Chinese portable inspection equipment supplier, PMT Technologies, has expanded its portfolio of metrology solutions with the introduction of the SMARTSCAN handheld 3D scanner, a lightweight laser scanning system designed for on-site industrial measurement, quality inspection, reverse engineering and digital manufacturing workflows.
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In an expansion of its dimensional inspection equipment portfolio, coordinate measuring machine (CMM) manufacturer LK Metrology, has launched a new range of laser scanners and complementary technologies that use high-speed, industry-standard Ethernet communication.
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4D1 has launched itsmillimeter-level 3D positioning and 6DoF (Six Degrees of Freedom) orientation system at the Automate Expo in Chicago.
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Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has announced the launch of the all-new Leica RTC series of terrestrial laser scanners: the Leica RTC300, 500, and 700. Built on Leica Geosystems’ decades of leadership in terrestrial laser scanning, the new series delivers substantial improvements in scanning speed, accuracy, and range, while introducing real-time workflow connectivity that keeps field and office teams aligned from first scan to final deliverable.
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As smart manufacturing reshapes production environments, portable inspection systems are evolving well beyond their traditional role as standalone measurement devices. Once valued primarily for mobility and flexibility, today’s portable metrology solutions are becoming connected, intelligent components within the broader digital manufacturing ecosystem.
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Chinese 3D scanning equipment manufacturer SCANOLOGY has introduced the AccuArm Portable Coordinate Measuring Machine (PCMM), a new articulated arm measurement system engineered to deliver high-precision dimensional inspection directly on the shop floor.
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4D Technology has announced the launch of the 4Di InSpec SR roughness measurement system – a novel, portable, vibration-immune optical system for high-precision 3D surface roughness measurement at the point
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Creality has introduced Pika, a new AI-powered portable 3D scanner developed in collaboration with Orbbec. The device combines high-precision scanning, AI-enhanced processing, and a compact, mobile design, reflecting the growing convergence of intelligent software and advanced 3D imaging hardware.
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For generations, industrial metrology has been rooted in fixed environments. Coordinate measuring machines occupied climate-controlled labs, laser trackers were deployed by specialists, and precision inspection often required moving parts away from production and into dedicated quality rooms. In modern manufacturing, however, that model is rapidly evolving.
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SHINING 3D has announced the launch of the OptimScan Q12 HD, a new high-precision 3D inspection scanner designed for industrial metrology applications that require exceptional accuracy, detailed data acquisition, and flexible automation capabilities.
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