‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 11th May
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
Driving Quality Through Manufacturing Intelligence
Quality control in manufacturing is no longer confined to inspection rooms or end-of-line checks. It has evolved into a data-driven discipline that operates continuously across the production lifecycle. This transformation is being powered by manufacturing intelligence, the integration of metrology data, advanced analytics, connectivity, and software-driven decision-making … read more
Cognex Launches In-Sight Vision Controller
Cognex Corporation, a technology leader in industrial machine vision, has announced the launch of the In-Sight 6900 Vision Controller. The modular In-Sight Vision Controller gives manufacturers the freedom to configure cameras, optics, and lighting precisely for their inspection requirements, eliminating the compromises of fixed-configuration systems … read more
AI Cobot Inspection System Automate Engine Quality Checks
Horse Powertrain, a leader in innovative a
nd low-emission powertrain systems, has deployed the Siemens Inspekto Visual Inspection system at its Skövde engine production plant through its Aurobay Technologies division. Powered by AI, the system automates quality checks at the engine inspection station, replacing a process previously performed by … read more
Fast 2D Piezo Scanning Stage for Advanced Imaging Applications
Physik Instrumente (PI), a leader in photonics, piezo and nanopositioning technologies, highlights its P-733 XY piezo scanning stage as a high-performance solution for applications that demand ultrafast, nanometer-precise motion, including image stabilization, pixel-shift imaging, and resolution enhancement. The P-733.2 provides travel ranges to 100µm × 100µm … read more
Bringing Intelligence to Metrology Programming with MiCAT Planner
For more than four decades, Mitutoyo CTL (Computer Technology Lab) has been shaping the digital backbone of Mitutoyo’s global measurement systems. Since 1983, CTL Germany has been responsible for developing world-leading metrology software, but one achievement stands out as a true milestone of innovation. As manufacturers shifted from 2D drawings … read more
Portable Automation Arrives With FANUC Ultra-Light CRX-3iA Cobot
FANUC, a leading supplier of CNCs, robotics and automation, has expanded its popular CRX collaborative robot series with the introduction of the CRX-3iA , an ultra lightweight cobot designed for fast redeployment across small, high mix tasks. Weighing only 11 kg, the CRX 3iA can be carried and set up in minutes, giving manufacturers a portable way to automate … read more
BMW i Ventures Launches $300M Fund III to Back AI-Driven Industrial Innovation
BMW i Ventures has launched its third fund, putting $300 million behind a clear premise: that AI will fundamentally reshape how the automotive industry operates and creates value across its entire ecosystem. Fully backed by the BMW Group, Fund III will focus on physical AI, agentic AI, industrial software, manufacturing technologies, advanced materials … read more
QUINDOS Software Accelerates Inspection Workflows and Metrology Performance
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced the release of QUINDOS 2026.1, the latest version of its leading metrology software for special geometries. The new release introduces advanced capabilities for CMM monitoring, faster and more intuitive scanning, and enhanced analysis tools – helping manufacturers improve productivity … read more
VisionWave’s xCalibre Brings Structured Sensor Intelligence to Camera-Based Measurement
VisionWave Holdings, a technology company focused on advanced sensing, artificial intelligence, autonomy, computer vision, and computational platforms, has announced the filing of a U.S. provisional patent application covering core intellectual property for its xCalibre visual intelligence platform. The provisional patent application, ‘Systems and Methods’ … read more
Zebra Technologies Makes Strategic Investment in Apera AI to Drive Intelligent Automation
Zebra Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Zebra Technologies Corporation has announced a strategic investment in Apera AI, a provider of 4D Vision for industrial robots. This venture investment reinforces Zebra’s focus on digitizing and automating workflows to accelerate frontline operations for organizations in the manufacturing and logistics industries … read more
Metrology Driven Speed Monitoring for Safer Industrial Environments
Whether an industrial park, a logistics centre yard. or along an airport perimeter, these areas do not follow standard traffic rules. At the same time, they are highly sensitive: vehicles often move near pedestrians, forklifts, or machinery. A moment of inattention, combined with excessive speed, can have serious consequences – from personal injury to production downtime … read more
MIT Researchers Use AI to Uncover Atomic Defects in Materials
In biology, defects are generally bad. But in materials science, defects can be intentionally tuned to give materials useful new properties. Today, atomic-scale defects are carefully introduced during the manufacturing process of products like steel, semiconductors, and solar cells to help improve strength, control electrical conductivity, optimize performance … read more
