A Perfect Match: The Critical Role of Matching in Machine Vision Technologies
The search for a perfect match isn’t unique to dating platforms. It also applies to machine vision, where users are also looking for perfect “counterparts.” Matching technologies in machine vision software ensure that objects in the image are precisely located.
Faro Technologies Quantum X FaroArm Series
Faro® Technologies, Inc., is advancing the precision and efficiency of sheet metal stamping with its cutting-edge 3D measurement solutions, exemplified by the Quantum X FaroArm® Series.
ZEISS and tesa establish strategic partnership to advance large-scale holographic technology
Technology leaders ZEISS and tesa are joining forces to bring holography to industrial scale. The two companies have signed a strategic partnership agreement to drive the serial replication of large-format, holographically functionalized films – with a focus on transparent display applications in automotive windshields.
Hexagon launches MAESTRO coordinate measuring machine for advanced manufacturing precision
Hexagon AB, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, has announced that its Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched MAESTRO, a next-generation coordinate measuring machine (CMM). The new CMM is engineered to meet the rising productivity demands of modern manufacturing and meet increasing quality requirements.
Calypso - Exploring Reporting Simple, 2D, and 3D Distance
Calypso’s distance commands use point-reducible features to report distance. CMM Quarterly explains distance reporting in this article.
LK Metrology launches shop floor CMM series with laboratory-grade precision
Integrating coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) directly into the production environment can significantly boost efficiency, reduce lead times and improve quality control. At Control 2025, LK Metrology will unveil its new Altera SF series — eight robust, high-accuracy CMMs designed specifically for reliable shop floor use.
Aerospace Auditing: How Its Impact Makes It a Smart Career Move
When it comes to the aerospace industry, there is no room for compromises in quality, consistency and safety. In 2025, flying hours are expected to hit record highs, requiring even more aircraft and services than what are currently available. With growing pressure, manufacturers face numerous challenges, including finding suitable suppliers amidst supply chain uncertainty, stocking up on inventory and continuing to produce quality products that help ensure safety for end use.
Beyond Compliance: The Importance of Standards in the Mobility Industry
The relentless pursuit of quality is the engine driving progress in the automotive and aerospace industries. Quality is the bedrock upon which customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and, most importantly, safety is built.
Multisensor Metrology Explained
What is multisensor metrology technology? Multisensor metrology combines numerous methods and capabilities to analyze and quantify part measurements using repeatable and reproducible techniques. Providing access to digital camera measurements, touch probing and digital overlays all in one system are typical examples of multisensor metrology.
How SCANTECH’s NimbleTrack Helps Design Custom Wide Body Kits for the Tesla Cybertruck
The automotive aftermarket industry has seen a surge in demand for personalization, with car enthusiasts around the world seeking ways to make their vehicles stand out.
AutoForm ProgDie – Software Solution for Progressive Die Makers
AutoForm Engineering GmbH, the leading supplier of software solutions for stamping and BiW assembly processes, unveils its newly developed software AutoForm ProgDie, tailored specifically to the needs of users working in the field of progressive dies. With AutoForm ProgDie, progressive die makers can efficiently design, simulate, validate and modify various strip layout concepts and then select the one that best suits their needs.
ZEISS unveils AI-powered Research Data Platform; collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim champions the future of personalized eye care
ZEISS demonstrates a new standard for the future of ophthalmic research at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) conference, from May 4 – 8, including the introduction of the new ZEISS Research Data Platform (ZEISS RDP), and a spotlight on the ongoing research collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim to accelerate personalized, data-driven treatment approaches in ophthalmology.
Hexagon launches Future Skills Challenge with Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing
Hexagon announces its partnership with the Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing team, which recently won the Teams’ and Drivers’ titles in the F1 Sim Racing World Championship – the pinnacle of virtual motorsport – with a global challenge to find the next generation of digital-native engineering talent.
The Death of Tactile Quality Control
Not long ago, quality assurance in aerospace was a narrow, hands-on process. Inspectors would physically verify installations: feeling the torque on bolts, tracing defects to their origin, and leaving behind ink-smudged paperwork as evidence of accountability. It was tactile, deliberate, and sometimes slower—but it worked.
The Next Frontier of Automation: Quality Assurance in an AI-Driven Era
The convergence of automation and quality is redefining how manufacturers detect defects, maintain standards, and continuously improve processes.
KISTERS 3DViewStation: Germar Nikol – The Visionary Behind the Success Story
The success story of 3DViewStation is inextricably linked with the name Germar Nikol. As the driving force behind the initiation of the software, Nikol created the conditions that enabled the development of this innovative software solution.
AI’s Double-Edged Sword: Security and Compliance in Manufacturing
More than half (55%) of organizations plan to adopt Generative AI for security this year, indicating a drastic increase in its use within sensitive business operations. Joining the surge in adoption is manufacturing, which is an industry adopting AI at a rapid pace. While AI undoubtedly creates an opportunity for greater efficiency, cost savings and precision, its rapid integration and orchestration exposes organizations to new security risks and regulatory challenges.
Next Generation Additive Manufacturing uses AI and Enhanced Laser Precision
Additive manufacturing (AM) and especially metal AM strives for increasing throughput and less scrap. Data preparation is key to increase productivity and shorten process development times.
Difference Between Calibration and Verification
When it comes to in-the-field calibration of video measuring systems and other high-end measuring equipment, companies I talk to often do not realize or understand the difference between verification and calibration.
New partnership with Metromecánica
Metromecánica’s strong expertise in robotic inspection and automation, coupled with Metrologic Group’s universal software solutions, enables it to offer customized, turnkey solutions to companies wishing to automate their inspection process.