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DISCUS CMM: Bridging CMM Data and AS9102 Reporting
In modern manufacturing, the pressure to produce accurate, fully traceable inspection results has never been greater—especially in the aerospace and defense industries. DISCUS CMM software has emerged as a powerful tool for streamlining the flow of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) data into AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI)documentation.
Verisurf Announces Support for New Renishaw Equator-X™
Verisurf Software, Inc. is excited to announce full support for the new Renishaw Equator-X, combining the industry’s fastest dual-method gauge with Verisurf’s market-leading CMM Programming & Inspection suite for automated, shop floor inspection and reporting.
AMETEK to Acquire FARO Technologies
AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) and FARO Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which AMETEK will acquire all outstanding shares of FARO Technologies common stock for $44 per share in cash, which represents an approximate 40% premium to FARO’s closing price on May 5, 2025. The transaction values FARO at an enterprise value of approximately $920 million. The boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved the transaction.
Grid Dynamics Launch Robotic Inspection Programming Solution
Grid Dynamics, a provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and digital‑engagement services, showcased its TPGen robotic solution at the recent Automatica 2025 event for smart automation and robotics in Munich, Germany.
Nikon Launch Space-Efficient X-ray CT System
Nikon Corporation has launched the VOXLS 20 C 225, the latest addition to its VOXLS X-ray CT product lineup. This system is based on the proven principles of the company’s VOXLS 30 and 40 Series systems while offering maximum capability in a space-efficient footprint, providing unparalleled value per voxel in the market.
University of Illinois Gains Cutting-Edge 3D Metrology Capabilities with EDMIS's Advanced 5-Axis MVi5 3D Metrology Center
The University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering’s Mechanical Engineering Lab (MEL) has significantly enhanced its 3D metrology capabilities with the recent installation of an MVi5 3D Metrology Center from EDM INTELLIGENT SOLUTIONS (EDMIS). The MVi5 joins an existing RSH-SRX Robotic Metrology System from EDMIS that was installed at the lab in the spring of 2023.
Cost of Quality Implementation: A Practical Approach
This article introduces the fundamental concepts of Cost of Quality (COQ) and explores two widely used models: the Prevention-Appraisal-Failure (PAF) model and the Process Cost Model (PCM).
LK Metrology expands into industrial CT by acquiring ProCon X-Ray
LK Metrology Ltd announces the acquisition of ProCon X-Ray GmbH, a specialist German manufacturer of computed tomography (CT) systems. With this strategic acquisition, LK Metrology broadens its portfolio of high-precision inspection solutions to include industrial CT imaging, strengthening its position as a long-established provider of metrology systems.
Making Capability Studies Work for You
Capability studies are a routine part of quality work. Teams often calculate indices, document the results and share them to show that a process can meet specifications or satisfy audit requirements. But when applied proactively, capability studies offer insight into how a process is performing and where small changes might bring it into even tighter control.
AI in Quality Management: Hype vs. Reality
Artificial intelligence (AI) is dominating tech headlines across industries from retail to healthcare to financial services. In manufacturing, the excitement is just as strong.
Review: The DMIS Handbook
Here’s a review of The DMIS Handbook, a guide aimed at helping metrologists and CMM programmers master the DMIS language:
Leveraging F1 manufacturing technology for the mass automotive industry
Formula 1 (F1) is synonymous with speed, precision, and cutting-edge technology. While glamourous locations and thrilling driver skill capture the imagination, it is the sophisticated manufacturing technology behind these extraordinary machines that makes everything happen as safely as possible.
New partnership: Metrologic Group and Horus Metrology sign an agreement in Mexico
Horus Metrology’s solid expertise in on-site measurement and automation in Mexico, combined with Metrologic Group’s universal software solutions, enables it to offer customized, turnkey solutions to companies wishing to automate their inspection processes.
Stellantis Restore CMM Peak Performance and Maximize Life With Software Retrofit
Stellantis is a global automotive manufacturer resulting from the merger between the PSA Group and FCA in 2021, which today markets fourteen automotive brands worldwide.
Beyond the Measurement: How Data Management Software Can Transform Modern Manufacturing
When it comes to measurement data software, it’s easy to think the discussion begins and ends with raw measurement values, but it’s about much more than that. Yet many shops still see “quality data” as nothing more than a list of measurement values. In this article, we will discuss and highlight the many benefits of deploying a higher quality of measurement data software throughout your manufacturing company and show how measurement data software delivers much more than numbers.
Renishaw helps Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) to advance aerospace optics manufacturing
Renishaw has collaborated with Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) to support groundbreaking research into additive manufacturing (AM) for novel aerospace materials.
Ensuring Parts Fit, Using Bonus Tolerance to Your Advantage
Designers can use ASME Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), an internationally recognized symbolic language, to describe the acceptable limits of part feature variance.
The Value of Being a Certified Supplier
In today’s competitive market, being a certified supplier can significantly enhance a company’s reputation, operational efficiency, and business opportunities
ReverseEngineering.com adds ScanToCAD Add-In for Autodesk Inventor
ReverseEngineering.com has announced that its ScanToCAD Add-In is now an Autodesk certified app for Autodesk Inventor 2026.
Coordinate measuring machines hit the target for weapons standards
In weapons systems manufacturing, one imprecise part can compromise an entire system – and an entire mission. That’s why there are no standards quite like defense standards, and why weapons system manufacturers must ensure precise parts measurement, particularly in barrels, firing mechanisms, and triggers.