METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 21st October
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
Ultra-Fast CT Provides Factory Floor Inspections In Seconds
Lumafield has announced the launch of its Ultra-Fast CT technology, a groundbreaking advancement in manufacturing that reduces inspection time by more than 99%. In as little as 0.1 seconds, Lumafield’s industrial X-ray CT scanners can capture high-resolution internal scans of products ranging from batteries to consumer goods … read more
Quantum X Portable Arm Series Offers Improved Accuracy
FARO Technologies has announced the release of the Quantum X FaroArm Series of portable coordinate measurement machines. The Quantum X Series offers an up to 15% increase in accuracy compared to previous Quantum Max FaroArms, with probing and scanning designed to improve manufacturing efficiency … read more
Putting Manufacturing Data To Work Automating Key Processes Across Factory Floors
Manufacturers are in the midst of one of the most significant transformations of their time, defined in large part by new AI-powered efficiencies. But for many companies, decades of siloed data stands between them and this new reality. GFT has been working with Google Cloud to implement the digital infrastructure that manufacturers … read more
VXintegrity 3.0 NDT Software Platform Transforms Data Into Actionable Insights
Creaform has announced the release of VXintegrity 3.0, which introduces new key functionalities that will upports oil and gas infrastructure fitness-for-service evaluations. Creaform’s latest NDT software version now provides a straightforward process for asset owners to access FEA simulations for Level III assessments … read more
Converting Measurement Data into Actionable Insights to Improve Manufacturing Processes
In today’s competitive manufacturing environment, precision and efficiency are paramount to remaining competitive. Metrology plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and quality of products, especially as production technologies continue to evolve. With Industry 4.0 companies now have access to more data … read more
Digital Transformation Creates Exponential Increase In Measurement Tasks and Process Quality
Bobcat’s commitment to quality begins with establishing stable processes for producing high-quality parts. However, the company was rapidly outgrowing its legacy software, leading to challenges in maintaining consistent processes. The existing system’s programming limitations meant that critical data was not being captured … read more
Hexagon Launch India Manufactured ENSPEC CMM For Local Market
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has announced the launch of ENSPEC, a new multidimensional CMM, and Hexagon’s first made-in-India metrology product. ENSPEC incorporates the most advanced, future-ready technology and is specifically designed keeping in mind the specific requirements of Indian manufacturers … read more
Revopoint Introduces MetroX Blue Laser 3D Scanner
Revopoint has announced the introduction of its Revopoint MetroX 3D Scanner offering professional blue laser scanning capabilities that can capture up to 7,000,000 points per second using 62 lines of blue structured light for fast and detailed point cloud creation. MetroX’s powerful hybrid multi-line laser … read more
FARO Introduces Extended Range and Capabilities of Focus 3D Laser Scanner Portfolio
FARO has launched the next generation in the Focus 3D Laser Scanner portfolio. The Focus product line offers a complete 3D laser scanning solution, delivering a more efficient experience from data capture to insights. The latest addition to the lineup, ‘Focus Premium Max’, extends the portfolio’s scanning range … read more
New Waygate Technologies Flexible Digital X-ray Detector Simplifies Field Inspections
Waygate Technologies has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of DXR Flex, a bendable digital X-ray detector. Designed to withstand the harshest of conditions, it is engineered to replace traditional X-ray film and streamline field inspections in a broad range of industries, from oil & gas and power generation … read more
Automation and Digitalisation Playing Increasingly Role in QA
The 37th Control international trade fair for quality assurance will focus on quality, relevance and high levels of expertise from the 6 – 9th May, 2025. The expert community can expect a world-class industry summit with a clear thematic focus. The spectrum encompasses the fields of vision, image processing and sensors … read more
Surface Flaw Detection Scope Secures Vision 2024 Award
Toshiba Teli, a global leader in imaging and vision technology recently launched of its cutting-edge Surface Flaw Detection Scope. The SFD240305A incorporates Toshiba Teli’s innovative OneShotBRDF technology, setting a new standard for precision flaw detection on both glossy and flat materials … read more
New Measurement Technology Allows High-Speed 3D Vehicle Interior Crash Recordings
The Fraunhofer IOF Institute has been developing systems for the high-speed capture of 3D data for many years. With goCRASH3D, the team is now presenting a new system that records 3D data during crash tests inside the test vehicle. It shows the deformation and movement of vehicle components during a collision … read more
Engineered Motion Systems Provide Easily Configurable High-Precision Multi-Axis Motion
PI’s new X-417 Integrated Multi-Axis System (IMAS) provides machine builders and system integrators with a freely configurable solution, utilizing highly dynamic, precision XY linear stages as a base, with travel ranges from 4 to 16 inches (102 mm to 407 mm). The X-417’s modularity allows users to configure the system … read more