| October 21, 2026 - Volume 20 Issue 20 |
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How Subaru Fixed Assembly Line Stoppages Using High Strength Color Coded Tools (Watch Video)
Subaru Indiana Automotive resolved assembly line stoppages and tool identification errors by replacing cracking 3D-printed ABS jigs with durable, color-coded placement jigs made from Markforged Onyx GF, a high-strength, glass-filled nylon. This material upgrade endured rigorous factory conditions, enabling operators to consistently select the correct specialized tools on the first pass and maintain uninterrupted production.
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Why Scan-Based Inspection Is Becoming Easier to Automate
Despite a decade of heavy investment in 3D scanning, manufacturers often remain bottlenecked by tedious data preparation. Engineers frequently waste time moving files across multiple applications, manually cleaning meshes, and recreating identical inspection routines for every new part. But according to Gregory George, Engineer Manager at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, the latest version of Geomagic Control X resolves these operational hurdles by transforming scan-based inspection into a highly connected, automated, and repeatable process.
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