‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 24th February
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
Synthetic Data Unlocks Machine Vision Defect Detection
Synthetic data is revolutionizing industrial machine vision by solving critical challenges allowing users to overcome data scarcity and reduce labor-intensive processes. Synthetic Data in industrial machine vision enables precise defect detection, infinite training images, and real-time adaptability for quality control systems … read more
U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Fall For Third Year
Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report published by The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) , totaled $513.8 million in December 2024, the highest level since March 2023. These orders for metalworking machinery increased 15% from November 2024 and were 5.4% above December 2023 … read more
Transforming Quality Control with Fast In-Line Production Measurement
In fast-paced manufacturing, precision and efficiency are paramount. Quality control is often viewed as a non-value-added operation. Manufacturing engineers, production, and plant managers often have a fractious relationship with the Quality Control department, which often slows down production, bottlenecks information, and struggles to provide relevant feedback to drive process feedback … read more
Modernizing Engine Measurement and Enhancing Production Efficiency
Founded in 1864, the DEUTZ AG the oldest engine factory in the world and one of the world’s leading independent manufacturers of diesel engines. With around 5,000 employees, DEUTZ develops innovative engines and engines that meet the latest standards. The DEUTZ small series and service plant is located in Ulm, Germany … read more
LMI Releases Powerful AI-Ready Smart 3D Vision Accelerator and Anomaly Detector
LMI Technologies (LMI) has announces the official release of GoPxL Anomaly Detector. GoPxL is LMI’s latest software application for creating end-to-end, web-based inline measurement and inspection solutions deployed on Gocator 3D Smart Sensors. Anomaly Detector integrates with all Gocator Line Profiler, Snapshot, and Line Confocal Sensors when accelerated with GoMax … read more
“Eye on the Future” – Is Machine Vision A Game Changing Technology In Manufacturing?
Everyone’s heard the saying “there’s more than meets the eye,” and in manufacturing, vision technology certainly proves this to be true. While machine vision uptake is expected to increase significantly over the coming years, implementation challenges are holding back manufacturers from tapping into its game changing potential. This article explores how small and medium enterprises can integrate machine vision … read more
Free-fall Inspection System Checks Stamped Parts During Production Process
In industrial stamping processes, several hundred sheet metal parts are typically produced per minute. Together with the stamped parts manufacturer Quittenbaum GmbH, researchers at Fraunhofer IPM have developed and installed an optical inspection system that checks the dimensional accuracy of every single component in high-speed stamping processes … read more
Partnership To Enhance 3D Scanning Solutions for Industrial Manufacturing
Scantech, a leading Chinese company specializing in advanced 3D scanners, has announced a new partnership with Innovmetric, a globally recognized software development firm in 3D measurement technology. This collaboration aims to offer comprehensive 3D solutions to enhance the digital transformation of manufacturing industries and significantly improve productivity … read more
Eleven Dynamics Secures Funding Round for Expansion and Scaling of Automated Measurement Technology
Eleven Dynamics AG, a premier software developer and full-breed integrator of automated and open production solutions, ensures 100% production monitoring for leading manufacturers such as BMW, Audi, and Sauber Motorsport. With its latest Seed+ investment round, the company has secured CHF 3.5 million … read more
Renishaw and IDEKO Inaugurate New R&D Facility Spain To Drive Advanced Manufacturing Innovations
Renishaw, and the research centre IDEKO, have inaugurated a new Renishaw Solutions Centre in Elgoibar (Gipuzkoa), Spain. The new Research & Development (R&D) facility aims to develop innovative solutions in advanced manufacturing. The laboratory, located on the premises of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance … read more
New Laser Cutting Modulating Strategy Tested With High-Speed Cameras
First invented in 1965, laser cutting technology works by directing the output of a focused laser beam onto a metal workpiece, vaporizing or melting the metal and creating a cut edge. Because of its non-contact characteristics, this technique prevents mechanical stress on the workpiece while maintaining extremely high cutting precision … read more
Researchers Develop New Programming Language For More Advanced 3D Printing
In a major advancement for 3D printing, researchers in the Whiting School of Engineering’s Department of Civil and Systems Engineering have developed a new 3D printer control method that promises to significantly improve 3D printing speed, precision, and material diversity for highly customized objects … read more
Precision Moulder Revolutionises Precision Measurement With Multisensory Technology
Nikon’s advanced iNEXIV VMA-2520 video measuring system has transform quality control at Greek manufacturing leader Kalfoplast SA, delivering unprecedented precision and efficiency in plastic component inspection whilst cutting measurement times by up to two-thirds compared with traditional methods … read more
HoverLIGHT Innovation Offers Unique Performance Improvements For Machine Tools
The Fraunhofer Institutes for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU) and for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials Research (IFAM) have made a breakthrough in materials research. The composite material HoverLIGHT sets new standards for the construction of machine tools: by combining aluminum foam and particle-filled hollow spheres, HoverLIGHT achieves … read more
