2025 Metrology News Editorial Program

January 1, 2025January 1, 2025 Keith Mills Publishing Editor

The scheduled editorial calendar for Metrology News in 2025 is as follows:

January

Editorial Theme: Smart Manufacturing & Emerging Technologies

Feature Topics:
- Machine Vision, Artificial Intelligence, and Edge Computing in Modern Manufacturing
- Manufacturing 2050: Predicting the Future of Factories and the Role of Metrology
- Advanced Computed Tomography: Transformations in Dimensional Metrology and Industrial Insight

February

Editorial Theme: Robotics in Quality Control

Feature Topics:
- Robotic Inspection: Inline, Near-Line, and Automated Metrology’s Role in Smart Factories
- Machine Vision’s Expanding Role in Robotic Automation and Precision
- Metrology for Collaborative Robots (Cobots) in Quality Assurance

March

Editorial Theme: Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) in the Digital Factory

Feature Topics:
- The Future of Coordinate Measuring Machines in Smart Factory Integration
- Evolution of CMM Technology: How Will It Adapt to Future Manufacturing Demands?
- AI-Powered CMM: Enhancements in Precision and Productivity

April

Editorial Theme: Optical Metrology Innovations

Feature Topics:
- Structured Light Scanning & Machine Vision-Based Solutions for Industry Applications
- Control Expo 2025 Preview: Highlights and Emerging Trends to Watch
- Multi-Sensor Optical Systems: Combining Vision with Tactile Precision

May

Editorial Theme: Big Data and Analytics in Metrology

Feature Topics:
- Big Data: From Collection to Analysis – Utilizing Data for Real-Time Decision-Making
- Control Expo 2025 Review: Key Takeaways, Innovations, and Product Highlights
- Predictive Maintenance: Leveraging Data for Proactive Equipment Management

June

Editorial Theme: Portable and Flexible Inspection Solutions

Feature Topics:
- Portable Inspection Systems: Adapting to Smart Manufacturing Needs
- Additive Manufacturing (AM) Quality Control Techniques as AM Gains Momentum
- Metrology Challenges in AM: Ensuring Consistency in Complex Geometries

July

Editorial Theme: Metrology 4.0 and Software Innovations

Feature Topics:
- Metrology 4.0: Is the Industry Ready? Implementations and Insights
- Software in Metrology: Trends in Digital and Virtual Tools for Real-Time Precision
- Simulation and Virtual Metrology in Smart Manufacturing Environments

August

Editorial Theme: Reverse Engineering and Digital Twin Applications

Feature Topics:
- Reverse Engineering: Innovations in Prototyping and Production Applications
- The Rise of Digital Twins: Enhancing Predictive Maintenance and Manufacturing Efficiency
- AI-Driven Digital Twin Models for Quality Control and Process Optimization

September

Editorial Theme: Surface Finish, Form, and Augmented Reality

Feature Topics:
- Surface Finish and Form: Comparing Optical vs. Tactile Metrology Solutions
- Augmented Reality in Quality Control: Use Cases and ROI in Smart Factories
- Advanced Surface Inspection Techniques for High-Precision Manufacturing

October

Editorial Theme: Sensors and Edge Technologies

Feature Topics:
- New Sensor Technologies in Multi-Sensor Machines and Their Role in Automation
- 5G’s Impact on Edge Computing and Real-Time Process Control in Smart Factories
- Smart Sensors in Process Optimization and Factory Connectivity

November

Editorial Theme: Retrofitting and Sensor Innovations

Feature Topics:
- Retrofits: Modernizing Legacy Equipment for Today’s Metrology-Integrated Manufacturing
- Spotlight on Cutting-Edge Sensing Technologies: “There’s a Sensor for That”
- Retrofitting Case Studies: Successful Transformations with Modern Metrology Tools

December

Editorial Theme: Future of Metrology-Driven Manufacturing

Feature Topics:
- Factory 2030 Vision: How Metrology-Centric Manufacturing Will Shape the Future
- 2025 Year in Review: Top Innovations, Technologies, and Industry Highlights
- Predictions for 2026: Trends and Innovations on the Horizon in Metrology and Quality Control

NOTE: Please submit your product news along with other relevant materials at least 7 days before the start of each month for inclusion consideration in the editorial articles on the above editorial subjects.

