‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 21st September

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

Renishaw Boosts CMM Reach With PH20 PLUS

Renishaw has introduced the new PH20 PLUS 5-axis touch-trigger system for CMMs to replace its established PH20 head. It offers over 50% increase in inspection reach over the original head, which will improve access to features deep inside parts and in hard-to-access areas enabling high-speed touch-trigger measurement across a wider range of applications … read more

OGP Expands Automated Video Metrology

OGP has announced the introduction of SmartScope E18, a high-capacity benchtop video measurement system that delivers fully automatic 3-axis measurement performance in a compact footprint. SmartScope E18 combines a generous XY measuring range for automated dimensional inspection without dedicating significant floor space … read more

From Sampling to Seeing – How Optical Metrology is Redefining Manufacturing Quality

For decades, industrial metrology has been built around a familiar premise: measure a sample, verify compliance, and assume the rest of production follows suit. Coordinate Measuring Machines, hard gauges, and tactile sensors have delivered exceptional precision, but they have also reinforced a workflow constrained by speed. Measuring every component … read more

CAM2 Enhancements Integrate Handheld 3D Scanning for Casting Inspection

FARO CREAFORM has announced the launch of new casting inspection enhancements for its CAM2 software platform. Designed as a workflow-driven inspection tool that enables manufacturers to perform dimensional inspections against 2D drawings and 3D CAD models, including GD&T analysis, the latest release expands its compatibility with portable CMMs … read more

ZEISS Combines X-Ray Microscopy and MicroCT in VersaXRM 5 Insight

ZEISS has introduced the ZEISS VersaXRM 5 Insight, a hybrid 3D X-ray microscope designed to help researchers and engineers understand samples faster. Combining X-ray microscopy and microCT in a single platform, the system delivers multi-scale imaging, guided workflows, and automated AI-enabled reconstruction for efficient non-destructive 3D imaging … read more

Vision Engineering Moves EVO Cam to 4K With New AURA Digital Microscope

Vision Engineering has announced EVO Cam AURA, its new digital microscope platform for industrial inspection, quality control and laboratory analysis. EVO Cam AURA succeeds EVO Cam II –  a system that became an industry standard across electronics, automotive, aerospace, medical device and research applications worldwide … read more

Keeping CMMs Current Through Flexible Controller Technology

The coordinate measuring machine (CMM) has remained a fundamental technology in dimensional metrology for more than five decades, but the role of its controller has changed significantly. As manufacturers look to extend the life of existing CMMs while demanding greater flexibility, software compatibility and connectivity, controller technology is increasingly important … read more

AI Smart Camera Solution to Accelerate Smart Manufacturing

USI has announced its AI Smart Camera solution, a comprehensive edge AI and vision platform that empowers manufacturers to accelerate digital transformation through AI-driven quality inspection and smart factory initiatives. Moving beyond conventional camera hardware, USI’s AI Smart Camera integrates a high-performance, low-power edge computing platform … read more

Lumafield Launches Saturn Large-Format Industrial CT Scanner

Lumafield has announced Saturn, its new large-format industrial X-ray CT scanner. Designed to accelerate critical engineering and acceptance decisions, Saturn delivers complete 3D visibility and automated analysis to capture internal quality data from large, dense components and complex assemblies. As product complexity accelerates ensuring part integrity … read more

The Hidden Cost of Poor Quality in Regulated Manufacturing

Poor quality rarely announces itself as a single, contained problem. In manufacturing environments, it may first appear as a rejected batch, a scrapped component, an unexpected line stoppage, or a customer complaint that requires investigation. These visible failures matter, and most manufacturers have some method for tracking them … read more

AI Inspection Needs A Disagreement Audit Before Quality Teams Scale It

Recent coverage of AI-driven visual inspection shows a broader manufacturing trend: visual-inspection systems are moving directly into quality and traceability workflows instead of operating as isolated checks. As those systems become more tightly connected to disposition and process decisions, manufacturers can act faster, but a mistaken automated judgment … read more

PrismIQ Launch Brings AI-Powered Visual Inspection to Manufacturing

Opsio, a Swedish managed cloud services and artificial intelligence company, has announced the global launch of PrismIQ its automated visual inspection service for manufacturers. Manual visual inspection remains the weakest link in quality control: studies consistently indicate that human inspectors miss defects due to fatigue, subjectivity, and attention lapses … read more