‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 26th January
Metrology Brew newsletter features a summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
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Month: January 2026
New Generation Digital Microscope with Breakthrough Imaging Technology Launched
INSPECTIS AB has announced the launch of a new generation digital microscope, the F40/F40s Full HD Digital Microscope with upgraded image sensing and a new motorized 40:1 Zoom lens. This new system delivers configurable, high-resolution optical inspection powered by INSPECTIS Pro Utility and Metrology Software for image capture, measurement, analysis and reporting.
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Flexxbotics Releases Software-Defined Automation as Free Download to Accelerate Smart Manufacturing
Flexxbotics has announced the release of its software-defined automation (SDA) platform as a free software download, giving manufacturers worldwide direct access to industrial-grade automation technology previously reserved for large-scale, custom deployments.
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Shaping the Future of Machine Vision Through Integration and Customer Focus
Allied Vision has announced that it is uniting the Machine Vision brands Allied Vision, Chromasens, Mikrotron, NET, and SVS-Vistek under one brand, becoming a comprehensive provider of customer-centric, integrated hardware and software solutions.
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Inbolt Unveils Human-Like Bin Picking Solution Powered by On-Arm AI Vision
Inbolt, a leader in real-time vision-guidance systems for robots, has announced the launch of its next-generation bin picking solution designed to bring human-like adaptability to industrial robotics.
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Leuze Introduces Compact Code Reader for High-Speed Industrial Traceability
Leuze has expanded its sensor portfolio with the introduction of the DCR 100i series, a compact industrial code reader engineered for reliable 1D, 2D, and direct part marking (DPM) code detection. Designed to operate across variable working distances and at high process speeds, the new series addresses the growing demands of tracking, traceability, and quality control in modern industrial production environments.
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Visometry Accelerates Global Growth Despite Automotive Industry Headwinds
Visometry, a specialist in augmented reality solutions for industrial applications, is reporting an extremely positive result for the 2025 fiscal year while simultaneously looking ahead to the current year with ambitious goals.
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Minitab Expanding Real-Time Manufacturing Analytics With Scytec Acquisition
Minitab has acquired Scytec, the developer of the DataXchange machine monitoring and OEE platform, marking another strategic step in the convergence of real-time manufacturing data, quality analytics, and continuous improvement software.
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AI-Driven Weld Inspection System Cuts Set-Up Time by 80%
The artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities of SmartRay’s automated 3D inline weld inspection solution are redefining quality and process control for welding processes. JOSY’s new AI-driven algorithm package allows detecting across the entire weld seam borders within seconds, without the need for on-site training. Operators receive instant inspection results of the big five weld characteristics, starting from the very first part captured.
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Optical Lens Delivers High-Resolution Performance for Factory Automation and Machine Vision Systems
Edmund Optics has expanded its TECHSPEC HP Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses with the introduction of a new 6.5mm focal length, extending the series’ high-resolution imaging performance to machine vision applications that require shorter working distances and wider angular fields of view.
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