‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 7th April
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
LiDAR Scanners Deliver Precise 3D Contour Measurements
Leuze is broadening its sensor portfolio by integrating cutting-edge LiDAR technology, introducing the new ROD 300 and ROD 500 series of laser scanners. These advanced devices are designed to deliver precise contour measurement and optimized navigation for automated guided vehicles (AGVs), meeting the increasing demands of modern production and logistics … read more
The Next Evolution in Automated Precision Measurement
In an era where skilled manpower is becoming increasingly scarce, automation is the key to maintaining productivity and efficiency. Mitutoyo has announced SmartMeasure-AL, an advanced automated measurement system designed to operate seamlessly on Mitutoyo Measuring Machines. The system revolutionizes industrial measurement processes by delivering precision, reliability, and full automation … read more
Beyond The CMM – The Future of Optical Measurement in Manufacturing
Automatic scanning measurement technologies are steadily transforming the field of metrology, particularly in applications where traditional coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) such as horizontal arm, gantry, or large bridge-type tactile sensors were previously indispensable. Automotive manufacturers, in particular, have relied on these conventional systems for evaluating large vehicle body parts and … read more
Hexagon Launch ‘Digital Factory As-A-Service’ Boosting Manufacturing Agility
Accelerating the growth, redesign, and construction of factories to boost production, site-efficiency and operational agility, Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced the global ‘as-a-service’ roll-out of its cutting-edge Digital Factory solution. Global automotive and aerospace manufacturers are already using Hexagon’s Digital Factory solutions to map and model decades-old facilities … read more
Inside An AI Factory – Where Intelligence Is Manufactured
AI is fueling a new industrial revolution — one driven by AI factories. Unlike traditional data centers, AI factories do more than store and process data — they manufacture intelligence at scale, transforming raw data into real-time insights. For enterprises and countries around the world, this means dramatically faster time to value … read more
Future-Ready Manufacturing – Powering Factories Of The Future
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has release its report ‘TCS Digital Twindex – Manufacturing’ at the Hannover Messe highlighting the current state of digital twins in the manufacturing industry and its future potential. At the recent Hannover Messe, TCS demonstrated a new AI-supported robotic arm for adaptive quality assurance … read more
LMI Launches New Class of Smart 3D Laser Line Profiler
LMI Technologies, a developer of 3D scanning and inspection solutions, has announced the official release of its all-new Gocator 6300 Series of Smart 3D Laser Line Profile Sensors. The Gocator 6300 Series is a new class of smart 3D laser profiler engineered from the ground up for ultimate 2D/3D scanning performance … read more
AI-Supported Fully Automated Visual Quality Control
Hufschmied Zerspanungssysteme GmbH, in collaboration with VisCheck GmbH, a leader in intelligent image processing solutions, has unveiled a groundbreaking AI-powered quality control system for tool blade production. The innovative ‘OPDRA Quality’ solution drastically reduces the effort required for quality assurance by integrating advanced artificial intelligence and automation technologies … read more
Revolutionizing Manufacturing with AI, Cloud Integration, and Digital Collaboration
Hexagon’s connectivity and collaboration platform, Nexus, is rapidly gaining traction throughout the manufacturing value chain, providing its customers with powerful new productivity-boosting digitalisation, AI, and open integration experiences with Hexagon and third party platforms and data. Since its launch in February 2023, Nexus has attracted over 30,000 registered users … read more
Multi-Sensor Metrology Software Enhances Measurement Precision and Efficiency
Applied Automation Technologies (AAT) has announced the latest release of CAPPS 2025 Metrology Software. This new version introduces a host of enhancements aimed at improving user experience, streamlining reporting, and optimizing measurement processes. CAPPS 2025 is set to revolutionize metrology workflows across industries with a strong focus on precision, efficiency and … read more
Virtual Automation System Enables Flexible Data-Driven Production
It what has been announced as a world first at Audi is using a virtual programmable logic controller from Siemens on the Edge Cloud 4 Production (EC4P) platform in its Böllinger Höfe body shop. The TÜV-certified network of virtual programmable logic controllers works with a security function specially developed by Siemens … read more
AI Accelerator Enables New Wave of AI-Powered Cobot Innovations
Physical AI equips robots with the capacity to perceive and respond to the real world providing the versatility and problem-solving capabilities that are often required by complex use cases that have been out of scope. Instead of merely executing pre-programmed instructions, robots empowered by AI gain the ability to learn … read more
