‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 27th January

January 27, 2025February 3, 2025 Keith Mills Publishing Editor

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

In-line Robotic CT Delivers Real-Time Quality Feedback

CT scanning is expensive. But so is only finding out that costly components are defective after a vehicle rolls off the assembly line. The savings achieved in time and resources when valuable automotive parts are inspected for quality before they are installed in a vehicle can be significant. That’s what automaker BMW has concluded … read more

Pocket-Size Surface Roughness Tester Launched

The new SJ-220 Surface Roughness Tester from Mitutoyo is a breakthrough in precision measurement technology, designed with unmatched user-friendliness, versatile functionality, and seamless compatibility. Built to deliver accurate, reliable measurements, the SJ-220 combines portability with an intuitive interface … read more

Mitigating 3D Metrology Challenges With End-to-End Solutions

With the right solution, 3D metrology can not only boost accurate and precise measurements, but also eliminate reworking, reduce iterations, and enable smoother troubleshooting by providing rich data on malfunctioning products without the need of physically disassembling parts. However, recent business challenges, are compelling manufacturers to demand an end-to-end 3D metrological … read more

Cognex Launches AI-Powered Industrial Barcode Readers

Cognex Corporation, leader in industrial machine vision, has announced the launch of the DataMan 290 and 390 barcode readers. Due to innovative AI technology, these readers deliver reliable decoding performance across a broad range of manufacturing applications. In addition, by making setup and deployment easy and intuitive … read more

Adaptive Robot Integrates High-Speed Image Processing and 3D Measurement

Flexiv, a global leader in general-purpose robotics solutions, has announced a partnership with Kurabo, a Japanese pioneer in high-speed image processing and 3D measurement technology, to develop the KURAVIZON adaptive robot which integrates Flexiv’s industry-leading force control technology with Kurabo’s KURASENSE advanced 3D vision sensing technology … read more

Measuring Machine Drives Technological Excellence at Aerospace Manufacturer

As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of precision aerospace parts, UK-based ANT Industries has built its reputation on producing components of uncompromising accuracy and quality. Manufacturing complex parts and assemblies for more than 20 different aerospace and gas turbine engines … read more

Retrofit Solution Gives New Life Transforming CMM Operations

PWO SEE recently overcame critical challenges with their WENZEL Coordinate Measuring Machine through an innovative retrofit solution. The company’s aging equipment posed a significant threat to quality control and operational efficiency, but a cutting-edge upgrade has turned their challenges into a success story … read more

Bearing Specialist Accelerates and Enhances Quality Control

A leading UK manufacturer of bespoke bearings and one of the biggest stockholders and distributors of plain bearings and sintered parts in Europe, Bowman International has significantly upgraded the inspection of its products with the purchase of a new coordinate measuring machine from LK Metrology … read more

Verisurf Announce Intelligent Model-Based Metrology With CAD-Connected Workflows Webinars

Verisurf Software has announced a series of informative webinars providing insights on the use and best practices of intelligent model-based metrology with CAD-connected workflows for repeatable process control. The series consists of application-based examples designed so attendees can select webinars based on areas of interest … read more

Siemens MACHINUM Accelerates Digital Transformation Optimizing Shopfloor Performance

Siemens has announced its U.S. launch of MACHINUM the CNC digitalization software portfolio designed to manage, analyze and optimize shopfloor performance and aims to help machine tool users and builders improve their operations and productivity through seamless software integration … read more

Bringing Quality Assurance To Forefront of On-Demand Metal AM

Fieldmade, a pioneer in mobile and deployable additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, and Plastometrex, leader in non-destructive mechanical testing technology, are joining forces to bring quality assurance to the forefront of on-demand metal AM. With the aim of improving part confidence and safety … read more

Edmund Optics Acquires Pioneer In Ultrasonic-Assisted Machining

Edmund Optics, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of optical components and assemblies, has announced the acquisition of son-x. The Aachen, Germany based high-tech company, a 2011 spin-off of the Fraunhofer Institute, is considered a pioneer in the field of ultrasonic-assisted manufacturing of precision optics … read more

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Nearfield Instruments Establishes USA Subsiduary To Support Customers
February 12, 2025
Nearfield Instruments, a leading provider of advanced metrology and inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry, has announced the establishment of its U.S. subsidiary, Nearfield Instruments USA Inc.
Breaking New Ground With 3D Scanners In Metal Forging and Forming Sector
February 12, 2025
Over the years, the company’s conventional tactile 3D measuring system became more of a problem. While reliable, it required specialized operators with years of training. Even then, each complex component took up to two hours to measure—time that was not viable in a fast-paced, competitive landscape.
Achieving High-Quality AM Results With Customized Scanning Strategies
February 12, 2025
The LPBF process allows a high degree of freedom in the design of geometries. The reliable production of high-quality overhang areas (no defects, dimensional accuracy, surface roughness) is particularly challenging.
Intelligent Data For The Digital Factory
February 11, 2025
Smart data networking creates the greatest added value. For this reason, interface standards that ensure cross-manufacturer communication between machines and the smooth exchange of measurement results in the factory are increasingly coming into focus.
3D Scanner Offering Laser and Infrared Speckle Scanning Launched
February 11, 2025
SCANTECH, a leading Chinese provider of 3D digital solutions, has unveiled the 3DeVOK MT Professional 3D Scanner.
Shopfloor Optical Inspection of CNC Machined Parts Enhances Production Efficiency
February 11, 2025
To meet customer demands and maintain its market-leading position, Beverston continuously seeks improvement. As part of its investment in Industry 4.0, the company partnered with Vicivision UK to enhance inspection processes, enabling instant part inspection and reporting directly on the shopfloor.
Italian Machine Tool Orders Rebound In Fourth Quarter 2024
February 11, 2025
In the fourth quarter 2024, the index of machine tool orders, compiled by UCIMU, showed an 11.4% increase compared to the period October-December 2023.
Cost-Effective 3D Sensor With Large Field of View
February 10, 2025
The ECS 4090 3D sensor from AT Sensors, with a field of view of 1020 mm, sets new standards in cost-efficient 3D sensor technology and impresses with the latest technology at an optimal price-performance ratio.
Machine Vision’s Expanding Role in Robotic Automation and Precision
February 10, 2025
As manufacturing and other sectors push toward more precise, efficient, and adaptable processes, machine vision systems have become indispensable in ensuring that robots not only operate autonomously but also with pinpoint accuracy and reliability.
Improved Method For Predicting Fatigue Failure
February 10, 2025
A good deal of literature on crack development has focused on the depth of valleys in the texture. The roughness parameter 'Rv,' which reports the maximum valley depth, has been used to attempt to predict and prevent cracking. This approach, however, has significant shortcomings.