METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 7th October
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
Autonomous Reality Capture Becomes ‘Walk in the Park’
Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has announced a strengthening of its partnership with Boston Dynamics, the world leader in mobile robots, making the Leica BLK ARC the first certified reality capture device for Boston Dynamics’ Spot … read more
ZeroTouch Launches To Revolutionize Industrial Metrology
Sandvik has announced the official launch of a new player entering the industrial metrology space. ZeroTouch will specialize in delivering advanced automated industrial measurement solutions. The strategic direction for Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions is to focus on software and software-enabling hardware solutions … read more
Augmented Reality’s Increasing Role in Manufacturing Quality Control
The digital transformation of the manufacturing sector has introduced cutting-edge technologies that enhance productivity, improve accuracy, and reduce operational costs. One of the most impactful innovations in this transformation is Augmented Reality, a technology that superimposes digital information onto the real world … read more
Innovative 3D Scanner Provides Quick Measurement of Large Energy Parts
With over 90,000 employees worldwide, Siemens Energy is a global company operating in various sectors of the energy industry, including grid technologies, decarbonization of industries, wind energy, and conventional power generation. Located in Mülheim, Germany, the metrology group is part of the on-site machining department. Its primary focus is developing and retrofitting specialized machinery … read more
Injection Moulder Enhances CMM Productivity With Virtual Programming
Savoy Moulage, a flagship subsidiary of the Savoy International group specializing in the injection of technical plastic parts and the design of injection molding tools, is a reference in the plastics industry. To maximize the quality of parts and optimize its quality control processes, the company has chosen Metrologic Group … read more
NIST To Advance Semiconductor Research With Thermal Measurement Tool
In a significant boost for semiconductor research and development, Laser Thermal has announced a new collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Laser Thermal has been awarded a contract to supply NIST with its groundbreaking thermal conductivity measurement tool … read more
Scatter Correction Software Addresses X-ray Scatter Artifacts In Industrial CT
Nikon Metrology, a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, has announced the launch of Scatter Correction CT, a software solution designed to address the challenges posed by X-ray scatter artifacts in industrial computed tomography (CT) scanning. By employing advanced physics-based modeling techniques, Scatter Correction CT significantly improves image clarity and measurement accuracy … read more
Ultra Accuracy Cobot Performs Precision Quality Checking In Metrology Applications
ABB Robotics has launched Ultra Accuracy, a new industry-leading feature for its GoFa cobot family that delivers the highest level of precision available in cobots, enabling over 10 times greater path accuracy versus other cobots on the market. With its superior performance, Ultra Accuracy meets the demands of applications … read more
New Levels of Accuracy Achieved With Fully Automated Non-Contact Measuring System
Boneham & Turner, a leading precision engineering company, has significantly improved its inspection process by investing in the Baty Venture FV 3020 from Bowers Group. Allowing for faster, more accurate batch inspections and maintaining tight tolerances, particularly in the measurement of micro pins, the implementation of the Baty Venture FV has boosted inspection speed whilst increasing accuracy … read more
Sight Machine Brings Unprecedented Manufacturing Insights With Data Platform
Sight Machine has introduced the Sight Machine Connector for Databricks, giving Databricks customers unprecedented insight into their manufacturing operations, enabling them to optimize across manufacturing and adjacent business functions including supply chain, sales, fulfillment and finance … read more
Reinforcing Reliability With Instant Component Verification
To enhance the precision, accuracy and reliability of its manufacturing processes, steering component manufacturer, Pailton Engineering, has invested further in its optical scanning technology. The upgrade includes the introduction of a pair of Vici Vision M609 Techno and M1C scanners, which allow comprehensive inspection of components at much greater speed … read more
Ultra-Compact OEM Module For Laser Triangulation Sensors
Vision Components will present a new, ultra-compact OEM module for laser triangulation sensors at VISION 2024. It is aimed at manufacturers and integrators who use the perfectly matching components to quickly and easily develop individual sensors, for example for glue bead and weld seam inspection directly … read more
Teledyne DALSA Unveils Next Generation AI-Powered Smart Camera
Teledyne DALSA, a global leader in machine vision technology, has announced its next generation AI-powered BOA3 smart camera for industrial automation and inspection. The new BOA3 smart camera is designed to leverage the best features from previous BOA generations and combine them with new sensor and Artificial Intelligence inspection technologies … read more
High-Speed 3D Sensors Demonstrated By SmartRay at Vision 2024
SmartRay, a leading manufacturer of 3D sensors that focus on metrology grade inspection through laser triangulation, has announced that it will be showcasing its latest developments and product launches at VISION 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany … read more