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Role of Smart Sensors in Process Optimization and Factory Connectivity

October 16, 2025

In today’s manufacturing landscape, the sensor is no longer just a passive data collector. As factories become increasingly digital and interconnected, smart sensors are emerging as foundational enablers of process optimization and seamless factory connectivity. They not only measure critical parameters but also analyze, communicate, and even trigger corrective actions in real time, moving quality management from reactive inspection to proactive control.

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How Portable Manual Metrology Contributes in an Automating World

October 15, 2025

There is a lot of talk about automation these days, not just in manufacturing circles, but the news in general. As the demands of modern manufacturing grow more complex and manufacturing industries continue their digital transformation – with automation playing an ever-expanding role – where does this leave traditional manually operated metrology tools, like portable measuring arms?

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A Glimpse Into China’s C919 Aircraft Smart Factory

October 6, 2025

At the heart of this powerful surveillance system is a ‘field-level’ industrial network developed by researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in collaboration with Comac (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China).

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Digital Product Passports – RFID Technology Poised to Drive Compliance and Supply Chain Efficiency

September 24, 2025

The European Union’s Digital Product Passport (DPP) initiative is set to become mandatory from 2027, initially targeting product groups including batteries, electronics, and textiles.

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Measuring Roughness with Coordinate Measuring Machines

September 23, 2025

The measurement of roughness close to production is becoming increasingly important. In connection with the measurement of gears, roughness parameters are of great interest, for example, as they not only describe the surface topography in the micro- and nanometer range, but also characterize the running behavior of gearboxes. In addition to roughness, waviness also plays a role.

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How Thermal Sensors Reduce Defects & Downtime in High-Precision Manufacturing

September 18, 2025

In the competitive world of modern industrial manufacturing, industrial equipment manufacturers need to consider that precision is key. Even small temperature variations can lead to significant defects, affecting the final product’s quality and overall performance.

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Advanced Surface Inspection Techniques for High-Precision Manufacturing

September 17, 2025

In manufacturing today, surface integrity is as critical as dimensional accuracy. Aerospace turbine blades, orthopedic implants, and semiconductor wafers all demand flawless surface quality, where even nanometer-scale irregularities can impact safety, efficiency, or functional performance.

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When Laser Scanning Falls Short – Precision Beyond the Beam

September 16, 2025

Laser 3D scanners are widely used across many industries due to their flexibility and mobility. However, their accuracy often fails to meet the stringent requirements of modern quality control and high-precision manufacturing.

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World’s First Intelligent Agent Factory Defines Self-Optimizing Smart Manufacturing

September 8, 2025

A new milestone in smart manufacturing has been reached in China. Midea Group’s Jingzhou washing machine factory has been officially certified by London-based World Record Certification Agency (WRCA) as the world’s first intelligent agent factory covering multiple manufacturing scenarios.

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Augmented Reality -Transforming Quality Control and Driving Superior Product Quality

September 2, 2025

Quality control is now a highly integrated, data-driven process that spans the entire product lifecycle. Among the technologies driving this evolution, augmented reality (AR) has emerged as a transformative force. By merging digital data with physical environments in real time, AR is reshaping how manufacturers perform inspections, train personnel, and maintain quality processes.

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