Specim, a Konica Minolta company and leader in hyperspectral imaging, has announced the launch of the Specim SX25, a SWIR hyperspectral camera with world-leading resolution for highly accurate chemical analysis and identification of materials.
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Traditional 3D measuring systems and measuring arms were not sufficiently flexible to accommodate oversize dimensions. Furthermore, measurement speed was critical to avoid production bottlenecks. The company had particular concerns about 3D measurement quality as well as inaccurate data, which placed the success of projects at risk.
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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 in real time, moving quality management from reactive inspection to proactive control.
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There is a lot of talk about automation these days, not just in manufacturing circles, but the news in general. As the demands of modern manufacturing grow more complex and manufacturing industries continue their digital transformation – with automation playing an ever-expanding role – where does this leave traditional manually operated metrology tools, like portable measuring arms?
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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. Quality control is no longer an endpoint – it’s becoming the engine room of manufacturing intelligence.
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In modern manufacturing, one size rarely fits all. From micro components in R&D to large, complex assemblies in production, manufacturers face increasingly diverse inspection challenges. As product geometries evolve and quality expectations rise, measurement technology must adapt by offering flexibility without compromising accuracy.
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ASH, a leader in digital inspection and measurement technology, has announced the launch of Omni Vantage a next-generation 4K digital microscope setting a new benchmark for precision, speed, and reliability in visual quality control.
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Summer Robotics funding will accelerate the company’s Kortx machine vision platform, which enables robots to operate in dynamic, unstructured environments, under a wide range of lighting conditions unlocking new automation capabilities in manufacturing, logistics, as well as humanoid applications.
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RealSense, a pioneer in AI-powered computer vision, has announced two major milestones: its spinout from Intel Corporation, fueled with a $50 million Series A funding round, and a strategic collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate the adoption of physical AI across humanoids and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
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Hexagon, a global leader in measurement technologies for manufacturing and industrial applications, is promoting digital transformation initiatives at its Moncalieri and Grugliasco plants in Piedmont in the north of Italy. These initiatives are part of an ongoing development plan to enhance production efficiency, optimise resource use and advance environmental sustainability.
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