‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 2nd February
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
Real-Time Metrology Reshaping Automotive Production
Automotive manufacturing is entering a new era defined by precision, speed, and adaptability. Platforms are multiplying, component complexity is increasing, and production cycles are shrinking. Yet many factories still operate with processes designed for a slower, less data-intensive past. Competitive advantage no longer comes solely from higher levels of automation … read more
AR and AI Transform Visual Inspection with SuPAR
As manufacturing continues its digital transformation, quality inspection processes are becoming increasingly critical in meeting demands for speed, accuracy, and traceability. With its New Release, SuPAR, an AR and AI-powered visual inspection solution, introduces a new benchmark for quality control on the shop floor and enables real-time visualization of CAD data … read more
LK Metrology Brings X-ray CT to the Shop Floor with the COREX 250
LK Metrology has introduced its innovative COREX 250 from Ready Metrology, the holding group’s brand that develops easy-to-use X-ray CT as well as CMM solutions for shop floor applications. The new industrial computed tomography system is designed for the production environment and features a 230 mm cube working volume … read more
Driving the Future of Manufacturing Inspection Through Automation
Automation is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’ in manufacturing, rather it has become an essential differentiator. For AddQual, a UK specialist in metrology and quality assurance, automation goes beyond simply ‘robots and machines’. It’s about rethinking how data, processes, and people interact to create faster, more transparent, and more reliable outcomes for customers… read more
Reimagining Spring Quality Control with Optical 3D Scanning Technology
Inspecting springs has long been considered a challenging task in metrology. Their complex geometries, tightly wound coils, and small tolerances make traditional measurement approaches time-consuming and prone to error. Recognizing this, Ajile has developed a fully automated solution that brings precision and efficiency to spring inspection … read more
‘Factory Within a Factory’ Combines Automated Production and Metrology
Schwanog, one of the leading international manufacturers of profile tools, relies on a “factory within a factory” for its cutting insert production. Fully automated production cells enable reliable 24/7 production with continuous quality monitoring. Schwanog relies on state-of-the-art automation to combine cost-effectiveness and the highest quality in the production of inserts … read more
Advanced Vibrometry Sets New Benchmarks for Acoustic Analysis of Electric Drives
As electric motion increasingly become the primary drive technology in passenger vehicles, the expectations placed on their performance extend well beyond efficiency and power density. Acoustic behavior has emerged as a decisive factor in the perceived quality of electric vehicles (EVs). Unlike internal combustion engines, whose noise signatures are familiar … read more
Decarbonizing Automotive Paint Shops – Precision Measurement Drives Sustainability
While the shift to EV’s dominates headlines, another critical area for reducing the automotive industry’s carbon footprint lies within vehicle paint shops. These facilities are major consumers of energy, water, and solvents, making them a focal point for sustainability efforts. Paint shops are major contributors to a factory’s environmental footprint … read more
EDAS GO Enables Zero-Touch Automated Inline Inspection
As manufacturers push toward fully automated, lights-out production, inline inspection systems must deliver not only accuracy but also reliability, simplicity, and continuous uptime. EDAS GO meets this challenge by turning complex inspection logic into a zero-touch, appliance-like runtime system. Engineering vs. Execution At the heart of EDAS GO is the full EDAS platform … read more
Shape-Shifting Tooling – The Future of Agile Manufacturing?
Manufacturing may be on the brink of a fundamental shift. Over the next decade, a new class of shape-shifting, polymorphic manufacturing machines could redefine how products are designed, tooled, and produced – unlocking mass customisation at costs previously achievable only through traditional high-volume manufacturing and addresses long-standing bottlenecks … read more
3D Sensing and AI Adaptive Robot Control Advance Aircraft Canopy Maintenance
GrayMatter Robotics, a supplier of AI-powered robotic surface finishing solutions, has announced it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract by AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force, to develop an autonomous robotic system for the precision sanding of canopies. Phase II builds upon GrayMatter’s expertise … read more
GelSight has announced the release of GelSight Mobile 4.3, a software update that expands the capabilities of its mobile surface inspection platform with advanced 3D visualization, improved defect detection for curved surfaces, and broader automation support. The release addresses a growing need among manufacturers to inspect increasingly complex geometries … read more
