‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 27th May
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
The Transformative Impact of AI on Quality Control
Eleven Dynamics AG, is pioneering the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the realm of quality control. While AI’s application in highly precise dimensional metrology remains nascent, its influence in enhancing visual inspection processes is undeniable. AI technologies are revolutionizing traditional quality control methods … read more
Synergizing Big Data With Closed-Loop Manufacturing
Big Data and closed-loop manufacturing are two complementary concepts that seamlessly integrate to enhance operational efficiency, quality control, and sustainability within manufacturing processes. How do these two concepts merge in the digital transformation of manufacturing? Big Data refers to the vast volume of data … read more
Revolutionizing Visual Quality Control With Advanced Augmented Reality and AI
CDMVision, a trendsetter in Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence technologies, has announced the launch of SuPAR AI, a state-of-the-art augmented reality visual inspection software designed for widespread use across many different industries. SuPAR AI is set to transform traditional visual quality control processes … read more
Acoustic Inspection Technology Startup Secures Funding To Revolutionize Quality Control
RESONIKS has recently closed a seed funding round. Combined with European public funding, the industrial AI-powered startup has successfully closes this round with a total investment of 2.65 million euros. RESONIKS unlocks a new level of precision in quality control with acoustic inspection technology … read more
Computer Tomography Use In Plastic Gear Metrology Evaluation
Industrial computed tomography (CT) has been firmly established in dimensional metrology for several years now. It is often the only way to check the geometric tolerance of components, particularly when determining complex geometries that are not accessible by other optical or tactile methods. A major advantage of the technology is … read more
Measuring Vibrations of Small Components & Microstructures
The MSA-060 Micro System Analyzer from Polytec enables a non-contact and extremely precise investigation of the vibration behavior of MEMS and microsystems as well as a detailed analysis of the component dynamics of precision mechanical components and the reliability of electronics … read more
Metrology System Delivers ‘nano’ Sub-Micron Inspection of Smaller Gears
Based on the success of the 300GMS nano platform, Gleason has announced it has expanded its nano series with the introduction of the 175GMS nano Gear Metrology System. The 175GMS nano picks up where the very popular 175GMS leaves off … read more
University To Lead Manufacturing Project With New Metrology Hub
The UK’s University of Huddersfield is to lead a £13.3 million ($16.6 million) project to help advance sustainable manufacturing, building directly upon the success of its Future Metrology Hub. The UKRI Engineering and EPSRC has announced funding of £11m towards the new advanced manufacturing hub … read more
NIST Explores AI-Enhanced Monitoring in Manufacturing Processes
American manufacturing is associated with high-quality standards meant to ensure both the reliability and longevity of the products produced. Manufacturers across all industries are looking for technological solutions and enhancements to continue to meet these high-bar standards and to maintain their competitive advantage … read more
AI-Assisted Solution Inspects Implant Coatings Automatically
Smith+Nephew is a London-based medical technology group specializing in bone and tissue reconstruction, wound healing and joint replacement. At the site in Aarau, Switzerland, hip shaft prostheses are coated, among other things. An AI-supported software solution in combination with the ZEISS Axio Imager Z2m light microscope is used … read more
Sight Machine For Siemens Industrial Edge Brings Manufacturing AI to Factory Automation Systems
Sight Machine Inc. and Siemens AG recently announced a partnership bringing manufacturing AI to on-premises automation networks. Sight Machine’s Manufacturing Data Platform is an end-to-end software system for collecting, contextualizing, and analyzing all types of manufacturing data to improve production … read more
8tree Increases Aerospace Footprint With dentCHECK Used In Boeing 787 Production
In collaboration with Boeing, 8tree’s dentCHECK tool, initially developed for and heavily used within the MRO sector for dent-mapping, was adapted by Boeing for use as an initial inspection tool. Boeing uses the dentCHECK tool to check the 787 fuselage skin for nearly microscopic anomalies in flatness … read more
Renishaw Invests In New Facilities In Brazil and India
As part of its commitment to servicing its growing customer base in South America, Renishaw has opened a new, sustainable facility in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The new multipurpose facility, formally opened in March 2024, features an industrial metrology showroom, areas that support additive manufacturing systems … read more
Closed-Loop Feedback For Hexagon In-Line Inspection
Flexxbotics has announced advanced robotic machine tending in-line inspection connectivity compatible with the full line-up of Hexagon inspection equipment. Now, companies can enable robot-driven manufacturing with Flexxbotics using Hexagon to achieve precision quality with six sigma consistency and faster cycle-times … read more
