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The electric vehicle industry is undergoing one of the biggest manufacturing transformations in automotive history through the rise of giga-casting. Popularized by leading EV manufacturers, giga-casting replaces dozens of individual chassis components with a single large aluminum casting, dramatically simplifying vehicle assembly while reducing weight, production time, and manufacturing costs. What once required hundreds of welded parts can now be produced as one integrated structural component. However, while giga-casting has revolutionized automotive production, it has also introduced a new generation of machining challenges. These giant castings—often as large as an entire vehicle floor or rear body structure—still require extremely precise…
In the age of electric mobility, the battery enclosure has emerged as the most critical structural component of an electric vehicle. Much like the engine block defined vehicle engineering in the internal combustion era, today’s EV battery housing has become the central element around which performance, safety, and manufacturing precision revolve. Far beyond being a simple protective casing, modern battery enclosures are highly engineered structures designed to deliver crash protection, thermal stability, leak-proof sealing, and lightweight performance simultaneously. As EV manufacturers compete to increase vehicle range and efficiency, lightweight construction has become a top priority. This has led to the…
As the manufacturing world celebrates World Metrology Day on 20th May, the “Metrology Masters” initiative proudly recognizes companies that are redefining precision, automation, and process reliability in modern manufacturing. Among the global pioneers selected for this prestigious recognition is BLUM-Novotest — a company that has transformed the way industries approach in-process measurement, tool monitoring, and CNC automation. BLUM-Novotest has earned its place as a Metrology Master due to its exceptional contribution toward achieving micron-level precision across automotive, aerospace, die & mould, medical implant, cutting tools, and electronics manufacturing sectors. Its intelligent metrology solutions help manufacturers reduce setup time, improve machining…
On World Metrology Day, we celebrate the role of automation and data integration in transforming manufacturing globally—and its relevance for India. At a leading European brake disc manufacturer, ZEISS ScanBox Series 4 automated the inspection of up to 190 brake discs daily, ensuring dimensional accuracy under extreme conditions like 700°C. This innovation reduced scrap rates to near zero and enabled real-time deviation detection, allowing immediate adjustments to production processes. A leading global automotive manufacturer centralized data reporting across 15 sites using ZEISS PiWeb software. Reporting times dropped from hours to seconds, while interactive 3D dashboards provided actionable insights for process…
As industries move toward smarter manufacturing, precision measurement and in-process inspection have become the backbone of modern machining. On the occasion of World Metrology Day 2026, the “Metrology Masters” initiative proudly recognizes Manleo Designs for its outstanding contribution to CNC probing technology and shop-floor metrology automation in India. Manleo Designs has earned this recognition for delivering highly reliable precision machine tool probing systems that help manufacturers achieve superior machining accuracy, faster setup times, and improved process consistency. The company’s innovative product portfolio includes Touch Trigger Probes, Tool Setting Probes, Tool Length Measurement Systems, Workpiece Probing Systems, and CNC Inspection Solutions…
On the occasion of World Metrology Day, celebrated globally on 20th May, the Metrology Masters initiative proudly honours companies that are driving innovation, precision, and quality transformation across India’s manufacturing landscape. Among the distinguished names selected for this recognition is ATQ Metro Pvt Ltd — a company that has established itself as a trusted partner for advanced metrology, inspection, and quality control solutions throughout the country. ATQ Metro has been honoured as a Metrology Master for its outstanding contributions as a manufacturer and service provider of state-of-the-art engineering products for industrial 2D/3D metrology, dimensional measurement, reverse engineering, and traceability. Driven…
On the occasion of World Metrology Day – 20th May, THE MANUFACTURING WORLD EXPRESS proudly recognizes global leaders driving innovation in precision measurement through its prestigious METROLOGY MASTERS 2026 initiative. This year, QVI India Pvt. Ltd are subsidiary of Quality Vision International Inc. USA (QVI) has been selected for its exceptional contribution toward advancing optical and multisensor metrology technologies across diverse industrial sectors. With a strong focus on accuracy, automation and smart inspection, QVI continues to empower manufacturers in Aerospace, Automotive, Engineering, Energy, Defence, Textiles, Medical, Semiconductor, Electrical and Electronics, Plaatics and Precision Engineering Industries. With 80 years of technical…
On the occasion of World Metrology Day celebrated on 20th May, the prestigious “Metrology Masters” initiative recognizes organizations driving manufacturing excellence through precision measurement, quality assurance and technological innovation. Among the distinguished Indian companies selected for this recognition is Trimaster Metrology. Trimaster Metrology has built a strong reputation as a trusted provider of advanced metrology solutions, supporting industries with precision measuring instruments, calibration services, inspection technologies and turnkey quality control systems. Its solutions help manufacturers improve inspection accuracy, process repeatability, production consistency and overall quality compliance across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, EV, medical implants, die & mould, electronics and…
In automotive manufacturing, Body-in-White (BIW) inspection is a critical step that ensures every component fits seamlessly during final assembly. Even the smallest deviation in the sheet metal structure can impact doors, engines, and glazing systems, making precision essential. Traditionally, BIW inspection relied on manual gauging and conventional measurement methods. While effective, these approaches were time-consuming, prone to operator variation, and often created bottlenecks in production. Today, advanced metrology solutions like Hexagon’s Absolute Tracker AT960 with AS1 scanner are redefining this process. In a recent implementation, a leading automotive manufacturer transitioned from manual inspection to a digital workflow using the AT960.…
Doctor Sanjeev Kumar, Deputy Director – Business Development and Services In today’s manufacturing environment, quality is not just about checking the final part. It is about building confidence at every stage of production. Across automotive, aerospace, die and mould, medical implants, 3C and precision engineering, manufacturers are facing one common challenge how to maintain consistent quality while production becomes faster, parts become more complex, and tolerance expectations become tighter. For many shop floors, inspection is still dependent on manual checks, operator skill and standalone measurement processes. This can lead to inspection delays, variation in results, rejection risks and difficulty in…