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Official logo of the Portuguese Navy's REPMUS 2026 exercise
EventsReverse Engineering

S4METRO at REPMUS 2026: 3D scanning in an operational context

S4METRO took part in REPMUS 2026 in Troia with demonstrations of 3D scanning, dimensional inspection and reverse engineering in an operational context.

29 Sept 2026 4 min
Werth coordinate measuring machine with WinWerth software measuring a rotor lamination in a laboratory
Technical Article

The Transition to Sustainable Mobility Starts in Production

Fast, high-resolution and process-reliable measurement, from computed tomography to multisensor technology, to secure quality from rotor laminations to 100% battery cell inspection.

18 Sept 2026 6 min
AUKOM metrology training: technician programming a coordinate measuring machine (CMM)
NewsMetrology

Metrology Training: Why You Should Invest in Your Qualification Now

Metrology training is now a competitive advantage: industry demands professionals capable of working with data, GD&T, and dimensional control. Discover why you should invest in AUKOM training now.

26 Aug 2026 4 min
Mariana Ramos, Head of Metrology at S4METRO Leiria, next to the title How the new Metrolog is optimising part measurement
MetrologyTechnical Article

How the new Metrolog is optimising part measurement, by Mariana Ramos

The combination of the universal Coord3 CMM and Metrolog V25 in S4METRO Leiria's metrology lab: CAD-free programming, Copilot Inside, and real-time digital twin.

20 Aug 2026 5 min
Metrolog V25: 3D inspection colour map of an automotive part

Metrolog V25: A New Version for Faster, Simpler, More Reliable Quality Control

Metrologic has just launched Metrolog V25, a new version of its inspection software that introduces a refreshed interface, CAD-free programming, an integrated artificial intelligence assistant, and a digital twin even closer to physical reality.

17 Aug 2026 3 min
Creaform Cube-R automated measurement cell installed at S4METRO's metrology laboratory in Leiria
NewsMetrology

First Cube-R Solution in the Iberian Peninsula Installed at S4METRO's Metrology Laboratory

S4METRO Leiria becomes the owner of the first Cube-R system in the Iberian Peninsula, offering automatic dimensional inspection on the shop floor.

11 Aug 2026 8 min
César Mourão and the character Dona Esperança next to the 3D model of the bust scanned with a Creaform scanner by S4METRO for the SIC's Esperança series
Case StudiesMetrology

3D Scanning of César Mourão: When Technology Meets Art in the Series Esperança

S4METRO 3D scanned César Mourão's bust with Creaform GoSCAN and HandySCAN 3D scanners for the creation of the characterisation of Dona Esperança, in SIC/Opto's series Esperança.

6 Aug 2026 5 min
ICI technician scanning the front of a Ford F-150 Raptor with a FARO measuring arm
Case StudiesMetrology

3D Scanning: How ICI Reduced Automotive Accessory Design Time by 70%

Case study: with a FARO measuring arm, Innovative Creations Inc. reduced bumper design time from 80 to 24 hours and prototypes from 5 to 1.

5 Aug 2026 9 min
Creaform HandySCAN 3D EVO portable 3D scanner used by S4METRO for dimensional control
Technical ArticleMetrology

The hidden costs of using outdated measuring tools

Uncertified precision, part preparation, manual reports: the invisible costs of maintaining outdated measuring equipment, and how the HandySCAN 3D|EVO Series™ eliminates them.

3 Aug 2026 7 min
Toyota APM, accessible electric vehicle used at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Case StudiesMetrology

Toyota APM: S4METRO's 3D Metrology for the Paris 2024 Games Vehicle

S4METRO ensured the dimensional control and prototype validation of the Toyota APM, the electric vehicle for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, produced in Ovar.

31 Jul 2026 5 min
Technician scanning an aerospace component with Creaform's HandySCAN 3D scanner and Creaform Metrology Suite software
Case StudiesMetrology

3D Scanning for Perfect Fit in Aerospace Component Integration

How Europavia uses Creaform's HandySCAN 3D to scan aerospace components and ensure seamless integration into restricted spaces based on rigorous CAD.

28 Jul 2026 6 min
Inspection of a mould with a Plastiform replica under a microscope
Technical Article

How to Choose the Correct Plastiform Viscosity for Mould Inspection

A practical guide to selecting the ideal Plastiform viscosity for each type of part and inspection method, with high fidelity in detail reproduction.

26 Jul 2026 5 min
Metrologic's SILMA simulation software
Metrology

Metrologic's SILMA Simulation Software: Maximise Efficiency and Reduce Costs

How Metrologic's SILMA simulation software helps maximise efficiency and reduce costs in industrial processes, from offline programming to robotics and virtual metrology.

20 Jul 2026 5 min
3D rendering of colourful plastic gears arranged in a grid, measured by Werth TomoScope computed tomography
Case Studies

Application of Computed Tomography in the Plastics Industry: The alternative to conventional measuring equipment

How Werth TomoScope® XS Plus systems are replacing traditional measuring equipment in the plastics industry, with accuracy and speed impossible to achieve with conventional machines.

20 Jul 2026 4 min
Werth TomoScope L computed tomography machine for dimensional metrology
Metrology

Computed Tomography for 3D Dimensional Metrology: Werth TomoScope® Solutions

How X-ray computed tomography is redefining 3D dimensional metrology, enabling precise, fast, and non-contact measurement of external and internal part geometries.

20 Jul 2026 7 min
Technician 3D scanning an aerospace component with Creaform HandySCAN 3D and a laptop with metrology software
Case StudiesMetrology

Achieving a Perfect Fit in Aerospace Component Integration with 3D Scanning

How 3D scanning with HandySCAN enabled Europavia to design custom aerospace components with a perfect fit in extremely confined spaces.

20 Jul 2026 5 min