‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 17th November
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
World’s First Hybrid 3D Optical Profilometer Unveiled
Evident has announced the launch of its LEXT OLS5500 hybrid 3D optical profilometer, an award-winning platform that sets a new standard in precision surface measurements. Uniting laser scanning microscopy, white light interferometry, and focus variation, the OLS5500 helps labs move seamlessly from first discovery to final decision with precise surface detail … read more
Vention Advances Toward Zero-Shot Manufacturing
Venton, creator of the world’s only AI-powered full-stack software and hardware automation platform, has announced the next evolution of intelligent manufacturing driving its Zero-Shot Automation vision. At its recent 6th annual Demo Day, Vention unveiled new capabilities that allow companies to automate without the need for traditional hardware integration or complex programming … read more
AI in Industrial Metrology: From Deterministic Inspection to Adaptive Intelligence
Industrial metrology has always been central to product quality. Precise measurement ensures parts fit, systems perform, and safety standards are met. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating that mission, shifting metrology from a deterministic, rule-driven discipline to a data-rich, adaptive ecosystem. AI is changing industrial metrology across manufacturing … read more
Why Metrology Matters in AM – Closing the Loop Between 3D Printing and Quality Verification
Metrology in additive manufacturing is the science of measuring and verifying parts produced through 3D printing to ensure they meet exact design specifications. In an era where tolerance can determine whether a component flies in an aircraft or fails under load, precision has become more than a goal; it’s a necessity … read more
How Industrial CT is Enabling the Next Generation of High-Performance Cooling Systems
Thermal management is critical for high-performance computing and modern electronics. AI accelerators, semiconductor equipment, and laser systems are all shrinking in size while increasing in power. With more watts concentrated in tighter spaces, engineers are hitting the thermal wall faster and more frequently. Alloy Enterprises is helping them break through it … read more
Robotic Machining System Integrates Active Compliance and Touch Probe Technology
In the evolving landscape of industrial automation, precision and adaptability define the new frontier. Aichi Sangyo Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based trading company known for importing and selling production equipment, has built its reputation not only on supplying advanced technologies but also on engineering comprehensive automation solutions … read more
Cryo-Electron Tomography Breakthrough Promises Near-Elimination of Lithography Defects
A pioneering study by a joint Chinese research team has unveiled a method that could dramatically reduce defects in semiconductor lithography, a crucial step in chip fabrication, by up to 99%. Using cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET), researchers were able to visualize, for the first time, the microscopic causes of recurring manufacturing flaws … read more
Zivid Launches High-Performance 3D Vision for Large-Scale Depalletizing and Bin-Picking
Zivid has announced the release of its latest industrial 3D camera, the Zivid 3 XL250, engineered to deliver fast, accurate, and reliable 3D vision for large-scale automation applications such as depalletizing in logistics and bin-picking in manufacturing. The Zivid 3 platform brings enhanced point cloud fidelity, faster capture times, and environmental robustness … read more
Tech Soft 3D Launches HOOPS AI Bringing Machine Learning into CAD Applications
Tech Soft 3D, a world leader in providing engineering software development toolkits (SDKs), has launched HOOPS AI, the first framework purpose-built to unlock AI and machine learning for CAD data. Built for data scientists and machine learning engineers, HOOPS AI unifies CAD access, dataset preparation, and encoding, providing the fastest path … read more
Integrated Machine Analytics Adapter Provides Real-Time Machine Monitoring
Mitsubishi Electric Automation has announced the release of its Integrated Machine Analytics (IMA) C70 Adapter, a cutting-edge solution designed to empower manufacturers with real-time visibility into critical machine data. Fully compliant with MTConnect standards, the IMA C70 Adapter enables seamless integration with supported MTConnect client applications … read more
Quantum Imaging Breakthrough Targets Semiconductor Inspection Gaps
EuQlid, a quantum technology company developing next-generation design and metrology tools, has announced its emergence from stealth mode with $3 million raised from lead investor QDNL Participations with participation from Quantonation, and over $1.5 million in early customer revenue, to deliver a breakthrough 3D imaging solution … read more
Mahr’s New Precimar ICM 100 IP Raises the Bar for Indicator Calibration
Mahr, a leading provider of dimensional metrology solutions, has announced the new and improved Precimar ICM 100 IP, a fully automatic dial and digital indicator test bench designed to make testing indicators easier and more efficient. Fast and automated image processing, user-friendly software, and easy handling ensure time savings of more than 60% … read more
