‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 15th September

September 15, 2025

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

QM-Fit Smart Vision Delivers Automated Measurement

Mitutoyo America has announced the launch of the QM-Fit Smart Vision System, representing a bold step forward in optical metrology. Compact yet powerful, the QM-Fit combines advanced automation, precision imaging, and intuitive operation in an all-in-one package designed to bring high-accuracy dimensional inspection to any desktop … read more

LK Metrology Introduces Point Cloud Inspection Software

LK Metrology has announced an intuitive point cloud inspection package, FOCUS 2025 R1, integrated into its metrology software suite for use with its range of portable measuring arms, coordinate measuring machines and laser scanners. Branded to align with other products in the company’s range, the easy-to-use, 3D digital inspection software … read more

Verisurf 2026 Launch To Drive Digital Manufacturing with Repeatable Process Control

Verisurf Software has announced the release of Verisurf 2026, the latest version of its model-based metrology platform. Built on a legacy of innovation and customer-focused development, Verisurf 2026 introduces new features and workflow improvements designed to help manufacturers reduce costs, save time, and enhance repeatable process control across all stages … read more

DURA Automotive Drives Quality Forward with MetroFactory Automated 3D Inspection

As part of its transition to Industry 4.0, DURA Automotive began modernizing its production processes to better meet the automotive market’s shift toward electric vehicles. In this context, OPUS ST, a specialist in dimensional metrology, took the initiative to integrate the MetroFactory automated 3D solution by partnering with Metrologic Group to improve the productivity, flexibility, and responsiveness … read more

4Di InSpec Optical Surface Gauge Approved as FANUC Cobot Device & Launch of Integration Plug-In

4D Technology has announced that it has been officially approved as a FANUC collaborative robot device supplier. The milestone coincides with the release of a new FANUC-certified plug-in that enables seamless integration between 4D Technology’s 4Di InSpec Optical Surface Gauge and FANUC’s CRX series of cobots, streamlining automated inspection … read more

PIXARGUS Launches ProfilControl 7 XLine – Smart Inline Inspection for Plastics and Rubber Extrusions

PIXARGUS is setting new extrusion quality control benchmarks with launch of its ProfilControl 7 XLine inspection series. Debuting at the K2025 trade fair in Düsseldorf, the company will showcase two new high-performance systems: ProfilControl 7 PlastX, tailored to the needs of plastic extrusion, and ProfilControl 7 RubberFleX, designed specifically for rubber extrusion … read more

Measurement Interface Standard Boosts CMM Automation

Coordinate measuring machines and measurement software from different manufacturers are increasingly speaking the same language. This is made possible by the 2024 extension of the I++ DME (Inspection Plus Plus Dimensional Measurement Equipment) standard interface, version 2.5. Using this interface saves users time and programming effort … read more

Advancing Micro-Tool Measurement with Ultra-Precision and Speed

Blum-Novotest, provider of innovative and high-quality measuring and testing technology, will be presenting its new LC54-DIGILOG, the most compact laser measuring system in the LaserControl DIGILOG series to date, at EMO 2025 in Hanover. Specially developed for tool measurement in micro-machining, the system sets new standards in precision … read more

World’s First Intelligent Agent Factory Defines Self-Optimizing Smart Manufacturing

A milestone in smart manufacturing has been reached in China. Midea Group’s Jingzhou washing machine factory has been certified by the World Record Certification Agency as the world’s first intelligent agent factory covering multiple manufacturing scenarios and marks a significant shift in how global manufacturing may evolve in the age of AI-driven ecosystems … read more

Zebra Technologies Aims to Close 3D Software ‘Need Versus Knowledge’ Gap

Zebra Technologies, a leader in digitising and automating frontline workflows, is working closely with manufacturing and industrial automation partners to bridge the gap between logistics and manufacturing industry need for 3D technologies and the upskilling required among industrial automation and machine vision builders and integrators … read more

Fractilia Advances SEM Measurement Accuracy with FILM Generation 5

Fractilia, a leader in stochastics metrology for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, has announced the release of Version 5.0 of its product suite featuring the debut of Generation 5 of the company’s patented Fractilia Inverse Linescan Model (FILM) technology. FILM is a proprietary, physics-based model of how a scanning microscope captures images … read more

