In the context of developing systems and models to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, metrology plays a crucial role.
The Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance aims to use metrology for the following:
- Quality Assurance: Metrology ensures that manufactured components meet design specifications. By precisely measuring dimensions and geometries, it helps maintain quality standards.
- Process Control: Metrology provides real-time data during manufacturing. In-line metrology allows adjustments to be made promptly, ensuring consistent quality.
- Advanced Technologies: As manufacturing evolves (e.g., digital twin/automation, nanotechnology, and additive manufacturing), metrology adapts to support quality management effectively.
- Economic Benefits: Efficient metrology reduces waste, rework, and rejects, leading to cost savings.