Articles Tagged with ''metrology''

Measurement traceability is important in metrology and industry, highlighting its role in enhancing the effectiveness of National Metrology Institutes (NMIs) and improving measurement accuracy and efficiency. Reliable calibration through traceability ensures credible reference standards. Economically, it boosts productivity by reducing waste, supporting fair markets, and benefiting global trade in commodities.

Quality assurance in manufacturing has focused on precision, but cybersecurity now poses a significant threat. Nation-state adversaries target operational technology to corrupt quality data and alter inspection processes, risking product safety and demanding urgent attention.

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), totaled $216.2 million in July 2025.

In the business world, continuous improvement is essential for survival, especially in metrology. To thrive, systems must adapt to increasing inspection demands by measuring more features with greater accuracy and delivering faster results. Learn what key areas can be improved.

Explore five key advantages of transitioning from traditional file-based storage to centralized database systems, and why this shift is rapidly becoming a best practice across the industry.

This article outlines common mistakes in applying GD&T and datum features that can frustrate machinists, confuse quality inspectors, and hinder CMM programmers. Recognizing these issues early can enhance communication, streamline inspection, and lead to better parts.

Facility maintenance technicians are now essential to product quality, taking on roles in measurement accuracy, but many lack formal calibration training. Should companies invest in training and user-friendly calibration tools to support them?

ABB Robotics has launched OmniCoreTM EyeMotion that enables any OmniCore-powered robot to recognize its surroundings using any third-party camera or sensor and adapt in real time, even in complex applications.

Caracol announces the acquisition of IP and robotic machine configuration assets from the additive division of Hans Weber Maschinenfabrik GmbH, a German leader in extrusion technology with over 100 years’ industrial machinery excellence.

Tescan Group announced the acquisition of FemtoInnovations, a leading innovator in ultrafast laser technologies, and the creation of a dedicated Laser Technology Business Unit (LT BU) headquartered at the University of Connecticut (UConn) Tech Park.