A new AI-based computer vision capability called ‘FeatureDetect’ that is available for the ATS800 automatically locates circular features such as bolt holes and mating points using its onboard camera.
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Innovalia Association and VDMA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on the deployment, operation and promotion of an Industrial Data Space Service Portal for the machinery & equipment manufacturing industry.
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Today, point cloud technology is transforming that paradigm. By capturing millions of data points across entire surfaces in seconds, manufacturers can now analyze complete geometries rather than isolated features. This shift from sampling to full-field inspection is redefining how quality is measured, controlled, and improved.
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Mahr Inc., a leading provider of dimensional metrology solutions, has announced the new MarSurf LD 280, an innovative measuring station that provides an automated solution for obtaining roughness and contour measurements with maximum accuracy.
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3D Infotech and Doosan Robotics have entered a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the role of automation in industrial inspection. By combining collaborative robotics with AI-driven metrology software, the two companies are positioning their joint offering as a fully integrated solution for production-ready quality control within smart manufacturing environments.
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As additive manufacturing continues its transition from prototyping to full-scale production, the demands on quality control are evolving just as rapidly. This month’s developments across the metrology landscape make one thing clear: inspection is no longer a downstream checkpoint – it’s becoming an integrated, intelligent, and increasingly automated part of the manufacturing process.
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With the P1PF colour sensor, wenglor introduces a robust and versatile solution for reliable colour detection in demanding industrial environments. Designed to bridge the gap between technical precision and user-friendly operation, the sensor integrates dual colour evaluation approaches: analytical processing in the RGB colour space and intuitive adjustment via the HSL model.
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At the turn of the millennium, surface metrology faced a distinct technological gap. Tactile measurement systems offered high accuracy but struggled with complex geometries, steep flanks, and delicate surfaces.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) can become a key driver for productivity, new business models, and technological sovereignty in the mechanical and plant engineering sector. Based on industrial domain knowledge, interoperable data ecosystems, and shop-floor applications, industry has the opportunity to achieve more efficient and new industrial value creation – as underscored by the VDMA’s new position paper on Industrial AI.
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Peak Technologies has announced the launch of Peak Automation Intelligence, an integrated AI-powered platform designed to help manufacturers and operators of warehouses and distribution centers modernize their operations with real-time visibility, automated data capture, and high-speed material flow intelligence.
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