METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 2nd December
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
Planner X4 Streamlines 3D Metrology From Start to Finish
To optimize its metrology process, a manufacturing company needs to think globally, with a proactive approach based on planning, programming, measurement and analysis. The first step, planning, is essential for complete, error-free 3D measurement. With Planner X4, a new tool in Metrologic Group’s software suite … read more
Dual Microscope and Measuring Machine In Single Package
ZEISS has announced the expansion of its portfolio in the field of optical and tactile measurement technology with the introduction of ZEISS O-INSPECT duo. This innovative solution combines precise measurement with high-resolution microscopic inspection, enabling the examination of both large and small … read more
PolyWorks Integration With Photoneo 3D Scanners Announced
Duwe-3D has announced the integration of Photoneo scanners into the PolyWorks metrology platform, combining Photoneo’s cutting-edge scanning technology with the robust capabilities of PolyWorks software. Known for its precision and versatility, PolyWorks is a leader in dimensional analysis and quality control … read more
Artec 3D Unveils Artec Studio 19 Featuring AI Photogrammetry
Artec 3D has launched Artec Studio 19, an all-in-one software solution for 3D scanning, processing, reverse engineering, and quality inspection. Now featuring wider scanner integration, significant performance upgrades, and AI Photogrammetry, designed to meet the demands of professionals across a wide range of industries … read more
Advanced Digital Thread Integration Platform Introduced
Razorleaf Corporation, a leader in digital engineering, manufacturing consulting, and systems integration, has introduced the next generation of CLOVER, its powerful digital thread integration platform. Designed to help manufacturing organizations construct a scalable digital thread across the entire product lifecycle … read more
How AI Is Helping Bridge Skill Gaps In Manufacturing
In a small corner of a vast thyssenkrupp factory in this industrial town, an engineer was talking to a machine. “From the beginning I was only speaking to it in English, but today I discovered it speaks German quite well,” said Marcus Schoenherr, one of the thyssenkrupp engineers using the Siemens Industrial Copilot … read more
Crash Test Dummies Benefit From Universal Metrology Software Platform
Humanetics is the world’s largest manufacturer of anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs), commonly known as crash test dummies. The group has more than 1000 employees across 26 facilities located around the world. Humanetics is experiencing tremendous organic growth as its technology-driven safety solutions … read more
Four-Legged Robot Spot Early Failures Enabling Predictive Maintenance
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but ‘Spot’ is here to prove otherwise. The four-legged industrial robot never stops learning, and with its newest capabilities, it’s about to make maintenance operations even smarter. Tom Cash, director of Foxmere, explains how the technologies used by Spot can give equipment new capabilities … read more
Ultrasonic Sensor Combines Precision, Robustness and Flexibility
Wenglor sensoric group has introduced the new U30T ultrasonic sensor that ensures particularly easy integration due to its robust design and M30 thread format. Its flexible mounting enables precise level and detection applications. The sensor can be used both as a reflex sensor and as an ultrasonic through-beam sensor … read more
Interspectral and EOS Pioneering AM Quality Assurance Market
Interspectral has reaffirmed its collaboration with EOS, which began is 2023, as it continues to enhance integrated technologies, shaping the future of quality assurance in additive manufacturing (AM). The Interspectral AM Explorer quality assurance software is now fully compatible with all EOS M 290 1kW, EOS M 300-4 1kW and … read more
Enhanced Features In Visometry’s Twyn 2.3 Provides More Precise and Intuitive Quality Control
Twyn, Visometry’s software for visual quality inspection, empowers manufacturers to verify the quality of components in real time, right on the production floor, using only a tablet. With the latest release, version 2.3, the leading provider of augmented reality solutions introduces a range of new features designed to boost efficiency … read more
Hexagon and Nikon SLM Achieve 75% Weight Reduction in A330 Fuel Air Separator Prototype
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and Nikon SLM have collaborated to redesign a large fabricated aircraft fuel system component using design freedom of additive manufacturing. Using Hexagon’s simulation-led Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) toolchain and Nikon SLM’s advanced multi-laser metal additive manufacturing technology achieved significant lightweighting … read more
Global Industrial Robot Factory Density Doubles In Seven Years
Robot adoption in factories around the world continues at high speed: The new global average robot density reaches a record 162 units per 10,000 employees in 2023 – more than double the number measured only seven years ago (74 units). This is according to the World Robotics 2024 report, presented by IFR … read more
AM Integration Kit For Robots and Machining Centers Launched
Meltio, an innovator in DED wire-laser metal deposition technology has announced its new Meltio Engine Blue, an integration kit that enhances and streamlines the manufacturing process of metal parts with both industrial robotic arms and vertical machining centers, leveraging Meltio’s wire-laser metal 3D printing technology … read more