‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 8th September

September 8, 2025

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

Renishaw Introduces Next Gen XK20 Alignment Laser System

Renishaw has announced the developed the XK20 alignment laser system, its next generation system for machinery manufacturers that builds on the success of the award-winning XK10 alignment laser. The XK20 system combines innovative alignment laser technology with over 50 years of machine tool industry expertise. It streamlines and consolidates measurements … read more

Bowers Unveils Compact High-Speed Entry-Level Vision System

Bowers Group has announced the launch of the Baty Velo FV, the latest addition to its line of non-contact measurement systems. The Velo FV delivers speed, simplicity, and precision in a lightweight, compact form, making it the perfect entry-level vision system for high-volume, low-cost manufacturers offering full measurement and reporting functionality … read more

Taylor Hobson Redefines Optical Metrology for High-Volume Production

In a significant advancement for optical metrology, Taylor Hobson has unveiled the LUPHOScan 75 HD, an automated system that sets new benchmarks for speed, accuracy, and repeatability in non-contact 3D measurement of small lenses. Designed to address the demands of modern optics manufacturing, the instrument combines laboratory-grade precision … read more

Renishaw Introduce MODUS IM Equator Intelligent Metrology Software

Renishaw has announced that it will introduce its new MODUS IM Equator software at EMO Hannover 2025. The software is built on the MODUS IM platform, to maximise productivity for Equator and Equator-X gauging system users. MODUS IM Equator software is part of Renishaw’s continuing investment in innovation with a drive to improve both the capability and customer experience of Renishaw metrology systems … read more

GelSight Mobile 4.2 Software Update Delivers One-Click Automation

GelSight, the tactile intelligence technology specialist, has released its GelSight Mobile 4.2 software update, introducing advanced automation tools and full support for the company’s newly launched Modulus hardware platform. Designed for use across GelSight’s Mobile, Max, and Modulus probes, the update delivers streamlined workflows, faster inspection routines … read more

Actionable In-Situ Awareness Challenge Winners Announced

The ASTRO America in collaboration with ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence and Florida State University’s Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, & Education, has announced Additive Assurance and Addiguru as the top-ranked companies in the Actionable In-Situ Awareness Challenge that identified promising sensors and monitoring capabilities for metal additive manufacturing … read more

SpeedBot Robotics Secures $14 Million to Advance AI-Powered Industrial Vision

SpeedBot Robotics, a Chinese technology company specializing in AI-enhanced machine vision for industrial automation, has announced it recently raised more than 100 million yuan ($14M) in a Series B+ financing round, led exclusively by a fund under V-Capital. The latest funding follows the company’s 300 million yuan ($41M) Series B round completed in 2022 … read more

Unlocking the Thermal Secrets of Shape Memory Alloys with Infrared Imaging

Nickel-titanium (NiTi) shape memory alloys (SMAs) are remarkable materials: when cooled, they can be bent or stretched into new shapes, only to snap back to their original form when heated. This unique property has enabled innovations ranging from surgical implants to anti-scald valves and compact actuators. But to harness their full potential in next-gen technologies … read more

Extol CMM Powers Automated Manufacturing in China

It’s always refreshing to see British technology heading east, and not the other way around, as Aberlink’s Extol shopfloor CMMs continue to support world-class manufacturing across the globe. A new shipment of Aberlink Extol CMMs has just left the UK bound for China, reinforcing the growing global demand for robust and highly automated metrology solutions … read more

Sarine Acquire Minority Stake in Kitov.ai

Sarine Technologies has signed an agreement to purchase a stake of just over 33% in Kitov.ai, completing a deal it announced in February 2025. In acquiring the company, Sarine aims to expand its focus to other industries due to current challenges in the diamond trade. Kitov.ai will be able to help the company move into different fields not linked to the diamond sector … read more

RoboDK Academy Democratizes Robot Programming Education

RoboDK has launched RoboDK Academy: a free, self-paced online training platform designed to make robot programming skills more accessible than ever. The platform combines hands-on projects, step-by-step tutorials, and video walkthroughs to teach programming skills through simulation and offline programming, from beginner to advanced levels … read more

Automation-Ready SIMSCAN Gen2 Portable 3D Laser Scanner Launched

Scantech from Hangzhou, China has announced the launch of SIMSCAN Gen2, a palm-sized industrial 3D laser scanner designed for fast, precise, and effortless scanning of small to medium-sized parts, even in tight, hard-to-reach spaces combining advanced technology with ergonomic design. Gen2 features a full-metal housing for durability and comfort … read more

