‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 28th July

July 28, 2025

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

Beyond Inspection: Metrology 4.0 in Smart Manufacturing

The manufacturing world stands at the crossroads of innovation and disruption. As digital transformation sweeps across every facet of production, a new paradigm of measurement and quality assurance has emerged: Metrology 4.0. Modeled after the principles of Industry 4.0, this evolution redefines metrology not just as a set of measurement techniques … read more

SmartRay Dual-Head Sensor offers Occlusion-Free Scanning

SmartRay has announced the launch of the latest addition to its ECCO X industry-leading sensors. The ECCO X 025 Dual-Head is the first in the range to offer the full capabilities of the X family, delivering 100% inspection at metrology grade level combined with occlusion-free scanning. While traditional single-head sensors experience from raised surface areas … read more

ZEISS ZEN Core Now Powers Smarter SEM Workflows Across All Platforms

ZEISS has announced that it now offers its highly flexible and efficient software suite ZEN core for all ZEISS scanning electron microscopes (SEMs), including focused ion beam scanning electron microscopes (FIB-SEMs). ZEISS Efficient Navigation (ZEN) allows microscopists obtain more meaningful information … read more

First Humanoid Robot Capable of Autonomous Battery Swapping Unveiled

In a landmark development for industrial automation, China-based UBTech Robotics has introduced the Walker S2, the world’s first humanoid robot equipped with a fully autonomous battery-swapping system. This innovation could redefine how humanoid robots integrate into smart factories by eliminating one of the most persistent barriers to continuous robotic operation: battery downtime … read more

‘AI Needs a Body and Robotics Needs AI’ – Report Sets Agenda For Autonomous Decade

Hexagon, a global leader in measurement technologies, has published its 2025 flagship report, “Future of robotics 2035: Insights from industry experts.” The thought-provoking analysis charts the accelerating fusion of artificial intelligence and robotics – and what it will take for workforces, businesses, and societies to thrive through the transformation … read more

Mahr’s New Bore Measuring Device Enhances Speed and Accuracy on the Shop Floor

Mahr is expanding its broad and deep portfolio of handheld metrology with a digital 3-point inside measuring device for testing inside diameters. The Micromar 844 EWR(i) impresses with its ergonomic handle with retraction lever for fast, self-centering measurements over the entire measuring range … read more

Bosch Set To Revolutionizing Manufacturing With Agentic AI In Industrial Technology

Bosch continues to set the pace in the application and development of artificial intelligence (AI): by the end of 2027, the technology company will invest more than 2.5 billion euros in this field. AI is an innovation booster and growth driver for Bosch products and services. It reliably checks quality in manufacturing … read more

Kitov AI 2.9 Delivers Breakthrough in AI-Powered Visual Inspection and Defect Measurement

Kitov AI, a leader in AI-powered visual inspection solutions, has announced the availability of Kitov AI 2.9, a significant update to its acclaimed software platform. This latest version introduces a suite of powerful features designed to enhance quality, elevate precision, streamline workflows and deepen integration with manufacturing ecosystems … read more

Wireless 3D Scanning System Enhances Inspection Capabilities Across Manufacturing Workflows

SCANTECH (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., a Chinese provider of 3D measurement solutions, has unveiled its latest innovation: KSCAN-E, the flagship all-in-one 3D scanner is designed to set a new benchmark in wireless, intelligent, and high-precision scanning for industrial applications. The KSCAN-E combines portability with top-tier performance … read more

DCS Launches 3DCS Variation Analyst with Powerful New Analysis Tools and Reporting Features

Dimensional Control Systems (DCS), part of Sandvik Group and a leader in dimensional quality and tolerance analysis solutions, has announced the release of 3DCS Variation Analyst Version 8.2, delivering significant enhancements that improve analysis precision, workflow efficiency, and accessibility for manufacturing and design teams. 3DCS Variation Analyst tolerance analysis software simulate assembly variation … read more

Driving Quality Through Advanced 3D Visualization and Analysis

In modern manufacturing, quality is no accident – it is the result of precise planning, comprehensive documentation, and efficient tools. Kisters 3DViewStation provides companies with a powerful visualization and analysis tool that has established itself as indispensable in the quality assurance of 3D CAD data … read more

Software Capabilities Bring Centralized Control to Materials Testing Labs

Instron has launched a new iteration of its Bluehill Central software platform, for the first time offering the powerful Lab Management module as a stand-alone option for labs seeking to easily manage their Instron assets and access test data. Bluehill Central 2 enables centralized management of Bluehill software applications … read more

IntelliAM Partners to Advance Industrial AI Across American Manufacturing

IntelliAM, a UK company specialising in AI and machine learning technology for the manufacturing sector, has entered a strategic partnership with US-based hardware innovator, Connection Technology Center (CTC), to co-develop advanced smart sensing solutions for the American manufacturing sector. The collaboration brings together CTC’s industrial sensors … read more

Productive Machines Set to Transform CNC Machining Efficiency with Backing from Digital Catapult

Digital Catapult, a deep tech innovation organisation, has invested £510,000 ($688,000) into Productive Machines, a UK based startup that is set to transform UK digital supply chains. The investment will enable the deep tech startup to scale the customer base for its SenseNC products, reshore manufacturing by increasing the competitiveness of manufacturers … read more

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Lumafield Introduces Auto-Dimensioning NIST-Traceable 3D Measurement
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True Position Robotics Awarded Programme Funding to Accelerate Aerospace Automation
November 3, 2025
True Position Robotics Ltd (TPR) has been awarded £670,860 ($885,500) in funding through the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Programme to lead a groundbreaking £1.15 million ($1.52 million) project aimed at transforming the way aircraft sub-assemblies are built.
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AESUB Expands 3D Metrology Accessory Portfolio for Faster & More Accurate Scanning
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AESUB, a leading innovator in 3D metrology accessories, continues to advance the efficiency and precision of scanning workflows with the introduction of four new products — AESUBdomes, AESUBdice, AESUBframe, and AESUBcards. Each new accessory is designed to simplify scan preparation, improve measurement stability, and deliver consistent, high-quality data acquisition for complex parts and assemblies.
AI-Powered Robots Take on Challenge of Perfecting Transparency in Aerospace Manufacturing
October 31, 2025
GrayMatter Robotics has received a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct to Phase II (D2P2) contract from AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force, to develop robotic technology to reduce optical distortion and defects on acrylic and polycarbonate structures.
SiLC Strengthens Leadership in 4D+ Vision Systems with Expanded U.S. Manufacturing Hub
October 30, 2025
SiLC Technologies (SiLC) has announced an approximately 30% expansion of its Monrovia, California headquarters, increasing its total facility size to more than 30,000 square feet and securing the option for further expansion. The added space will support advanced manufacturing operations, allowing SiLC to scale production, accelerate innovation, and reinforce its position as a trusted U.S.-based supplier of high-performance vision systems.