Following a successful pilot phase, Fraunhofer IWU and the European Space Agency (ESA) are now rolling out four sensor groups to all Ariane production sites as part of the SmartSENS project.
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Smart Metrology redefines the purpose and process of measurement. Rather than striving for the highest possible accuracy at all times, it focuses on delivering just the right level of accuracy required by the process, at the moment it is needed, with the lowest possible cost and time investment.
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Chinese mobility manufacturer Aridge has commenced trial production of its modular flying-car concept, marking the first time a hybrid road-air vehicle has entered a structured, automotive-style manufacturing environment.
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IT architecture was set up on the basis of the Software-Defined manufacturing principle in just ten months, before the company was even founded, enabling flexible, software-controlled production processes that can be quickly adapted to new requirements, which in turn increases efficiency and innovation in manufacturing.
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Imagine a factory where machines sense minute vibrations that precede failure, where every part is inspected the moment it’s made, and where production lines adjust themselves automatically for optimal performance. This is not a distant vision of Industry 4.0; it’s the new reality made possible by smart sensors, the silent yet indispensable foundation of digital manufacturing.
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ZeroKey, a Canadian leader in ultra-precise real-time location systems (RTLS), has unveiled OmniVisor AI, an artificial intelligence platform designed to transform millimeter-accurate spatial data into actionable intelligence for smart manufacturing operations.
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With the advent of blue light laser line sensors, CNC machine tools are transforming from pure machining centers into intelligent, data-driven manufacturing systems — capable of inspecting, learning, and adapting in real time.
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For decades, quality control was the final checkpoint of manufacturinga – line of defense between production and the customer. It was a discipline built around inspection reports, go/no-go gauges, and the belief that catching errors was the best way to ensure quality. But in today’s digital, data-driven manufacturing environment, that paradigm is shifting dramatically. Quality control is no longer an endpoint – it’s becoming the engine room of manufacturing intelligence.
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In today’s data-driven environment, real-time monitoring has become indispensable for efficient operations and strategic decision-making. COSYS Dashboards have been developed to meet this demand, providing a centralised platform that transforms complex process data into clear, actionable insights.
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The race toward smarter, more autonomous factories is accelerating. At the heart of this transformation lies the convergence of 5G connectivity, edge computing, and real-time process control. Together, these technologies are reshaping how manufacturers monitor, analyze, and optimize their operations—unlocking new levels of precision, efficiency, and flexibility in quality management.
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