‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 22nd September
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
Advancing Multi-Modal Metrology for 6D Pose Accuracy
In industrial and research settings, accurate 6D object pose estimation, determining the position and orientation of objects in three dimensions, is a cornerstone for automated inspection, assembly, and manipulation. Traditional machine vision systems provide good accuracy under ideal conditions, but performance often deteriorates when objects are partially occluded … read more
Marposs Sets a New Standard in Tool Measurement
In today’s highly competitive manufacturing environment, efficiency, accuracy, and reliability are more critical than ever. Tool setting plays a pivotal role in achieving these goals, and Marposs has announced the introduction of the ML3G, a non-contact tool measurement system that sets a new standard in tool control directly on the machine … read more
Keyence Streamlines Quality Control with Speed and Accuracy
Keyence has announced the launch of its IM-X1000 Series, the latest generation of the Instant Measurement System lineup, as a modular system designed to meet modern inspection needs. Measuring up to 5,000 dimensions in as little as one second at the push of a button, the IM-X introduces a ultra-wide large stage, multisensor measurement capabilities … read more
When Laser Scanning Falls Short – Precision Beyond the Beam
Laser 3D scanners are widely used across many industries due to their flexibility and mobility. However, their accuracy often fails to meet the stringent requirements of modern quality control and high-precision manufacturing. Structured light scanning offers a powerful alternative, delivering micrometer-level accuracy and exceptional repeatability … read more
Advanced Surface Inspection Techniques for High-Precision Manufacturing
In manufacturing today, surface integrity is as critical as dimensional accuracy. Aerospace turbine blades, orthopedic implants, and semiconductor wafers all demand flawless surface quality, where even nanometer-scale irregularities can impact safety, efficiency, or functional performance. As tolerances tighten and geometries become increasingly complex … read more
Technology Partnership to Integrate Intelligent Connected Manufacturing
Razorleaf Corporation, a leading PLM and MES systems integrator, has formed a technology partnership with First Resonance, a provider of advanced manufacturing management software. As a strategic partner with First Resonance, Razorleaf consultants will be certified on their ION Factory Operating System, which supports a seamless flow of sensitive … read more
UR Expands Cobot Lineup With Long-Reach UR8 for Flexible Multi-Point Inspection
Universal Robots (UR), a leader in collaborative automation, has unveiled the UR8 Long, a new long-reach collaborative robot designed to meet demanding automation needs while opening new opportunities in inspection and quality assurance.With a reach of 1750 mm (68.9 in)—matching the flagship UR20—but in a slimmer, lighter configuration … read more
Tezmaksan Showcase Next-Generation CubeBOX Robotic Automation at EMO Hannover
Tezmaksan, a leading developer of smart manufacturing automation systems, will present its extensive range of CubeBOX robotic solutions at the EMO 2025Expo, taking place September 22–26 in Hanover, Germany. Visitors to the company’s booth will experience a portfolio of advanced automation systems specifically engineered to meet the evolving challenges … read more
How Thermal Sensors Reduce Defects & Downtime in High-Precision Manufacturing
In the competitive world of modern industrial manufacturing, industrial equipment manufacturers need to consider that precision is key. Even small temperature variations can lead to significant defects, affecting the final product’s quality and overall performance. This is where infrared thermal sensors for come into play offering high-precision infrared thermal imaging … read more
Additive Manufacturing Breakthrough Extends Service Life of Large Die Casting Tools
The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, in collaboration with MacLean-Fogg and Toyota, has demonstrated a significant leap forward in additive manufacturing for die casting tools. By combining a newly developed tool steel with a scalable Laser Powder Bed Fusion system (PBF-LB/M), the project team has produced a hybrid, large-volume tool insert … read more
Next Generation OCD Metrology Platform to Enable Process Control for Advanced AI Devices
Onto Innovation has introduced the Atlas G6 optical critical dimension (OCD) metrology system, designed to address the growing complexity of process control in advanced semiconductor nodes. As the industry transitions to second generation gate-all-around (GAA) logic and future vertical gate DRAM architectures to support AI applications, manufacturers face tighter structural … read more
Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Partnering with U.S. Navy to Expand U.S. Maritime Industrial Base
Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (Nikon AM) is partnering with the U.S. Navy Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program to advance additive manufacturing solutions for the U.S. Navy. Through this initiative, the MIB Program will fund placement of its first ultra-large format Nikon SLM Solutions’ NXG 600E laser-powder bed fusion (L-PBF) metal additive manufacturing … read more
