German and Swedish coordinate measuring machines critical to defense industry continued to flow to Russia in 2024
Last year, Russia continued to import coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), which are critical for its military-industrial complex. As The Insiderfound, equipment supplies totaled over $20 million, with two leading brands standing out: Hexagon Corporation (Sweden) and Wenzel Corporation (Germany). Meanwhile, the company of GRU officer Viktor Labin, who established supplies of Western-made CMMs to Russia, has lost its position in the domestic market.
Richconn Enhances Manufacturing Capabilities with Strategic Investment in High-Precision Metrology Solutions
Richconn, a leading China-based CNC machining manufacturer specializing in custom metal parts for global clients, has announced a significant upgrade to its quality assurance infrastructure. The company has acquired two state-of-the-art ZEISS Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) for its Dongguan production facility,
Hexagon collaborates with JDC-Miller MotorSports to push performance boundaries in IMSA racing
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced its strategic collaboration with JDC-Miller MotorSports.
An Introduction to Portable Metrology
Portable metrology tools can be used in a variety of environments, whether it’s a factory floor, construction site, dry dock, or large-scale assembly plant.
LK Metrology offers affordable CMM change racks
LK Metrology has unveiled its new range of change racks for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). Typically, good quality rack solutions are quite expensive, which is an issue that the company is trying to resolve with its latest launch
Bearing Specialist Accelerates And Enhances Quality Control
A leading UK manufacturer of bespoke bearings and one of the biggest stockholders and distributers of plain bearings and sintered parts in Europe, Abingdon-based Bowman International has significantly upgraded the inspection of its products with the purchase of a new coordinate measuring machine (CMM) built by LK Metrology, Castle Donington.
Software, Sensors, Software Aid Testing of Transmissions at VW
Customer expectations for the durability and comfort of cars, vans and trucks are always increasing. But, there’s a spectrum. Manufacturers must strike a balance between producing vehicles with the highest possible quality and vehicles that are affordable and profitable.
Sigmetrix CETOL v12 Tolerance Analysis Software Released
Sigmetrix, experts in mechanical variation management, have announced their latest release of CETOL 6σ tolerance analysis software, version 12.0, is now available for immediate download.
GD&T’s New Rule and What it means for Measurement
Here we will explore the implications of rule "S" and the limits/requirements of today's metrology as it is applied to these GD&T requirements.
Embedded Quality: Create Competitive Advantage and Customer Delight
Quality issues in manufacturing continue to top the headlines with product failures and recalls.
Manufacturing + Quality: Why Ignoring Gaps in Quality Infrastructure Could Stifle Innovation
Failing to address any gaps could potentially put the quality infrastructure at risk of being considered an obstacle to innovation.
Form Measurement: Back to Basics
Form is a relatively easy thing to measure in many senses. In the simplest manner, form measurement involves a probe or stylus being moved along an ideal circular or linear path to gather data on the probe movements relative to that ideal geometry. The analysis is usually pretty straightforward; the measured data points are filtered and mathematical operations are performed to ascertain the results.
Metrology: The Science of Correct Decision Making
We need to have the ability to collect and analyze data in order to come to the correct conclusion.
Intelligent Model Based GD&T for Inspection
The central concept embodied in model-based definition (MBD) is that the 3D CAD model provides the detailed product information necessary for all aspects of the product definition. Engineers have wanted to harness the power of MDB for years.
Revolutionizing Precision Measurement: A Collaborative Solution for Large-Scale Industrial Automation
In the age of Industry 4.0, the demand for precision, flexibility, and efficiency in manufacturing is higher than ever. To meet these challenges, Eleven Dynamics has joined forces with Nebotix and API, bringing together cutting-edge technologies in robotics, metrology, and software to provide a turnkey solution for automated large-part measurement.
PRECISION MEASUREMENT TRENDS 2025: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Metrology has evolved significantly from manual measurement tools like calipers and micrometers to advanced digital solutions such as optical scanners and computed tomography systems.
Structured Light Scanners vs. 3D Laser Scanners: Which is Better?
3D scanning technologies have advanced significantly, with structured light and laser scanning emerging as two leading methods. Structured light scanning, which includes blue light and white light scanning, and 3D laser scanning offer unique strengths and applications, making them suitable for different use cases.
Shaping Tomorrow’s Manufacturing Workforce: Implementing Workforce Planning Strategies
The manufacturing industry is at a crossroads. With an aging workforce and an insufficient pipeline of skilled workers to fill the gap, companies are facing a looming labor crisis.
How can I measure a large part with a portable 3D measuring device?
Within the large machine manufacturing industry, operators are faced with a number of challenges when it comes to measuring a large part.
Measurement at the heart of the shop floor, Hi-Spec Precision comment on their latest CMM purchases
Recently launched by Aberlink, the Extol is a shop floor hardened CMM that not only performs rapid, accurate and repeatable inspections in the most challenging environmental conditions, but boasts an incredibly compact footprint - allowing the CMM to be positioned where it is most needed, on the shop floor.