‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 1st December

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

High-Speed ‘Flying Trigger’ Inspection Sets a New Benchmark for Inline Metrology

A recent demonstration of a collaborative robot and vision-inspection system highlights a major step forward in inline metrology. Unlike traditional inspection systems, where robots must stop at each measurement point, this new setup allows the robot to move continuously while capturing images of a stationary part. This ‘flying-trigger’ capability accelerates inspection … read more

Agile ONE Humanoid Brings Physical AI and High-Precision Automation to Factory Floors

Agile Robots has announced the launch of its first humanoid robot. Agile ONE is designed for use in industrial settings, where it will work safely and efficiently alongside humans and other robotic solutions. The humanoid combines intuitive human-robot interaction, the world’s most dexterous robotic hand, and an innovative AI model trained on real-world data … read more

Modern CMM Technology Transforming Quality Control in Subsea Engineering

Sonardyne’s first contact with Aberlink came in 2008, when Martin Gregory sought to enhance in-house quality control of the high-precision components used in subsea navigation systems. Aberlink’s reputation for simplicity, accuracy, and value prompted the initial purchase of an Axiom too 1200 CNC CMM – followed by three additional systems as production increased … read more

BLT-PrintInsight Launched to Advance Metal 3D Printing Quality Control

Metal 3D printing is revolutionizing manufacturing, especially in high-value sectors such as aerospace, yet persistent defects and quality risks remain major hurdles. BLT-PrintInsight is a cutting-edge software solution designed to address these challenges by delivering comprehensive, data-driven quality management across the entire printing lifecycle … read more

Camera Enables Process Monitoring Through Event-Driven Image and Video Sequences

The VOC event camera enables event-driven recordings with up to 900s before and after the event via various trigger options such as software, hardware, or motion inputs. This allows problems and their triggers to be identified and documented. Due to the integrated circular buffer, videos are continuously buffered and stored in the integrated memory for a definable length … read more

Engine Fan Manufacturer Enforces Zero-Defect Standards with Machine Vision Cameras

Engine cooling fan failure in commercial vehicle applications can result in power unit overheating and catastrophic engine damage. To mitigate these risks, a leading manufacturer of engine components has deployed an advanced machine vision system based on SVS-Vistek cameras to enforce zero-defect quality standards. The system has been in operation since 2024 … read more

Nikon SLM and Interspectral Unite to Deliver Integrated Quality Assurance for Metal AM

Nikon SLM Solutions and Swedish advanced analytics and visualization specialist Interspectral have formed a strategic partnership to deliver an advanced, integrated quality assurance and process-monitoring solution for industrial metal AM. Reflecting a wider industry shift toward data-driven AM, the collaboration positions integrated quality assurance as a catalyst … read more

Intelligent Frontlines Deliver Measurable Improvements in Manufacturing Performance

Zebra Technologies Corporation has revealed that strategic investments to create a connected frontline are delivering significant productivity, revenue, and profit returns for manufacturers, driven by improved operations. The “Impact of Intelligent Operations: Manufacturing” report by Zebra in collaboration with Oxford Economics underscores a critical shift … read more