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Technologies related to On Machine Inspection are helping manufacturers improve quality control processes by enabling real-time measurement and verification directly during machining operations. Instead of waiting until production is complete to identify issues, manufacturers can now detect inaccuracies much earlier in the process.
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BMW Plant Leipzig is introducing a -based measurement system for plastic exterior components in series production. Capable of determining paint layer thickness non-destructively, the new technology has recently been scaled up to enable automated, precise and reproducible quality inspections directly within the production process.
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Quality control in manufacturing is no longer confined to inspection rooms or end-of-line checks. It has evolved into a dynamic, data-driven discipline that operates continuously across the production lifecycle. This transformation is being powered by manufacturing intelligence – the integration of metrology data, advanced analytics, connectivity, and software-driven decision-making into a unified ecosystem.
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A new AI-based computer vision capability called ‘FeatureDetect’ that is available for the ATS800 automatically locates circular features such as bolt holes and mating points using its onboard camera.
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While fully autonomous manufacturing remains an aspirational goal, the building blocks are already in place. Production-integrated metrology is a key component of this evolution, enabling the transition from reactive quality assurance to proactive quality control.
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The recent introduction of the VISIUS multi-sensor coordinate measuring machine (CMM) by Hexagon addresses critical challenges facing European manufacturers. Designed to support high-mix, high-volume production environments, VISIUS combines precision, versatility, and ease of use in a single, affordable metrology system anyone can use.
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End-of-line (EOL) inspection is the final checkpoint before a product leaves your factory. If one defective item or pallet slips through, it lands with the customer. Now you have a recall.
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Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has announced the launch of APOLLO, an AI-driven platform designed to transform how manufacturers manage their metrology assets.
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Metrology News recently sat down with Robert Wasilesky, President at Kitov AI North America, to discuss how artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping industrial quality control. What was once a futuristic concept is now becoming central to factory operations, enabling real-time data interpretation, automated inspection planning, and increasingly predictive quality systems.
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This growing gap between production capability and inspection practicality has created a clear demand for measurement systems that combine the power of 3D inspection with the simplicity and affordability required for everyday shop-floor use. Increasingly, manufacturers want inspection tools that can operate alongside production equipment – providing immediate feedback as parts are produced rather than hours or days later in the quality department.
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