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Manufacturers move coordinate measuring machines next to automated cells
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More and more manufacturers are moving coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) from the metrology room to automated cells beside the production line, so that parts are inspected within minutes after machining. The practice is reported to be spreading as automated cells take on more machining tasks. Data from the International Federation of Robotics show that global industrial robot installations reached 542,000 units in 2024, more than double the level of a decade earlier, with a global installed base of about 4.66 million units.
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- Why automated cells are moving inspection equipment onto the shop floor
As automated cells take on more machining tasks, more manufacturers are moving coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) next to production lines so parts are inspected within minutes of machining. International Federation of Robotics data show that global industrial robot installations reached 542,000 units in 2024, more than double the level a decade earlier, with about 4.66 million units in operation worldwide.
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