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Automation in Manufacturing: How Measurement Drives Efficiency
Discover how in-process measurement helps manufacturers cut set-up times, reduce scrap and support reliable automated CNC production.
In-Process Metrology for CNC Machining
As manufacturers face increasing pressure to improve quality, reduce waste, and maintain tighter tolerances, in-process metrology has become an essential part of modern CNC machining. By integrating measurement directly into the machining process, manufacturers can...
Inline Measurement in EV Battery Manufacturing: Why Precision Matters
The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is accelerating. As governments and manufacturers work towards ambitious net-zero targets, the pressure to produce high-performance batteries at scale has never been greater. In the UK, the transition to electric mobility is being...
Metrology in 2030: The End of Inspection as We Know It?
For years, inspection has often been treated as the final checkpoint. A part is machined, removed from the machine, taken to a measuring area and checked to confirm whether it passes or fails. If the result is good, production continues. If not, teams are left tracing...
Blum-Novotest UK Gears Up for MACH 2026: Metrology Innovation on Display
Showcasing advanced metrology at the UK’s leading manufacturing event We are gearing up for MACH 2026, where we will be exhibiting at one of the biggest dates in the manufacturing calendar. Described by the organisers as the UK’s largest exhibition of cutting-edge...
Understanding Laser Metrology: What It Is and Why It Matters
When parts start drifting, it is rarely “mystery variation”. It is usually something very real: a tool edge wearing faster than expected, a holder picking up contamination, a spindle warming up, or a cutter that chips mid-run. The challenge is spotting those changes...
2025 Metrology Trends – What Manufacturers Should Expect for 2026
As 2025 closes out, measurement has moved from the quality room into the machining envelope. For UK manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, medical and high-value subcontracting, metrology is now about keeping processes stable, cutting scrap and enabling automation,...
Optimising Cycle Time: Using TC50/TC60 in High-Throughput Production
When every second counts, most gains come from what happens between cuts. Fast part set-up, quick in-cycle checks and reliable feedback keep the spindle earning. TC50 and TC60 touch probes are built for this pace, combining high measuring speed with proven reliability...
5 Ways Precision Measurement Reduces Downtime
The bottom line: downtime is expensive. Every minute a machine waits, a job slips, or a tool breaks, the production line loses money and momentum. Precision, machine-integrated metrology stops many of those stoppages before they start. Blum-Novotest’s measuring...
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