The rapid development of technology and its widespread use is apparent in examining magazine publications even in two weeks period. For example, in metalworking, companies recently started developing training programs for future manufacturing professionals who will utilize technology to provide more cost-effective services (Quality Magazine). Another significant article from the Quality Magazine published by Martinez on the 8th of March explores the use of 3d laser trackers for measurements in aerospace companies. According to Martinez, the details for the construction of aerospace transportation require very accurate measurements. Even the slightest incompatibility in measurements of the manufactured parts can result in the details being scrapped or redone. The article points at how technologies and newly developed technological devices can benefit for resolvent of complicated manufacturing issues in more technologically advanced and expensive aerospace transportation.
In discussing the manufacturing process of details in aerospace vehicles construction, the article states that all aerospace mechanisms, including space travel transportation and jets, are subjected to strict selection through post-machining inspections. Thus, the specifics of aerospace constructions required a complex approach, which was provided in the form of new portable equipment of metrology, such as sophisticated software for 3d metrology and laser trackers. While the use of 3d metrology software allows the manufacturers to inspect the details and identify potential issues prior to starting making the details, laser trackers provide higher measurements accuracy. In addition, the laser trackers include the feature that allows calibration of the final product through a comparison of actual and intended positions. Some companies suggested that with the use of 3d metrology software and laser trackers, the quality control process became significantly faster, reducing the cost of manufacturing the details (Martinez). In my opinion, the article presents valuable insight on a wide range of technology applications and illustrates that soon all areas of human activities will be involved in the digitalization process.
In conclusion, the article illustrates how the application of new technologies can help solve complicated engineering and manufacturing issues. According to Martinez, the introduction of portable metrology software and equipment provided an easy and effective solution for problems that existed for a long time. As technology has a wide variety of applications, the aerospace construction area is one of many areas in engineering that can benefit from the implementation of portable metrology technologies.
Work Cited
“Heidenhain Introduces Education Support Program for Manufacturing.” Quality Magazine, Web.
Martinez, Leo. “Aerospace Companies Flying High With 3D Laser Trackers.” Quality Magazine, Web.