Renishaw: Provides integrated scanning solutions to help businesses improve productivity

Renishaw plc is a British Engineering technology company based in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire. The company’s products are mainly measuring devices, motion control and sensors with high accuracy.

Recently, Renishaw has introduced their latest scanning solution at EMO Hannover 2019. Renishaw’s on-machine scanning promising to become one of the smart factory management solutions that can help businesses improve production capacity.

Shortening the production cycle, improving quality and eliminating waste are consistent goals, as every manufacturer tends to. Although the installation of sensors to control the production process is a popular solution today, but there are still some limitations: 1D data is not enough to analyze and make recommend for improving manufacturing process in real time, while the density of data sent from sensors also often makes it difficult for managers.

On-machine scanning solutions such as Renishaw’s OSP60 probe with SPRINT™ technology can address these limitations. The OSP60 makes it possible to check the operating status of each type of machinery in the factory, while using only previous applications is an unrealistic idea. Unlike other on-machine scanning systems which only output data in 1D, the patented 3D sensor technology in the OSP60 probe can output 1000, true 3D (X, Y, Z position) data points per second, enabling true form analysis and defect detection at unprecedented feedrates.

The OSP60 probe, combined with a range of software support from Renishaw, provides the ability to “real surface modeling” of any type of machine. 3D data allows managers to continuously monitor the status of the error-prone parts such as transmission equipment, cutting equipment, lathe or mold … All changes on the surface of the device will be Record and promptly notify operators. This helps businesses reduce a large amount of downtime for maintenance and maintenance, and also significantly reduces the error rate in the production process.

Today, in order to meet the technological requirements and improve competitiveness, businesses need to constantly innovate and improve their production processes to operate more efficiently and without being outdated compared to other companies. However, modern technology applications such as Renishaw’s OSP60 are just a premise to help businesses improve quality and productivity, in order to achieve success, all improvement activities need a companion commitment from manager.

Productivity and Quality Office