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 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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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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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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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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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 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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The future of manufacturing is not just automated—it’s perceptive. In the rapidly evolving landscape of Industry 4.0 and its emerging successor, Industry 5.0, smart factories are leaning heavily on data-driven intelligence to optimize operations, enhance quality, and drive innovation. At the heart of this transformation lies a pivotal yet often understated component: sensors.
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In an era where precision and efficiency are paramount, VOSS Automotive has introduced an innovative solution poised to transform manual assembly processes: the ClickID system.
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In this article, Yavuz Murtezaoglu, Founder & Managing Director of ModuleWorks, traces the evolution of simulation technology in CAM over the past 30 years, highlighting its progression from basic backplotting techniques to advanced solutions like 5-axis machining, collision detection, real-time collision avoidance, material removal simulation, GPU acceleration, and efforts to establish universal standards and cross-platform compatibility.
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