METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 9th December
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
‘Scan-to-VR’ Solution Creates Photorealistic Digital Twins
Varjo, a leader in industrial-grade virtual and mixed reality hardware and software, has announced the general availability of Teleport, the first service to offer ultra high-resolution 3D scanning using just a smartphone. The commercial launch concludes a closed beta period during which Varjo worked with around 2,000 professionals … read more
Bowers Group Launch Surface Form & Geometry Machine Range
Bowers Group has announced the introduction of its new Figura range of Surface Form & Geometry machines, engineered to provide fast, precise measurement solutions for contour, surface roughness, and roundness. Poised to fill a gap in its already comprehensive precision measurement range … read more
Portable Arm Series Sets New Standards in Portable Measurement
The field of portable arm measurement has reached a new milestone with the launch of the PMT GAMMA Series. This cutting-edge innovation from chinese supplier PMT is set to transform industries by addressing real-world measurement challenges with a focus on usability, efficiency, and adaptability … read more
Generative AI in Metrology: Redefining Precision and Efficiency
Metrology has always been at the core of precision manufacturing. As Industry 4.0 advances, generative AI transforms metrology by introducing dynamic data analytics tools that improve measurement accuracy, refine quality control, and meet the growing complexity of modern manufacturing demands … read more
DCS Announces New QDMWEB Release With Scanned Data Management and Analysis
DCS has announced the release of QDMWEB QualityScan with new features that support fast and visual analysis of scanned data. QDMWEB QualityScan Phase II, provides users the ability to visualize and review dimensional quality data with 3D CAD on the cloud, and review and analyze corporate wide scan data in one interface … read more
Teledyne Introduces Software Tools Apps For In-Line 3D Measurement and Inspection
Teledyne DALSA has announced the introducion of Z-Trak 3D Apps Studio, a suite of software tools developed for in-line 3D machine vision applications. Designed to work with Teledyne DALSA’s Z-Trak family of laser profilers, it simplifies 3D measurement and inspection tasks on production lines. Capable of handling 3D scans … read more
US Technology Investor Signs Agreement to Acquire voxeljet AG
Voxeljet has entered into an agreement to sell its entire business to funds affiliated with Anzu Partners via an asset deal. Anzu is acquiring voxeljet’s operating business with a strong commitment to voxeljet’s existing customers, suppliers, and employees. voxeljet’s technology fundamentally enables scaled additive manufacturing … read more
3DViewStation Offers Speed and Precision With New JT Importer
The demands for modern 3D visualization software continue to rise, and KISTERS 3DViewStation sets new standards with its latest JT importer. In the dynamic environment of product development and manufacturing, where speed, precision, and the protection of intellectual property are crucial, this new feature provides … read more
Predicting Surface Quality Using Artificial Intelligence
The use of optical free-form surfaces allows complex lens systems to be simplified and thus made more compact and weight-optimized. In addition, the use of optical freeform surfaces enables the realization of completely new functionalities. At the same time, their manufacturing process is complex, time-consuming and expensive … read more
Advanced Line of Precision Viscometers Launched
BYK-Gardner USA, a worldwide partner of the automotive, paint, and plastics industries for quality control of color, appearance, and physical properties, has announced their own product line of cone and plate viscometers, marking a significant stride in its commitment to quality and precision … read more
ZEISS Honored As Transformation Pioneer With Sustainability Award
ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions has won the 17th German Sustainability Award for companies in the respective category for measurement and control technology. ZEISS was selected for its impactful and exemplary contributions to the transformation in its industry. This recognition underscores ZEISS commitment to advancing decarbonization through product innovation and practices … read more
AM Breakthrough Technique Mitigates Three Defects Simultaneously
University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers have found a way to simultaneously mitigate three types of defects in parts produced using a prominent additive manufacturing technique called laser powder bed fusion. Led by Lianyi Chen, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at UW-Madison, the team discovered the mechanisms … read more
Single Channel Lighting Controller Dramatically Simplifies 3D Image Processing
Evotron, a specialist in digital lighting controllers and LED lighting for machine vision, has introduced a world first in ring light illumination. Up to 8 separately controllable LED segments can be controlled by just one single-channel lighting controller. The development was made possible by the FPGA-based lumiSENS technology patented by evotron … read more
Nova Acquires Sentronics Metrology To Expand Dimensional Metrology Portfolio
Nova has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sentronics Metrology GmbH, a privately held company headquartered in Mannheim Germany, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $60 million. The acquisition is subject to customary closing and regulatory conditions and approvals … read more