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Commercial Space Industry Adopts Advanced Metrology And Process Control
The commercial space industry is transitioning to high-volume, scalable manufacturing of satellites and rockets, with manufacturers leveraging metal additive manufacturing and advanced machining to produce complex propulsion systems. Integrated digital threads and automated metrology ensure consistent quality and early defect detection. According to an interview with Dan Skulan, General Manager of Industrial Metrology at Renishaw, this shift requires balancing speed, precision, quality, and traceability at unprecedented levels. The article was first reported by Unknown Source.