‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 17th August
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
Closing The Loop with Shop Floor Coordinate Metrology
For much of the CMM’s history, dimensional measurement has remained a downstream quality function, performed in environmentally controlled inspection rooms after parts have left the production line. Today, that model is changing. Manufacturers increasingly expect metrology systems to operate within the manufacturing process itself … read more
Axiospec Releases Free Suite of 15 Metrology Calculators
Axiospec, a cloud calibration management platform from CaliTech has released a free suite of 15 metrology and quality calculators. The suite covers the calculations calibration technicians and quality engineers perform most: measurement uncertainty budgets per JCGM 100 (GUM), Type A uncertainty, Welch-Satterthwaite effective degrees of freedom, TUR and TAR … read more
Callista Private Equity Acquires Zero Touch Metrology from Sandvik Group
Callista Private Equity GmbH has announced the acquisition of Industrial Metrology Solutions LLC (ZeroTouch) from Sandvik by Callista Asset Management. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon and Saint-Erblon, France, ZeroTouch Metrology is a provider of non-contact, in-line-capable inspection and measurement systems for automated manufacturing … read more
Backflip AI Launches AI Copilot to Convert 3D Scans into Parametric CAD
Backflip AI has launched its AI copilot for CAD, powered by a new foundation model that converts 3D scans, STLs, and other mesh files into fully editable, parametric CAD models – complete with the feature trees an experienced engineer would build by hand. The copilot is available in Backflip’s add-in for Autodesk Fusion and as a standalone web application … read more
The Rise of Digital Twins: Transforming Predictive Maintenance and Manufacturing Efficiency
Digital twins have evolved from a concept into one of the most transformative technologies in modern manufacturing. By creating a dynamic virtual representation of physical assets, production lines or even entire factories, manufacturers are gaining unprecedented visibility into their operations. This capability enables organisations to monitor equipment in real-time … read more
New Artec Point II Combines Faster Data Capture with Certified Metrology Accuracy
3D scanning hardware and software supplier Artec 3D has announced Artec Point II, the successor to Artec Point, its target-based handheld laser scanner for industrial metrology. With an expanded laser configuration, Point II captures up to 5.8 million points per second, more than double the original, letting operators gather denser, more detailed 3D data in every pass … read more
Scantron Advances Automated Surface Defect Detection with Proscan DDMS 3D Line
Scantron Industrial Products has announced the development and build of its latest Proscan DDMS 3D Line Defect Detection and Measurement System. The DDMS 3D Line is an advanced, fully automated solution designed to deliver exceptional accuracy, speed and reliability in surface defect identification and measurement. The new system represents a significant evolution … read more
Fraunhofer Advances In-Line Packaging Inspection with Optical Coherence Tomography
Every year, billions of products are sealed in film packaging which must be reliably leakproof, especially in sectors such as in the medical and food industry. In the OCTInline project, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems have developed an innovative testing system. Optical coherence tomography can detect defects … read more
3D Digital Measurement Transforms High-Performance Exhaust Manufacturing
For over 25 years, Primary Designs has been at the forefront of high-performance exhaust design and manufacture, supplying precision-engineered systems to Formula One teams, hypercar manufacturers and specialist automotive customers. The company has a reputation on delivering lightweight, high-quality exhaust solutions where precision … read more
SICK Brings AI-Powered 3D Machine Vision to Industrial Inspection with Nova
SICK has expanded the capabilities of its Nova machine vision platform with the introduction of AI-powered 3D inspection, combining deep learning with precise height-data analysis to deliver intelligent, configurable quality control for manufacturing. The new AI for 3D functionality extends the Nova Intelligent Inspection software, enabling manufacturers to integrate … read more
ZOLLER to Premiere Automated Tool Inspection and Micro-Tool Systems at IMTS 2026
ZOLLER has announced it will premiere its latest automation and new micro-tool inspection systems at IMTS 2026 in Chicago. In addition to presenting the new ZOLLER micBox and pomBasic MTI, ZOLLER will display its range of tool presetting, inspection, measuring, heat-shrinking, balancing, tooling, tool management, data-transfer and automation technologies … read more
Verisurf to Showcase Verisurf 2027 and Future of Model-Based Metrology at IMTS 2026
Verisurf Software will introduce Verisurf 2027 at IMTS 2026, showcasing the company’s latest advancements in model-based metrology, open connectivity, and automated inspection programming. Throughout the show, Verisurf will present a comprehensive lineup of model-based metrology solutions, demonstrating practical workflows that help manufacturers improve productivity, increase quality … read more
