‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 18th May
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
BMW Inline Terahertz Paint Thickness Measurement
As the BMW Group systematically advances the digitalisation of its production processes, Plant Leipzig is introducing a terahertz based measurement system for plastic exterior components in series production. Capable of determining paint layer thickness non-destructively, the new technology has recently been scaled up to enable automated inspections … read more
PC-DMIS FUSION Delivers Real-Time Metrology Insights
Hexagon MI’s Stationary Metrology Division has announced the launch of PC-DMIS FUSION. It provides PC-DMIS users with real-time information, visualisation, insights, and SPC analysis to enable increased productivity based on data-driven decision making. Modern manufacturers need to know if they’re making good parts … read more
Edge Cloud and AI Integration Transform Audi’s Production Quality and Inspection Systems
Audi is consistently rolling out artificial intelligence (AI) in production and logistics: the company is scaling up its own cloud platform for production and introducing new AI use cases and technologies for large-scale series production. In doing so, the premium manufacturer is relying on the expertise of strong partners. Decades of manufacturing expertise … read more
Big Data and Analytics in Vision Metrology: Turning Optical Measurement into Actionable Insight
As manufacturing environments become increasingly digitised, the role of metrology is undergoing a fundamental shift. No longer confined to post-process inspection, measurement is evolving into a real-time, data-driven function at the heart of production. Nowhere is this transformation more evident than in vision and optical metrology systems … read more
High-Productivity Benchtop 3D Optical Scanning for In-Process Metrology
In manufacturing today the pressure to reduce cycle times while maintaining tight tolerances continues to intensify. The demand for faster, more flexible, and production-floor-ready inspection systems is reshaping how quality control is deployed. In this context, the Optocloud S from Marposs introduces a compact yet highly capable approach to 3D optical metrology … read more
How 3D Metrology Powers China’s Competitive Automotive Industry
China’s automotive industry has undergone a major transformation over the past decade, moving from a focus on high-volume manufacturing to competing at the highest level in terms of engineering precision, design quality, and technological sophistication. A key enabler of this shift has been advanced 3D metrology, which now plays a central role … read more
Verisurf Advances Digital Metrology Strategy Through Regional Team Expansion
Verisurf Software has announced the expansion of its sales engineering team across the eastern United States. This investment reflects Verisurf’s commitment to scaling customer support in step with the rapid shift toward intelligent manufacturing and to leading the digital transformation of metrology. As manufacturers accelerate the adoption of data-driven quality … read more
Qualiwise Advances Quality Intelligence for Industrial Manufacturing
In an era where manufacturing is rapidly embracing digital transformation, the ability to extract actionable insights from quality data has become a defining competitive advantage. Qualiwise is positioning itself at the forefront of this shift with a platform designed to deliver what it calls ‘Quality Intelligence’ for industrial parts manufacturing – bringing together … read more
Waygate Expands VideoProbe Portfolio with Versatile Data-Driven Mentor Flex+
Waygate Technologies, a market leader in non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions for industrial inspection, is expanding its VideoProbe portfolio with the next generation of its established borescope for remote visual inspection (RVI) in the mid-market segment. The new Everest Mentor Flex+ builds on the proven design, durability, and image quality of its predecessor … read more
Smart Tracing To Bring Data-Driven Transparency To CNC Manufacturing
Manufacturing companies pursuing Industry 4.0 initiatives are increasingly looking beyond machine connectivity toward deeper operational visibility — the ability to understand exactly how machines behave, why process variations occur, and how quality deviations can be identified before they impact production. With the introduction of Smart Tracing under its AIKTEC portfolio … read more
Twyn AR Platform Enhances Quality Assurance and Reduces Rework at WISAG
Visometry’s AR platform, Twyn, is delivering measurable value for WISAG Industrie Service Group by improving the speed, precision, and efficiency of visual quality inspection processes. From incoming goods inspection through to final assembly verification, the solution is helping streamline quality assurance workflows while increasing customer satisfaction … read more
Why Reliability is the Defining Challenge for the Next Generation of Robotics
Despite significant progress, reliability remains one of the hardest problems in robotics – not because of a lack of engineering skill, but because robots operate under conditions that challenge traditional durability models. Unlike conventional machinery, robots rarely experience uniform duty cycles. Loads change constantly as tasks shift, environments vary … read more
