‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 5th February
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
Bruker Alicona Launches FocusX Optical Measuring System
Two years of research and development, close to 10,000 working hours and 13 prototypes. But the outcome was worth every effort. Bruker Alicona has presented its new addition to optical 3D measurement technology at a launch event … read more
Manufacturing 2050 – Glimpsing Crucial Role of Metrology
The landscape of manufacturing is on the brink of a profound transformation, driven by advancements in technology, automation, and the integration of smart systems. As we look ahead to the year 2050, the manufacturing sector is expected to undergo unprecedented changes, ushering in a new era of efficiency … read more
Atomic Force Microscope Makes 3D Nanoscale Data More Accessible
ICSPI, a leader in benchtop nanoscale imaging instruments, has announced the launch of its new Redux AFM, an automated atomic force microscope designed to allow scientists and engineers to effortlessly collect 3-dimensional data at the nanoscale … read more
Empowering The Connected Worker – Revolutionizing Manufacturing Quality
In the ever-evolving landscape of Industry 4.0, the concept of the connected worker is reshaping traditional manufacturing processes. This transformative shift is not only enhancing productivity and efficiency but is also revolutionizing the way quality control is approached … read more
AR Taking Remote Production Machinery Support From Desktop To Reality
The global leader in remote IT support TeamViewer has signalled its shift to augmented reality (AR) having struck a strategic partnership with AR startup Almer. The Almer Arc headset enables collaboration with remote individuals as if they were physically present and augmentation of the wearer’s environment … read more
BMW Manufacturing To Bring Humanoid Robots Into Automotive Production
Figure, a California-based company developing autonomous humanoid robots, has announced that it has signed a commercial agreement with US BMW Manufacturing Co. to deploy general purpose robots in automotive manufacturing environments … read more
Inline Optical Inspection Specialist PIXARGUS Acquired By CiTEX Group
The measurement technology manufacturer PIXARGUS has grown from a startup to a global player in optical inline quality control. Now the aim is to increasingly enter the US and Asian markets under the umbrella of CiTEX Holding GmbH … read more
Draft Safety Standard For Coordinate Measuring Machines Published
Coordinate measuring machines are used in many industries to ensure high-quality production. Moving parts, for example when moving the measuring head or changing workpieces, electromagnetic fields or laser radiation can pose hazards to operators. In order to minimize this potential hazard with specific requirements … read more
First Certification Using Digital Modeling and Simulation Granted
UL Solutions, a leader in applied safety science, has announced its first certification using a digital model of the product being tested, granted to technology company Siemens, a milestone that has potentially wide-ranging implications for product innovation and speed to market. UL Solutions digital modelling and simulation services … read more
Aetina Accelerates Vision AI To The Industrial Edge With NVIDIA
Aetina has announced it is working with NVIDIA to deliver the latest vision AI solutions that integrate Aetina’s advanced product offerings powered by NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin and Orin NX modules with NVIDIA Metropolis Microservices for Jetson, a cutting-edge microservices-based stack and a streamlined developer workflow … read more
Joint Venture to Bring AI and Robotics To Manufacturing
Accenture and Mujin have established Accenture Alpha Automation, a joint venture for the manufacturing and logistics industries. Accenture Alpha Automation will help companies automate their management infrastructure with data-driven solutions that seamlessly combine data from manufacturing and logistics … read more
FARO Joins Eight-Time NASCAR Champions RFK Racing
FARO, a global supplier of 3D measurement, imaging and realization solutions has joined eight-time NASCAR champions RFK Racing as part of the RFK TeK Alliance to create the FARO technology center. The Center will feature FARO’s 3D metrology hardware and software to support all of RFK’s competitive efforts … read more
INSPECTIS Optical BGA Inspection Systems Now Offers Higher Magnification
INSPECTIS has announced that its popular BGA inspection systems can now be supplied with optional new XM lenses that offer up to 285x screen magnification, compared to the original standard lens with 200x. The INSPECTIS BGA lens package consists of a lens … read more
Inspection of Engine Discs and Torsion Tube Brazing at Safran Helicopter
ScanMaster Systems (IRT) has delivered two of its LS-50 UT immersion systems to Safran Helicopter Engine manufacturing sites in France. The LS-5o UT systems are to be be used for the inspection of brazing in engine discs and torsion tubes and were designed with special emphasis on productivity and ease of use … read more