In industrial and research settings, accurate 6D object pose estimation, determining the position and orientation of objects in three dimensions, is a cornerstone for automated inspection, assembly, and manipulation. Traditional machine vision systems provide good accuracy under ideal conditions, but performance often deteriorates when objects are partially occluded, reflective, or manipulated by a robot hand.
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Coordinate measuring machines and measurement software from different manufacturers are increasingly speaking the same language. This is made possible by the 2024 extension of the I++ DME (Inspection Plus Plus Dimensional Measurement Equipment) standard interface, version 2.5.
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Industrial inspection is under more pressure than ever. Manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, medical, and energy sectors are expected to deliver flawless products while reducing cycle times and production costs. Traditional inspection methods, though precise, often struggle to keep pace with the speed of modern production lines.
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World Robot Conference 2025 (WRC), recently hosted in Beijing, China, showcased the global momentum driving intelligent automation into the heart of next-generation manufacturing.
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More than just a sophisticated 3D model, a digital twin is a dynamic, data-rich virtual representation of a physical product, process, or system. It continuously updates and evolves by integrating real-time data from the shop floor. As advanced manufacturing pushes toward zero-defect production and tighter tolerances, digital twins are set to become a cornerstone of quality control (QC) strategies.
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In a move that could disrupt the humanoid robotics market and redefine automation accessibility, China-based Unitree Robotics has unveiled a new humanoid robot priced at just $6,000 USD. The announcement has sent ripples across tech and manufacturing communities alike, as the price tag undercuts competitors by a significant margin while promising advanced performance and real-world utility.
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As the landscape of manufacturing get smarter, Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) are under increasing pressure to do more – faster, smarter, and with minimal human intervention. As precision requirements grow and production cycles shrink, the focus is shifting from just measuring parts to automating how measurements are planned, executed, and analysed.
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Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering (IOF) have developed a game-changing advancement: the goROBOT3D system, which uses intelligent thermal imaging and new single-shot technology to reduce measurement time from 15 seconds to under two.
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Metrology Brew newsletter features a summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
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A new report launched by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in the UK emphasises the critical role of measurement in engineering. As engineers drive innovation and commercialise new technologies, their expertise in measurement technologies is essential for ensuring precision and reliability across various industries.
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