Whenever vehicle production equipment fails at a BMW Group plant, every minute counts. The maintenance team must work quickly to identify and resolve the cause of the fault. Now, employees can ask the new digital AI assistant, “Factory Genius”, for help: It can suggest solutions for the specific system problem within seconds, reducing the time required for error diagnosis to a minimum.
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Wabtec Corporation has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Evident’s Inspection Technologies division, formerly part of the Scientific Solutions Division of Olympus Corporation, a global leader in Non-Destructive Testing, Remote Visual Inspection and Analytical Instruments solutions for mission critical assets.
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Onto Innovation has recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the materials analysis business of Semilab International for $475 million in cash and 706,215 shares of Onto Innovation common stock – valuing the total transaction at approximately $545 million.
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Metrologic Group partners with Horus Metrology to integrate advanced 3D measurement software with local automation expertise – accelerating smart inspection adoption in Mexico and the USA.
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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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Manufacturing has been a cornerstone of global economic growth since the Industrial Revolution. Today, however, the landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Societal and structural shifts, including aging populations, shrinking labor forces, evolving trade policies and overhauled supply chains, are pushing the industry to rethink how products are made.
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Creaform, worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, has announced its participation at EMO 2025, the world’s premier trade fair for production technology.
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Gleason Corporation has announced it has acquired 100% of the shares of the Intra Group of Companies with its headquarters in Westland, Michigan. Intra is a global industry leader offering a broad range of custom measurement technology including single flank gear testing equipment.
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In a groundbreaking industrial automation advancement Magbot has emerged as the world’s first fully wireless robotic tool changing system. Bridging flexibility, sustainability, and high performance, this innovative technology goes beyond conventional tool changers by integrating gripping capabilities and eliminating the need for pneumatic infrastructure.
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Due to its physical properties, aluminum plays a major role in the circular economy and achieving climate neutrality. High material quality is crucial during processing, as any contamination present in the aluminum during smelting diminishes the quality of finished components.
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