Successful metrology workshop demonstrates University’s expertise
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:14:00 BST
Delegates from industry had the opportunity to attend a free metrology workshop hosted by the University of Huddersfield’s EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Advanced Metrology and Alicona, a global supplier of optical 3D surface measurement solutions.
The morning session was dedicated to presentations from experts including Professor Liam Blunt, research leader for the EPSRC Centre and expert in surface measurement, who talked about developments in optical surface metrology and standards for product design and manufacturing.
The afternoon provided an opportunity for delegates to try out the Alicona 3D measurement machines and see the new EPSRC Centre laboratory based in the University’s 3M Buckley Innovation Centre, a European Regional Development funded business and innovation centre.
For more information about the recent surface metrology projects visit the Surface Metrology web page.
Delegates listening to Dr Manfred Prantl, CEO Alicona
Karl Walton, EPSRC Centre PHD Student, using the Alicona InfinteFocus
