What would you say to implementing metrology technology that could:
- Boost precision?
- Enable better quality control and consistency?
- Provide continuous monitoring capable of responding immediately to abnormalities?
- Bring more data to uncertainty analysis?
- Automate inspections?
- Offer predictive analytics that anticipate machinery breakdowns before they cause costly repairs, replacement and downtime?
- Extend the life of your equipment?
- Improve your ability to stay abreast of trends or offer customized products?
These are just some of the capabilities AI brings to metrology. As manufacturers, scientists, and engineers are beginning to put AI to work in laboratories, on factory floors and in warehouses, they’re discovering undreamed of possibilities for advanced technologies.
When AI married massive data collection, the future was suddenly visible.
The Transformative Power of AI in Metrology
It’s all about Big Data The advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) has fueled a revolution in metrology, with sensors providing automatic data exchange in real time.
Devices linked by the IoT enable unprecedented machine learning by amassing huge quantities of data. Massive amounts of data input translate to better accuracy, removing the possibility of human error from the collection and input processes.
The constant stream of data keeps AI learning, recognizing patterns and spotting abnormalities. For example, as AI learns to recognize patterns associated with breakdowns it can predict problems in time to intervene before they become catastrophic.
AI powers advances in both the real world and virtually. Augmented reality is allowing humans to be more precise in their work by overlaying measurement data onto physical objects while virtual metrology uses previous data to predict results and augment processes.
Optical sensing technologies provide AI with the “eyes” necessary to perform a wide range of functions. Armed with knowledge of what a smoothly operating system should look like and what might signify trouble, AI-enabled metrology equipment paired with vision systems can make accurate inspections, offer quick identification of defects and abnormalities and can forecast maintenance needs. Keeping machinery in top working order can extend its life, saving replacement costs.
AI also provides more flexibility, giving you the agility needed to pivot quickly and stay abreast of changing market trends. It also offers the capability to more easily customize products.
The advantages of AI-enabled metrology extend to warehousing and shipping, as AI can improve logistics. By decreasing delivery time, improving inventory management, and predicting sales, you can reduce cost and boost customer satisfaction.
The combination of high-tech metrology equipment, AI, and sophisticated vision systems bring to the table vastly improved quality control, inspections, defect analysis, monitoring, maintenance, predictive analytics and automated decision making.
Add in Cloud-enabled collaboration, storage and access and you have amazing efficiency to go along with these new capabilities. Data can be easily shared; remote control monitoring and inspection are possible.
What’s in Store for AI-Enabled Metrology?
As more and more devices connected by IoT become standard, a new level of autonomy will follow, with machines being able to self-calibrate. Miniaturization will also create new possibilities for metrology and improving efficiency. Expect more user-friendly interfaces as well.
With continual advancement in sensing technologies, accuracy will only continue to improve.
Darling Geomatics at the Forefront of AI in Metrology
Long an established global name in geospatial engineering, Darling Geomatics also has over 15 years of metrology expertise. We offer verifiable sub-zero measurements for clients in microelectronics, utilities, healthcare, aerospace, and more.
Contact us to see how harnessing the power of AI in metrology could transform your work.
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