‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 28th July
Metrology Brew newsletter features a summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
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Report Highlights Importance of Measurement in Engineering
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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Revolutionizing Metrology for Smart Factories
the rise of smart manufacturing and the Internet of Things (IoT) is ushering in a new era, one defined by big data and its transformative impact on metrology.
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China Unveils Ambitious Five-Year Metrology Plan to Spur Disruptive Innovation
China has unveiled a sweeping five-year action plan aimed at transforming its national metrology system into a driver of disruptive innovation, with direct implications for the future of global manufacturing competitiveness.
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Hexagon Launches Humanoid Robot Developed For Industry
Hexagon has introduced a humanoid robot, AEON, at its Hexagon LIVE Global event. AEON, developed by Hexagon’s previously announced Robotics division, has been specifically designed to meet real-world customer needs and address labour shortages.
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Speaking the Language of Precision – Advancing Metrology Training Worldwide
In an increasingly globalized and automated manufacturing environment, precision is not optional — it is fundamental. Yet precision in measurement is only as reliable as the people creating the data and those interpreting it. This is where AUKOM e.V., a non-profit association based in Germany, plays a unique and essential role.
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Behind Every Digital Car There Must Also Be A Digital Factory
The BMW Group is consistently improving digitalization in the production of its components. From AI-driven production management and smart logistics processes to data-based quality controls.
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From Data to Decision – Empowering Digital Twins with The Digital Thread
The Digital Twin promises a dynamic mirror of the physical world — but only when fueled by the continuous, connected flow of information delivered by the Digital Thread. The following article explores how this critical link is reshaping quality control and smart manufacturing.
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April 2025 Metrology News Magazine
Metrology, once the domain of precision mechanics and calibrated repetition, is undergoing a profound evolution. The shift toward smart metrology is not just a technological trend – it’s a market transition. AI is at the center of this transformation, influencing everything from data acquisition to analysis, decision-making, and predictive process control.
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Mercedes-Benz Digital Factory Campus Reinforces Status As Global Innovation Centre
Mercedes-Benz is accelerating the transformation of its production network by reinforcing Berlin-Marienfelde’s status as the centre of innovation for MO360 digital production technologies, which are now enhanced with Artificial Intelligence (AI), humanoid robots and pioneering innovations such as the production of high-performance electric axial-flux motors.
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