‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 15th December

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

Nikon Enhances XT V for Advanced Computed Tomography Inspection

Nikon Corporation has announced a comprehensive suite of enhancements to its XT V Series X-ray and CT systems, strengthening the platform’s position as a world-class solution for non-destructive inspection of electronic components. These enhancements enable operators to achieve better image quality, scan heavier samples … read more

Revopoint Launches PTB-Certified Revo Measure 3D Measurement Software

Revopoint, supplier of 3D scanning solutions, has announced the official launch of Revo Measure, a professional-grade 3D measurement and analysis software that has received certification from Germany’s PTB. For Revopoint, the launch means more than just delivering a product. The PTB certification elevates the company’s self-developed algorithms … read more

New Machining Module to Close the Gap Between Measurement and Production

Metrologic Group has unveiled its new Machining Module, marking a significant advancement in how manufacturers connect dimensional metrology with CNC machining operations. As factories push toward data-driven precision and shorter feedback loops, the new module delivers an automated bridge between inspection results and machine tool adjustments … read more

Understanding Machine Vision: From Rule-Based Tools to AI-Powered Inspection

Machine vision is the automatic extraction of information from digital images for process or quality control. Most manufacturers use automated machine vision instead of human inspectors because it is better suited to repetitive inspection tasks. It is faster, more objective, and works continuously. Machine vision can inspect hundreds or thousands of parts per minute … read more

Techman Robot Unveils High-Speed AI Inspection Solution Driving Quality Revolution

Techman Robot has announced major advancements in automated quality inspection at the International Robot Exhibition (iREX) 2025 in Tokyo, unveiling a suite of technologies designed to deliver zero-downtime, zero-latency, and zero-defect manufacturing performance. Presented under the theme “AI Instant Decision, Seamless Productivity Upgrade” … read more

Robolaunch Delivers Real-Time Inline Surface Defect Detection for Auto Manufacturing

As automotive manufacturers push toward higher levels of automation and zero-defect production, surface inspection remains one of the most challenging, and consequential, quality-control tasks on the factory floor. Small dents, ripples, and subtle surface distortions can escape traditional inspection stations, leading to costly rework, downstream failures … read more

Raising the Bar in Micro-Tool Precision with Optical 3D Metrology

As economic forecasts point toward continued uncertainty, forward-looking manufacturers are doubling down on what matters most: quality. Italian high-end toolmaker TTE Srl is one of those companies – demonstrating that in micro-tooling, sustainable success is not shaped by chance, but by precision, stability, and the ability to measure what others can only guess … read more

Nikon Launches Digital Camera for Microscopes ‘Digital Sight 100’

Nikon Corporation has announced the new ‘Digital Sight 100’ digital camera for microscopes. The Digital Sight 100 can be used in combination with full line-up of industrial microscopes and measuring microscopes. The digital camera offers high-definition, high-level color reproducibility, and an efficient workflow from viewing, recording, and sharing information … read more