SL Laser continues to expand the role of laser projection technology in manufacturing with solutions designed to improve positioning accuracy, reduce setup times and eliminate manual production errors.

Quality control is under more pressure today than ever before: It must operate flexibly, precisely and economically. Industries such as automotive, mechanical engineering and electronics manufacturing test a growing variety of components – often under changing conditions and with minimal time for complex integrations.

The Creaform 3D MetraSCAN doesn’t just measure parts faster; it sees them differently. As manufacturing grows more complex, teams are finding new ways to boost efficiency, precision, and product quality with tools like 3D MetraSCAN.

Visometry’s AR platform, Twyn, is delivering measurable value for WISAG Industrie Service Group by improving the speed, precision, and efficiency of visual quality inspection processes.

BMW Plant Leipzig is introducing a -based measurement system for plastic exterior components in series production. Capable of determining paint layer thickness non-destructively, the new technology has recently been scaled up to enable automated, precise and reproducible quality inspections directly within the production process.

Horse Powertrain, a leader in innovative and low-emission powertrain systems, has deployed the Siemens Inspekto Visual Inspection system at its Skövde engine production plant through its Aurobay Technologies division. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the system automates quality checks at the engine inspection station, replacing a process previously performed by hand.

RB Industrial Manufacturing has announced the acquisition of a new Keyence XM-1540 Image Dimension Measurement System, reinforcing the company’s commitment to precision engineering, quality assurance, and continuous improvement across its manufacturing operations.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation (IFF) and Rolls-Royce Solutions Magdeburg GmbH have successfully completed a joint automation project. The objective of the project was to automate a process of cleaning connecting rods for reuse in fully overhauled engines.

In today’s aircraft production, precision is everything. Every hole and every fixing point must be precisely positioned to ensure safety and quality. As part of the DiCADeMA project (Digital Cabin Architectures and Design for Manufacturing) led by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), a novel, fully digitally networked process has been developed.

Volkswagen plans to offer 70 percent of all cars produced as fully electric vehicles by 2030. Despite this enormous change to its product portfolio, Volkswagen’s commitment to quality remains unchanged. “Our components must meet high quality standards, whether they are combustion engines or electric motors”, says Holger Giersberg, sub-department head for quality assurance in the foundry and machining division at the Volkswagen plant in Kassel.

After evaluating needs and considering the options, EWT/3DCNC purchased two machines: a ZEISS CONTURA bridge CMM with a touch probe and a ZEISS O-INSPECT multi-sensor vision measuring machine (VMM) with a touch probe, a camera, and a white light scanner. 

The DIKUQ project has developed a semi-automated process chain for forming steel sheets for shipbuilding. Fraunhofer IOF designed a novel inline 3D measurement system that can digitally capture workpieces in less than half a second and reconstruct them as 3D images. The system reduces the workload for specialists and minimizes quality fluctuations.

For the new generation of the Cayenne, Porsche is using high-voltage batteries developed and manufactured entirely in-house. In doing so, the sports car manufacturer is continuing to expand its own battery expertise in a focused manner and deepening its technological expertise in the field of electromobility while also laying the foundation for maximum performance, efficiency and quality – made in Europe.

Crytur specializes in the design, production, and delivery of integrated optoelectronic and optomechanical assemblies. The foundation of these products lies in synthetic crystals, which Crytur produces in-house. Because the company’s products demand exceptional dimensional and shape accuracy, Crytur relies on high-end measuring machines and gauges from Mitutoyo to ensure every component meets stringent specifications.

Working with Dyne Testing, Burnside trialed the SITA Cleanospector. The device utilizes UV fluorescence spectroscopy to detect residual organic contaminants. By illuminating metal surfaces with UV light, the sensor measures the intensity of the resulting fluorescence from oils, greases, and cooling lubricants.