‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 6th October

October 6, 2025

Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.

3D Stereo Microscope Redefines Inspection Workflows

Vision Engineering has announced the launch of ProteQ VISO, a 3D digital stereo microscope with a fully integrated ‘autostereo’ display, enabling true flat screen 3D image viewing without traditional eyepieces. Engineered for advanced inspection labs and design, new product development, manufacturing applications and prototyping functions, offering a leap forward … read more

Metrology Driving Automation and AI at EMO 2025

Automation, artificial intelligence, and integrated metrology took center stage at EMO 2025, where more than 80,000 visitors explored how advanced production technologies are shaping the future of manufacturing. The world’s largest metalworking trade fair hosted over 1,600 exhibitors from 45 countries, with measurement and data-driven quality assurance … read more

ABB Robotics Launches OmniCore EyeMotion for Vision-Powered Autonomy

ABB Robotics has launched OmniCore EyeMotion that enables any OmniCore powered robot to recognize its surroundings using any third-party camera or sensor and adapt in real time, even in complex applications. Designed for users of all skill levels with a simple web interface through drag and drop sensors or cameras, the new software provides fast image acquisition … read more

Industrial CT Scanning Exposes Hidden Dangers in Counterfeit Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lumafield, an industrial X-ray CT technology supplier, has released the results of a study evaluating the safety and quality of lithium-ion batteries. The research evaluates more than one thousand 18650 lithium-ion battery cells from ten brands and reveals an enormous gap in quality between brand-name batteries and low-cost cells that are widely available … read more

Next-Gen Dual-Mode Platform for Thermal Property Characterization Launched

Laser Thermal, a leader in advanced thermal metrology solutions, has announced the launch of FASTR, a next-generation platform that redefines how researchers and engineers measure thermal properties across materials and length scales. By integrating two cutting-edge techniques-Steady-State ThermoReflectance (SSTR) and Frequency-Domain ThermoReflectance (FDTR)-FASTR enables unmatched flexibility, accuracy, and throughput in a single system … read more

CAD-Driven Adaptive LPBF – Dyndrite Software Expands MetalFab Performance

Dyndrite, providers of next generation industrial software for additive manufacturing, has announced support for Additive Industries’ MetalFab industrial 3D printers. The collaboration brings Dyndrite LPBF Pro’s powerful toolpath, agile qualification and build automation tools to Additive Industries’ customers in the aerospace, automotive, defense, and energy … read more

Photoneo Joins ABB Robotics Ecosystem with Advanced 3D Vision Solutions

Photoneo has announced its entry into the newly launched ABB Robotics Ecosystem, marking a significant step in the wider adoption of vision-guided robotics within manufacturing. The collaboration brings Photoneo’s advanced 3D vision solutions directly into ABB’s unified automation environment, aiming to simplify deployment and accelerate adoption … read more

Reinventing the Factory Floor – How Gen Z Could Reshape Global Manufacturing

From Detroit to Shenzhen, manufacturers face a critical challenge: replacing retiring workers fast enough to sustain productivity and competitiveness. The solution may lie with Generation Z – digital natives fluent in artifcial intelligence (AI), data and collaborative platforms – bringing skills uniquely suited to modern manufacturing … read more

Enabling Smarter Additive Manufacturing with Process-Aware Design Optimization

As industries from aerospace to biomedical increasingly rely on software to design complex material structures, a persistent challenge has emerged: manufacturing reality often falls short of computational design intent. Even advanced 3D printers struggle to reproduce the precision demanded by algorithms, leading to a disconnect between predicted and actual … read more

Profile Measurement System Provides Accurate Real-Time In-Line Measurements

Starrett-Bytewise, manufacturer of laser-based measurement systems, a division of The L.S. Starrett Company, has announced the introduction of the Profile360 Blue real-time in-line laser measurement system for continuous 2D profile inspection. The latest introduction is the fifth generation the Profile360 Line. Profile360 Blue features an innovative, streamlined design with new software and hardware … read more

Global Manufacturing Robot Demand Doubles Over 10 Years

The World Robotics 2025 statistics on industrial robots showed 542,000 robots were installed in 2024 – more than double the number 10 years ago. Installations topped 500,000 units for the fourth straight year. Asia accounted for 74% of new deployments in 2024, compared with 16% in Europe and 9% in the Americas. 2024 was the 2nd highest installation count in history … read more

Ultralytics Secures $30M to Accelerate Vision AI Innovation

Ultralytics, the company behind the widely adopted YOLO (You Only Look Once) computer vision models, has raised $30 million in Series A funding, led by Elephant with participation from SquareOne. The investment will accelerate development of next-gen Vision AI and strengthen enterprise solutions for industries relying on advanced inspection and measurement … read more

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5G’s Role in Edge Computing and Process Control
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The race toward smarter, more autonomous factories is accelerating. At the heart of this transformation lies the convergence of 5G connectivity, edge computing, and real-time process control. Together, these technologies are reshaping how manufacturers monitor, analyze, and optimize their operations—unlocking new levels of precision, efficiency, and flexibility in quality management.
AI and Agility the Critical Trends to Define Manufacturing Competitiveness in 2026
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Legal Merger Strengthens Bruker Alicona’s Role in Global Production Metrology
October 6, 2025
Bruker Alicona, a pioneer in high-resolution optical 3D metrology for production, has announced a significant step in its corporate development: the legal merger of Alicona Imaging GmbH with Bruker Austria.
A Glimpse Into China’s C919 Aircraft Smart Factory
October 6, 2025
At the heart of this powerful surveillance system is a 'field-level' industrial network developed by researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in collaboration with Comac (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China).
New Virtual Showroom Features Metrology Equipment in Action
October 6, 2025
LK Metrology has launched an online Virtual Showroom. It is a web-based, immersive experience that allows customers and prospects to explore through 360 degrees the range of CMMs and portable measuring arms on offer.
EDM Association Acquires OMG to Form World’s Largest Data and Technology Standards Body
October 3, 2025
EDM Association, the global trade association for data management and technology standards, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of the assets of the Object Management Group (OMG), the open membership, not-for-profit technology consortium.
Ultralytics Secures $30M Series A to Accelerate Vision AI Innovation
October 3, 2025
Ultralytics, the company behind the widely adopted YOLO (You Only Look Once) computer vision models, has raised $30 million in Series A funding, led by Elephant with participation from SquareOne.
Enabling Smarter Additive Manufacturing with Process-Aware Design Optimization
October 2, 2025
As industries from aerospace to biomedical increasingly rely on software to design complex material structures, a persistent challenge has emerged: manufacturing reality often falls short of computational design intent. Even advanced 3D printers struggle to faithfully reproduce the precision demanded by algorithms, leading to a disconnect between predicted and actual material performance.
Reinventing the Factory Floor – How Gen Z Could Reshape Global Manufacturing
October 2, 2025
Generation Z’s talent profile is well-suited for modern manufacturing, possessing digital fluency, artificial intelligence skills and a collaborative mindset, which align perfectly with smart factories.
Profile Measurement System Provides Accurate Real-Time In-Line Measurements
October 1, 2025
Starrett-Bytewise, manufacturer of laser-based measurement systems, a division of The L.S. Starrett Company, has announced the introduction of the Profile360 Blue real-time in-line laser measurement system for continuous 2D profile inspection. The latest introduction is the fifth generation the Profile360 Line.