Topic: Metrology

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Automate 2025 show planner: Discover robots, components, and software in Detroit

April 28, 2025 · A3 is hosting Automate 2025, a trade show for robot developers, components and software providers, integrators, and end users to learn about the latest industry innovations.

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Faulhaber introduces hexagonal coil SXR DC motors

January 29, 2025 · Faulhaber Group’s new RoHS compliant 1218 and 1228 SXR DC motors are offered with a range of configuration options for various environments and applications.

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Bell-Everman announces molded belt tray for linear actuators

October 29, 2024 · Designed for long-travel motion systems including gantry and linear robots, the latest generation of Bell-Everman’s ServoBelt linear actuators feature design improvements.

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ABB launches Ultra Accuracy feature for GoFa cobots

September 29, 2024 · ABB Robotics recently launched an Ultra Accuracy feature for its GoFa cobots, which can deliver a path accuracy of 0.03 mm for electronics, automotive, and aerospace manufacturing.

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ARM Institute to fund $2.9 million for six new projects

August 12, 2024 · ARM selected six U.S. manufacturing development projects from its 24-01 Project Call to receive $2.9 million in funding, including AI, cobot, and machine learning technology.

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Q-Span Automated Gauging System From New Scale Robotics Adds Thread Verification

April 6, 2023 · New Scale Robotics has added thread verification to its Q-Span Automated Gauging System, which combines a cobot, grippers for part handling, metrology, and automated data collection.

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ARM Institute Names Two Fellows for Projects to Support U.S. Manufacturing, Military Readiness

July 27, 2022 · The ARM Institute has named ARIS Technology's Jim Clark and ARIN Technologies' Christopher Ravasio as fellows to lead projects to improve quality inspection and robot navigation.

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Sandvik Agrees to Acquire Metrology Company DWFritz Automation

July 13, 2021 · Sandvik says that DWFritz Automation's metrology products will help the Stockholm-based manufacturing and machining company become a leader in the inspection space.

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Ambi Robotics and DWFritz Automation to Build Custom Picking Systems for Supply Chain Customers

June 30, 2021 · Ambi Robotics, which uses AI and simulation for highly dexterous robots, has chosen DWFritz Automation to manufacture custom pick-and-pack systems for e-commerce fulfillment.

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FARO Acquires HoloBuilder and Expands Digital Twin Product Suite

June 7, 2021 · FARO Technologies, which provides data collection for industrial customers, has acquired construction progress management firm HoloBuilder for "end-to-end" digital twin offerings.

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Navajo Technical University Chooses Optomec System for Metal AM Training Center

September 12, 2019 · NTU purchased the directed energy deposition machine with a National Science Foundation grant for use in its new Center for Advanced Manufacturing.

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HxGN 2019 where AR/VR meets Metrology; Epson Releases Augmented Reality Remote Assist

June 21, 2019 · Hexagon's HxGN highlights intersection of AR/VR and metrology; Epson launches AR-based remote assistance app.

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Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division Breaks Ground on New Center in Detroit Area

May 7, 2019 · Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division is constructing a new expansion project on a site in Novi, MI, slated for completion in the fall of 2019.

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Stratasys Direct Manufacturing Expands Additive Metals Capacity with VELO3D’s Sapphire Printer

April 16, 2019 · The Sapphire laser fusion metal additive manufacturing system allows for printing of complex part geometries with in-situ metrology, closed-loop control, and low-to-no support structures.

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VeriSurf Debuts Latest Master3DGage 3D Inspection and Reverse Engineering Solution

March 18, 2019 · The complete hardware/software solution delivers automated "in-process" inspection to the shop floor.

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Applied Automation Technologies and DMG MORI USA Announce Partnership

February 19, 2019 · Partnership of two companies will focus on management of on-machine measuring software.

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Festo gets a grip on AI-based picking

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How Beckhoff Automation’s EtherCAT and controllers power Dexterity’s Mech ‘superhumanoid’ robot
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Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago
Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago

North America’s largest robotics and automation event winds down