‘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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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.
ABB Robotics Launches OmniCore EyeMotion for Vision-Powered Autonomy
October 1, 2025
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.
Stability Emerging in U.S. Cutting Tool Market Despite Ongoing Sector Pressures
October 1, 2025
Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, a collaboration between The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), totaled $216.2 million in July 2025.
Verisurf 2026 – Precision Meets Innovation
October 1, 2025
Verisurf Software has announced the release of Verisurf 2026, the latest version of its model-based metrology platform. Built on a legacy of innovation and customer-focused development, Verisurf 2026 introduces new features and workflow improvements designed to help manufacturers reduce costs, save time, and enhance repeatable process control across all stages of digital manufacturing.
Metrology Driving Automation and AI at EMO 2025
September 30, 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.
Industrial CT Scanning Exposes Hidden Dangers in Counterfeit Lithium-Ion Batteries
September 30, 2025
Lumafield 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 through online marketplaces.
Next-Gen Dual-Mode Platform for Thermal Property Characterization Launched
September 30, 2025
Next-generation thermo-reflectance platform combines SSTR and FDTR to deliver unmatched precision, throughput, and versatility in thermal property measurement.
3D Stereo Microscope Redefines Inspection Workflows
September 29, 2025
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.