‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 12th January

Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.

Innovations Driving EV Hairpin Stator Measurement

As EV production scales, metrology suppliers are racing to deliver solutions capable of reliably measuring one of the most challenging powertrain components: the hairpin stator assembly. These assemblies, comprising hundreds of bent copper ‘hairpins’ inserted into a laminated stator core, deliver improved electrical performance over traditional wound coils … read more

RUN Brings Metrology-Grade CMM to the Shopfloor

As manufacturing continue to evolve toward faster cycles, higher complexity, and greater automation, the role of dimensional inspection is shifting decisively onto the production floor. Ready’s RUN series of coordinate measuring machines has been developed specifically to meet these demands, delivering metrology-grade accuracy in a robust, production-ready format … read more

How Additive Manufacturing and 3D Scanning Improves Product Quality

Additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, is driving significant change in industrial production. By enabling complex, lightweight, and custom components, AM unlocks design possibilities previously impossible with traditional manufacturing. Yet, these benefits hinge on precise quality control, where 3D scanning becomes indispensable … read more

Beyond the Factory Floor – Metrology’s Expanding Role in Cultural Heritage

In industrial metrology, accuracy is routinely measured in microns. Increasingly, however, these same precision technologies are finding applications far beyond the factory floor. One of the most compelling examples is their growing role in the scientific analysis and conservation of cultural heritage. A recent study of a 17th-century copy of Mona Lisa … read more

BMW Group’s Award-Winning Cockpit Production Sets New Quality Standards

The cockpit production at the BMW Group plants in Landshut and Wackersdorf has been awarded with the Automotive Lean Production Award in the ‘Supplier’ category. The jury was impressed by the outstanding ensemble of lean management, digitalization, and innovation in the interior components production. The award was presented at the Lean Production Congress … read more

Handheld CMM Elevates Precision and Efficiency at Aviation MRO Specialist

In the aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector, there is little margin for error. Components such as life-limited engine parts operate under extreme conditions, and any deviation from specification can have serious performance and safety implications. For JETAIR SUPPORT, a specialist in the inspection and maintenance of aviation components … read more

Hyundai Motor Group To Accelerate Human–Robot Collaboration in Smart Manufacturing

At CES 2026, Hyundai Motor Group has introduced its AI Robotics Strategy under the theme “Partnering Human Progress,” outlining a roadmap to position the company as a leader in the emerging Physical AI era emphasizing human-centered robots that operate in real-world environments, learning continuously from measured data to collaborate safely … read more

Siemens and NVIDIA Unveil Industrial AI Operating System Paving Way for AI-Driven Factories

At CES 2026, Siemens and NVIDIA announced an expanded partnership aimed at transforming industrial manufacturing through artificial intelligence. Building on years of collaboration, the companies introduced the Industrial AI Operating System, a platform designed to accelerate innovation and optimize operations across the full lifecycle of products and production … read more

Hexagon Robotics to Collaborate with Microsoft to Advance Humanoid Robots

Hexagon Robotics has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft aimed at advancing humanoid robots. Combining Hexagon Robotics’ expertise in sensor fusion, robotics, and spatial intelligence and Microsoft’s strengths in cloud computing and scalable platforms, including Real-Time Intelligence in Microsoft Fabric, Azure IoT Operations, and Azure App Service … read more

Boston Dynamics’ Atlas Signals the Next Phase of Autonomous Industrial Robotics

Boston Dynamics, a global leader in mobile robotics, has unveiled the product version of its new Atlas robot at the CES Show in Las Vegas. The company will begin production of the new Atlas robots at its Boston headquarters immediately. All Atlas deployments are already fully committed for 2026, with fleets scheduled to ship to Hyundai’s Robotics … read more

Metrology System Provides 100% Wafer Die Overlay Measurement

EV Group, a provider of innovative process solutions and expertise serving leading-edge and future semiconductor designs and chip integration schemes, recently unveiled the EVG40 D2W – the first dedicated die-to-wafer overlay metrology platform to deliver 100 percent die overlay measurement on 300-mm wafers at high precision and speeds needed for production … read more

SmartRay Demonstrates Breakthrough in AI-Powered Weld Inspection

SmartRay, a global leader in high-precision 3D inspection technology, is showcasing its fully automated JOSY weld inspection system at the European Industrial AI Innovation Hub at the Skyloop in Stuttgart. The live demonstration features JOSY hardware with Tool Path Generation software created in partnership with Wandelbots and Grid Dynamics … read more