Hexagon To Expand Into NDT with Waygate Technologies Acquisition
Hexagon AB signed a definitive agreement to acquire Waygate Technologies for roughly $1.45 billion, adding non‑destructive testing (NDT) capabilities to its Manufacturing Intelligence (MI) business. Waygate, a German‑based NDT leader with about $630 million in annual revenue and 1,500 employees across 25 sites, serves aerospace, automotive, energy and industrial manufacturers. The deal expands Hexagon’s portfolio from surface metrology to interior inspection, targeting sectors such as aerospace, automotive and battery production. Hexagon plans to improve Waygate’s margins through China localisation, cross‑selling and operational efficiencies, with closing expected in the second half of 2026.
Waygate Technologies & GE Aerospace Drive the Future of Automated Engine Maintenance
Waygate Technologies and GE Aerospace have launched automated Menu Directed Inspection (MDI) templates for GEnx‑1B and ‑2B engine borescope inspections. The templates, integrated into Waygate’s Mentor Visual iQ+ borescope, embed AI‑driven guidance and real‑time data labeling. They standardize imaging of...
SHINING 3D Introduces EinScan Rigil Lite Expanding All-in-One Scanning Portfolio
SHINING 3D unveiled the EinScan Rigil Lite, a new all‑in‑one handheld 3D scanner that adds a hybrid light‑source architecture and onboard computing to its Rigil series. The device combines 17 + 17 crossed blue laser lines, 7 parallel lines and near‑infrared VCSEL to capture reflective...
Redefining Industrial Robotics with Learned Physical Intelligence
Generalist AI firm unveiled GEN‑1, a multimodal model that can perform simple physical tasks with near‑perfect reliability. The system reports success rates above 99 %, completes tasks up to three times faster than previous state‑of‑the‑art robots, and needs only about one...
‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 13th April
The latest Metrology Brew bulletin highlights a wave of AI‑driven inspection tools, from iPhone‑based end‑of‑line vision to Cognex’s report showing half of manufacturers already using AI in machine vision. InnovMetric bolstered its 3D metrology portfolio by acquiring Digisens’ CT‑processing IP,...
From Sensors to Smarts: Fraunhofer’s AI-Driven Approach to Human–Robot Teamwork
Fraunhofer’s NeurOSmart platform merges LIDAR‑based 3D sensing, AI‑enabled edge chips and neuromorphic accelerators to enable real‑time, safe collaboration between humans and industrial robots. By embedding data pre‑processing in the sensor, the system slashes bandwidth and cuts power draw, while neuromorphic...
Strategic Collaboration Brings Multi-Modal Inspection to Battery Gigafactories
Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes unit, and AI‑driven ultrasound specialist Liminal Insights have formed a strategic collaboration to deliver the industry’s first integrated multi‑modal inspection solution for battery gigafactories. The partnership combines Waygate’s industrial CT and radiography expertise with Liminal’s...
First Quantum Diamond Microscopy System Lands in US for Advanced Chip Failure Analysis
QuantumDiamonds GmbH has installed its QD m.1 quantum‑diamond microscopy system at Eurofins EAG Laboratories in Sunnyvale, marking the first North‑American deployment of a commercial QDM tool. The QD m.1 uses nitrogen‑vacancy centers in synthetic diamond to produce three‑dimensional, micrometer‑scale magnetic current maps of...
Precision Measurement at the Heart of Advanced Optoelectronics
Crytur, a Czech maker of synthetic crystals for optoelectronic and optomechanical assemblies, has equipped its quality‑control labs with a fleet of high‑end Mitutoyo measuring machines. The company uses STRATO‑Apex coordinate measuring machines, ROUNDTEST circularity gauges, and Quick Vision visual systems...
Event to Spotlight Distributed Large Volume Metrology for Dynamic Manufacturing
The National Physical Laboratory and the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre are hosting a one‑day workshop on 11 May 2026 in Sheffield to accelerate adoption of Distributed Large Volume Metrology (DLVM). The event will present NPL’s new dynamic performance test method and feature...
Reinventing End-of-Line Inspection with iPhone + AI
Enao Vision’s new end‑of‑line (EOL) inspection system pairs an iPhone with deep‑learning AI to replace traditional rule‑based cameras and fatigued human checks. The AI model learns what a flawless product looks like, flagging any deviation and providing defect descriptions. Installation...
Direct Scanning Laser Trackers – A New Era for Quality Control
Laser trackers have long underpinned large‑volume quality control, but traditional reflector‑based methods are slowing production lines. Direct scanning technology, exemplified by Leica’s Absolute Tracker ATS800, projects a measurement beam directly onto part surfaces, eliminating manual target placement. The ATS800 merges...
Evolution Toward Multi-Sensor Measurement Reflects a Broader Transformation in Industrial Metrology
Manufacturers are moving from single‑technology metrology to multi‑sensor systems that blend high‑speed optical inspection with tactile probing. VICIVISION’s integrated solution captures full part geometry optically while using a probe for critical features, eliminating the need for separate machines. This single‑environment...
Verisurf 2026 Precision Meets Innovation
Verisurf 2026 launches with a suite of new features that embed metrology directly into digital manufacturing workflows. The platform promises faster inspection, greater visibility, and tighter process control, helping manufacturers cut costs and reduce cycle times. By integrating measurement data throughout...
Redefining In-Line Inspection for High-Volume Manufacturing
AM‑Quality, the world’s first fully automated in‑line metrology system, uses eight high‑speed 3D laser line CMMs to scan parts in seconds and compare them against digital CAD models. Certified to ISO 10360‑13, the solution delivers spherical accuracy of 50 µm and planar...
