‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 25th May
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
Integrated Inspection for Smarter Manufacturing
Manufacturing industries continue to evolve rapidly as businesses focus on higher efficiency, tighter tolerances, and improved product quality. In highly competitive sectors, even the smallest production error can lead to material waste, operational downtime, and costly defects. This is why advanced inspection systems are becoming increasingly important … read more
From Measurement Silos to Manufacturing Intelligence
For decades, metrology data has existed in fragmented islands across manufacturing enterprises. Coordinate measuring machines, laser scanners, vision systems, SPC software, and ERP platforms have all generated valuable data – but rarely in a unified environment. The result has been a persistent challenge for manufacturers: enormous volumes of quality … read more
Nikon Introduces Large-Stage Optical Measurement System for Advanced Packaging
Nikon Corporation has expanded its NEXIV 3D Confocal series with the launch of the new NEXIV VMF-K6561, a high-speed optical measurement system designed to support the growing demand for large-format panel-level package inspection in semiconductor and precision engineering applications. Building on the proven capabilities of the NEXIV VMF-K series … read more
Quantum Diamond Microscopy – Solving the Inspection Gap in Advanced Packaging
Modern chip packaging has become one of the most demanding inspection challenges in any manufacturing environment. As the semiconductor industry shifts from single-die packages to chiplet architectures, 2.5D interposers, and vertically stacked 3D structures, the features that matter most for electrical performance are increasingly buried beneath layers … read more
Execution AI to Drive Proactive Shop Floor Intelligence for Manufacturers
L2L, a leader in Connected Manufacturing Operations, has announced the launch of L2L Execution AI, a comprehensive manufacturing intelligence layer designed to help manufacturers reduce downtime, increase productivity, and improve OEE. Running on Amazon Web Services, L2L enables manufacturers to move from reactive firefighting to proactive prevention … read more
Scientists Develop New Approach for Defect Detection in AM Metal Parts
A team of researchers has developed a breakthrough method for detecting and predicting structural defects during metal additive manufacturing, potentially overcoming one of the most significant barriers limiting the wider adoption of industrial 3D printing. Using a combination of advanced diagnostic imaging and machine learning, researchers demonstrated … read more
Smart 3D Scanner Spots Problems Before They Leave The Shop
At GM’s Defiance, Ohio plant, a high-tech tool helps ensure engine components meet high standards for quality and precision. The Creaform 3D MetraSCAN doesn’t just measure parts faster; it sees them differently. As manufacturing grows more complex, teams are finding new ways to boost efficiency, precision, and product quality with tools like 3D MetraSCAN … read more
Manufacturing Enters a New Productivity Era at IMTS 2026
As manufacturers face rising demand alongside persistent labor constraints, IMTS 2026 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show will spotlight the next wave of enabling technologies reshaping how work gets done on the shop floor. From automation to digital workflows to AI-enhanced solutions, job shops and contract manufacturers will learn how … read more
HandySCAN 3D EVO Series Wins Red Dot Award for Product Design
FARO CREAFORM, a global provider of 3D scanning and portable CMM solutions, has announced that the company’s HandySCAN 3D EVO Series handheld 3D scanner has won the distinguished Red Dot Award for Product Design. Known for over 70 years as the benchmark for global product design. Red Dot has become one of the most sought-after seals … read more
GelSight Mobile 4.4 Release Advances Guided Surface Inspection
GelSight, a pioneer in surface analysis technology, has announced the release of GelSight Mobile 4.4, the latest software update designed to remove friction across the entire inspection workflow from calibration, capture, analysis, and reporting. GelSight Mobile 4.4 builds on the platform’s evolution from a powerful measurement device into a guided, decision-ready … read more
Octave Targets Closed-Loop Quality with New Advanced Manufacturing QMS Package
Octave, a software supplie
r for the world’s most critical facilities and infrastructure, has launched the Octave Reliance Advanced Manufacturing Package, a SaaS-based quality management system (QMS) purpose-built for manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment and other mission-critical industries where extremely stringent and specific product quality … read more
Zeiss Integrates MVTec HALCON into Blockwise for Next-Generation Automated Microscopy
MVTec Software GmbH and ZEISS have announced a strategic collaboration. As part of this partnership, ZEISS is integrating the machine vision software MVTec HALCON as the foundation for image processing in ZEISS Blockwise, the new software platform for automated microscopy. Designed as a toolbox, Blockwise simplifies complex measurement and analysis … read more
