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Global industrial group, Leonardo, has experienced a remarkable leap in its production of complex carbon-fibre tiltrotor blades for one of its leading helicopter programmes after advanced CNC metrology solutions from MSP cut production time from 20 weeks to 3 days, an increase in productivity of over 4500%.
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In industrial and research settings, accurate 6D object pose estimation, determining the position and orientation of objects in three dimensions, is a cornerstone for automated inspection, assembly, and manipulation. Traditional machine vision systems provide good accuracy under ideal conditions, but performance often deteriorates when objects are partially occluded, reflective, or manipulated by a robot hand.
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Mitutoyo America Corporation has announced the launch of the QM-Fit Smart Vision System, representing a bold step forward in optical metrology. Compact yet powerful, the QM-Fit combines advanced automation, precision imaging, and intuitive operation in an all-in-one package designed to bring high-accuracy dimensional inspection to any desktop.
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Renishaw has announced the developed the XK20 alignment laser system, its next generation system for machinery manufacturers that builds on the success of the award-winning XK10 alignment laser.
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Optical Gaging Products (OGP), manufacturer of optical and precision multisensor metrology systems for industrial quality control, has announced SmartScope M130, the newest addition to its next evolution of SmartScope 3D Multisensor Metrology systems.
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Industrial inspection is under more pressure than ever. Manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, medical, and energy sectors are expected to deliver flawless products while reducing cycle times and production costs. Traditional inspection methods, though precise, often struggle to keep pace with the speed of modern production lines.
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Manufacturers are increasingly embracing a ‘shift-left’ approach, moving verification, validation, and risk mitigation earlier in the product lifecycle. This philosophy, originally born in software engineering, is now becoming a central pillar of Smart Manufacturing.
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Orbbec has unveiled its Pulsar ME450, a breakthrough in 3D LiDAR sensing that redefines how robotics systems perceive their environment. With its ability to dynamically switch scanning patterns and adjust vertical fields of view, the Pulsar ME450 introduces a new class of metrology-grade sensors designed to meet the complex and evolving needs of modern manufacturing and industrial automation.
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The global manufacturing industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Confronted with persistent labor shortages, complex supply chains and rising tariffs, manufacturers are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation not just as tools of convenience, but as essential ingredients for future success.
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As the landscape of manufacturing get smarter, Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) are under increasing pressure to do more – faster, smarter, and with minimal human intervention. As precision requirements grow and production cycles shrink, the focus is shifting from just measuring parts to automating how measurements are planned, executed, and analysed.
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