Low inspection efficiency, high labor costs, reliance on human eyes for micron-level defects, and inaccessibility to hazardous scenes—these long-standing "measurement pains" in manufacturing are driving accelerated technological iteration. At 14:00 on April 23, 2026, Hexagon will host an online live streaming event for its "Smart Measurement for the Future" Spring Product Innovation Day. The event will feature a complete technology matrix, ranging from AI visual inspection and smart laboratories to localized ultra-high-precision measuring machines, industrial CT, and on-site automated scanning units. It will comprehensively demonstrate full-scenario intelligent inspection capabilities spanning kilometers to nanometers and laboratories to production lines, empowering high-end manufacturing to enhance quality and efficiency.

Live Stream Time: April 23, 2026, at 14:00

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I. Hot Technologies: The Leap from AI and Intelligence—From Perception to Generation

The implementation of AI in industrial inspection is evolving from "fixed rules" to "live" intelligence. The Hex.AI platform not only covers traditional AOI defect recognition but also extends two core capabilities centered on metrology: First, it deeply integrates AI into Hexagon's core hardware and software products, enabling complex edge extraction and 3D reconstruction in combination with Hexagon's imaging and CT equipment for rapid classification of unknown defects. Second, it drives intelligent services—through AI+ intelligent programming and AI+ intelligent assistants in training, usage guidance, and fault analysis scenarios, making the use of high-precision inspection equipment more intelligent. The value of AI lies not in replacing humans but in enabling them to focus on more valuable quality improvements.

Meanwhile, the Smart Lab intelligent inspection laboratory addresses common pain points in manufacturing, such as low inspection efficiency, high labor costs, and uncontrollable human errors. Through fully automated operations, APS intelligent scheduling, and data closed-loop systems, only one person is needed per shift, reducing labor costs by over 60% and increasing equipment utilization to 95%. From "dark factories" to "dark laboratories," Hexagon is redefining the efficiency and cost boundaries of batch inspection.

II. Three Technical Breakout Sessions: Addressing the Hottest Measurement Pain Points

The Ultra-High-Precision Measurement Session focuses on new benchmarks for localized measurement systems. The next-generation composite imaging measuring instrument, OPTIV S, features a dual-Z-axis composite sensor architecture, improving measurement efficiency by 15-30%. The XPERT-G large-scale gantry measuring machine and LEITZ PMM-C ultra-high-precision CMM are both locally produced and developed, meeting micron-level tolerance inspection needs in embodied intelligence, semiconductors, and aerospace, breaking the bottleneck of reliance on imported high-end measurement equipment.

The Non-Destructive and Microscopic Inspection Session targets "invisible quality issues." Industrial CT enables non-destructive internal defect inspection with sub-micron motion control. The HBM battery electrode burr automatic full-inspection system integrates patented inspection algorithms with a high-resolution multi-sensor system, achieving 100% automated, high-precision, and traceable inspection of electrode burrs. The OPTIC NANO 3D interferometric optical profiler measures nanoscale surface topography non-contactly, addressing inspection challenges for soft samples like semiconductor wafers and MEMS devices. The Deflecto automated inspection system further enhances batch non-destructive inspection efficiency.

The On-Site and Automated Measurement Session covers large-scale, hazardous environments, and complex on-site scenarios. The PRESTO robotic automatic inspection unit integrates laser tracking and blue-light scanning, enabling efficient scanning of parts up to 3 meters in diameter without requiring markers. The ATS800 absolute laser scanner combines reflective sphere tracking with target-free direct scanning, specifically designed for harsh operating environments like high temperatures and humidity. The RA8 absolute arm measuring machine supports IP54 protection and 45°C high-temperature operation, paired with the TubeInspect high-precision pipeline measurement system, providing rapid measurement solutions for automotive and aerospace piping systems.

Hexagon's R&D roadmap has always resonated with market pain points. From fully automated inspection of battery electrode burrs to precise identification of defects on highly reflective surfaces; from the efficiency leap of the dual-Z-axis composite imaging measuring instrument OPTIV S to one-stop measurement of complex workpieces like bent pipes and gears, all technological innovations stem from real industrial needs, covering the automotive, electronics, aerospace, medical, semiconductor, and other full-scale industries, breaking manufacturing bottlenecks with scenario-based solutions.

This Innovation Day is not just a product showcase but a panoramic display of cutting-edge technologies combining AI+metrology and automation+high precision. At 14:00 on April 23, tune in to the online live stream to explore the intelligent future of precision measurement and witness how technology empowers high-quality development in China's intelligent manufacturing.