Latest Metrology News Bulletin – 7 Days In Review
This week’s metrology news bulletin provides a review of all the latest metrology, quality and process control news including new product introductions and other significant news stories. Sign-Up for your weekly copy direct to your inbox.
Airbus To Reach New Heights With Mixed Reality Technology
It took Airbus 40 years to build its first 10,000 aircraft. Over the next 20 years, the aerospace giant aims to build 20,000 more – a formidable challenge that will require cutting-edge innovation. Holographic technology from Microsoft, known as “mixed reality” because it combines physical and digital worlds, will be key … more
GOM Officially Joins ZEISS Group
ZEISS has confirmed that the acquisition of GOM, a leading provider of hardware and software for automated 3D coordinate measuring technology, has been concluded successfully. With the completion of this transaction, GOM has become part of the ZEISS Industrial Quality & Research segment (revenue in 2017/18: 1.549 billion euros). The … more
The Rise Of The Scanners
Across all fields of metrology, there has been a marked increase in the use of non-contact measuring systems. While contact probing systems are often regarded as the gold standard in terms of accuracy, non-contact systems offer many advantages. Simple and rapid collection of vast datasets are obviously well suited to … more
Sensors And Metrology Digitalization Driving Force
Many digitalized processes depend on data collected by increasingly powerful sensors and other test and measurement technology. When this data is processed, it provides precise and reliable information about the operating environment. Fraunhofer Institutes will be presenting the results of their research into sensor technology and its applications in the … more
mmWave 3D RF Imaging Chip Launched
Vayyar Imaging is a 3D imaging sensor company who has created technology that makes it possible to see through solid objects, map large areas and create a 3D image of everything happening throughout a space in real time. Vayyar’s sensors use radio wave (RF) technology that doesn’t use cameras or … more
Summit To Showcase QIF Experiences
The Dimensional Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC) Board will hold the 2019 QIF Summit at this year’s 3D Collaboration & Interoperability Congress (3D CIC) taking place in Golden, Colorado, USA October 7-11, 2019. The DMSC Board are asking DMSC members to participate in sharing their Quality Information Framework (QIF) implementation experiences within … more
Domain-Centric Reality Capture Brings Best Of Point Cloud Processing
Leica Geosystems has announced Leica Cyclone 3DR, a new reality capture software that fuses technology for centralized, full-scale point cloud management from Leica Cyclone with advanced, automated point cloud analysis and modeling from 3DReshaper. The new software delivers a simplified platform for surveying, architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) and tank … more
RX Solutions Strengthens CT Portfolio
RX Solutions, specialized in the development of X-ray systems, recently announced the all-new EasyTom S. The new x-ray system highlights RX Solutions’ commitment to creating computed tomography equipment that prioritize performance, smart design and versatility. The all-new RX Solutions EasyTom S is a tomographic solution that can be used for a … more
Inline CT Equipped With Automatic Defect Recognition
The YXLON MU60 X-ray and CT inspection system is designed for a wide range of applications, especially in the foundry sector of the automotive and aerospace industries and equipped with Truelnspect ADR (automatic defect recognition), the MU60 offers the perfect in-line inspection system for large castings. “Clear, crisp 2D industrial X-ray … more
Machine Vision Sales Decline in NA
North American sales of machine vision (MV) components and systems that provide vision intelligence to robots and other machines declined 4.5 percent over the same period last year. According to statistics from the AIA, the industry’s trade group part of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), financial transactions for the … more
Remote Monitoring Of Bolt Elongation
C-Bolt is an innovative concept from Cathelain S.A., a French manufacturer of threaded components to the energy industry, that allows length checking and tightening of fastening systems and is intended for critical fastening applications that require a specific vigilance (permanent or periodic) to ensure tightening integrity. The system principle is to … more
European Machine Tools Market Data
CECIMO has announced a turnover for 2018 of €27.5 billion, which is 9% higher compared to 2017. This secures a 35% market share in the global machine tool production for European machine tool manufacturers. But slowing global trade and weakening business sentiment are heavy downside risks for the European machine … more
Sign-Up to Receive the Latest Metrology News Direct to Your Inbox
Metrology News Bulletin is published weekly and showcases new product introductions, technology, innovation, research, customer applications, industry trends and metrology sector dynamics . Sign up for your regular copy …sign-up