2026 Editorial Program

The planned editorial calendar for Metrology News in 2026 is as follows:

January

Editorial Theme: Smart Manufacturing & Emerging Technologies

• Feature Topics:
  • Machine Vision, Artificial Intelligence, and Edge Computing in Modern Manufacturing
  • Manufacturing 2050: Predicting the Future of Factories and the Role of Metrology
  • Advanced Computed Tomography: Transformations in Dimensional Metrology and Industrial Insight
  • Cybersecurity in Smart Metrology: Safeguarding Data Integrity in Connected Systems
  • Interoperability Standards: Building the Digital Thread Across the Manufacturing Ecosystem

February

Editorial Theme: Robotics in Quality Control

• Feature Topics:
  • Robotic Inspection: Inline, Near-Line, and Automated Metrology’s Role in Smart Factories
  • Machine Vision’s Expanding Role in Robotic Automation and Precision
  • Metrology for Collaborative Robots (Cobots) in Quality Assurance
  • The rise of Humanoid Robots and their potential role in automated metrology tasks
  • AI-Guided Path Planning and Autonomous Calibration for Robotic Metrology Cells

March

Editorial Theme: Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) in the Digital Factory

• Feature Topics:
  • The Future of Coordinate Measuring Machines in Smart Factory Integration
  • Evolution of CMM Technology: How Will It Adapt to Future Manufacturing Demands?
  • AI-Powered CMM: Enhancements in Precision, Productivity and Programming
  • Retrofit and Upgrade Strategies for Legacy CMMs in Data-Driven Manufacturing
  • CMM Interoperability with MES and PLM Systems: Closing the Data Loop

April

Editorial Theme: Optical Metrology Innovations

• Feature Topics:
  • Structured Light Scanning & Machine Vision-Based Solutions for Industry Applications
  • Multi-Sensor Optical Systems: Combining Vision with Tactile Precision
  • Growing Tend Towards Optical Measurement Solutions
  • AI-Based Noise Reduction and Data Fusion in Optical Metrology
  • Challenges in Measuring Highly Reflective and Transparent Materials

May

Editorial Theme: Big Data and Analytics in Metrology

• Feature Topics:
  • Big Data: From Collection to Analysis – Utilizing Data for Real-Time Decision-Making
  • Predictive Maintenance: Leveraging Data for Proactive Equipment Management
  • Manufacturing Intelligence Driving Next Generation Quality Control
  • Metrology Data Lakes and Cloud Architectures: From Silos to Central Intelligence
  • Ethical AI and Data Governance in Quality Analytics

June

Editorial Theme: Portable and Flexible Inspection Solutions

• Feature Topics:
  • Portable Inspection Systems: Adapting to Smart Manufacturing Needs
  • Additive Manufacturing (AM) Quality Control Techniques as AM Gains Momentum
  • Metrology Challenges in AM: Ensuring Consistency in Complex Geometries
  • Metrology-on-the-Move: Drones, Mobile Robots, and Autonomous Inspection Units
  • Hybrid Measurement Strategies: Combining Portable and Inline Data Streams

July

Editorial Theme: Metrology 4.0 and Software Innovations

• Feature Topics:
  • Metrology 4.0: Is the Industry Ready? Implementations and Insights
  • Software in Metrology: Trends in Digital and Virtual Tools for Real-Time Precision
  • Simulation and Virtual Metrology in Smart Manufacturing Environments
  • Open Data Standards (QIF, MTConnect, OPC UA): Enabling True Metrology 4.0
  • Digital Ecosystems: When Metrology Software Talks to PLM, ERP, and MES

August

Editorial Theme: Reverse Engineering and Digital Twin Applications

• Feature Topics:
  • Reverse Engineering: Innovations in Prototyping and Production Applications
  • The Rise of Digital Twins: Enhancing Predictive Maintenance and Manufacturing Efficiency
  • AI-Driven Digital Twin Models for Quality Control and Process Optimization
  • Closed-Loop Manufacturing: Feeding Measurement Data Back into Design
  • Digital Twins for Metrology Asset Management and Calibration Forecasting

September

Editorial Theme: Surface Finish, Form, and Augmented Reality

• Feature Topics:
  • Surface Finish and Form: Comparing Optical vs. Tactile Metrology Solutions
  • Augmented Reality in Quality Control: Use Cases and ROI in Smart Factories
  • Advanced Surface Inspection Techniques for High-Precision Manufacturing
  • AI-Powered Defect Recognition and Surface Anomaly Detection
  • XR (AR/VR/MR) for Immersive Metrology Training and Remote Inspection

October

Editorial Theme: Sensors and Edge Technologies

• Feature Topics:
  • New Sensor Technologies in Multi-Sensor Machines and Their Role in Automation
  • 5G’s Impact on Edge Computing and Real-Time Process Control in Smart Factories
  • Smart Sensors in Process Optimization and Factory Connectivity
  • Quantum and Photonic Sensors: The Next Frontier of Precision

November

Editorial Theme: Retrofitting and Sensor Innovations

• Feature Topics:
  • Retrofits: Modernizing Legacy Equipment for Today’s Metrology-Integrated Manufacturing
  • Spotlight on Cutting-Edge Sensing Technologies: “There’s a Sensor for That”
  • Retrofitting Case Studies: Successful Transformations with Modern Metrology Tools
  • Standards and Calibration 2030: Rethinking Traceability for Hybrid Systems
  • Extending the Life of Legacy Equipment Through Digital Integration

December

Editorial Theme: Future of Metrology-Driven Manufacturing

• Feature Topics:
  • Factory 2030 Vision: How Metrology-Centric Manufacturing is Shaping the Future
  • Sustainability and Metrology: Measuring the Path to Net-Zero Manufacturing
  • 2026 Year in Review: Top Innovations, Technologies, and Industry Highlights
  • Top Ten Transformative Technologies Set to Redefine Quality by 2035
  • Predictions for 2027: Trends and Innovations on the Horizon in Metrology and Quality Control

NOTE: Please submit your product news along with other relevant materials at least 7 days before the start of each month for inclusion consideration in the editorial articles on the above editorial subjects.

Email: editorialteam@metrology.news

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