July 2025 Metrology News Magazine
Editors Message:
As we move past the midpoint of 2025, it’s clear that metrology is no longer operating in the background of manufacturing — it has taken center stage. The first half of the year has demonstrated a rapid evolution in both the technology and the mindset surrounding industrial measurement. Metrology has become a critical enabler of smart manufacturing, quality automation, and data-driven decision-making, shaping the factory of tomorrow in tangible ways.
We’ve witnessed continued advances in sensor technology, AI integration, and the expansion of the digital thread. Inline and near-line inspection systems are becoming standard in high-volume production, providing real-time quality data that empowers manufacturers to react instantly to deviations and maintain process control. Traditional CMMs are being reimagined through connectivity and software innovation, while optical and laser scanning systems continue to grow in precision, speed, and ease of deployment.
One of the defining trends this year has been the convergence of metrology with digital manufacturing ecosystems. Measurement data is no longer siloed – it is now fueling predictive analytics, feeding digital twins, and enabling closed-loop manufacturing strategies. This integration is positioning metrology not just as a tool for verification, but as a driver of process optimization and product innovation.
AI has also emerged as a transformative force, not only in analysis and decision support but in enabling autonomous inspection planning and adaptive measurement strategies. Metrology software platforms are becoming smarter, more intuitive, and more deeply integrated into manufacturing IT infrastructures, aligning with broader Industry 4.0 and even nascent Industry 5.0 initiatives.
As we advance into the second half of 2025, the trajectory is clear: metrology will play an even more central role in enabling agile, sustainable, and intelligent manufacturing. We look forward to continuing to explore these developments in Metrology News, bringing insight, innovation, and industry perspectives to the forefront.
This month featured articles included “Beyond Inspection: Metrology 4.0 in Smart Manufacturing”; “Simulation and Virtual Metrology In Smart Manufacturing”; “Driving Automation into CMM Program Generation”; “Just ask Factory Genius!” – How AI Helps Maintain Manufacturing Equipment” and “‘AI Needs a Body and Robotics Needs AI’ – Report Sets Agenda For Autonomous Decade“.
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Keith Mills – Publishing Editor
Beyond Inspection: Metrology 4.0 in Smart Manufacturing
The manufacturing world stands at the crossroads of innovation and disruption. As digital transformation sweeps across every facet of industrial production, a new paradigm of measurement and quality assurance has emerged: Metrology 4.0. Modeled after the principles of Industry 4.0, this evolution redefines metrology not just as a set of measurement techniques but as an intelligent, interconnected system deeply integrated … read more
Simulation and Virtual Metrology In Smart Manufacturing
The landscape of manufacturing is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the principles of Industry 4.0 and the advent of smart factories. In this era of interconnected systems, data-driven decision-making, and autonomous processes, the role of metrology is evolving beyond traditional post-production inspection … read more
ZEISS Launch Large-Scale Automated X-ray Inspection
With the OMNIA GC 220-180, ZEISS is launching a new 2D X-ray inspection system that has been specially developed to meet the requirements of modern high-volume production in the automotive industry. The fully automated solution enables high-precision inspection of large-format aluminum castings such as battery trays for in inline or atline operation … read more
Driving Automation into CMM Program Generation
As the landscape of manufacturing get smarter, Coordinate Measuring Machines 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 … read more
New Ultrasonic Era – Non-Contact Robotic Testing
Automated manufacturing is booming – but what about quality assurance? At this year’s automatica, XARION Laser Acoustics presented an innovative solution for non-destructive testing (NDT) that enables fully automated, robot-assisted quality inspection. Quality inspection belongs in the automation process – and with the XARION solution it’s easy! Ultrasonic testing has been … read more
Nikon Launch Space-Efficient X-ray CT System
Nikon Corporation has launched the VOXLS 20 C 225, the latest addition to its VOXLS X-ray CT product lineup. This system is based on the proven principles of the company’s VOXLS 30 and 40 Series systems while offering maximum capability in a space-efficient footprint, providing unparalleled value per voxel in the market. The VOXLS 20 C 225 offers the largest CT scanning envelope in a system that fits through a standard double door … read more
LK Sensor Adds Surface Roughness Inspection to CMM Workflow
LK Metrology has announced the introduction of a surface roughness sensor. The SURFACER SRP is a plug-and-play probe having a resolution of one micron for seamlessly analysing the surface roughness of a component as part of a CNC measuring cycle on any CMM, provided it has an industry-standard Renishaw probe … read more
TRUMPF Launch Welding System With Integrated Quality Control
TRUMPF has developed a new system solution that enables users to increase the quality and efficiency of their welding processes. The solution combines several sensors that monitor all process steps during laser welding. An integrated AI quality control system checks the weld seams and OCT (optical coherence tomography) monitors the welding depth of the laser … read more
Photoneo’s PhoXi Gen3 Sets New Benchmark for 3D Vision in Automated Quality Control
Photoneo, part of Zebra Technologies and a leader in high-resolution 3D vision systems, has announced the launch of its PhoXi 3D Scanner Gen3. Engineered for the most accuracy-critical applications across various industries, the 3D scanner introduces a powerful Blue Laser technology along with its integrated color camera, delivering unparalleled precision and reliability … read more
GelSight Modulus Redefines Mobile Metrology For Tight Spaces With Swappable Precision
