UltiMaker, a leader in industrial desktop 3D printing, has launched Factor 4 Plus, an industrial-grade platform offering up to twice the speed of the standard Factor 4. It delivers robust, high-performance printing. typically associated with more expensive industrial systems, for continuous factory production in the manufacturing and defense sectors.
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The third annual Pulse of Quality in Manufacturing survey was released today by Octave. This year’s survey reveals that the overwhelming majority of manufacturers are either using AI today or plan to use it within the next two years.
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Creality has introduced Pika, a new AI-powered portable 3D scanner developed in collaboration with Orbbec. The device combines high-precision scanning, AI-enhanced processing, and a compact, mobile design, reflecting the growing convergence of intelligent software and advanced 3D imaging hardware.
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Nikon Metrology has been honored with the Frost & Sullivan 2026 Global Product Leadership Recognition in the laser radar Body-in-White (BIW) inspection industry. The award recognizes the company’s excellence in innovation, strategic execution, and customer impact.
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Robotiq has introduced IQ, an AI-enabled platform designed to make robotic Workcell integration faster, more predictable, and easier to scale.
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Willrich Precision Instrument has announced a new partnership with VICIVISION America to introduce advanced optical shaft measurement systems to manufacturers seeking faster, more reliable dimensional inspection directly on the shop floor.
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China has taken another significant step in its artificial intelligence strategy with the release of a national roadmap aimed at strengthening AI metrology capabilities—an emerging field focused on the measurement, evaluation, verification, and standardization of AI systems.
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Zaber Technologies has announced the DMA Objective Focus Stage, a compact, linear motor solution for microscope system builders and OEM manufacturers. The DMA delivers 50 nm repeatability and 10 nm minimum incremental moves, providing comparable precision to piezo stages at one-third the cost.
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Industrial AM quality specialist amsight is working with precision manufacturing company toolcraft to implement a more automated, transparent, and scalable approach to additive manufacturing quality management, with a particular focus on semiconductor-related production.
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Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence has announced the release of Geomagic Control X 2026.1, an industry-leading 3D metrology software that enables manufacturers to capture, analyze, and validate scan-based inspection data across the entire product lifecycle.
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