Announcements

MSI Viking, a leader in precision measuring technologies and calibration services, has announced a major new partnership in the Americas with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, a division of Hexagon, the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. This collaboration is set to enhance MSI Viking’s offerings in coordinate metrology, further solidifying its commitment to delivering excellence in the field.

Renowned producer of ultra-high performance supercars, McLaren Automotive has confirmed Atlas Copco, a global pioneer of innovative industrial assembly tooling and software solutions, as its ‘Official Smart Tooling Supplier’.

Revopoint, a global developer of cutting-edge and user-friendly 3D scanning solutions has announced a global strategic partnership with UK based KVS Ltd, a developer of QUICKSURFACE 3D reverse engineering software. This partnership will enable Revopoint to offer a comprehensive reverse engineering solution, allowing customers to scan objects and process the data into usable CAD files.

Aetina, a global provider of edge AI solutions, has announced a new partnership with AI and 3D vision company Solomon Technology Corporation.

ETQ, part of Hexagon, has revealed results of its global survey, The Pulse of Quality in Manufacturing 2024. The survey found that the vast majority of respondents (73%) have had a product recall in the past five years, with financial costs reaching $99.9M in the U.S. alone for each recall.

Efficient wafer inspection and metrology are key success factors in semiconductor manufacturing. In addition, they are becoming more demanding, challenging, and costly as feature sizes shrink and design complexity increases.