GelSight, a pioneer in tactile intelligence technology, has introduced the new GelSight Modulus system to further expand the boundaries of tactile sensing and usher in the next generation of mobile, micron-scale measurement. Modulus brings an entirely new concept to the mobile metrology and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) space with its swappable lens and camera concept. Modulus helps access unreachable areas … read more
LK Metrology Expands into Industrial CT with Acquisition of ProCon X-Ray GmbH
LK Metrology, internationally recognized for its coordinate measuring machines and more recently its laser scanning sensor technologies, has announced the strategic acquisition of ProCon X-Ray GmbH, a specialist German manufacturer of industrial computed tomography systems. The move marks a significant expansion of LK Metrology’s capabilities … read more
“Just ask Factory Genius!” – How AI Helps Maintain Manufacturing Equipment
Whenever vehicle production equipment fails at a BMW Group plant, every minute counts. The maintenance team must work quickly to identify and resolve the cause of the fault. Now, employees can ask the new digital AI assistant, “Factory Genius”, for help: It can suggest solutions for the specific system problem within seconds … read more
450 kV Compact CT System Designed For Dense Parts Launched
RX Solutions, specialist in high‑resolution industrial computed tomography, has expanded its EasyTom L platform line with the L 450, the first compact system to combine a 450 kV meso‑focus source (40 µm resolution) with a 150 kV micro‑focus source (5 µm resolution) in one very compact and easy to install platform … read more
Boosting Throughput and Quality With Edge AI Smart Camera
B&R has introduced a Smart Camera that brings advanced artificial intelligence directly into the machine control loop. With integrated edge AI capabilities, the new camera enables real-time vision processing, dynamic model switching, and hybrid AI-rule-based inspection – all without halting production or requiring external hardware … read more
Visual Die Protection Monitors Car Body Production In Smart Press Shop
To protect the dies and keep production running smoothly, Smart Press Shop GmbH & Co. KG, an innovative joint venture between Porsche AG and ANDRITZ Schuler, relies on the monitoring system Metris Visual Die Protection (VDP). VDP uses advanced camera technologies and image processing algorithms to continuously monitor the condition of dies in real-time … read more
Tri-Mode 3D Laser Scanner Delivers High-Precision with Onboard Computing
A new generation of 3D scanning capability has arrived with the launch of EinScan Rigil, the world’s first Tri-Mode 3D scanner offering integrated wireless workflow, onboard computing, and hybrid light technology. Developed by SHINING 3D, a company with over two decades of experience in metrology-grade 3D scanning solutions … read more
‘AI Needs a Body and Robotics Needs AI’ – Report Sets Agenda For Autonomous Decade
Hexagon, a global leader in measurement technologies, has published its 2025 flagship report, “Future of robotics 2035: Insights from industry experts.” The thought-provoking analysis charts the accelerating fusion of artificial intelligence and robotics – and what it will take for workforces, businesses, and societies to thrive through the transformation … read more
Kitov AI 2.9 Delivers Breakthrough in AI-Powered Visual Inspection and Defect Measurement
Kitov AI, a leader in AI-powered visual inspection solutions, has announced the availability of Kitov AI 2.9, a significant update to its acclaimed software platform. This latest version introduces a suite of powerful features designed to enhance quality, elevate precision, streamline workflows and deepen integration with manufacturing ecosystems, further solidifying Kitov AI’s position … read more
Verisurf Announces Software Support for New Renishaw Equator-X
Verisurf has announced full support for the Renishaw Equator-X, combining industry’s fastest dual-method gauge with Verisurf’s leading CMM Programming & Inspection suite for automated, shop floor inspection and reporting. Whether running a machine shop or a high-rate production line, Equator-X gives the speed of a gauge with CMM precision … read more
ZEISS ZEN Core Now Powers Smarter SEM Workflows Across All Platforms
ZEISS has announced that it now offers its highly flexible and efficient software suite ZEN core for all ZEISS scanning electron microscopes (SEMs), including focused ion beam scanning electron microscopes (FIB-SEMs). ZEISS Efficient Navigation (ZEN) allows microscopists obtain more meaningful information. Users across various fields, including materials research … read more
Wireless 3D Scanning System Enhances Inspection Across Manufacturing Workflows
SCANTECH, a Chinese provider of 3D measurement solutions, has unveiled its latest innovation: KSCAN-E, the flagship all-in-one 3D scanner is designed to set a new benchmark in wireless, intelligent, and high-precision scanning for industrial applications. The KSCAN-E combines portability with top-tier performance, bringing together quad-cross laser technology … read more
Game-Changing Development for Transparent and Reflective Surface Measurement
The measurement of visually uncooperative surfaces, such as transparent glass, black plastic, or reflective metal, has long posed a challenge for conventional sensor systems. But researchers at the Fraunhofer IOF Institute have developed a game-changing advancement: the goROBOT3D system, which uses intelligent thermal imaging and new single-shot technology … read more
SmartRay Dual-Head Sensor offers Occlusion-Free Scanning
SmartRay has announced the launch of the latest addition to its ECCO X sensors. The ECCO X 025 Dual-Head is the first in the range to offer the full capabilities of the X family, delivering 100% inspection at metrology grade level combined with occlusion-free scanning. While traditional single-head sensors experienceshadowing from raised surface areas … read more
Humanoid Robot Capable of Autonomous Battery Swapping
In a landmark development for industrial automation, China-based UBTech Robotics has introduced the Walker S2, the world’s first humanoid robot equipped with a fully autonomous battery-swapping system. This innovation could redefine how humanoid robots integrate into smart factories by eliminating one of the most persistent barriers to continuous robotic operation … read more
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