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.
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.
Hexagon unveils Autonomous Metrology Suite for quality control
Hexagon has launched a new Autonomous Metrology Suite to simplify the user experience and accelerate key measurement processes, that it says will cut CMM programming time from days to hours.
Reducing costs and improving productivity with metrology
Margins are under constant threat and businesses need to find ways to reduce costs, improve efficiency and productivity, and drive down waste. Metrology can help alleviate some of these pressures on the business when used efficiently.
TYPES OF METROLOGY: DIMENSIONAL, OPTICAL, AND MORE
In the realm of modern manufacturing, precision is paramount. Whether you’re a production engineer overseeing complex assemblies or a lab equipment supplier ensuring the accuracy of measurement tools, understanding the various types of metrology is essential. This comprehensive guide delves into the primary categories of metrology—dimensional, optical, and others—highlighting their principles, applications, advantages, and limitations.
Equator–X Dual-Method Gauging System Launched
Renishaw has announced the launch of its latest pioneering solution for shop floor process control, the Equator–X 500 dual-method system. This innovative product brings unique capabilities to manufacturers around the world, enabling them to select the optimum inspection method, Absolute or Compare, for their process challenge, effectively deploying two systems in one.
Aberlink builds on its legacy of CMM innovation
Building on a legacy that began in 1995 with the launch of the original Axiom – claimed to be the first fully error-mapped CMM sold at a fraction of the cost of competitors – Aberlink continues to redefine precision, performance, and value.
Are You Blazing a New Path to ISO/IEC 42001 AI Standard?
Does your organization need the world’s first ISO/IEC 42001 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Management System? In a world now immersed in AI activities the question could be rephrased "Can you afford not to use an AI management system?
Starrag forms part of the ZEISS PRISMO fortis CMM pilot project
Starrag is known for developing manufacturing solutions for manufacturers within the aerospace industry. To help shorten the measurement times of turbine blades, the company agreed to participate in the ZEISS PRISMO fortis CMM pilot project.
Sandvik Completes Aquisition of Verisurf Software
Sandvik has announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Verisurf Software Inc., a US-based 3D metrology software solutions provider.
Digital Twins: Elevating Manufacturing Standards and Reducing Errors
Digital twins, once a concept reserved for speculative fiction, now stand at the forefront of modern manufacturing and quality control. These virtual replicas of physical assets that range from individual machines to entire production lines, enable organizations to simulate, test, and optimize processes before making real-world changes.
High-precision CMMs for demanding shop floor use
At Control 2025, LK Metrology introduced its new Altera SF series — eight robust CMM models combining lab-grade accuracy with industrial durability. Designed for harsh shop floor environments, the machines offer large measuring volumes, advanced thermal compensation and smart automation features for high-precision inspection close to production.
How One Company Turned the Skilled Labor Shortage Into an Opportunity
Founded in 1988, Trace Die Cast (Trace) produces aluminum high-pressure die castings, primarily supplying tier-one and tier-two automotive OEMs. Its campus in Bowling Green, KY, houses machining and assembly operations and 44 diecast machines, making it one of the largest die casters in North America.
Why 3D Comparative Gages Fall Short in Quality Inspections Compared to Modern CMMs
In modern manufacturing environments, precision and efficiency are critical—not only during production but also in the inspection process. To maintain high standards of quality and compliance, manufacturers increasingly rely on automated measurement systems.
Hexagon brings automated quality inspection to smaller manufacturing operations and large-scale applications with new PRESTO Quality Stations
Providing major advances in high-resolution scanning for faster, highly versatile manufacturing quality control, Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division today announces the launch of two major advances in automated large-component quality inspection that make its turnkey PRESTO Quality Stations accessible to manufacturers that need to improve productivity but face budget and skills constraints.
New PRESTO Quality Stations Redefine Smart Inspection Workflows
Providing major advances in high-resolution scanning for faster, highly versatile manufacturing quality control, Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced the launch of two major advances in automated large-component quality inspection that make its turnkey PRESTO Quality Stations accessible to manufacturers that need to improve productivity but face budget and skills constraints.
Surface Texture Metrology Matures
The answer to whether a part meets specification is often a “yes” or “no” on a printed report, a “good” part versus “bad.” However, these numerical values—the information passing from quality to engineering and manufacturing—is often not enough information to solve quality issues or improve processes.
Online CMM Training and its Benefits
Online training and mentorship are invaluable in creating a professional skillset. At CMM Quarterly we offer such mentorship.
Hexagon partners with ZeroTouch to bring high-accuracy inline inspection to European precision manufacturing
Hexagon has partnered with ZeroTouch, part of Sandvik, to bring high-speed, high-accuracy non-contact gauging cells to European customers through its Manufacturing Intelligence division. The turnkey cell enables manufacturers to measure key dimensions of mission-critical parts with micron-level accuracy in seconds, providing rapid feedback to reduce scrap and improve process maturity faster with metrology-assisted manufacturing processes.