Artec 3D Launches All-New 3D Data Capture and Processing Software

3D scanning company Artec 3D has announced the launch of its latest 3D data capture and processing software, Artec Studio 20. Already an all-in-one software for 3D scanning, photogrammetry, reverse engineering, and quality inspection, Artec Studio has now received further upgrades. Workflows allow for faster, fully automated, customized data processing pipelines … read more

Techman Robot Launches “TM Xplore I” – Joining The Humanoid Revolution

Techman Robot, renowned for its collaborative robots (cobots), has unveiled its first humanoid prototype, the TM Xplore I, marking a significant leap in AI-driven automation with strong implications for metrology and precision inspection. The TM Xplore I made its global debut at the Taipei Automation Intelligence and Robot Show, signaling Techman’s … read more

ReLogic3D To Bring SMARTTECH3D Metrology Solutions to U.S. Market

ReLogic Research has announced the launch of ReLogic3D, a new distribution and solutions company dedicated to making high-precision 3D scanning more accessible across U.S. industries. The company will serve as the exclusive U.S. partner of SMARTTECH3D METROLOGY, a European company recognized for its advanced structured-light scanning systems … read more

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SiLC Strengthens Leadership in 4D+ Vision Systems with Expanded U.S. Manufacturing Hub
October 30, 2025
SiLC Technologies (SiLC) has announced an approximately 30% expansion of its Monrovia, California headquarters, increasing its total facility size to more than 30,000 square feet and securing the option for further expansion. The added space will support advanced manufacturing operations, allowing SiLC to scale production, accelerate innovation, and reinforce its position as a trusted U.S.-based supplier of high-performance vision systems.
Optimizing Steam Locomotives Using Hand-Held 3D Scanner
October 30, 2025
HSB has a fleet of 25 steam locomotives, 10 diesel railcars, 12 diesel locomotives and over 100 passenger coaches. Every year, over 1.1 million passengers are transported through the impressive landscape of the Harz Mountains on the 140.4 km long route network.
Wireless Handheld Scanner Offers Onboard Inspection Capability
October 30, 2025
Chinese manufacturer SHINING 3D Metrology has announced the release of its FreeScan Omni, a wireless 3D scanner featuring onboard inspection functionality aimed at supporting traceable, on-site quality control in industrial environments.
IPLEX One Revolutionizes Remote Inspections with Speed, Precision, and Flexibility
October 29, 2025
The 10th generation of Evident’s proven IPLEX videoscope system, 'IPLEX One' introduces a unified, software-driven platform that empowers inspectors to work faster, see more, and stay ahead of workflow demands, no matter their environment, application, or experience level.
Celebrating Excellence – D. Beck Company Retains #1 Global OGP Ranking
October 29, 2025
For the third consecutive year, D. Beck Company has been recognized as the #1 global representative of Optical Gaging Products (OGP) systems, reinforcing its status as a cornerstone of precision metrology in New England and beyond.
Polytag Unlocks Real-Time Recycling Traceability with Machine Vision Software
October 29, 2025
Zebra Technologies has announced that Polytag, a leading provider of advanced QR code and UV tag and trace solutions for circular economies, is using Zebra’s Aurora Vision Library to empower organisations to take actionable steps toward environmental accountability and circular economy goals.
Ultrafast Laser Stamping Transforms Industrial Surface Precision
October 29, 2025
The optical stamping process makes it possible to generate microstructures precisely and reproducibly in a single laser pulse – without needing to scan the surface, a time-consuming process step. At the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, researchers in collaboration with RWTH Aachen University.
October 2025 Metrology News Magazine
October 29, 2025
3D scanning technologies have reshaped the landscape of reverse engineering and dimensional inspection over the past two decades. What was once a niche capability confined to specialized labs has evolved into an indispensable toolset spanning industries from aerospace to medical devices, from automotive design studios to high-volume manufacturing lines.
Creaform’s New HandySCAN 3D|PRO Series Powers Reverse Engineering Efficiency
October 28, 2025
The Creaform PRO Series complete 3D scanning solution is designed to simplify reverse engineering and product design workflows, all while delivering the best price to performance ratio on the market.
Optical 3D Metrology Brings Nanometer Precision to Micro Medical Manufacturing
October 28, 2025
MTD Micro Molding, a leader in manufacturing micro medical device components, has expanded its in-house metrology capabilities with the addition of a state-of-the-art optical 3D metrology system. This investment strengthens MTD’s ability to deliver faster, more precise, and fully traceable measurements for the world’s smallest and most complex medical device components.