‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 20th July
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
FARO CREAFORM Expands HandySCAN 3D Portfolio
FARO CREAFORM has announced new additions to the HandySCAN 3D family. The company has introduced the HandySCAN EVO and HandySCAN EVO Plus to enhance inspection workflows through a more intuitive, user-focused platform. In parallel, FARO CREAFORM is expanding large-part, metrology-grade capabilities with the introduction of two new models … read more
Building Metrology 4.0 with Open Data Standards
As manufacturing continues its transition toward smart factories, digital twins, and autonomous production, metrology has evolved from a standalone quality function into an integral component of manufacturing intelligence. Yet despite remarkable advances in measurement technologies, one persistent challenge remains: interoperability … read more
New Machine Tool Probe Integrates Touch-Trigger, Scanning and Surface Finish Verification
Renishaw has announced the market introduction of its multi-purpose RMP400S sensor at the upcoming IMTS 2026 (14-19 September) and AMB 2026 (15-19 September) exhibitions. The RMP400S represents an innovative solution that seamlessly combines touch-trigger, scanning, and surface finish verification into a single machine tool probe. This powerful combination … read more
Renishaw To Unveil RUP60 Probe for High-Accuracy On-Machine Thickness Measurement
Renishaw has announced that it will unveil its new advanced ultrasonic thickness measurement probe, the RUP60, at IMTS 2026, Chicago and AMB 2026. This new probe simplifies the measurement of large parts where access is limited to a single side, removing the need to move parts to specialist measurement equipment or perform manual machine inspection … read more
PI Introduces A-123 Air Bearing Linear Stage for Nanometre-Precision Motion
PI, a leader in precision motion control and air bearing positioning systems, has announced the A-123 PIglide Air Bearing Linear Slide, a direct-drive, noncontact linear translation stage engineered for nanometer-class scanning, metrology, inspection, and positioning applications requiring the highest levels of geometric accuracy and velocity stability … read more
Laser Projection System Redefines Workforce Guidance in Modern Warehousing
Businesses are faced with an increasing shortage of skilled workers. In some industries, like the logistics sector, specialists are so scarce that many companies have to rely on career changers and unskilled workers. What’s more, the sector is characterized by high staff turnover and the need to hire additional temporary staff to be able to handle seasonal peaks … read more
Revopoint Introduces Wireless Marker-Free Trackit SR 3D Scanner
Revopoint has launched the Trackit SR, a wireless optical tracking 3D scanner designed to simplify industrial metrology workflows by eliminating cables and marker points while maintaining high measurement accuracy. The system is intended for applications including aerospace, automotive manufacturing, quality control, reverse engineering, and field inspection … read more
Apera AI Introduces Pre-Engineered VuePod Bin-Picking Cell
Apera AI has introduced VuePod, a pre-engineered vision-guided robotic bin-picking cell designed to simplify the deployment of automated machine tending. Unveiled at Automate 2026, the system combines the company’s 4D Vision technology with integrated software and hardware in a turnkey solution intended to reduce the traditional engineering effort … read more
Researchers Unveil Single-Measurement Optical Method for Multimodal Material Analysis
An international team of researchers has developed an optical technique that measures the chemical, structural, and mechanical properties of a material at the same time, from a single point, and without touching or labeling the sample. The work, published in Nature Communications, is led by Milan-based deep-tech company Specto Photonics … read more
EyeVision Automates 100% In-Line Thread Inspection for Reliable Quality Control
A damaged, incomplete or contaminated thread can quickly lead to assembly problems, rejected parts or unstable connections. Especially in automated production, thread quality must be checked reliably and repeatably. With EyeVision Software, thread inspection can be automated directly in the production line – fast, flexible and without contact … read more
General Atomics Develops EXCALIBUR X-Ray Calibration and Metrology System
Scientists at General Atomics have unveiled EXCALIBUR, a versatile new laboratory system designed to precisely measure and fine‑tune X‑ray equipment for advanced research and manufacturing. Short for Experimental X-ray CALIBration UseR facility, EXCALIBUR helps researchers inspect the thin films, coatings and foils used in X-ray systems … read more
IMTS 2026 Exhibition to Showcase the AI-Powered Future of Manufacturing
With U.S. manufacturing technology orders climbing and productivity showing its strongest gains in years, IMTS 2026 will give manufacturers a front-row view of the technologies accelerating the industry’s next wave of growth. Across the show floor, visitors will experience industrial AI, automation, additive manufacturing (AM), digital twins, software, machining, metrology, and connected production systems … read more
