‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 18th August
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
Adaptive MEMS LiDAR Brings Precision to Manufacturing
At the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China Orbbec has unveiled its Pulsar ME450, a breakthrough in 3D LiDAR sensing that redefines how robotics systems perceive their environment. With its ability to dynamically switch scanning patterns and adjust vertical fields of view, the Pulsar ME450 introduces a new class of metrology-grade sensors … read more
Renishaw Launch Third-Generation Laser Tool Setters
Renishaw will launch its latest NC4+ Blue laser tool setter models at the upcoming EMO Hannover 2025. Featuring third-generation technology, the new F100 and F100-10C models set a new standard for tool setting on CNC machine tools and reflect Renishaw’s commitment to advancing metrology for precision manufacturers. With an optimised system NC4+ Blue F100 … read more
How Digital Twins Will Influence Quality Control in Next Generation Manufacturing
In the era of Industry 4.0, one technology stands out for its transformative potential in precision engineering and manufacturing: the Digital Twin. More than just a sophisticated 3D model, a digital twin is a dynamic, data-rich virtual representation of a physical product, process, or system. It continuously updates and evolves by integrating real-time data from the shop floor … read more
The Role of 3D Scanning Technology in Advanced Quality Control Systems
Today’s manufacturing environment demands ever-higher efficiency while maintaining strict product quality standards. The concept of Industry 4.0 addresses these challenges by integrating digital technologies and cyber-physical systems into the production ecosystem. At the heart of this transformation is the implementation of tools that enable real-time data acquisition … read more
Reverse Engineering 2.0: Driving Innovation from Prototype to Production
Reverse engineering has evolved far beyond its early reputation as a way to simply replicate existing parts. In today’s manufacturing, it has become a strategic capability enabling rapid prototyping, streamlined production, product lifecycle extension, and even design innovation. Advancements in 3D scanning, and software have transformed reverse engineering … read more
Creality Launches Professional-Grade 3D Scanner for Precision Applications
Chinese manufacturer Creality has officially unveiled its most advanced 3D scanner to date, the Sermoon S1, designed for professionals who demand accuracy, speed, and adaptability across a wide spectrum of scanning tasks. From small precision components to full-scale vehicles, the Sermoon S1 delivers metrology-grade performance … read more
Laser Scanning Transforms Inspection of Roofing Products
Few people outside the tile-making and building industry know that a good quality roof tile has to be manufactured to a tolerance as tight as plus or minus half a millimetre. It places a requirement on the research and development and quality control functions in that sector to measure prototype tiles and mass produced tile samples to ensure they are accurate … read more
Scan-First Digital Twins for Predictive Maintenance
Traditional factory planning software often relies on model-first approaches that can be slow to implement and don’t necessarily reflect real-world conditions. A scan-first digital twin automotive workflow on the other hand starts with high-resolution 3D scans of physical environments, including assembly lines. These scans provide the foundations for visual, measurable comparisons against design models … read more
Teledyne Launches Z-Trak Express 3D Laser Profile Sensor For In-Line 3D Measurement
Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and a global leader in machine vision technology, has introduced the Z-Trak Express 1K5 3D laser profiler series. Purpose-built for cost-effective, in-line 3D measurement and inspection, the Z-Trak Express 1K5 is the latest innovation in the Z-Trak family. It delivers high-speed 3D inspection with real-time processing … read more
Advanced 6-DOF Positioning Stage for High-Speed Precision Automation Launched
PI (Physik Instrumente), a global leader in precision motion control solutions, has announced the release of the F-690.S1 SpaceFAB, a high-performance 6-axis motorized positioning stage platform, designed for advanced automation tasks that demand high speed, precision, and reliability. The F-690.S1 is built on a unique hybrid kinematic design featuring three symmetrically arranged XY nanopositioning stages … read more
Renishaw to Showcase Future of Metrology with New Smart Factory Innovations at EMO 2025
Renishaw will demonstrate its latest innovations for process automation, closed-loop process control and rapid part verification at EMO Hannover 2025. This includes an innovative new dual-method gauging system and dedicated gauging software. Renishaw technologies which will be on display are renowned for addressing global manufacturing challenges … read more
Phase3D’s breakthrough in-situ quality assurance solution, Fringe Inspection, is now available for the Renishaw 500Q and other 500-series platforms (500S, 500D, and 500Flex). The new Fringe Inspection 500 Kit delivers high-resolution, layer-by-layer heightmaps for powder bed fusion users seeking to advance their metal additive manufacturing using the only repeatable, calibratable in-situ inspection product … read more
