Metrology, Inspection & 3D Scanning

Additive Assurance takes metal 3D printing quality assurance to Japan

Additive Assurance has has signed a distribution agreement with NTT DATA XAM Technologies Corp. (XAM) to launch its real-time quality assurance solution, AMiRIS, in the Japanese market. The Australian

By Laura Griffiths

/ 24 Jul 2026

Additive Assurance takes metal 3D printing quality assurance to Japan

Lumafield promises 'continuous stream of quality intelligence' with new X-ray CT platforms

Lumafield believes Neptune Performance and Triton Performance turn X-ray CT into a 'continuous thread of quality intelligence' from prototype to high-volume production.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 25 Jun 2026

Lumafield promises 'continuous stream of quality intelligence' with new X-ray CT platforms

Why CMMs are no longer enough: How 3D scanning is closing the metrology gap in automotive and aviation

SHINING 3D's new white paper documents how manufacturers including Bugatti-Rimac are replacing CMMs and manual inspection with high-accuracy 3D scanning — and the production numbers behind it.

By TCT Team

/ 22 May 2026

Why CMMs are no longer enough: How 3D scanning is closing the metrology gap in automotive and aviation

Optris launches new CTi pyrometer models

The new solutions are said to be designed for demanding industrial environments and utilise infrared sensors to provide highly accurate non-contact temperature measurement for metals and high-temperature applications.

By TCT Team

/ 31 Mar 2026

Optris launches new CTi pyrometer models

Sculpteo launches professional 3D scanning service

The company will support reverse engineering, 3D printing, injection moulding, and replacement part projects.

By TCT Team

/ 26 Mar 2026

Sculpteo launches professional 3D scanning service

Melotte implements data-capturing system to support semiconductor component production with Additive Center & amsight

It represents a shift from ‘reactive, inspection-based quality control’ to ‘proactive, data-driven quality assurance' according to the partners.

By Sam Davies

/ 25 Feb 2026

Melotte implements data-capturing system to support semiconductor component production with Additive Center & amsight

Plastometrex launches MultiScale capability to capture high-resolution mechanical property variation

It has been developed in a bid to address a 'common gap in mechanical testing.'

By TCT Team

/ 18 Feb 2026

Plastometrex launches MultiScale capability to capture high-resolution mechanical property variation

Nikon AM CEO: "This needs to be a billion dollar business"

TCT speaks to Nikon Advanced Manufacturing CEO Hamid Zarringhalam about the technology giant's metal additive manufacturing ambitions.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 15 Jan 2026

Nikon AM CEO: "This needs to be a billion dollar business"

US Navy funds Senvol to demonstrate capabilities of machine learning software on DED parts

The project commenced in July 2025 and runs through to July 2027.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 Jan 2026

US Navy funds Senvol to demonstrate capabilities of machine learning software on DED parts

FARO and Creaform rebrand metrology and reality capture businesses

"By combining the strength of two leaders, we’re opening possibilities that will empower industries to move from hindsight to foresight."

By Laura Griffiths

/ 13 Jan 2026

FARO and Creaform rebrand metrology and reality capture businesses

Why real-time access to 3D measurement data is critical for accelerated manufacturing decisions

Frédéric Hébert, Vice President of Products and Innovation for the Collaborative Suite at InnovMetric, explains how engineers and QC leads would benefit from an upgraded data management solution.

By Rhiannon Temporal

/ 5 Dec 2025

Why real-time access to 3D measurement data is critical for accelerated manufacturing decisions

Phase3D releases two large-format Fringe Inspection Systems for metal 3D printing

Fringe Inspection is Phase3D's in-situ structured light inspection system and has been designed to deliver unit-based, quantitative measurements during the additive process.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Nov 2025

Phase3D releases two large-format Fringe Inspection Systems for metal 3D printing