‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 9th February
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
Inline Metrology at the Speed of Production
As smart factories move from concept to reality, inline metrology is shifting from a peripheral quality check to the central nervous system of the production floor. Len Chamberlain, Chief Commercial Officer at LMI Technologies, discusses how measurement data is being transformed into immediate action and what still stands in the way … read more
Humanoid Robots Role in Factory Metrology
The smart factory is no longer defined by isolated automation cells. It is an environment where machines, systems, and people operate within a continuous data ecosystem – sensing, analyzing, and responding in real time. One of the most intriguing new participants entering the production floor is the humanoid robot … read more
LMI Technologies Launches Gocator 2D Smart Cameras
LMI Technologies has announced the launch of Gocator 2D Smart Cameras, a new class of industrial 2D vision systems that deliver high-speed imaging, edge-native AI, rapid deployment, and factory-ready integration in a single, rugged device. Built on the proven Gocator smart platform and powered by GoPxL vision inspection software, Gocator 2D Smart Cameras deliver … read more
Apera Evolves 4D Vision Guided Robotics Platform
Apera AI has introduced a major update to its 4D Vision-guided robotics platform, releasing Apera Vue 9.52 alongside significant performance upgrades to its Apera Forge simulation and AI training environment. The release focuses on areas that remain persistent bottlenecks in robotic automation: motion control precision, deployment speed and diagnostic visibility … read more
Ansomat’s New Management System Brings Real-Time Control to Shop Floor Guidance
Ansomat, a provider of Operator Guidance Technology, has announced the launch of its new Management System Platform, a centralized solution designed to eliminate complexity in the creation, management, and deployment of digital work instructions across modern manufacturing environments. As factories adopt an increasing mix of technologies … read more
Surface Intelligence in Die Casting Using Spatially Resolved Fluorescence Measurement
A fluorescence laser scanner makes it possible to measure the application of release agents in die casting processes. The measurement data provides the basis for controlling the application of release agents in metal die casting processes. Fraunhofer IPM recently presented the new method together at the EUROGUSS 2026 exhibition … read more
4Di InSpec SR Surface Roughness Gauge Wins the SPIE Prism Award
Onto Innovation has announce that its 4Di InSpec SR Surface Roughness Gauge was awarded the 2026 SPIE PRISM Award in the Test and Measurement category. The 4Di InSpec SR is an innovative, fully portable, vibration-immune, 3D surface roughness tester which non-destructively measures even rough surfaces with nanometer-level vertical resolution … read more
Intelligent Automation Comes to Rail Wheel Ultrasonic Inspection
Waygate Technologies, a leader in NDT solutions for industrial and energy infrastructure inspection, has expanded its advanced inspection solutions portfolio for the rail industry with the introduction of the Krautkrämer WheelStar RPS. A fully automated ultrasonic testing system that is combined with proprietary matrix technology ensures precise results … read more
AI and Sensor Technology Are Rewriting the Rules of Grinding
Fully automated, data-driven, precise: Artificial intelligence, sensor technology, and smart production control are turning grinding machines into intelligent manufacturing partners today. This results in productive, flexible, and self-optimizing systems. GrindingHub 2026 will bring together the industry’s ‘who’s who’ in Stuttgart from May 5 to 8 to engage in direct dialog … read more
New Generation Robotic Cells to Drive Flexible Aerospace Manufacturing
The aeronautical industry faces a dual challenge: achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 while enhancing competitiveness through reduced production costs. These goals are constrained by heavy, costly, and inflexible machinery that dominates traditional manufacturing processes. IDEKO has played a key role in developing a new generation of flexible, sensorised, and connected robotic cells … read more
ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions USA Announces Leadership Transition
ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions USA has announced a leadership change as President Mark Smith retires after more than a decade of dedicated service. Under his leadership, the organization strengthened its market position, expanded customer partnerships, and achieved significant revenue growth amid challenging business conditions … read more
UK Launches Centre for AI Measurement at NPL to Drive Trustworthy AI
The UK Government has announced a major investment in the future of artificial intelligence with the establishment of a new Centre for AI Measurement, to be led by the NPL. Positioned at the heart of the new AI Assurance Innovation Fund, the centre is designed to accelerate development of secure, transparent and trustworthy AI technologies … read more
