Can Automation Save American Manufacturing?
In the latest episode of our podcast, Innovating the Industrial World, Cross CEO John King sits down with former Automation Group President Lynn Crump to discuss challenges facing manufacturing plants in America as they compete to stay in business.
Discover how automation and collaborative robots are future-proofing jobs and driving innovation in the manufacturing industry. From addressing labor shortages, misconceptions of robots, strengthening the economy, and much more, don’t miss out on this insightful episode as we talk about paving the way for a more resilient manufacturing sector in the U.S.
What's New at Cross
Measure More with M: Introducing the New Multi-Sensor Measurement Line from OGP
Cross partner OGP recently launched their SmartScope® M-Series multi-sensor measurement equipment line. With instantaneous magnification, low image distortion and ZONE3 software, the M series delivers exceptionally accurate measurement results. This means you can maximize your machine up-time without compromise and with minimal costs.
The M series features both benchtop and floor models and can be paired with a variety of tactile, laser, and rotary sensors to create the most advanced 3D multi-sensor measurement system on the market today.
New to OGP?
Schedule a demo to see how the M Series stands out thanks to its ability to measure complex parts with ease, reliability, and speed.
Already have a SmartScope?
Ask us how patented technology in M allows you to measure more!
Can't find highly skilled metrology professionals?
Accurate and precise measurements are essential to quality in the medical device industry. But how do you get measurements you can rely on when you can’t find qualified metrology professionals to take them? Cross can help!
We know how hard it is to hire people with experience in precision measurement. We run up against it all the time! With several hundred calibration technicians in our staff and a world-class HR department, we have it a bit easier than most so let us help you with your measurement challenges.
Here are a few of the ways Cross can help:
- Onsite, in lab or full time embedded calibration: Choose the most efficient calibration method for your operation
- Onsite or in lab part inspection/validation: Whether it’s FAI, independent 3rd party analysis or simply overflow from your lab, Cross has inspection labs across the country to help
- Automated measurement systems: Make the people you have more efficient with automated or semi-automated systems like the M series above
- Software updates or programming: We can upgrade your existing program or write one for your current measurement projects
Don’t see what you need here? Get in touch today. We excel at custom measurement solutions.
Did you know?
Measure X Tips and Tricks Video Series
Measure-X metrology software from Cross partner OGP is the powerful, yet easy-to-use software on OGP’s OGP’s Smartscope E Series and StarLite video systems, C-Vision optical comparators and SNAP Large Field of View video systems. From fast walk-up measurements to robust multisensor routines, Measure-X’s flexibility is unmatched.
In his latest video series, Product Specialist Chris Johnson shares his tips and tricks to get the most out of Measure-X in a production environment.
Using ZONE3 from OGP? Chris also has an excellent series of tips and tricks for that software too!
Calibration Provider Not Getting Your Equipment Back Fast Enough?
Calibration is an essential part of compliance in the medical device industry, almost a cost of doing business. But if your calibration provider isn’t getting your equipment back to you in a timely manner, you have the extra cost of purchasing and maintaining spare equipment while it’s out.
Cross Precision Measurement is a full service, ISO 17025-accredited calibration provider with twenty labs across the Southeast and Midwest, including our newest labs in Atlanta and Charleston. We are accredited in over 150 different parameters and can perform NIST-traceable calibration on literally thousands of types of equipment. Critically, 90% of the equipment we calibrate is turned around in 7 days or less.
Don’t carry the cost of spare equipment because your calibration provider is too slow. See how Cross Precision Measurement can help!
Cross Provides Tangible Value for You
Raise Quality
It’s not possible to overstate how important accurate and repeatable measurements are for the motorized vehicle industry. Tight tolerances are a part of life so you need the best measurement equipment possible.
What if you’ve invested in high tech measurement equipment but have employees who don’t know how to properly operate it? This can be a recipe for disaster.
Let us help! We have a team of measurement experts available to come onsite and train your team to use your measurement equipment. We want you to feel confident in the quality of your measurement data!
Raise Quality
Don’t let careless errors in recording measurements impact the quality of your product or process. Cross partner Microridge provides measurement collection solutions which connect any gage to any software.
Whether you want to send data from a single micrometer to a simple Excel spreadsheet or from hundreds of gages to a cloud-based SPC system, Microridge offers the tools needed to move data in real-time with 100% accuracy. Convenient, mobile and easily implemented, Microridge’s data collection solutions eliminate human error in data transfer.
Improve Efficiency
7th axis robot transfer units (RTUs) are becoming essential for expanded reach and flexibility for robotic systems. Cross partner Bell Everman’s ServoBelt™ Linear Drive supports multiple, independently controlled carriages to operate multiple robots on the same motion axis, enhancing productivity and flexibility.
The system also supports unlimited travel lengths, making it possible to design long RTU axes that accommodate several robots working simultaneously. Built using standard, off-the-shelf components, these RTUs minimize costs and meet aggressive lead times without the complexity and expense of custom solutions.
