‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 14th April
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
API Launches NextGen Integrated Laser Tracker
Automated Precision Inc. (API), a global leader in advanced metrology solutions, has announced the launch of their 6th generation Laser Tracker: The API Integrated Laser Tracker (iLT) represents the pinnacle of Laser Tracker technology refinement, engineered to be the most portable, user-friendly Laser Tracker ever designed … read more
PolyScan V-Series Redefines Inline Metrology
The new PolyScan V-Series is an inline metrology system designed for versatility and customization, featuring a flexible mounting structure and brackets to adapt to various applications and space constraints. PolyScan V-Series offers high inspection throughput, process control leading to higher ROI and improved production … read more
InnovMetric to Unveil Latest Digital Thread Technologies at PolyWorks Conference Live
InnovMetric has announced that it will host the 2025 PolyWorks Conference Live on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The online event will showcase the latest advancements in PolyWorks, InnovMetric’s 3D metrology software, to existing or potential customers, as well as the global manufacturing community … read more
Shop Floor CNC CMM Delivers Next-Level Accuracy and Performance for Larger Parts
Mitutoyo America Corporation has announced the launch of the MiSTAR 575 Shop Floor CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). Building upon the success of MiSTAR 555, the MiSTAR 575 takes shop-floor performance, accuracy, and measuring range to new heights, offering unparalleled capabilities for a wide range of applications … read more
SmartRay’s Smallest Field-of-View Sensor Delivers High-Precision Automated Inspection
Delivering advanced inline metrology to an expanding range of challenging industries, SmartRay is launching the smallest field-of-view 3D sensor of its cutting-edge ECCO X series. The new ECCO X 012 model represents a game-changing development for high-precision automated inspection in applications … read more
Surface Energy Demystified – The Role of Surface Energy in Manufacturing Performance
Surface energy is crucial in determining the wetting behaviour of liquids on solid surfaces. Generally, surfaces with higher surface energy are more easily wetted by liquids, resulting in better spreading, while surfaces with lower surface energy are more likely to repel liquids. A prerequisite to any adhesion and bonding is wettability … read more
Expanded Agility CMM Range Deliver High-Speed Multi-Sensor Measurements
Optimized for high-speed, multi-sensor 5-axis measurement, Renishaw’s extended Agility CMM range delivers robust metrology performance for both shop floor and lab environments. Designed for speed and accuracy, Agility CMMs supports the full suite of Revo sensors, enabling efficient, high-accuracy measurement close to the point of manufacture while bringing enhanced inspection capabilities … read more
Nikon Introduces NEXIV VMF-K Series High-Performance Video Measuring System
Nikon Corporation has launched the NEXIV VMF-K Series, a next-generation video measuring system designed to meet the increasing semiconductor and electronic component inspection demands. Building upon the success of the VMZ-K Series, the NEXIV VMF-K Series offers significant benefits to a wide range of industries in addition to semiconductor manufacturing … read more
Thermography Reliably Visualizes Production Part Quality
Quality control in hot forming can often only begin when the workpiece has cooled down. Conventional optical quality assurance methods are limited when dealing with hot parts; as the temperature of the workpiece rises, the blurriness in determining its geometry increases. This finding leads to high scrap rates … read more
How AI is Powering the Next Industrial Revolution
At the recent Hannover Messe 2025, Lenovo unveileded new research highlighting a major shift in the manufacturing industry across EMEA with companies set to increase their AI spending by 106% over the next 12 months. The findings, part of Lenovo’s CIO Playbook 2025, reveal that 79% of manufacturing AI projects implemented … read more
AI-Powered Robotic Metrology Solutions Intelligently Automates Inspection Processes
Kitov Systems, Inc. a pioneer in robotic inspection solutions, has announced its rebranding as Kitov AI, Inc. This strategic move reflects the company’s evolution into an AI solutions-oriented software tool provider, emphasizing its advanced AI capabilities in dynamic path planning and defect discovery for manufacturing … read more
Volume Graphics Launches New AI Training Tool As Hexagon Completes Brand Integration
Volume Graphics GmbH, part of Hexagon, has announced the release of version 2025.1 of its suite of CT analysis software, which includes a new VGTRAINER application. Created for ease of use by non-AI-experts, from R&D through inline-production inspection, the application takes advantage of developments in automation and deep learning … read more
