Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence has introduced OPC UA support in SpatialAnalyzer, its software for large-scale metrology and alignment. The integration connects high-precision laser measurement directly to the industrial control systems that drive robots and automated production lines, solving the accuracy problem that has limited robotic automation on large, complex parts.
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Traditional robotic inspection systems frequently struggle to balance speed and accuracy, particularly when inspecting complex weld geometries, curved surfaces, and large production volumes.
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Global digital transformation company GFT Technologies has launched its new AI-powered robotic arms designed for automotive manufacturing. Building on the company’s existing work with Google on AI-powered visual inspection, the new technology can not only detect defective parts but also physically remove them from the assembly line —helping manufacturers improve quality and keep production moving at full speed.
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With Inbolt’s AI powered 3D vision, manufacturers can now automate screw insertion, bolt rundown, glue application and other high-precision tasks on parts moving down the line without costly infrastructure investments or cycle time compromises.
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Nikon Metrology, a supplier of traceable shop floor metrology, has welcomed the recent comprehensive update to Volume 5.1 of the automotive measurement standards issued by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA).
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Ricoh Elemex Corporation, a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd. recently announced the launch of the RICOH Visual Inspection System 5000 series of vehicle paint inspection systems.
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Manufacturers are increasingly turning to flexibility and customisation to remain competitive, offer tailored consumer preferences, and meet market demands.
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Humatics radio frequency Microlocation technology enables the use of robotic systems in automotive moving assembly lines to deliver mission-critical automation enhancing productivity, quality and profitability.
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The aim was to implement an access protection solution on a newly developed inline measurement cell at Audi AG’s giant manufacturing hall at its headquarters in Ingolstad, Germany that does
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Tesla is taking steps to improve its build quality by implementing automated quality control systems at its Fremont, California factory. A recent job posting is looking for Quality Inspection Engineers
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