‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 5th October
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
The Real Cost of Your Manufacturing Quality
Manufacturers have never measured more, faster, or with greater precision. Nowadays, metrology is moving beyond the traditional inspection lab. It is more connected to production environments, with the aim to provide faster feedback, support process control, and smarter decisions. However, a question remains: if we measure faster, why do quality problems still move slowly? … read more
ISO 9001:2026 Evolution Rather Than Revolution
The publication of ISO 9001:2026 marks the latest evolution of the world’s most widely used quality management standard, with manufacturers being encouraged to build on existing quality systems rather than undertake wholesale revisions. Published by the International Organization for Standardization on September 16, ISO 9001:2026 replaces the 2015 edition … read more
GiantEye Advances High-Energy CT for Large-Scale Industrial Metrology
GiantEye, a globally unique high-energy CT system will go into operation in early 2027. The gantry system enables non-destructive 3D inspection and digitization of objects up to the size of a 20-foot sea freight container. Unlike its predecessor system, test objects are scanned in ‘road position’. Industrial customers can use the system for individual measurements … read more
eviXscan3D Advances 100% In-Line Inspection with Multi-Scanner Systems
As high-volume manufacturing continues its rapid transition toward Industry 4.0, the demand for uncompromising quality control has never been higher. While traditional 3D scanning solutions offer remarkable versatility, modern production lines often face a critical bottleneck: strict cycle times. To address this, eviXscan3D is helping manufacturers transition … read more
PiXARGUS Introduces Flexible Inline Inspection for Rubber Extrusion
PiXARGUS has introduced ProfilControl 7 RubberFleX, a new inline inspection system developed specifically for the dimensional and surface inspection requirements of rubber profile extrusion. The new ProfilControl 7 XLine system combines optical inspection hardware with software designed around the specific requirements of rubber extrusion … read more
Automated 3D-CT Inspection Targets High-Throughput Battery Quality
Xnovo Technology ApS, a pioneer in advanced X-ray imaging and AI-based inspection solutions, has announced the successful deployment of its automated inspection tool for 3D Computed Tomography data at the BMW Group’s Cell Manufacturing Competence Centre. The solution enables reliable, high-throughput quality assurance of battery cells … read more
Renishaw’s Equator-X Gauge Wins Measuring Technology and Quality Assurance Award
Renishaw has won the 2026 AMB Award in the Measuring Technology and Quality Assurance category for its Equator-X dual-method gauging system. The AMB Award recognises the most innovative products and exhibits showcased at the AMB exhibition held in Stuttgart, Germany, highlighting the latest advances in the metalworking industry … read more
FANUC Launches 5-Axis Integrated Technology Initiative to Enhance Complex Part Production
FANUC has introduced a new industry‑wide program designed to help CNC machine tool builders, CAD/CAM companies and manufacturers improve part quality and increase production speed by aligning their workflows with modern machining best practices. The FANUC 5‑Axis Integrated Technology Initiative aims to improve efficiency, accuracy and repeatability … read more
Instruct3D Moves Metal AM Beyond Process Monitoring with Additive Build Intelligence
Instruct3D has launched its Additive Build Intelligence solution, introducing a new category of technology designed to help metal additive manufacturing users move beyond process monitoring and toward predictable, provable, right-first-time production. Built on more than 20 years of pioneering research in additive manufacturing from the UK’s University of Sheffield … read more
Precision Wafer Measurement Gains Importance as Advanced Packaging Evolves
The increasing adoption of advanced semiconductor packaging is placing greater emphasis on wafer geometry and thickness measurement, as manufacturers seek tighter process control across increasingly complex production flows. The growth of GPU and AI processors, high-bandwidth memory (HBM), traditional CPUs, programmable logic devices and power semiconductors is driving the development … read more
LNL Develops AI-Based In-Process Inspection for 3D-Printed Parts
Scientists and engineers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a camera-based inspection system that can monitor complex 3D-printed structures layer by layer, using AI and machine learning to measure tiny variations and potentially identify problems before a part ever leaves the printer. The approach could reduce the time required to inspect components … read more
InnovMetric Announces Global Partnership with Wuhan VISION3D
InnovMetric, the independent software development company that empowers manufacturers of every size to digitally transform their 3D measurement processes, has announced a new global partnership agreement with Wuhan VISION3D. Through this collaboration, Wuhan VISION3D will act as a bundled reseller and offer PolyWorks|Inspector alongside its automated inspection systems … read more
