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Innovative solutions in practice – experience the versatility of our measurement systems

Our measurement systems are used in a wide range of industries and help companies overcome their most demanding challenges. From precise monitoring in industrial manufacturing to highly accurate analysis in research, our solutions provide the reliability and accuracy required to achieve excellent results. In the following Use-Cases, we would like to show you some examples of how our customers successfully use our measurement systems to optimize their processes and realize innovative projects.

• Medical needle with dual grinding
• Bipolar plate for fuel cell

Figure 1: Measurement of the inside of the dual grinded needle Figure 2: Measurement result in form of a point cloud Medical needle with dual grinding One particularly demanding application is the precise measurement of the inner contour of medical needles. In this case, an FDM-2 measuring system is used, which is integrated into a high-precision 3-axis kinematic system. In addition, a miniaturized measuring probe is used to record precise measured values. This combination provides detailed information about the shape and roughness of the cannulas and allows potential damage to be identified at an early stage. As a result, the highest quality standards in medical production can be guaranteed. Customer: n/a Industry: Medical technology Context: Detection of the inner contour of medical cannulas with an inner diameter of 0.9 mm. Objective: Characterization of shape, roughness and testing for possible damage. Technology: An FDM-2 measuring system is used on a 3-axis kinematic system (C, Z, Y) with a highly miniaturized barefiber measuring probe. Measured values are determined at 20 kHz. Result: Detailed point cloud with a total of 5.5 million measuring points, allowing a comprehensive analysis of shape, roughness and surface quality.

Figure 3. Bipolar plate (detail) Figure 4. Measurement result in form of a point cloud Bipolar plate for fuel cell Another application is the measurement of the surface of bipolar plates used in fuel cells (Fig. 3). An FDM-2 was used to obtain comprehensive information on profile height, surface quality and potential damage. Customer: n/a Indutry: Automotive Context: Bipolar plates are key components in fuel cells, whose dimensional accuracy and surface quality are decisive for the efficiency of the cell. Objective: Characterization of profile height, surface quality and checking for damage to the bipolar plate. Technology: An FDM-2 measuring system is used on a 3-axis kinematic system (C, Z, Y) with a measuring probe with a large acceptance angle. Measured values are determined at 20 kHz. Result: Detailed point cloud with a total of 23 million measuring points, which allows a very precise analysis of the profile height and surface quality.