METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 11th November
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
Shaping the Future of CMMs Through Design Innovation
Metrology News recently sat down with Marcus Eales, Founder and Director of Aberlink, to explore how the company is reshaping the traditional CMM with innovative design, advanced materials, and fresh approach to metrology. This commitment has led to a creative, design-focused range of metrology products … read more
SHINING 3D Unveils Fully Wireless 3D Scanner
SHINING 3D has unveiled the EinScan Libre, a fully wireless cutting-edge 3D scanner that combines professional-grade performance with complete wireless freedom. Featuring an onboard screen and NVIDIA-powered processing, EinScan Libre delivers ultra-precise results in a compact, standalone system … read more
GelSight and Meta AI Introduce Robotic Digit 360 Tactile Sensor
GelSight, a pioneer in tactile intelligence technology, and Meta AI have announced Digit 360, an artificial fingertip-shaped tactile sensor that delivers rich and detailed tactile data by digitizing touch with human-level precision. Digit 360 will expand the field of tactile sensing research and signifies the next stage … read more
Bruker Alicona Upgrades FocusX to Five Axes With Real3DUnitX
Earlier this year, Bruker Alicona, a leading manufacturer of optical metrology solutions, introduced the FocusX – a groundbreaking device that has transformed quality assurance. What sets it apart is its Advanced Focus-Variation technology, which enables precise measurement of micro-geometries and surface roughness … read more
Does The Future of Quality Manufacturing Lie in Predictive Analytics?
Metrology News recently sat down with David Isaacson, ETQ Vice President of Product Marketing, where he develops market strategies and product positioning for the company’s cloud-based quality management solutions. By analyzing historical data, trends patterns, issues and resolutions, manufacturers can identify potential quality problems before occuring … read more
Keeping Up With Pace of Change In Automotive Quality Control
In today’s fast-paced automotive industry, flexibility is no longer optional, it’s essential. With rapid changes in market demands, evolving trade regulations, and technological advancements, manufacturers need to respond swiftly to remain competitive. A crucial factor is the adoption of QC Flexible Manufacturing Systems … read more
Zeiss Launch CONNECTED QUALITY Hub For Centralized Integrated Measured Data Exchange
With the new product family Zeiss CONNECTED QUALITY, Zeiss is offering a new metrology hub that closes the gap between application and reporting software solutions actively contributing to centrally managed global quality operations. The new product family is the solution for quick and easy data exchange, centralized quality management and efficient system monitoring … read more
One Hundred Percent CMM Inspection of 500 Parts Become Almost Fully Automated
One-O-Five Precision has grown to be an up-and-coming name in the Cumbrian, UK Engineering Sector. It was the 100% inspection and quality assurance requirements of new nuclear power contracts that generated the need for a CMM. Previously, it would take 80 hours (4 man-days) to complete the 100% inspection of 500 parts with conventional handheld gauges, verniers and micrometers … read more
Digital Transformation Facilitating Enhanced Manufacturing Quality Control
The digital transformation is changing the industrial sectors around the world, and manufacturing is no different. Advanced technologies are forcing manufacturers to rethink their quality control processes. Let’s dive into how digital transformation is changing the face of quality control in manufacturing … read more
Intelligently Connected Factory Drives Digitalisation and Logistics Automation
Digital, automated and intelligently connected through the cloud: BMW Group Plant Regensburg is advancing the digitalisation and automation of its logistics – as a further milestone on the road to the digital factory of the future, the BMW iFACTORY. Every 57 seconds, a new vehicle rolls off the assembly line … read more
Freeform Secures Investments To Bring AI To Metal 3D Printing
Freeform, a trailblazer in AI-driven metal 3D printing founded by former SpaceX engineers, has announced a major investment from NVIDIA’s NVentures and Boeing’s AE Ventures. This investment signals the dawn of a new era in advanced manufacturing, where artificial intelligence and hardware-accelerated computing converge … read more
Peel 3D Releases Peel.OS 2.0 Offering More Streamlined Workflow
Peel 3D, provider of portable 3D scanners, has announced the release of its Peel.OS 2.0 software. This latest version now fully integrates the Peel.CAD functionalities, making the scan-to-CAD workflow more seamless and efficient than ever. By embedding Peel.CAD functionalities as part of the standard workflow … read more
Mitutoyo Quick Image Vision System Measurements Transformed For Speed and Simplicity
Mitutoyo America, has announce the integration of the powerful Metlogix M3 software into the Mitutoyo Quick Image (QI) 2D Vision Measuring System. This latest enhancement promises to elevate the precision and efficiency of non-contact measurements, further solidifying Mitutoyo’s commitment to providing innovative technology solutions to meet modern quality control needs … read more
Cohu Enters HBM Memory Market With Neon Inspection & Metrology Platform
Cohu, a global supplier of equipment and services optimizing semiconductor manufacturing yield and productivity, has announced that its Neon platform was selected by a leading U.S. memory and data storage technologies customer for inspection metrology of high bandwidth memory devices used in high-performance computing and generative artificial intelligence … read more