Looking toward 2050, the winners in global manufacturing will not simply be those with the most robots, the most data, or the most advanced AI. They will be the manufacturers who understand that trust – in products, processes and autonomous decisions – can only be earned through rigorous, continuous, and transparent measurement.
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Inline metrology continues to shift from isolated inspection tasks toward fully integrated, sensor-resident measurement workflows. As manufacturers demand faster cycle times, higher data fidelity, and tighter integration with automation systems, inspection software is increasingly expected to operate directly at the sensor level – delivering actionable dimensional data without reliance on external PCs or complex post-processing pipelines.
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As electric vehicle (EV) production scales, metrology suppliers are racing to deliver solutions capable of reliably measuring one of the most challenging powertrain components: the hairpin stator assembly.
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Additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, is driving significant change in industrial production. By enabling complex, lightweight, and custom components, AM unlocks design possibilities previously impossible with traditional manufacturing. Yet, these benefits hinge on precise quality control, where 3D scanning becomes indispensable.
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Verisurf’s role at Flying S goes far beyond simple measurement. It serves as a common platform that allows inspection, engineering, and production to speak the same language. Its universal compatibility with all hardware and any CAD file makes it ideal for Flying S’s diverse workflow.
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Metrology rarely fails because of cameras or code alone. It fails when the scene itself is poorly made. In dimensional and defect inspection, light is the material your system works with; everything else-optics, sensors, algorithms-merely records and interprets it.
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Machine vision is the automatic extraction of information from digital images for process or quality control. Most manufacturers use automated machine vision instead of human inspectors because it is better suited to repetitive inspection tasks. It is faster, more objective, and works continuously.
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Scanning is not a new technology, but its maturation has enabled a quiet transformation in the automotive aftermarket sector. When used together with CAD modelling, it allows teams to design and make parts more efficiently than ever and grow their business.
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Industry trends such as Industry 4.0, digital twins, and AI-assisted manufacturing are pushing toward integration. The rise of data-centric AI – where quality depends on how intelligently data is used – is the final piece that enables a truly connected inspection process.
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Zebra Technologies Corporation has revealed that strategic investments to create a connected frontline are delivering significant productivity, revenue, and profit returns for manufacturers, driven by improved operations.
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