We started this series with a close look at the meanings of traceability and true value. The definition of the latter touched on the concept of “accuracy”, but which nevertheless, as we explained, is not quite the same thing. So now, let’s dig a little deeper into what we mean by accuracy in the context...Continue Reading

If you weren’t already aware, Wire South-East Asia is the major annual trade fair for the region’s wire and cable industry and as such, it’s a great time to learn about the latest trends and developments in the field in China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and other local countries.  With that in mind, and by...Continue Reading

What is true value? It is defined as the actual physical weight/length/width or other measurable parameter of a specific object – for example, the length of a piece of string or the weight of a rock[1]. All objects have a true value because all have exact properties that can (in theory) be measured. Thus, when...Continue Reading

The Conoptica team is heading to Germany, to attend EMO Hannover from 18-23rd September.  It’s the biggest trade fair in the field of industrial production technology, and one of the year’s best opportunities to catch up with the latest trends and developments in the field, particularly important because modernization is driving the industry ahead at...Continue Reading

In measurement, traceability is critical because to have any real value, measurement systems must provide results that have traceable accuracy. What does that mean? Measuring up Let’s consider a question: why do we measure things? The correct answer is that we do so because measurements allow us to compare one thing to another: taller or...Continue Reading

The Conoptica team will soon be attending Wire China 2023 in Shanghai – from 4-7 September – so we thought now would be a good time to have a quick look into the event and the Chinese wire market. Wire China is a big show. It’s grown in recent years to become one of the...Continue Reading

Let’s start this blog with the basics. The foundational question is “what is calibration”? After we’ve answered that, we can move on to considering calibration specifically in the context of machine tools. Then, we’ll look at a particular example of machine tool calibration, camera-based measurement. This will show us how the field of calibration is...Continue Reading

Customized software for your machine tools? No problem. New software enables precision measurement of plunge milling tools. Influence our roadmap for custom enhancements At Conoptica, we follow a rigorous roadmap that delivers updates and innovations for our customers. Occasionally, we’re asked to produce custom variants to accommodate new requirements – and that’s just what we’ve...Continue Reading

Meeting the need for accuracy and precision for the wire and cable and machine tools industries – and a new distribution partner coming soon for China. After a couple of turbulent years, we’re seeing strong signs of growth – with green shoots popping up across all the regions in which we are active. We can...Continue Reading

Extends teams with industry expert, helping to bring CU2 Tools to the Taiwanese milling machine sector – enhancing accuracy and driving precision for Industry 4.0 With a market-leading position in the design and manufacture of milling machines, Taiwan is a hugely important market for Conoptica. That’s why we’re delighted to announce the recruitment of Chiyu...Continue Reading