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.
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TRUMPF has developed a new system solution that enables users to increase the quality and efficiency of their welding processes. The solution combines several sensors that monitor all process steps during laser welding.
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he CT system delivers the energy required for dense or complex assembly metal parts while preserving high‑resolution capability for fine‑detail inspection, giving laboratories and production sites unprecedented flexibility.
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LK Metrology, internationally recognized for its CMMs and more recently its laser scanning sensor technologies, has announced the strategic acquisition of ProCon X-Ray GmbH, a specialist German manufacturer of industrial computed tomography (CT) systems.
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Thales and Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division have signed a strategic five-year framework agreement, formalising Hexagon’s role as a key technology partner to support Thales’ operational performance and quality assurance across the Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
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STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and Metalenz, the pioneer of metasurface optics, have announced a new license agreement.
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Metrology Brew newsletter features a summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
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Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF have developed cognitive robot capabilities that can handle complex tasks in manufacturing that were previously impossible to automate.
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As manufacturing processes become increasingly complex and production demands continue to grow, Metrologic Group remains unwavering in its mission: to make 3D inspection simpler – without compromising on precision. With every new software release, the company brings users closer to that goal, empowering manufacturers to enhance operational efficiency through a universal 3D metrology platform.
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The Fraunhofer IFAM has developed a pioneering technology to improve the dynamics and precision of industrial robots, combining intelligent, model-based control strategies with innovative drive technologies and an optimized mechanical structure of the robot.
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