Concrete structures inevitably experience cracking, which is a common form of damage. If cracks are left undetected and allowed to worsen, catastrophic failures, with costly implications for human life and the economy, can occur. Traditional image pr...
Non-destructive measurements of high aspect ratio microscale features, especially those with internal geometries such as micro-holes, remain a challenging metrology problem that is increasing in difficulty due to the increasing requirement for more c...
Non-collaborative (i.e., reflective, transparent, metallic, etc.) surfaces are common in industrial production processes, where 3D reconstruction methods are applied for quantitative quality control inspections. Although the use or combination of pho...
Metal additive manufacturing (AM) techniques such Direct Energy Deposition (DED), Powder Bed Fusion (PBF), and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) enable the production of complex metal components built at rapid rates. Because of the complexity of...
Voltage standards are widely used to transfer volts from Josephson voltage standards (JVSs) at national metrology institutes (NMIs) into calibration labs to maintain the volts and to transfer them to test equipment at production lines. Therefore, com...
Sensor networks, which are increasingly being used in a broad range of applications, constitute a measurement paradigm involving ensembles of sensors measuring possibly different quantities at a discrete sample of spatial locations and temporal point...
The dimensional accuracy of a laser scanner has been extensively evaluated using various measurement methods and diverse reference standards. This study specifically focuses on two key considerations. Firstly, it assesses the dimensional accuracy of...
The Tsallis q-Gaussian distribution is a powerful generalization of the standard Gaussian distribution and is commonly used in various fields, including non-extensive statistical mechanics, financial markets and image processing. It belongs to the q-...
The main challenges in 3D metrology involve measuring TSVs etched with very high aspect ratios, where the via depth to diameter ratio approaches 10:1–20:1. In this paper, we introduce an innovative approach to enhance our in-house spectroscopic...
Optical fringe projection is an outstanding technology that significantly enhances three-dimensional (3D) metrology in numerous applications in science and engineering. Although the complexity of fringe projection systems may be overwhelming, current...
Additive manufactured surfaces, especially metal powder bed fusion surfaces, present unique challenges for measurement because of their complex topographies. To address these measurement challenges, optimisation of the measurement process is required...
Engine noise, as a source of sound pollution for humans and the environment, can be reduced by designing a high-performance muffler. This study presents a novel, organized design process of that muffler for the KTM390 engine as a case study. The acou...
The topography measurement accuracy of coherence scanning interferometry (CSI) suffers from the local characteristic of micro-structured surfaces, such as local surface slopes. A cylindrical reference artefact made of single-mode fiber with high roun...
Time and frequency are quantities that have seen a proliferation and diffusion of tools, unimaginable until a few decades ago, and whose application implications are multiplying in a digital society, now characterized by an absolute lack of temporal...
Three-dimensional measurement technologies based on computer vision have been developed with the aim of achieving perceptual speeds equivalent to humans (30 fps). However, in a highly mechanized society, there is no need for computers and robots to w...
This research investigates the influence of printing parameters and different materials on the geometrical and dimensional deviations of Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) additive manufacturing. Using the Taguchi method, experiments with four factors...
The need to control the real-time location of assets is increasingly relevant worldwide. The Ultra-wideband (UWB) technology is an IoT solution for real-time locating systems (RTLS). The location of the asset is obtained by the signal exchange betwee...
Modern power systems are rapidly transitioning towards a fully digital substation paradigm. Based on the IEC 61850, a common communication protocol between the different intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) promises a significant enhancement in term...
The increasing demand for electric drives challenges conventional powertrain designs and requires new technologies to increase production efficiency. Hairpin stator manufacturing technology enables full automation, and quality control within the proc...
Ultrasonic flow meters (UFMs) by transit time are ubiquitous in industrial applications, mainly for their versatility and practicality. They are widely used in gas and liquid installations, such as the oil and gas industry or feedwater systems in nuc...
Thermal mass flow sensors (TMFS) are used to detect the flow rates of gases. TMFS elements are available in different technologies and, depending on the one used, the material choice of substrate, heater, and temperature sensors can limit their perfo...
In Maxillofacial Reconstruction Applications (MRA), nonunion is one of the critical complications after the reconstruction process and fracture treatment, including bone grafts and vascularized flap. Nonunion describes the failure of a fractured bone...
There is a growing field that is devoted to developing inexpensive microscopes and measurement devices by leveraging low-cost commercial parts that can be controlled using smartphones or embedded devices, such as Arduino and Raspbery Pi. Examples inc...
Molecular spectroscopy, with a legacy spanning over a century, has profoundly enriched our understanding of the microscopic world, driving major advancements across science and engineering. Over time, this field has steadily advanced, incorporating i...
Semiconductor layers employed in fabricating advanced node devices are becoming thinner and their electrical properties are diverging from those established for highly crystalline standards. Since these properties also change as a function of depth w...
