The scanCONTROL 8500 laser scanners from Micro-Epsilon redefine industrial 3D measurement technology. As the smallest SMART 3D laser scanner in its class with 4K resolution, the series combines maximum measurement performance with minimum space requirements, creating the best conditions for high-precision inline measurement tasks in modern production environments.
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Global digital transformation company GFT Technologies has launched its new AI-powered robotic arms designed for automotive manufacturing. Building on the company’s existing work with Google on AI-powered visual inspection, the new technology can not only detect defective parts but also physically remove them from the assembly line —helping manufacturers improve quality and keep production moving at full speed.
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InnovMetric, the independent software development company that empowers manufacturers of every size to digitally transform their 3D measurement processes has announces the launch of PolyWorks 2026.
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A new concept for automation in metrology has been developed by the company Stäubli in cooperation with Mahr France. The prototype system combines a Stäubli robot with two different devices for optical and tactile roughness analysis.
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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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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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In today’s aircraft production, precision is everything. Every hole and every fixing point must be precisely positioned to ensure safety and quality. As part of the DiCADeMA project (Digital Cabin Architectures and Design for Manufacturing) led by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), a novel, fully digitally networked process has been developed.
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The DIKUQ project has developed a semi-automated process chain for forming steel sheets for shipbuilding. Fraunhofer IOF designed a novel inline 3D measurement system that can digitally capture workpieces in less than half a second and reconstruct them as 3D images. The system reduces the workload for specialists and minimizes quality fluctuations.
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Nikon has announced the launch of the APDIS MV5X, the latest addition to its APDIS Laser Radar product lineup. The MV5X represents a significant advancement in non-contact measurement technology, achieving high-precision, high-speed measurement in a compact and lightweight form, enhancing the quality of the manufacturing process.
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