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Revopoint INSPIRE 2, MetroY Series 3D Scanners

August 25, 2025

Revopoint officially pre-launch the INSPIRE 2 and MetroY Series, the newest additions to its 3D scanner lineup.


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AMETEK Announces Completed Acquisition of FARO Technologies

July 22, 2025

AMETEK has announced that it has completed its acquisition of FARO Technologies, a global leader in 3D measurement and imaging solutions.


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Measurement

Beyond the Factory Floor: Why Smarter Tools Mean Smarter Quality Control for U.S. Manufacturers

How new tools—including 3D laser scanning and probing devices—can help the industry innovate and adapt in an increasingly competitive (and tariffed) world.
Daniel Teigman
July 1, 2025

The future of manufacturing belongs to companies that can move faster, train smarter, and deliver consistent quality with fewer barriers to finished results. One key method of achieving this coveted four-way win is adopting portable 3D scanning and probing technologies.


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Smart Inspection: AI, Automation, and AR in Manufacturing Quality Control Processes

May 27, 2025

Coy Limon from 3D Infotech highlights how innovations like metrology automation, machine learning, and augmented reality (AR) are transforming quality control in manufacturing, enhancing efficiency and accuracy while integrating with Industry 4.0.


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Measurement

Surface Texture Metrology Matures

Visualization tools can improve how engineers understand part surfaces.
Mark Malburg Mike Zecchino
May 13, 2025

Quality assessments of parts often rely on a "yes" or "no" on a printed report, a "good" part versus "bad." However, advancements like 3D scanning allow engineers to visualize and analyze surface textures, revealing crucial insights beyond basic roughness values, which is vital for meeting increasing performance demands.


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Trends

Pinpointing 3D Scanning’s Biggest Trends for 2025

These trends could play a critical role in how businesses move the needle on both growing and opening up new potential markets.
Gleb Gusev
March 24, 2025

As the new year begins, AI, 3D scanning, and 3D printing are transforming manufacturing by enhancing efficiencies. As teams kick off Q1 projects, it's essential to consider how these trends will influence growth and open new market opportunities.


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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.
Gary C. Confalone
February 23, 2025

Discover how portable metrology tools like laser trackers and 3D scanners enhance onsite machining by enabling real-time measurements and adjustments, ensuring accuracy and minimizing defects in complex geometries.


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FARO Leap ST Handheld Scanner

February 13, 2025

FARO® Technologies, Inc., has entered a new category of handheld scanning with the launch of FARO Leap ST®.


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Measurement

Probes and Styli Are Becoming Smarter

As manufacturing becomes more automated, probes and styli now include features like 3-D scanning and connect with optical measuring systems.
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Genevieve Diesing
December 2, 2024

Probes and styli are vital for smart manufacturing, evolving into advanced sensors that enhance automation and quality control. These precise tools measure parts, guide machines, and enable real-time adjustments, improving efficiency and reducing defects in CNC and robotic applications.


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Ametek Acquires Virtek Vision International

November 5, 2024

Ametek, Inc. announced the acquisition of Virtek Vision International, a leading provider of advanced laser-based projection and inspection systems.



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