‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 28th April

April 28, 2025April 24, 2025 Keith Mills Publishing Editor

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

AI-Driven Wearable Technology Revolutionizes Assembly

In an era where precision and efficiency are paramount, VOSS Automotive has introduced an innovative solution poised to transform manual assembly processes – ClickID. This AI-powered wearable device is designed to enhance quality control … read more

Revolutionizing Part Traceability Through AI and Smart Vision

Datalogic, a leader in automatic data capture and industrial automation, recently announced the launch of the Matrix 220 XAI, the most advanced barcode reader ever created for Direct Part Marking (DPM) applications. The device sets a new gold standard … read more

From Bottlenecks To Breakthroughs With New Metrology Technologies

For 90 years, EKATO Rühr- und Mischtechnik GmbH has specialized in process analysis, engineering, scale-up manufacturing, and assembly of agitator technologies, continually developing solutions to meet the needs of process-oriented industries … read more

Porsche Automates Paint Inspection with AI-Powered Robotic System

For decades, robots have been used to apply paint to new cars during manufacture, improving safety for employees while yielding the benefits of increased efficiency and more consistent paint application. But even with the precision and reproducibility of robot-applied finishes, vehicles still need to be visually checked … read more

Robotic Roughness Inspection Boosts Efficiency in Automotive Aluminum Sheet Production

Mahr Engineered Solutions has unveiled an automated measuring station designed specifically for a leading manufacturer of flat-rolled aluminum products destined for the automotive industry. This bespoke solution ensures the surface quality of aluminum sheets meets the rigorous performance … read more

Digital Twin Consortium Showcases Digital Twin-Enabled Microfactory for Smart Manufacturing

The Digital Twin Consortium (DTC) has announced NTT Data’s Technology Showcase titled Digital Twin-Enabled Microfactory for Smart Manufacturing. The showcase demonstrates the capabilities and benefits of composable digital twins in asset-intensive industries, including manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and utilities … read more

Next-Gen Optical Inspection Offers Larger View With Improved Precision

OASIS Inspection Systems, a provider of cutting-edge optical inspection and measurement technology, has announced the launch of its latest product innovation: the OASIS Ultra-Series. Designed for manufacturers seeking an extra large field of view (FOV), accurate, rapid and repeatable part measurements … read more

AI Startup LimitlessCNC Emerges From Stealth To Transform CNC Programming

AI-powered manufacturing startup LimitlessCNC recently launched out of stealth mode with a $4.1 million seed funding round led by Grove Ventures and Meron Capital. The company is pioneering AI agent technology to automate CNC machining – an essential but increasingly strained trillion-dollar industry … read more

Foundation EGI Launches Manufacturing’s First Engineering General Intelligence Platform

Foundation EGI has launched as a company out of stealth, and announcing the availability of the first domain-specific, agentic AI platform, engineering general intelligence (EGI), designed to supercharge automation, accuracy, and efficiency for every stage of product lifecycle management … read more

PIP-Based Testing to Accelerate AM Workflow at ASTRO America

ASTRO America, a non-profit research institute advancing manufacturing technology and policy in aerospace and defense, and Plastometrex, have joined forces to accelerate ASTRO’s parameter development workflows by integrating Plastometrex’s PLX-Benchtop into its additive friction stir deposition (AFSD) testing processes … read more

Control Expo 2025 Preview #2

With what has traditionally been one of the most important event in the exhibition calendar for quality control and metrology equipment and services suppliers fast approaching, we publish the second in a series of preview articles highlighting a few of the many new and innovative solutions that will be showcased … read more

Control Expo 2025 Preview #3

The Control Exhibition in Stuttgart is the meeting place for all responsible for the quality of a product, process or service. Attention is focussed on technologies from the fields of machine vision, image processing, sensor technology, measuring and test technology, as well as software and data management … read more

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Automated Exposure Control Breakthrough Accelerates Volumetric Additive Manufacturing
May 22, 2025
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 and efficiency for this cutting-edge 3D printing method.
Manual Swivel Station For Mahr Roughness and Contour Measuring Machines
May 22, 2025
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 new design increases the accessibility of measuring points, which customers can now reach quickly and easily on their workpieces.
Behind Every Digital Car There Must Also Be A Digital Factory
May 21, 2025
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.
Metrology in Motion – Fully Automated Inspection for Turbine Blade Cooling Holes
May 21, 2025
The cooling hole solution, now used by MTU in series production, is the result of an intensive development partnership that began in 2018. Even back then, MTU turned to Bruker Alicona – initially with a collaborative robot (cobot) for optical inspections.
Nikon and America Makes Collaborate on AM Advancement for Critical Defense Applications
May 21, 2025
Nikon Corporation has announced a development agreement between Nikon Advanced Manufacturing and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), managers of America Makes.
Portable CMM Series Delivers Flexibility and Precision in Dimensional Inspection
May 21, 2025
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.
Wearable Intelligence Puts Real-Time Guidance, Communication, and Documentation at Workers’ Fingertips
May 20, 2025
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 over their workflow while providing warehouse managers with actionable process insights for smarter decision-making.
Lincode’s LIVIS Platform Sets New Standard for AI-Powered Visual Quality Inspection
May 20, 2025
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.
Bosch To Strengthen Startups With 250 Million Euro Fund
May 20, 2025
In the face of economic uncertainty and global economic turbulence, Bosch, the supplier of technology and services, is boldly continuing with its commitment to provide venture capital to startups: its subsidiary Bosch Ventures, already one of Europe’s biggest corporate venture-capital investors, is launching a new fund worth around 250 million euros.
Fast CT Scanning with Tight Metrology Specifications
May 19, 2025
ZEISS has introduced the new 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.