‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 6th April
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
APOLLO Introduces Predictive Intelligence for Coordinate Measuring Machines
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has announced the launch of APOLLO, an AI-driven platform designed to transform how manufacturers manage their metrology assets. APOLLO provides real-time predictive condition monitoring for Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and machine tools, empowering quality and maintenance teams to maximize uptime, measurement reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) … read more
Starrett Unveils Next-Generation Digital Comparator for Precision Manufacturing
The L.S. Starrett Co., a leading manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems, has announced the launch of the HDV250. This next-generation digital comparator is engineered to deliver superior surface illumination, clearer image quality and enhanced measurement accuracy for manufacturing environments. The HDV250 modernizes the trusted optical comparator workflow … read more
Robot-Assisted 3D Laser Scanning Redefines Inline Quality Inspection
Traditional, human-dependent measurement methods are increasingly reaching their limits in high-speed, high-precision production environments. In response, AT Sensors, in collaboration with LASS Technology and EVT Eye Vision Technology, has enabled fully automated, 100% inline inspection of industrial components – delivering stable, operator-independent measurement results directly on the production line … read more
Stepping into Metrology Automation – How 3D Scanners Bridge the Gap
In today’s manufacturing sectors, companies are continually confronted with various pressing challenges. Labor shortages and rising labor costs require innovative solutions to maintain productivity with less staff. In addition, relentless inflation continues to exert pressure on raw material costs, squeezing margins. Manufacturers are also racing against tight production timelines, driven by shorter time-to-market windows … read more
Redefining In-Line Inspection for High-Volume Manufacturing
Manufacturers constantly face the challenge of maintaining consistent quality in high-volume production. Traditional quality control methods are becoming outdated due to inefficiencies, reliance on manual labor, subjective assessments, tooling obstructions, and human error. In additive manufacturing, the challenges of complex geometries, tight tolerances, and scalability demands make quality control even more difficult … read more
Additive Assurance Brings Real-Time Quality to Metal AM Builds
RAPID + TCT has become the place where metal AM stops being a promise and starts being a production plan. This April in Boston, Additive Assurance will be on the show floor demonstrating how its AMiRIS in-process quality assurance system helps manufacturers validate Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) builds while they are still being made … read more
Evolution Toward Multi-Sensor Measurement Reflects a Broader Transformation in Metrology
As manufacturing continues to demand higher precision and greater flexibility, the limits of single-technology measurement systems are becoming increasingly apparent. Today’s components often combine complex external geometries with features that require deeper, point-based verification. In this scenario, multi-sensor optical systems represent a natural evolution, seamlessly the speed of optical measurement with the precision of tactile probing … read more
Upgraded PULSE Delivers Advanced Real-Time Environmental Monitoring for Shop-Floor Metrology
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced an evolved version of PULSE, its real-time environmental monitoring solution for coordinate measuring machine (CMM) environments, designed to help manufacturers improve measurement quality and reliability. The latest PULSE hardware and platform enhancements extend sensing beyond the CMM itself, enabling continuous visibility into environmental conditions … read more
Direct Scanning Laser Trackers – A New Era for Quality Control
Precision drives the success of every modern manufacturing line with mounting pressure to deliver flawless components while managing limited factory space and a shortage of skilled operators. To meet these demands, inspection systems that deliver absolute certainty without slowing down production are a key pillar. Laser trackers provide that certainty … read more
Fluorescence-Based Metrology Drives Condition-Based Cleaning
In the precision-critical world of hydraulic manufacturing, ‘clean enough’ is no longer a measurable standard. Burnside Hydracyl, a leading manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders for the agricultural and industrial sectors, recently announced a significant shift in its quality control philosophy: moving from calendar-based maintenance to data-driven, condition-based monitoring … read more
SmartRay Expands ECCO X Range with 3D Sensor for Reflective and Glass Surfaces
SmartRay has strengthened its cutting-edge ECCO X sensor range with the introduction of a new model featuring 3D scanning for highly reflective surfaces. Marking SmartRay’s latest breakthrough in inline metrology, the new ECCO X 050G sensor combines the exceptional resolution, speed, and compact design characteristic of the premium ECCO X … read more
EyeVision 26.2.1 offers Streamlined Workflows and Clearer Interfaces for Machine Vision
EVT recently announced the release of EyeVision 26.2.1, introducing a refreshed interface, updated naming conventions, and targeted workflow improvements across its Deep Learning, 3D tools, Process GUI, and connectivity modules. The update is designed to make daily tasks faster, reduce setup ambiguity, and improve overall usability for teams building … read more
