A fluorescence laser scanner makes it possible to measure the application of release agents in die casting processes. The measurement data provides the basis for controlling the application of release agents in metal die casting processes.
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As the smart factory model matures, one of the most intriguing new participants entering the production floor is the humanoid robot. Far from being futuristic curiosities, these human-shaped, AI-enabled robotic systems are emerging as potential enablers of a more connected, adaptive approach to metrology.
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Manufacturing industry may be on the brink of a fundamental shift. Over the next decade, a new class of shape-shifting, polymorphic manufacturing machines could redefine how products are designed, tooled, and produced – unlocking mass customisation at costs previously achievable only through traditional high-volume manufacturing.
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At Polyrix, the belief is clear: the next leap in efficiency will be driven by connected manufacturing. By ensuring that the right data is available at the right moment, manufacturers can simplify automation, accelerate decision-making, reduce waste, and improve quality across the entire automotive ecosystem.
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As electric motion increasingly become the primary drive technology in passenger vehicles, the expectations placed on their performance extend well beyond efficiency and power density. Acoustic behavior has emerged as a decisive factor in the perceived quality of electric vehicles (EVs). Unlike internal combustion engines, whose noise signatures are familiar and often masked, electric drives operate more quietly making previously negligible sounds and vibrations far more noticeable to occupants.
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Automation is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’ in manufacturing, rather it has become an essential differentiator. For AddQual Ltd, ta UK based specialist in metrology and quality assurance, automation goes beyond simply ‘robots and machines’.
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Allied Vision has announced that it is uniting the Machine Vision brands Allied Vision, Chromasens, Mikrotron, NET, and SVS-Vistek under one brand, becoming a comprehensive provider of customer-centric, integrated hardware and software solutions.
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The rapid adoption of Smart Metrology – where measurement systems are networked, automated, and tightly integrated into digital manufacturing ecosystems – is transforming quality assurance. Measurement data now feeds directly into closed-loop process control, digital twins, analytics platforms, and enterprise systems, making metrology a core driver of modern manufacturing performance.
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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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