The Cheyney team started
together in the early 1980’s developing some of the first automated gauging and
statistical process control systems. Early adopters of the technology included
the automotive majors such as Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Rover
Group. Well over 1000 automated gauging systems were designed, manufactured and
installed for in-process and off-line applications. The included special
motorised gauges for aero-engine fan blades, in-process closed loop gauging of
pistons, and military components – and factory-wide networking using fiber
optic links.
Early in our
history, development commenced on Xray components and automatic vision systems.
We worked on some of the very first linear diode array Xray detectors as well
as imaging electronics for both optical and Xray applications. Specialist
vision systems were developed for applications such as packaging (bottles,
closures), engine components (oil filters, valve seats, and piston rings) and
pharmaceutical inspection (ampoules, vials, tablets)
Having spent
many years designing modules and
software for other Xray companies, we started manufacture of our own range
automatic Xray inspection machines and quickly became a world authority in this
technology area – supplying components and expertise to over 50% of the global
market. After a brief period as part of a major international group, the team
has reformed as founder member and technology partner of the Sapphire Alliance®
group of Xray manufacturers.
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