‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 27th May
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
Fast CT Scanning with Tight Metrology Specifications
ZEISS has introduced the ZEISS METROTOM 800 320 kV, a cutting-edge CT system that elevates the speed and precision of measuring complex components made from high-density materials. This system allows companies to significantly enhance efficiency and reduce costs through rapid measurements and exceptional accuracy … read more
Behind Every Digital Car There Must Also Be A Digital Factory
The BMW Group is consistently improving digitalization in the production of its components. From AI-driven production management and smart logistics processes to data-based quality controls – the Landshut plant, the company’s largest component manufacturing site, utilizes state-of-the-art technologies … read more
Metrology in Motion – Fully Automated Inspection for Turbine Blade Cooling Holes
Turbine blades are among the most critical components of modern aircraft engines. Especially the tiny cooling holes play a decisive role in determining service life, efficiency, and safety. At this year’s Paris Air Show, Bruker Alicona is showcasing a fully automated measurement solution that sets new standards. The highlight is an application developed in close collaboration with MTU Aero Engines … read more
Portable CMM Series Delivers Flexibility and Precision in Dimensional Inspection
To meet the challenges of inspecting complex geometries and large components on the shop floor, PMT introduces its GAMMA Series of Portable CMMs, offering 6-axis and 7-axis configurations, plus a powerful new laser scanner. Together, these technologies are engineered to deliver superior measurement precision, flexibility … read more
New ScanToCAD ‘Add-In’ Connect Portable CMMs Directly to CAD
ReverseEngineering.com, a software developer of professional-grade reverse engineering solutions, has announced the launch of its next-generation ‘ScanToCAD ADD IN’ product line, delivering seamless integration between 3D scanning hardware and ten major computer-aided design (CAD) platforms and enables engineers and manufacturers to convert physical objects into digital CAD models … read more
Wearable Intelligence Puts Real-Time Guidance at Workers’ Fingertips
ProGlove, a global leader in wearable solutions for enhancing human-centred productivity, has recently introduced MAI, a first-of-its-kind wearable companion designed to help workers stay productive, engaged, and injury-free. MAI revolutionizes process documentation, worker guidance, and communication, giving frontline operators full control … read more
Automated Exposure Control Breakthrough Accelerates Volumetric AM
A research collaboration between the National Research Council Canada and the University of Victoria has yielded a promising breakthrough in the field of volumetric additive manufacturing (VAM). The team has developed a fully automatic exposure control system for tomographic VAM, marking a significant leap forward in precision … read more
Siemens Showcases Digital Twin CNC-Robot Integration for Machine Shops
At this year’s AUTOMATE show in Detroit, Siemens presented an automation solution for the busy, multi-tasking job shop demonstrating a digital twin of the software and programming of its popular SINUMERIK 828 CNC, working in tandem with a KUKA robot, to simplify the operation and programming in part handling for the operator … read more
Manual Swivel Station For Mahr Roughness and Contour Measuring Machines
Mahr Engineered Solutions has developed a manual swivel unit for the roughness and contour measuring machines in the MarSurf family. It features a custom-made jaw chuck with individual clamping jaws. The design increases the accessibility of measuring points, which customers can now reach quickly and easily on workpieces … read more
LIVIS Platform Sets New Standard for AI-Powered Visual Quality Inspection
As manufacturers around the world push toward greater automation, flexibility, and quality in their production lines, one technology is rapidly transforming the way visual inspections are conducted on the shop floor: Lincode’s LIVIS (Lincode Intelligent Visual Inspection System). Built at the intersection of artificial intelligence … read more
CONTROL International Exhibition Event Goes Biennial
While the 37th edition of CONTROL demonstrated continued vitality as a global platform for QA innovation, it also marked a significant turning point: the trade fair will adopt a biennial schedule, with the next edition in April 2027 … read more
3-in-1 Lighting Module Reduces Machine Vision Complexity
Chromasens is now offering a Combined Tube Light LED linescan illumination system integrating three lighting setups into a single module. The Combined Tube Light reduces costs, maintenance, and setup complexity by merging tube, dark field, and bright field illumination into a single housing … read more