Revolutionizing Defect Detection – Next-Gen e-Beam Inspection Poised for Production

In a move that could reshape semiconductor inspection and metrology, it has been announced that Kioxia Iwate Corporation will begin evaluating a groundbreaking GaN (Gallium Nitride)-based e-Beam inspection and metrology technology in late September. Jointly developed by Nagoya University startup Photo Electron Soul Inc. and the Amano-Honda Laboratory … read more

Augmented Reality -Transforming Quality Control and Driving Superior Product Quality

Today, precision, speed, and adaptability define manufacturing success with quality control evolving into far more than just a final inspection stage. Quality control is now a highly integrated, data-driven process that spans the entire product lifecycle. Among the technologies driving this evolution, augmented reality (AR) has emerged as a transformative force … read more

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Visionary AI-Assist – Integrated 2D/3D Vision and AI Solution for Collision Avoidance
October 24, 2025
Sensor expert SICK has unveiled its robust new Visionary AI-Assist for people detection, outdoor collision avoidance and monitoring. The next generation solution combines high-resolution 2D and 3D image processing with a powerful integrated artificial intelligence (AI) chip in a single device.
Smart Vision Lights Delivers Beam-Shaping Versatility with the Configurable LSR300
October 24, 2025
Smart Vision Lights (SVL) launches its Configurable LSR300 linear light, which has interchangeable OptiCard lens modifiers and optic windows for on-site customization.
Transforming the Physical World with AI: The Next Frontier in Intelligent Automation
October 23, 2025
The convergence of artificial intelligence with physical systems marks a pivotal moment in technological evolution. Physical AI, where algorithms transcend digital boundaries to perceive, understand, and manipulate the tangible world, will fundamentally transform how enterprises operate across industries.
FARO Expands 3D Scanning Portfolio Through Product Alignment with Creaform
October 23, 2025
HandySCAN BLACK|Elite has been part of the Creaform lineup since 2019 and has demonstrated its value as a significant player in the handheld scanning market, designed for accurate and reliable 3D measurement across various part sizes, surface types, and materials.
HandySCAN 3D|EVO Redefines Industry Standards
October 22, 2025
Creaform has announced the launch of the HandySCAN 3D|EVO Series, the most powerful handheld 3D laser scanning solution on the market. This innovative series features a built-in touchscreen display and an integrated photo camera, incorporating augmented reality (AR) and advanced on-scanner visualization to significantly enhance the user experience.
Driving Measurement Confidence Through Proactive Metrology Control
October 22, 2025
By moving to proactive control of their machine tools, Dowse Engineering has removed variability, cut downtime and enhanced efficiency. Precision engineering services firm, Dowse Engineering, has taken accuracy for its machine shop to the next level by introducing cutting-edge metrology tools from MSP onto three of its 5-axis CNC machine tools.
Shape-from-Shading – Illuminating 3D Surface Inspection with Integrated Multi-Light Control
October 22, 2025
Shape-from-shading (SFS) is a computer vision technique that draws upon light and shadow patterns to reconstruct an object's 3D shape from a single 2D image. As an inspection tool, SFS can be highly effective at identifying and measuring surface defects on an object such as scratches, dents, pores, and grinding marks that are often invisible in typical machine vision setups.
Metrology News Launches Dedicated Chinese-Language Website
October 22, 2025
Metrology News, the world’s leading online platform for manufacturing metrology, is proud to announce the launch of its new dedicated Chinese-language website — MetrologyNews.cn.
Flexxbotics Powers Mach Medical’s Lights-Out Manufacturing with Autonomous Robotic Control
October 21, 2025
Flexxbotics, delivering digital solutions for robot-driven manufacturing at scale, has announced that Mach Medical, a medical device contract manufacturer transforming the orthopedic supply chain, has deployed Flexxbotics for advanced robotic machine tending with autonomous process control. Using Flexxbotics enables Mach Medical to further optimize the High Velocity Single-Piece Flow Manufacturing approach – delivering precision, speed, and compliance at scale.
Line Scan Camera Provides Highly Accurate 2D Color and 3D Inspection of Cell Phone Glass Surfaces
October 21, 2025
The manufacture of glass displays for mobile devices requires a high level of precision and speed. Common surface defects in screen glass, such as scratches, chips and embedded foreign objects, should be identified and removed during manufacturing to ensure high-quality production at scale.