Optical Gaging Products (OGP), a world-leading manufacturer of optical and precision multisensor metrology systems for industrial quality control, has announced the launch of StarLite S1, an all-new semi-automatic 3-axis video measurement system.
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Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence’s Stationary Metrology Division has announced the release of VGSTUDIO MAX 2026.2, bringing a new approach to multi-part coordinate measurement (CM) workflows alongside a fully restructured NextGen product portfolio.
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In an expansion of its dimensional inspection equipment portfolio, coordinate measuring machine (CMM) manufacturer LK Metrology, has launched a new range of laser scanners and complementary technologies that use high-speed, industry-standard Ethernet communication.
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BMW Group has intensified the usage of digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) in production. With so-called Physical AI, which connects digital AI with real machines and robots, intelligent systems such as humanoid robots can be integrated into real production processes.
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The Emerging Technologies Hub at Penn State have completed an ambitious preservation project to create what is expected to become the first freely accessible, high-resolution digital twin of the Liberty Bell.
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As manufacturing accelerates toward Model-Based Enterprise (MBE), metrology software is evolving from a standalone inspection tool into a critical enabler of the digital thread. By connecting engineering intent, manufacturing execution, and quality validation, software platforms are helping organizations move beyond disconnected workflows toward fully traceable, model-driven manufacturing.
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Tolerances are one of the most powerful and misunderstood parts of product design. A tolerance tells the manufacturer how much variation is acceptable. That simple instruction affects machining time, inspection effort, scrap risk, supplier choice, assembly quality, and production cost.
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As additive manufacturing pushes deeper into regulated, high-value production, the industry’s biggest bottleneck is shifting. It’s no longer just “Can we print the part?” It’s, “Can we prove stability, traceability, and capability at scale — without burying QA teams in manual reporting?”
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Renishaw has extended the capabilities of its XK20 alignment laser by introducing flatness and level measurement functionality to its CARTO XK20 app which is available at the Google Play Store.
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At Automate 2026, Techman Robot highlighted a new generation of AI-powered inspection technologies designed to help manufacturers rapidly establish and scale production operations. While much of the company’s presentation focused on reducing integration costs and simplifying deployment, the most significant development for quality and metrology professionals was the introduction of its High-Speed AI Flying Trigger Inspection system.
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