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Optical metrology for digital manufacturing: A review

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

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Sofia Catalucci

Joe Eastwood

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DAVID BRANSON DAVID.BRANSON@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Professor of Dynamics and Control



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.

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Catalucci, S., Thompson, A., Eastwood, J., Piano, S., Branson, D. T., & Leach, R. Optical metrology for digital manufacturing: A review.

Conference Name 3DMC
Conference Location Online event
Start Date Nov 9, 2021
End Date Nov 11, 2021
Deposit Date Nov 12, 2021
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/6681018

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