The rate of automation in European industry is increasing continuously. In production metrology, the trend is shifting from measurement laboratories towards integration of metrology into the production process. Increasing levels of automation and the...
Railway infrastructure safety is a paramount concern, with bolt integrity being a critical component. In the realm of railway maintenance, the detection of missing bolts is a vital task that ensures the stability and safety of tracks. Traditionally,...
Virtual experiments (VEs) and digital twins (DTs), pivotal for realizing European strategic policies on sustainability and digitalization within Industry 4.0 and the European Green Deal, simulate physical systems and characteristics in a virtual envi...
Surface metrology deals with inspecting surfaces and profiles by using contact or non-contact profilometers. In this field, the characterization of the dimensional, morphological, and texture parameters of samples as well as the assessment of metrolo...
Articulated arm coordinate measuring machines are designed for in situ use directly in manufacturing environments, enabling efficient dimensional control outside of climate-controlled laboratories. This study investigates the influence of ambient tem...
Ensuring high-quality control in laser additive manufacturing and laser welding relies on the implementation of reliable and cost-effective real-time observation techniques. Real-time monitoring techniques play an important role in understanding crit...
Reverse engineering (RE) is increasingly recognized as a vital methodology for reconstructing mechanical components, particularly in high-value sectors such as aerospace, transportation, and energy, where technical documentation is often missing or o...
This article presents the results of comparative tests of gear wheels based on the contactless and contact measurement methods. Measurements of gear wheels in accuracy classes containing deviations within the range of measurement capabilities of the...
As metal additive manufacturing has been increasingly accepted as a viable method of industrial manufacture, there has been a significant uptake in manufacturers wishing to verify and test their parts through analysis of part surface. However, variou...
Waveform generation as part of on-chip built-in self-test (BIST) circuitry often necessitates sufficient linearity without expensive hardware overhead. Achieving high linearity is critical for accurate signal generation, especially in applications re...
Metrological traceability is essential for ensuring the accuracy of measurement results and enabling a comparison of results to support decision-making in society. This paper explores a structured approach to modelling traceability chains, focusing o...
With a view to improve measurements, this paper presents a statistical approach for characterizing the behaviour of roughness parameters based on measurements performed on ground surface topographies (grit #080/#120). A S neoxTM (Sensofar®, Terra...
This article provides a report of the recent workshop on “The metrology of quantities which can be counted” organised jointly by the International Committee for Weights and Measures’ Consultative Committees for Amount of Substance (...
Additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, has revolutionized the fabrication of complex parts, but assessing their quality remains a challenge. Quality assessment, especially for the interior part geometry, relies on post-print inspection techniqu...
The development and study of Smart Grid technologies rely heavily on high-fidelity data from Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs). However, the scarcity of real-world PMU data due to privacy, security, and variability issues poses significant challenges t...
The imperative need to advance the development of more efficient electric motors requires the meticulous measurement of small increments while minimizing the associated uncertainty in dynamometer tests. One of the key variables in such tests is the a...
This study focuses on a detailed analysis of the cutting forces in rotational turning, a novel machining process designed to achieve high surface quality and productivity. Unlike traditional longitudinal turning, rotational turning employs a helical...
For this study, a substitution principle-based impedance bridge has been developed to calibrate AC resistors in a four-terminal-pair (4TP) configuration. The calibration is performed in the full complex plane for resistances ranging from 100 mΩ...
The foot is considered a wonder of biological engineering due to its structure, formed by bones, ligaments, and tendons that collaborate to ensure stability and mobility. A key area often examined by medical professionals in patients with diabetic fe...
Irreversible demagnetization processes in high-performance Fe-Nd-B magnets were investigated using a novel test rig. Designed to capture local magnetic field distributions and integral average magnetization in situ, the rig operates under field and t...
A calibration system was designed to evaluate the accuracy of linear optical encoders at the micron level in a fast and economical manner. The system uses a commercial interferometer and motor stage as the calibrator and moving platform. Error analys...
Human bones store elements such as calcium, phosphorus, and strontium, and accumulate toxic elements such as lead. In vivo measurements of elemental bone concentration can be done using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) techniques. Monte Carlo (MC) simulation...
Acceleration sensors are vital for assessing engineering structures by measuring properties like natural frequencies. In practice, engineering structures often have low natural frequencies and face harsh environmental conditions. Understanding sensor...
Brazilian regulation requires the test methods for analysing the shrinkage factor, and the solubility ratio in crude oils must be estimated under the measurement conditions for appropriation. Since these physicochemical parameters depend upon the den...
There is growing concern regarding the environmental and operational safety aspects of fuel. The result of a physicochemical measurement is the outcome of a series of steps that begin with the sampling process. The information obtained from this step...
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