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X-Rite Introduces Light Booth for Seamless Transition to LED-Based Visual Color Evaluation
January 17, 2025
X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color science and technology, has announced the Judge LED light booth, designed for precise visual color evaluation as industries shift from fluorescent to energy-efficient LED lighting.
Trescal Acquires Record 15 Companies In 2024 Adding €65M In Revenues
January 17, 2025
Trescal, a global leader in calibration services, has announced the acquisition of 15 calibration companies in 2024 throughout Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. These acquisitions represent €65M in sales and 750 employees.
SHINING 3D Introduces New Advancements To FreeScan Trio Laser Scanner
January 16, 2025
SHINING 3D has announced updates to its FreeScan Trio, the marker-free laser scanner designed for accuracy and efficiency. After first unveiled at Formnext 2023, the FreeScan Trio now features enhanced hardware and software capabilities, providing users with more versatile and streamlined scanning solutions.
Metrology Solutions Boost Screw Company’s Manufacturing Excellence
January 15, 2025
Tenable Screw Company, a well-respected name in precision manufacturing subcontracting, has seen a significant boost in its operating standards with the help of Bowers Group's advanced measurement solutions, including the Baty R14 profile projector and Venture 2510 vision system.
Advanced AI-Powered Vision Inspection For Enhanced Quality Control Launched
January 15, 2025
Rockwell Automation has introduced FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI a cutting-edge inspection solution that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to revolutionize quality control in manufacturing.
Optical Metrology Explores New Possibilities With Twisted Light
January 15, 2025
Twisted light, which carries orbital angular momentum, is driving modern metrology by altering paradigms on what is measurable, and allowing probing and sensing with ultra-high precision and accuracy.
MSI Viking Acquisition Further Expands Precision Metrology Capabilities
January 14, 2025
MSI Viking has announced the acquisition of Master Gage & Tool Co., a leading supplier of leading provider of metrology solutions and specialty gages to the automotive, aerospace, medical and education markets.
High-Precision Non-Contact Displacement Sensors Provide Accurate and Reliable Measurements
January 14, 2025
The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, a leader in high-performance position measurement systems, has announced its Advanced Magnetic Sensing (AMS) family of high-precision non-contact displacement sensors, specifically designed for the materials research and development market.
World’s First Mini Hyper-Hemispherical FOV 3D Lidar For Robots Launched
January 14, 2025
Hesai Technology, a global leader in lidar technology, launched its JT Series of mini hemispherical 3D lidars at the recent CES 2025 in Las Vegas.
The Evolution of 3D Vision In Robotics
January 14, 2025
From 2D vision to AI-driven 3D perception, robotics evolves to handle complex tasks with greater precision and flexibility in manufacturing.

Qualifying Additive Manufacturing For Medical Applications
January 13, 2025
Medical manufacturers were early adopters of AM to develop patient specific parts with complex geometries at low volume. As AM technology develops, more medical manufacturers are considering how they can now implement it into mass manufacturing.
How Modular Clamping Systems Are Revolutionising Metrology Precision
January 8, 2025
Thanks to compatibility with both tactile and optical measurement systems, modular clamping solutions offer a flexible approach that engineers can adapt to various metrology tasks.
Volkswagen Revolutionizes Quality Assurance With ZEISS PiWeb
January 6, 2025
By using the ZEISS PiWeb software, Volkswagen has achieved a significantly faster generation of measuring reports. However, this is just the beginning. The software enables the Group to establish disruptive business models – from fully automated reporting processes to the vision of a 100% virtual verification and functional analysis of assembly parts for launching a new series.
InnovMetric Celebrates 30 Years of Shaping Metrology Industry
December 11, 2024
If InnovMetric, maker of the PolyWorks smart 3D metrology digital ecosystem, is now recognized as an organization of international standing with a list of distinctions to its name, it is thanks to the perseverance and dedication of its co-founders, Marc Soucy and Esther Bouliane, as well as its hundreds of hardworking employees.
The Decade Ahead: The Changing Role of Metrology in Tomorrow’s Manufacturing
December 10, 2024
As the demands of modern manufacturing grow more complex and manufacturing industries continue their digital transformation, the place of metrology is undergoing a fundamental shift as traditional approaches to quality control are being upended.