Metrology News Publishes 2025 Editorial Program

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 Keith Mills Publishing Editor

The Metrology News Editorial Team has published its editorial calender for 2025 together with its 2025 Media Planner.

The scheduled editorial program is as follows:

January

Editorial Theme: Smart Manufacturing & Emerging Technologies

Feature Topics:
- Machine Vision, Artificial Intelligence, and Edge Computing in Modern Manufacturing
- Manufacturing 2050: Predicting the Future of Factories and the Role of Metrology
- Advanced Computed Tomography: Transformations in Dimensional Metrology and Industrial Insight

February

Editorial Theme: Robotics in Quality Control

Feature Topics:
- Robotic Inspection: Inline, Near-Line, and Automated Metrology’s Role in Smart Factories
- Machine Vision’s Expanding Role in Robotic Automation and Precision
- Metrology for Collaborative Robots (Cobots) in Quality Assurance

March

Editorial Theme: Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) in the Digital Factory

Feature Topics:
- The Future of Coordinate Measuring Machines in Smart Factory Integration
- Evolution of CMM Technology: How Will It Adapt to Future Manufacturing Demands?
- AI-Powered CMM: Enhancements in Precision and Productivity

April

Editorial Theme: Optical Metrology Innovations

Feature Topics:
- Structured Light Scanning & Machine Vision-Based Solutions for Industry Applications
- Control Expo 2025 Preview: Highlights and Emerging Trends to Watch
- Multi-Sensor Optical Systems: Combining Vision with Tactile Precision

May

Editorial Theme: Big Data and Analytics in Metrology

Feature Topics:
- Big Data: From Collection to Analysis – Utilizing Data for Real-Time Decision-Making
- Control Expo 2025 Review: Key Takeaways, Innovations, and Product Highlights
- Predictive Maintenance: Leveraging Data for Proactive Equipment Management

June

Editorial Theme: Portable and Flexible Inspection Solutions

Feature Topics:
- Portable Inspection Systems: Adapting to Smart Manufacturing Needs
- Additive Manufacturing (AM) Quality Control Techniques as AM Gains Momentum
- Metrology Challenges in AM: Ensuring Consistency in Complex Geometries

July

Editorial Theme: Metrology 4.0 and Software Innovations

Feature Topics:
- Metrology 4.0: Is the Industry Ready? Implementations and Insights
- Software in Metrology: Trends in Digital and Virtual Tools for Real-Time Precision
- Simulation and Virtual Metrology in Smart Manufacturing Environments

August

Editorial Theme: Reverse Engineering and Digital Twin Applications

Feature Topics:
- Reverse Engineering: Innovations in Prototyping and Production Applications
- The Rise of Digital Twins: Enhancing Predictive Maintenance and Manufacturing Efficiency
- AI-Driven Digital Twin Models for Quality Control and Process Optimization

September

Editorial Theme: Surface Finish, Form, and Augmented Reality

Feature Topics:
- Surface Finish and Form: Comparing Optical vs. Tactile Metrology Solutions
- Augmented Reality in Quality Control: Use Cases and ROI in Smart Factories
- Advanced Surface Inspection Techniques for High-Precision Manufacturing

October

Editorial Theme: Sensors and Edge Technologies

Feature Topics:
- New Sensor Technologies in Multi-Sensor Machines and Their Role in Automation
- 5G’s Impact on Edge Computing and Real-Time Process Control in Smart Factories
- Smart Sensors in Process Optimization and Factory Connectivity

November

Editorial Theme: Retrofitting and Sensor Innovations

Feature Topics:
- Retrofits: Modernizing Legacy Equipment for Today’s Metrology-Integrated Manufacturing
- Spotlight on Cutting-Edge Sensing Technologies: “There’s a Sensor for That”
- Retrofitting Case Studies: Successful Transformations with Modern Metrology Tools

December

Editorial Theme: Future of Metrology-Driven Manufacturing

Feature Topics:
- Factory 2030 Vision: How Metrology-Centric Manufacturing Will Shape the Future
- 2025 Year in Review: Top Innovations, Technologies, and Industry Highlights
- Predictions for 2026: Trends and Innovations on the Horizon in Metrology and Quality Control

NOTE: Please submit product, applications and other news along with relevant materials at least 7 days before the start of each month for inclusion consideration in the editorial articles on the above editorial subjects.

