a vital detail of modern industry. Having access to an inspection system with advanced functionality such as a multi-sensor CMM, VMM or OMM (Coordinate/Video/Optical Measuring Machine) is a benefit that companies cannot…
Who are OGP UK?
OGP (Optical Gaging Products) is a division of Quality Vision International Inc. (QVI®), a world-leading manufacturer of precision multi-sensor metrology systems for industrial quality control. Established over 75 years ago, OGP’s machine line began in 1992 with the SmartScope family, which has gone on to become one of the world’s most popular and trusted measurement…
8.06% growth predicted for booming optical metrology market
The optical metrology market is expected to witness a high growth trajectory over the next five years, owing to the increasing demand for precision optics and the growing adoption of optical metrology in various industrial sectors. In terms of application, the industrial segment has dominated the global optical metrology market in recent times and is…
Multi-sensor – for when size, shape, speed and accuracy matter most
What is multi-sensor metrology? Multi-sensor systems use an array of sensors to measure an object’s dimensions and shape in real-time. The approach combines the accuracy of laser touch probe measuring techniques with the flexibility and speed of sensor-based systems. Sensor-based metrology makes use of a series of interconnected sensors and processing devices to measure an…
Vantage 450 Arrives at OGP UK HQ
OGP UK have welcomed the versatile large-capacity platform into their demonstration facility. Part of OGP’s flagship SmartScope range, the Vantage 450 is designed to combine a variety of sensors for full three-dimensional measurement. This involves touch and scanning probes, optical sensors, patented TeleStar® TTL lasers, and more. The 450 is designed to measure larger parts…
How Will Metrology Impact Industry 4.0?
Industry 4.0 is the fourth industrial revolution. It represents the digitisation of industry, an age bolstered by automation and interconnected machines that learn and make decisions with the help of AI informed by real-time data. In simple terms, it’s the industrial Internet of things. There are many ways that machines can be integrated into these…
What Types of Metrology Systems are Available to Companies?
Applied metrology can be carried out to measure parts and production pieces in a variety of ways. Often, the best solutions lie behind utilising several types of metrology systems, and fortunately, OGP has crafted multi-sensor platforms such as the SmartScope and Vantage that allow you to use these solutions in tandem on one machine. First,…
Why is a metrology machine important to UK manufacturers?
Having access to a metrology machine is a benefit that companies can’t discount in an increasingly digitised, post-COVID landscape. Metrology is an essential part of quality control, employing complex and thorough measurements of data points to analyse an object. In manufacturing, this essentially means ensuring that parts are to specification and within tolerances. We’ve already…