Open Access“Spectra‐cular” Measurements
Author(s) -
Streicher Alexander
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
optik & photonik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2191-1975
pISSN - 1863-1460
DOI - 10.1002/opph.201700023
Subject(s) - quality assurance , process (computing) , chromatic scale , production (economics) , computer science , quality (philosophy) , optics , engineering , physics , operations management , external quality assessment , quantum mechanics , economics , macroeconomics , operating system
In a world of Industry 4.0, sensors must perform high‐speed measurements and provide high‐precision results in order to ensure reliable quality assurance. In particular, optical measurement technology is becoming more important for production and inspection processes, as it is non‐contact and independent of the target material and surface properties. This is a decisive advantage in a ‘live’ production process where tactile measurement technology is operating at its limits, particularly if the target is in a difficult‐to‐access area. Confocal chromatic sensors offer innovative technology, high speed and high precision.