2025 Manufacturing Metrology Year in Review
We look back over 2025 and highlight Metrology News articles that feature topics shaping the future of manufacturing metrology.
Predicting The Future of Factories and The Role of Metrology
Manufacturing industry is on the cusp of a transformation that promises to reshape how products are designed, produced, and delivered. By 2050, factories are expected to be highly intelligent, autonomous, with sustainable ecosystems. Among the many enabling technologies driving this change, metrology, will play a critical role in … read more
The Coordinate Measuring Machine Evolution To The Digital Factory
The manufacturing landscape is undergoing a radical transformation, driven by the advent of Industry 4.0 and the rise of smart factories. At the heart of this revolution lies the need for precise and reliable measurement, a role traditionally filled by Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs). However, the demands of the smart, characterized by interconnected systems … read more
From Data to Decision – Empowering Digital Twins with The Digital Thread
The Digital Twin promises a dynamic mirror of the physical world — but only when fueled by the continuous, connected flow of information delivered by the Digital Thread. The following article explores how this critical link is reshaping quality control and smart manufacturing. As industries accelerate their journey toward smarter manufacturing … read more
Eliminating Data Silos With Smart Inspection Connectivity
With the launch of PolyWorks 2025, InnovMetric is introducing a digital thread that promises to revolutionize how 3D measurement data flows across teams. Metrology News spoke with Marc Soucy, PhD, President and co-founder of InnovMetric, about the importance of breaking down workflow silos in modern manufacturing. Q: What motivated InnovMetric … read more
Turning 3D Measurement into Manufacturing Intelligence
Measurement data holds immense potential, but it only delivers real value when properly harnessed. In a continuation of the recent interview article ‘Eliminating Data Silos With Smart Inspection Connectivity’ with Marc Soucy, PhD, President and co-founder of InnovMetric, we discuss how PolyWorks 2025 empowers manufacturers to transform raw inspection data … read more
Beyond Inspection: Metrology 4.0 in Smart Manufacturing
The manufacturing world stands at the crossroads of innovation and disruption. As digital transformation sweeps across every facet of industrial production, a new paradigm of measurement and QA has emerged: Metrology 4.0. Modeled after the principles of Industry 4.0, this evolution redefines metrology not just as a set of measurement techniques … read more
Revolutionizing Manufacturing Metrology for Smart Factories
For decades, manufacturing metrology has relied on traditional data collection methods. Think of meticulously recorded measurements from CMMs, carefully calibrated gauges, and manually documented inspection reports. This data, while crucial for quality control, often resided in silos, analyzed in isolation, and offered a snapshot of a specific point in time … read more
Simulation and Virtual Metrology In Smart Manufacturing
The landscape of manufacturing is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the principles of Industry 4.0 and the advent of smart factories. In this era of interconnected systems, data-driven decision-making, and autonomous processes, the role of metrology is evolving beyond traditional post-production inspection. Increasingly, simulation and virtual metrology are emerging … read more
Driving Automation into CMM Program Generation
As the landscape of manufacturing get smarter, Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) are under increasing pressure to do more – faster, smarter, and with minimal human intervention. As precision requirements grow and production cycles shrink, the focus is shifting from just measuring parts to automating how measurements are planned, executed, and analysed … read more
The Role of AI in High-Precision 3D Scanning for Inspection
Industrial inspection is under more pressure than ever. Manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, medical, and energy sectors are expected to deliver flawless products while reducing cycle times and production costs. Traditional inspection methods, though precise, often struggle to keep pace with the speed of modern production lines … read more
5G’s Role in Edge Computing and Process Control
The race toward smarter, more autonomous factories is accelerating. At the heart of this transformation lies the convergence of 5G connectivity, edge computing, and real-time process control. Together, these technologies are reshaping how manufacturers monitor, analyze, and optimize their operations—unlocking new levels of precision … read more
Beyond Industrial Robots: Why Humanoids Matter
Traditional industrial robots – articulated arms, gantries, and cobots – already perform vital roles in automated measurement, part handling, and inspection. However, their design constraints often limit their ability to operate flexibly in unstructured environments or to handle tools and equipment designed for humans. Humanoid robots, by contrast, offer a unique advantages … read more
Manufacturing Intelligence – Changing The Face of Quality Control
For decades, quality control was the final checkpoint of manufacturinga – line of defense between production and the customer. It was a discipline built around inspection reports, go/no-go gauges, and the belief that catching errors was the best way to ensure quality. But in today’s digital, data-driven manufacturing environment, that paradigm is shifting dramatically … read more
Role of Smart Sensors in Process Optimization and Factory Connectivity
In today’s manufacturing landscape, the sensor is no longer just a passive data collector. As factories become increasingly digital and interconnected, smart sensors are emerging as foundational enablers of process optimization and seamless factory connectivity. They not only measure critical parameters but also analyze, communicate, and even trigger corrective actions … read more
Smart Sensors: The Eyes and Ears of Next-Generation Manufacturing
Imagine a factory where machines sense minute vibrations that precede failure, where every part is inspected the moment it’s made, and where production lines adjust themselves automatically for optimal performance. This is not a distant vision of Industry 4.0; it’s the new reality made possible by smart sensors, the silent yet indispensable foundation of digital manufacturing … read more
