flexible, applicationoriented, and fully integrated solution package in the optical measurement and testing technologyinnovative, patented, optical measurement principlesefficient and automated use of measurement technology in manufacturing and quality controlgenf &ndash with the introduction of visual inspection systems at the geneva trade fair for quality assurance, ephj 2015, bosch completes its range of optical measuring and testing equipment. originally, the applicationoriented solutions and systems were developed exclusively for the manufacturing equipment and measuring rooms of the bosch group, where they have proven themselves in daily use. precise measurements directly or close to the manufacturing process are the key to ensuring high quality while minimizing the rejection rate. by using automated solutions which are integrated in production, the costs of a 100 inspection are significantly reduced.the interferometric distance sensor wpd has been developed for measuring tasks with highest precision requirements. the measurement rate of up to 50 khz reduces significantly the measurement time compared to tactile systems. the noncontact optical measurement principle can even detect sensitive surfaces without damage or distortion.the fms100 was developed to verify rotationally symmetrical industrial precision parts. rotational speeds up to 100 revolutions per minute and optical probe arms enable rapid measurements of inside and outside geometries. typical tasks include measurement of roundness and straightness, taper, and diameter. the contactfree optical probe arms allow the measurement of the parallelism of very thin objects e.g. microscopic bores or pins without changing them through the contact force. these solutions have been proven in bosch manufacturing and enable the economic and automated use of measurement technology with nanometer resolution in the production environment.the flatness ftp40 system allows the rapid measurement of two opposed parallel surfaces in a single measurement, without moving the measuring object. the result a very high precision and a significant reduction in cycle time. the system is used for rapid measurement of flatness, thickness, and parallelism. the ftp40 is characterized by a high resolution and accuracy, short cycle time, contactfree and wearfree measurement.the modular visual inspection systems vmi100 and vmd200 are used for the visual inspection of standard parts. the test characteristics are emphasized by optimized illumination and allow the operator to test components over a longer period of time without fatigue. the systems are delivered ready to use as a package with computer, software, camera, lenses, tripod, and illumination. on request, various customer applications can be realized. also, a wide range of accessories is available.bosch presents its solutions at the geneva trade fair, ephj 2015 from june 2nd to 5th, 2015, booth m114.the bosch group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. it employs roughly 360,000 associates worldwide as per april 1, 2015. the company generated sales of 49 billion euros in 2014. its operations are divided into four business sectors mobility solutions, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology. the bosch group comprises robert bosch gmbh and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional companies in some 60 countries. including its sales and service partners, bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. this worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. in 2014, bosch applied for some 4,600 patents worldwide. the bosch group&rsquos strategic objective is to create solutions for a connected life. bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. in short, bosch creates technology that is &ldquoinvented for life.&rdquothe company was set up in stuttgart in 1886 by robert bosch 18611942 as &ldquoworkshop for precision mechanics and electrical engineering.&rdquo the special ownership structure of robert bosch gmbh guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the bosch group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant upfront investments in the safeguarding of its future. ninetytwo percent of the share capital of robert bosch gmbh is held by robert bosch stiftung gmbh, a charitable foundation. the majority of voting rights are held by robert bosch industrietreuhand kg, an industrial trust. the entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by the trust. the remaining shares are held by the bosch family and by robert bosch gmbh.additional information is available online at www.bosch.com and www.boschpress.com, httptwitter.comboschpresse.
