Norman Noble expands final inspection capabilities with advanced 3D optical metrology system

October 8, 2025
Source: ASM International

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Norman Noble, Cleveland, Ohio announced the installation of a high-performance 3D optical metrology system to enhance final inspection of complex medical implants, including contoured stents and heart valve frames. The new system is designed to measure challenging geometries and reflective surfaces with exceptional speed and precision.

Featuring a pivoting illumination head, the system captures detailed, non-contact surface measurements on parts with small diameters and steep angles. The technology improves Norman Noble’s ability to inspect critical-to-function features and maintain stringent quality standards for its OEM customers.

Annie Wolfe, director of quality, explained that the automated visual inspection platform provides high-resolution data and greater measurement accuracy, supporting the company’s ongoing commitment to precision manufacturing and quality assurance.

The upgraded inspection capabilities allow engineering and quality teams to validate intricate surface profiles with increased repeatability, resulting in faster development cycles, reduced production risk, and improved consistency across parts. Norman Noble stated that this investment underscores its leadership in advanced inspection technologies for medical implant manufacturing.

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