‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 13th April
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
Reinventing End-of-Line Inspection with iPhone + AI
End-of-line (EOL) inspection is the final checkpoint before a product leaves your factory. If one defective item or pallet slips through, it lands with the customer. Now you have a recall. This inspection is your last chance to catch a defect. If your quality inspection depends on tired human eyes or rigid rule-based cameras, you are taking unnecessary risks in 2026 … read more
AI Drives Smarter and More Accurate Machine Vision
Cognex Corporation has announced the release of a new report ‘How AI Is Transforming Machine Vision Through Performance and Simplicity’. The report draws on firsthand insights from over 500 manufacturers, integrators, and OEMs to explore how artificial intelligence is making production lines smarter, more accurate, and easier to run. Half of respondents already use AI … read more
InnovMetric Announces the Acquisition of Digisens’ Intellectual Property
InnovMetric, the leading provider of 3D metrology solutions for the manufacturing industry, has announced that it has acquired the intellectual property of French company Digisens. In doing so, the multinational brings on a team of software developers with expertise in CT data processing. As additive manufacturing gains momentum and parts become increasingly complex … read more
Nion ToF Camera Brings High-Resolution 3D Vision to Industry
IDS has announced it is expanding its 3D portfolio with Nion, an industrial ToF camera featuring 1.2-megapixel resolution and integrated depth processing. It provides high-resolution and temporally stable depth information at 30 fps, even during rapid movements and in changing lighting conditions where precise 3D data is required at real-world process speeds … read more
Compact 3D Scanners Target GD&T-Driven Inspection Demands
SCANOLOGY has introduced the SIMSCAN-S Gen2, a palm-sized 3D scanner positioned for applications where measurement confidence and geometric fidelity are critical. As sectors such as aerospace and precision machining continue to tighten tolerance requirements and place greater emphasis on GD&T compliance, the focus is shifting from rapid data capture … read more
Partnership to Advance Robotic Machining Stability and Precision
ENCY Software, a developer of innovative CAD/CAM/OLP solutions for automating CNC machine and industrial robot programming, and The Danish Advanced Manufacturing Research Center (DAMRC), dedicated to enhancing manufacturing productivity, have announced a new partnership. The collaboration aims to drive innovation in robotic machining … read more
Dark to Reflective Surfaces Measured Accurately with Wenglor P1PC
The wenglor new P1PC series offers a cost-effective alternative to its established P3 sensors, providing high-precision laser triangulation distance measurement across a wide range of industrial applications. Designed for flexibility and stable performance, the P1PC series ensures reproducible results and maximum process reliability, even in high-volume … read more
Precision Measurement at the Heart of Advanced Optoelectronics
Crytur specializes in the design, production, and delivery of integrated optoelectronic and optomechanical assemblies. The foundation of these products lies in synthetic crystals, which Crytur produces in-house. Because the company’s products demand exceptional dimensional and shape accuracy, Crytur relies on high-end measuring machines and gauges … read more
Gemini 4 Electron Optics offer Superior Resolution and Signal-to-Noise Ratio
ZEISS has unveiled the new Crossbeam 750 focused ion beam-scanning electron microscope that is optimized for demanding sample preparation. It provides a live, high-resolution “see while you mill” view at any imaging and milling condition to enable immediate feedback and eliminate milling interruptions for uniform first-pass transmission electron microscopy … read more
Strategic Collaboration Brings Multi-Modal Inspection to Battery Gigafactories
Waygate Technologies, a global leader in NDT solutions for industrial and energy infrastructure inspection, and Liminal Insights, a pioneer in AI-driven ultrasound inspection for batteries, have announced a strategic technology and channel collaboration to deliver the industry’s first integrated multi-modal inspection solution for battery manufacturing … read more
From Sensors to Smarts: Fraunhofer’s AI-Driven Approach to Human–Robot Teamwork
How can we achieve intelligent teamwork between humans and robots in production? The Fraunhofer NeurOSmart technology platform combines sensor technology with AI-supported data processing and energy-efficient chips that mimic the way the human brain works. Robotics technology that not only performs simple tasks but also supports humans in all their tasks … read more
Renishaw Invests in Expanded German Service Centre Strengthening European Customer Support
Renishaw has completed a major expansion and refurbishment of its German customer service centre, in Stuttgart, Germany, creating a modern hub designed to support its European customers. The development forms part of a multi-million euro investment in the Renishaw GmbH facility, enhancing service capability, improving lead times and strengthening warehousing … read more
