1+ hour, 51+ min ago  (186+ words) The answer increasingly lies not in purchasing more sophisticated equipment, but in making better use of something every factory already possesses in abundance " DATA. The challenge is no longer collecting data; it is connecting it. Metrology Becomes the Trusted Source…...

2+ hour, 49+ min ago  (766+ words) Summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. From Model to Measurement: How Metrology Software Powers the MBD-Driven Digital Thread As manufacturing accelerates toward the Model-Based Enterprise, software is evolving from a standalone tool into a critical…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (193+ words) The BMW Group and Mistral AI are partnering to advance the use of AI in crash simulation. The aim is to improve quality, accuracy and speed in complex engineering tasks. The collaboration marks a first step towards scaling domain-specific AI…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (236+ words) This synchronization enables the laser 3 D profile camera to acquire high-resolution inspection data continuously, even while the robot is accelerating, decelerating, or traversing challenging weld contours. The ability to maintain image acquisition during all phases of robot motion delivers a…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (436+ words) Phase3 D Secures $2. 9 Million To Scale In-Situ Inspection For Metal AM Metrology and Quality News Phase3 D has announced the successful completion of an oversubscribed $2. 9 million funding round that will accelerate the commercial expansion of its in-situ inspection technology for metal additive…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (258+ words) As additive manufacturing pushes deeper into regulated, high-value production, the industry's biggest bottleneck is shifting. It's no longer just "Can we print the part?" It's, "Can we prove stability, traceability, and capability at scale " without burying QA teams in manual…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1148+ words) In this interview article, Verisurf Software President Ernie Husted discusses the role of metrology software in preserving engineering intent, advancing Model-Based Definition (MBD), and enabling intelligent manufacturing through open standards such as STEP AP242 and the Quality Information Framework (QIF). A: The…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (435+ words) Industrial robotics software company Intrinsic has unveiled an early look at its new Intrinsic Intelligence Cell, a modular robot workcell designed to demonstrate how artificial intelligence can transform manufacturing flexibility, productivity, and accessibility. Showcased at the recent Automate 2026 expo, the…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (324+ words) There is a growing role for acoustic imaging technology in automotive manufacturing, where compressed air inefficiency, pneumatic instability, and leaks can quietly undermine production performance and energy efficiency, as well as process consistency. Modern vehicle production relies on tightly synchronized…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (300+ words) Dual-CCD Inspection Platform Achieves Sub-Micron Measurement Accuracy for Passive Optical Components Metrology and Quality News To address these challenges, Gen Precision has announced the GTK-OSI1 Automated Passive Optical Component Inspection Machine, which integrates AOI, AI-powered image analysis, and high-precision measurement…...