‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 9th November
Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days.
Kreon Unveils High-Precision ANEMO 3D Scanner
Kreon Technologies has introduced ANEMO, a new 3D laser scanner designed for its Onyx portable measuring arm. The scanner combines high-speed data acquisition with fine resolution and a stated accuracy of 12 µm, targeting the inspection of complex components with tight tolerances. ANEMO captures up to 1.2 million points per second … read more
AI Inspection Needs a Version Passport for Every Measurement
A digital inspection result may include an accurate measurement and still be wrong for the job. Suppose a part is checked against an obsolete drawing revision. The instrument records the dimension faithfully, the software produces a polished report, and everyone receives the wrong conclusion with impressive speed. Connected metrology makes that failure … read more
In-Line 3D Measurement Advances Precision in Hot Die Forging
Hot die forgings are widely used in critical load-bearing components across the aerospace and auto industries. During forming, they undergo multiple high-temperature deformation stages, bringing great challenges to dimensional control. Today, many forging production lines still rely on the traditional approach of forging with generous machining allowances … read more
The Future of Metrology Traceability – Beyond Traditional Calibration
As manufacturing measurement moves beyond the traditional coordinate measuring machine (CMM), standards and calibration practices must evolve to support traceability across multiple technologies, measurement environments and digital workflows. The future of industrial metrology will depend not only on improvements in measurement accuracy … read more
WENZEL XP Brings High-Accuracy Coordinate Metrology to The Shop Floor
Robust bridge-type CMM The recently introduced WENZEL XP series of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) is designed to bring high-accuracy dimensional inspection directly into the manufacturing environment. Combining mechanical stability, high-speed measurement and modular multi-sensor capabilities, the XP supports production-based quality assurance … read more
AI-Assisted Robotic Metrology Targets Blind-Hole Measurement Challenges
Measuring the location and diameter of blind holes presents a persistent challenge for dimensional metrology, particularly where restricted optical access, reflective surfaces and limited illumination complicate inspection. New research published in Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence explores how AI, adaptive lighting and robotic machine vision can be combined … read more
Connected Quality Data Cuts Melotte’s AM Root-Cause Analysis Time
Industrial additive manufacturing specialist Melotte has significantly reduced the manual effort involved in managing AM quality data after implementing amsight, while also accelerating root-cause analysis and strengthening the quality evidence. Before amsight, Melotte’s production and quality information was spread across Excel files, manual records … read more
Eliminating GD&T Interpretation Gaps – From PMI to The Shop Floor
GD&T is the language that connects design, production and metrology. Used well, it ensures a part assembles and functions as intended. Misinterpreted, it leads to conflicting measurements, scrap and costly back-and-forth between teams. With Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) increasingly embedded in CAD files and standards evolving … read more
Hexagon Strengthens Industrial Inspection Portfolio With Waygate Acquisition
Hexagon has announced that it has closed its acquisition of Waygate Technologies, a leader in non-destructive testing solutions for industrial inspection, from Baker Hughes. Waygate Technologies is now part of Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Business. Together, the companies offer a more complete measurement and inspection portfolio … read more
3D Optical Sensors Enable High-Precision Inline Inspection of Automotive Spot Welds
In car body production, the quality of the spot welds is a decisive factor for vehicle stability and safety. Conventional 2D vision systems quickly reach their limits here, as they only provide contrast information and do not provide reliable statements about the geometric characteristics of the weld spots. The surfaceCONTROL 3D snapshot sensors … read more
Optical Inline Quality Assurance for Electronics Manufacturing
As electronic structures become smaller, their quality control becomes increasingly demanding. At the same time, high production speeds require measurement methods that are not only precise but also fast and capable of inline operation. At SEMICON Europa. Fraunhofer IPM will be showcasing optical solutions for three key tasks: high-resolution 3D measurements … read more
ZEISS Invests in Illumion NextGen Battery Imaging Technology
ZEISS Ventures has participated in a £1.7 million funding round for Illumion, a University of Cambridge spin-out developing imaging technology for battery research and development. The round was joined by Foresight Group, Cambridge Enterprise Ventures, Parkwalk, Cambridge Angels, and YourVC. As global demand for higher-performing batteries grows … read more