Email: editorialteam@metrology.news

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Scientists Devise Fast Inline Tool Leveraging Polarization for Measuring Plastic Thickness
December 13, 2024
To address the increasing need to precisely control the thickness of plastic bottles, tubes, and foils, scientists at the Institute of Production Engineering and Photonic Technologies of TU Wien (TUW) in Austria have devised an ellipsometric inline measurement tool harnessing the advanced technologies of SVS-Vistek polarization cameras.
Hexagon Acquires Geomagic Inspection Software
December 12, 2024
Hexagon has announced the acquisition of 3D Systems’ Geomagic suite of interoperable software packages, which are used to create high quality 3D models from multiple sources, including laser scanning.
WENZEL Expands LH CMM Series to Meet Growing Demands
December 12, 2024
WENZEL is stepping up to the challenge by expanding its LH series of small coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). The new sizes—LH 67, 85, 105, and 107—enhance the versatility of WENZEL’s product lineup, offering a broader range of measuring capacities to suit diverse customer needs.
Range of Bendable X-ray Detectors for Industrial Radiography Extended
December 12, 2024
Both detectors can be bent continuously from flat to a 150 mm respectively 300 mm diameter in one direction, with exposures possible on both sides. A simple mounting system allows the detectors to be easily attached to a pipe with 2 straps and then rotated along the weld seam.
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A premier Central European defense/military ammunition manufacturing factory recently installed 10 high speed inspection machines from General Inspection for small caliber ammunition and ammunition components.
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If InnovMetric, maker of the PolyWorks smart 3D metrology digital ecosystem, is now recognized as an organization of international standing with a list of distinctions to its name, it is thanks to the perseverance and dedication of its co-founders, Marc Soucy and Esther Bouliane, as well as its hundreds of hardworking employees.
Indian Robotics Startup CynLr Secures $10 Million to Revolutionize Industrial Automation
December 11, 2024
Robotics company Cybernetics Laboratory (CynLr), an Indian robotics innovator, has raised $10 million in Series A funding to advance its cutting-edge robotics solutions.
Proxie Collaborative Robot Powered by Advanced AI Launched
December 11, 2024
Collaborative Robotics, a leader in practical collaborative robots (cobots), and founded by the team that helped scale Amazon Robotics to over 500,000 robots, has announced the official launch of its robot, Proxie. The first of its kind, highly adaptable, collaborative robot takes on the demanding material handling tasks that keep the world moving.
Optical Tensiometer Provides Accurate and Easy Characterisation of Solids and Liquids
December 11, 2024
Dyne Testing has introduced Attension Theta Flex from Biolin Scientific, a contact angle meter designed for reliable and repeatable analysis of wettability and adhesion in research, development, quality and industrial applications.
Renishaw Co-Founder Sir David McMurtry Passes Away
December 10, 2024
The engineering world is mourning the loss of Sir David McMurtry, the co-founder of Renishaw, who has passed away at the age of 84. Renishaw, a global leader in engineering and metrology, announced his sudden death with "profound sadness" on Monday, December 9, 2024.

InnovMetric Celebrates 30 Years of Shaping Metrology Industry
December 11, 2024
If InnovMetric, maker of the PolyWorks smart 3D metrology digital ecosystem, is now recognized as an organization of international standing with a list of distinctions to its name, it is thanks to the perseverance and dedication of its co-founders, Marc Soucy and Esther Bouliane, as well as its hundreds of hardworking employees.
The Decade Ahead: The Changing Role of Metrology in Tomorrow’s Manufacturing
December 10, 2024
As the demands of modern manufacturing grow more complex and manufacturing industries continue their digital transformation, the place of metrology is undergoing a fundamental shift as traditional approaches to quality control are being upended.
Generative AI in Metrology: Redefining Precision and Efficiency
December 2, 2024
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.
Crash Test Dummies Benefit From Universal Metrology Software Platform
November 25, 2024
As the world leader in crash test dummies, new designs with more high-tech features are appearing daily. PolyWorks|Inspector helps Humanetics share information and stay ahead of the curve.
Researchers Improve Speed and Accuracy of 3D Surface Measurements
November 8, 2024
Researchers have developed a faster and more accurate method for acquiring and reconstructing high-quality 3D surface measurements. The approach could greatly improve the speed and accuracy of surface measurements used for industrial inspection, medical applications, and robotic vision.