Optical metrology for digital manufacturing: A review

Catalucci, Sofia; Thompson, Adam; Eastwood, Joe; Piano, Samanta; Branson, David T; Leach, Richard

Abstract

The so-called 4th Industrial Revolution is defined by the transformation of individual manufacturing activities into interconnected, highly efficient, flexible, and automated production flows. In this context, manufacturing processes are moving from conventional methods towards advanced, knowledge-driven processes utilising information sharing and digital technologies. The application of integrated computer-based systems for the design and realisation of high-value products, as well as the management of complex manufacturing operations, has spread rapidly through industry. Measurement solutions in particular are essential for establishing confidence in data and guiding machines in decisional tasks for automated quality control. Due to numerous innovations and advanced technologies, the role of metrology within the manufacturing process chain has changed significantly: optimised measurement procedures now allow for quality control operations and metrological analyses to run in real-time. In this work, we present the state of the art in optical metrology within the context of digital manufacturing. In particular, we cover the latest advances in integrated solutions for in-line measurement of form and surface texture. An overview of the recent developments in smart measurement strategies and algorithms is presented, alongside the advantages and impacts of the integration of optical technologies into manufacturing processes and the challenges and limitations encountered.

Citation

Catalucci, S., Thompson, A., Eastwood, J., Piano, S., Branson, D. T., & Leach, R. (2021, November). Optical metrology for digital manufacturing: A review. Presented at 3DMC, Online event

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (Published)
• Conference Name: 3DMC
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2021
• End Date: Nov 11, 2021
• Deposit Date: Nov 12, 2021
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 16, 2021
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/6681018