Next level QA! Technological highlights from Control 2025

Control 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for quality assurance, once again set new standards. Our article features selected video clips from leading exhibitors showcasing innovative systems and methods in metrology and testing technology. The focus: automated inspection systems, intelligent measurement data management, and automated data analysis. These technologies enhance reliability and speed—while boosting efficiency, productivity, and resource utilization. Discover how cutting-edge technology and practical solutions are taking quality assurance to the next level.

The new EasyScope coordinate measuring machines combine optical and tactile sensors with an excellent price-performance ratio. The patented SolidState Zoom Plus enables high-speed, user-friendly image processing measurements with exceptional accuracy thanks to full geometric correction. Multi-sensor variants extend the application range.
The TomoScope XS Plus 230 kV significantly expands the scope of computed tomography. With up to five times the measuring speed at the same structural resolution compared to conventional systems, even highly demanding measurement tasks can be completed quickly, economically, and—if desired—directly in production.

ZEISS innovations are fundamentally changing measurement technology. Our focus is on minimizing the time required for measurements and thus maximizing efficiency.
Metrology solutions from ZEISS enable the most precise measurements and sustainably optimize work processes through automation.
By using state-of-the-art technologies, we are setting new, market-leading and sustainable standards in quality assurance.

“Next level Quality Assurance” is the motto of Control 2025—and our commitment at CAQ AG. With over 500 enhancements, including a redesigned interface, new SaaS cloud options, AI integration, and improved cybersecurity, we’re showcasing our latest developments. Highlights include a modern look and feel, customizable SAP interfaces, and AI-assisted tools for documentation, audits, and root cause analysis. As always, all updates are included in the maintenance agreement. While more and more customers rely on our cloud solutions, the traditional on-premises model remains a key part of our product philosophy.

Leap ST represents an advanced handheld 3D metrology solution that combines high precision with rapid performance in a compact and portable design. Engineered for modern quality assurance, it is versatile enough to accommodate a broad spectrum of inspection requirements, ranging from intricate details to large components, across various sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and metal fabrication. Featuring advanced scanning capabilities, Leap ST enhances process efficiency, promotes productivity, and guarantees high quality in a field where precision is paramount.

MAESTRO is Hexagon’s completely new platform for coordinate measuring machines in gantry design. MAESTRO was developed by experts from various Hexagon locations in response to typical challenges of modern manufacturing, such as bottlenecks in quality assurance, a shortage of skilled workers, data silos and a lack of investment security.
Among other things, the system combines synchronized movements, particularly fast sensor changes, an intuitive display and an intuitive, software-based user interface or a completely rethought sensor change system, all from a single source.
MAESTRO stands for a new generation of coordinate measuring machines – faster, simpler, more networked and ready for the future.

One of the innovations at Control 2025 is a matrix camera-based system from the Visionline series of our HOMMEL ETAMIC brand. The system is a compact solution for inspecting visual surface defects such as pores, blowholes and scratches, and can optionally be used to inspect impact marks using shape from shading, for example. This is a technology that analyses the surface structure and enables precise detection and classification of defects.
The images are analysed using the tried-and-tested Evovis Vision software. Thanks to a variety of evaluation algorithms and the option of AI integration, one hundred per cent quality control of your workpieces can be guaranteed. This space-saving and modular solution can be used both in the measuring room and integrated into the production process.

At Control 2025, we will be showcasing the unique scattered light technology devices as part of the MarSurf3D family for the first time.
This technology ideally complements our existing systems. It can be used to measure surface characteristics in harsh production environments with extreme accuracy down to the nanometer range, robustly and extremely quickly.
As an example of the high customer benefit, I would like to highlight the MarSurf3D sensor OS 500, which opens up new possibilities for our customers in the field of tribology.
This sensor can be integrated into machine control systems and measures exactly where it matters, namely directly inline – and it is extremely fast, low-maintenance, robust and precise.

The SmartMeasure-AL automation platform fits perfectly with Control’s motto ‘Take the next level Quality Assurance’. It offers ‘off-the-shelf’ automation, which significantly reduces project time and costs. With the Space4Win software, PLC elements can be omitted, which simplifies set-up. The platform enables simple reporting and feedback to the production machine, so that quality is always in view. Operation runs 24/7 without the need for user monitoring, which increases efficiency. SmartMeasure-AL is also flexibly configurable so that it can be customised to individual requirements. It therefore helps companies to take their quality assurance to the next level and organise processes more efficiently.

At Control 2025, Keyence presented its latest product, the 3D measurement scanner VL-800. This system enables complete 360° scanning of components and direct comparison with existing datasets. It is also ideally suited for reverse engineering applications.
The WM-6000 combines tactile measurement and scanning in a single system — a combination currently offered by only a few manufacturers.
The successful VHX digital microscope has now been expanded with a material analysis unit, providing additional testing capabilities.
The LMX multisensor measuring machine continues to enjoy high demand, particularly due to its simple programming and fast measuring cycles.

As previously announced, a world premiere was presented at this year’s Control: The WMM 1500 marks the beginning of a new generation of large shaft measuring machines, with expansion options for measuring lengths up to 3000 mm, diameters up to 600 mm, and workpiece weights up to 600 kg.
The newly developed monoblock with bionic structures provides a stable foundation for the 4-axis machine, enabling reproducible 3D measurements with a complex multi-sensor measuring head. In addition to the camera, separate axes accommodate a scanning SP25 probe, tactile roughness measurement, and chromatic white light sensors.
Rotationally symmetrical components and gears can be measured with micrometer precision, supported by shaft temperature compensation.

European premiere of all Tztek devices at Control 2025! The VMQ series enables rapid “in-image measurement” at the push of a button, making these systems ideal for use alongside production processes. In the field of tactile measuring devices, the product portfolio was expanded in April with the addition of a new model. The CMS tactile measuring series offers a solution designed for direct use in production environments, featuring a specified measurement uncertainty within a temperature range of 15°C to 40°C.
The focus lies on demonstrating how efficiency and precision can be optimally combined. Especially in today’s environment, it is important to offer products that provide an excellent balance of measurement speed, uncertainty, and acquisition cost. The portfolio is complemented by comprehensive service offerings at fair conditions, ensuring long-term customer satisfaction.