‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 13th July
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
Metrology – Rewriting the Rules of Manufacturing
Manufacturing has always been driven by innovation. From mechanisation and automation to robotics and digitalisation, each industrial revolution promised greater productivity, improved quality and increased competitiveness. Yet despite remarkable advances in machine capability, many manufacturers continue to grapple with the same fundamental questions … read more
BMW Group Advances Use of Physical AI in Production
BMW Group has intensified the usage of digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) in production. With so-called Physical AI, which connects digital AI with real machines and robots, intelligent systems such as humanoid robots can be integrated into real production processes. Following a successful deployment with the humanoid robot Figure 02 … read more
New Ethernet-Connected Laser Scanners Accelerate Digital Inspection
In an expansion of its dimensional inspection equipment portfolio, coordinate measuring machine (CMM) manufacturer LK Metrology, has launched a new range of laser scanners and complementary technologies that use high-speed, industry-standard Ethernet communication. They are designed to raise the efficiency of data-intensive metrology tasks on CMMs … read more
Why Standardised Data is the Foundation of Smart Manufacturing
The digitalisation of industrial processes is no longer the challenge – their integration is. The decisive difference today no longer lies in additional sensor technology or automation, but in the quality of integration. Production systems only realise their full potential when data is available consistently, in a structured manner and in real time … read more
OGP Launches StarLite S1 Compact Semi-Automatic Video Measurement System
Optical Gaging Products (OGP), a world-leading manufacturer of optical and precision multisensor metrology systems for industrial quality control, has announced the launch of StarLite S1, an all-new semi-automatic 3-axis video measurement system. StarLite S1 is a compact, workbench-style 3-axis video measurement system that combines fully automatic video measurements … read more
Hexagon Streamlines High-Volume CT Inspection with VGSTUDIO MAX 2026.2
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has announced the release of VGSTUDIO MAX 2026.2, bringing a new approach to multi-part coordinate measurement workflows alongside a fully restructured NextGen product portfolio. The release enables loading entire batches of CT scans, define measurements once, and have the software automatically apply … read more
Emesent Strengthens Autonomous Mapping Portfolio with $17 Million Funding
Emesent, an autonomous mapping and robotics company, has announced $17 million (USD) in total new funding to accelerate development of its Cortex AI autonomy platform, expand its Aura cloud software offering, and deepen its operations across the engineering, defense, architecture, mining and construction (AEC) sectors. The raise comprises a $7 million debt facility … read more
Hamar Laser Introduces Rapid Flatness Verification for Surface Plate Resurfacing
Hamar Laser Instruments, a leader in laser alignment and calibration systems, has enhanced its L-703SP Surface Plate Calibration System with an optional ultra-quick Lapping Line View software module, and new A-703SP-LM-M ‘Mirrored’ Surface-Plate Mounting Fixture, making the system even faster and versatile. Lapping Line View is a new data-taking module … read more
AI Vision Transforms Ultrasonic Inspection for Semiconductor Manufacturing
A leading electronics manufacturer was facing a significant quality control bottleneck in their Integrated Circuit (IC) packaging line. The client relies on ultrasonic equipment to inspect ICs for internal defects. However, the machine’s initial First Pass Yield (FPY) was only 50%. To meet production standards, operators had to conduct extensive manual re-inspections … read more
Detection Technology Raises the Bar for Large-Area Industrial X-Ray Detection
Detection Technology, a leader in X-ray detector solutions, has announced the launch of the X-Panel 4386a FPI, the latest addition to its X-Panel XL series of large-area thin-film transistor (TFT) flat panel detectors. Building on the strong market response to the single-glass X-Panel XL platform, the new detector extends the product family with industry-leading speed … read more
PMT Expands Portable Metrology Portfolio with SMARTSCAN Handheld Scanner
Chinese portable inspection equipment supplier, PMT Technologies, has expanded its portfolio of metrology solutions with the introduction of the SMARTSCAN handheld 3D scanner, a lightweight laser scanning system designed for on-site industrial measurement, quality inspection, reverse engineering and digital manufacturing workflows. SMARTSCAN combines portability … read more
AI Agents Bring Contextual Intelligence to Manufacturing Quality Control
A new generation of AI systems is helping manufacturers move beyond defect detection to root-cause understanding, accelerating quality investigations and preserving critical operational knowledge. Manufacturing facilities have never been short of data. Modern production environments generate vast streams of information from sensors, machine controllers … read more
