METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 25th November
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
Advancing Automated 3D Quality Inspection
In the era of Industry 4.0, advanced metrology solutions are essential to maintain the high precision, efficiency, and reliability demanded by modern production lines. The ZEISS ScanBox 4105 RC (Remote Control) is an innovative optical 3D measuring machine that addresses these needs, combining state-of-the-art automation … read more
Vision Sensor Sets Automation Benchmarks
SensoPart has introduced the latest addition to the vision sensor lineup: the VISOR XE. The groundbreaking hardware platform sets new benchmarks in industrial automation, addressing the growing need for speed and efficiency. With the new VISOR XE, SensoPart is expanding its proven vision sensor family and setting new standards … read more
3D Printing Consortium To Accelerate Adoption and Address Key Challenges
A new consortium of leading 3D printing companies has been announced to address the most pressing challenges that manufacturers face in adopting and scaling 3D printing technology for industrial use. Named Leading Minds, this collaboration brings together Ansys, EOS, HP, Materialise, Nikon SLM, Renishaw, Stratasys … read more
Atlas Copco Acquires Automotive Integrated Quality Solutions Supplier
VisionTools Bildanalyse Systeme GmbH, a German company that develops and sells integrated solutions for quality control in assembly lines, has become part of Atlas Copco Group. VisionTools develops and sells smart, integrated quality control solutions primarily aimed at the automotive industry … read more
Digital Twin Technology – The Smart Approach to Enhancing Manufacturing Productivity
In recent years, the manufacturing sector has undergone a remarkable transformation, driven by the integration of advanced digital technologies. Digital twin technology stands out as one of the most promising innovations, reshaping how factories and production processes are designed, monitored, and optimized … read more
Emulate3D Digital Twin Software To Enhance Advanced Manufacturing at Scale Using AI
Rockwell Automation has announced it is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse application programming interfaces into its Emulate3D digital twin software to enhance factory operations through artificial intelligence and physics-based simulation technology. Digital twins enhance equipment development and control testing … read more
10,000th Coordinate Measuring Machine Delivered By WENZEL
WENZEL Metrology has delivered its 10,000th coordinate measuring machine (CMM) ‘Made in Germany’ to the ZF Group. This marks another important milestone for the company and underlines the close partnership with ZF, a global leader in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology … read more
Strategic Partnership For Customized 3D Metrology Solutions Announced
Metrologic Group has entered into a partnership with QFP, a provider of customized measurement systems for 3D metrology. This partnership aims to support industrial companies looking to bring their quality inspection processes closer to their production line in a robotic context … read more
Is Harnessing the Power of Manufacturing Data A Strategic Imperative?
The manufacturing landscape is undergoing a transformative revolution driven by Industry 4.0. Smart factories, the epitome of this evolution, are not just about automation but about intelligence, adaptability, and efficiency. Central to this transformation is data – the vast streams of information generated by machines, processes … read more
Hexagon Advanced Compensation Technology Eliminates AM Guesswork
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has unveiled new capabilities in 3D printing with a new technology that eliminates costly trial-and-error in precision metal part production. The innovative Advanced Compensation approach uses advanced geometry compensation to ensure large or complex metal parts distort into their intended shape during the printing process … read more
Partnership To Accelerate New Battery Design With Electrochemical Simulation Solution
Hexagon has announced a new battery cell design solution that combines Fraunhofer ITWM’s electro-chemical simulation technology with Hexagon’s multi-physics material simulation and metrology software to significantly accelerate new battery cell research and development programmes. Bringing a new battery cell product to market is hugely complex and time-consuming … read more
AI-Powered Automation Slashes Machine Tool Programming Time Seventy Five Percent
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has unveiled an automated computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programming tool, called ProPlanAI, that cuts the time taken to program factory machine tools by 75%. Powered by Microsoft Azure built into Hexagon’s cloud-based Nexus connectivity and collaboration platform for discrete manufacturers, the new artificial intelligence technology is next step … read more
SlizeR Slicing Software Accelerates Digital Manufacturing Enhancing Part Quality
Roboze has unveiled at the Formnext 2024 exhibition. Roboze has developed SlizeR, a proprietary slicing software designed to maximize the potential of its additive manufacturing technologies. This new software is an integral part of Roboze’s strategy to optimize customers’ production, significantly enhancing part quality … read more
Revolutionizing Aerospace Inspections With Scalable Robotic 3D X-Rays
A transformative collaboration between Adaptix and UK Cranfield University under the ATI (Aerospace Technology Institute) program is set to redefine non-destructive testing (NDT) and evaluation (NDE) in aerospace manufacturing and maintenance. At the core of this initiative is the integration of Adaptix’s cutting-edge Digital Tomosynthesis (DT) technology with advanced robotics … read more