--- title: News & Events Blog | metrology (2) description: metrology | (2) --- [![logo-tan](https://info.originintl.com/hs-fs/file-2255150996-png/Origin-img/logo-tan.png)](https://info.originintl.com/) [Back to News and Events](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events) # Origin News & Events [All Posts](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/all) ## [A New Update of Origin Apps is now Available](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/a-new-update-of-origin-apps-is-now-available-0) Posted on Fri, May 07, 2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ### This update is applicable for all CMM to Equator**™** authoring and for all CMM program translators.  [Read More](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/a-new-update-of-origin-apps-is-now-available-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/a-new-update-of-origin-apps-is-now-available-0#comments-listing) Topics: [origin international](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/origin-international), [metrology](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/metrology), [Origin APPS](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/origin-apps) ## [Origin-WAMIC collaborate to deliver world-leading inspection analysis](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/origin-wamic-collaborate-to-deliver-world-leading-inspection-analysis) Posted on Tue, Mar 02, 2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.originintl.com/hubfs/CMM-Photo-Feb-Newsletter-1024x538.jpg) ](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/origin-wamic-collaborate-to-deliver-world-leading-inspection-analysis) Research & Innovation’s leading-edge dimensional metrology equipment has received a performance upgrade thanks to a partnership with a global inspection analysis software leader. [Read More](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/origin-wamic-collaborate-to-deliver-world-leading-inspection-analysis) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/origin-wamic-collaborate-to-deliver-world-leading-inspection-analysis#comments-listing) Topics: [origin international](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/origin-international), [metrology](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/metrology), [Origin](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/origin), [CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/checkmate-for-solidworks), [niagara college](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/niagara-college), [inspection analysis](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/inspection-analysis) ## [Joint Webinar Oct 14th: Touch Points Along the Digital Thread](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/joint-webinar-oct-14th-points-along-the-digital-thread) Posted on Thu, Sep 24, 2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.originintl.com/hubfs/images/Logos/Webinar%20Social%20Image%20%232.png) ](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/joint-webinar-oct-14th-points-along-the-digital-thread) # Touch Points Along the Digital Thread: A PMI Workflow from Process Analysis to Design Every manufacturer in the SOLIDWORKS community strives to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Whether you’re just starting your research or planning implementation, it’s important to understand the digital thread and why it is critical for OEE. Join us as we take an in-depth look at the touch points along the digital thread, following a PMI workflow from process analysis back to design. Subject matter experts from [Origin International Inc](https://info.originintl.com/products)., [Action Engineering](https://www.action-engineering.com/), and [CAD MicroSolutions](https://www.cadmicro.com/calendar/event/780/touch-points-along-the-digital-thread-a-pmi-workflow-from-process-analysis-to-design) will take us through ***a one hour session to demonstrate a digital thread journey, and *** ***how it contributes to OEE*** .   **Join the webinar to:** - See how tools like SOLIDWORKS’ DimXpert boosts throughput in your core value creation functions of Inspection, Manufacturing and Design - Learn about touchless data collection as an input to the digital thread - Learn how leveraging SOLIDWORKS MBD enables our CAM system to automatically capture and act upon 3D PMI - See the digital thread in action using the SOLIDWORKS tool suite - Participate in a live Q&A session with our subject matter experts from [Origin International Inc.](https://info.originintl.com/products), [Action Engineering](https://www.action-engineering.com/), and [CAD MicroSolutions](https://www.cadmicro.com/calendar/event/780/touch-points-along-the-digital-thread-a-pmi-workflow-from-process-analysis-to-design)   Can't attend live? No problem, register anyways and we'll send you the recording afterwards **October 14th, 2020, 1-2pm EST**   [Click Here to Register](https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5135145222537436687)    [Read More](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/joint-webinar-oct-14th-points-along-the-digital-thread) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/joint-webinar-oct-14th-points-along-the-digital-thread#comments-listing) Topics: [origin international](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/origin-international), [SolidWorks](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/solidworks), [metrology](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/metrology), [CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/checkmate-for-solidworks), [Digital Thread](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/digital-thread) ## [Geoff Foulds interview with Sanjay/MCADCafe](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/geoff-foulds-interview-with-sanjay/mcadcafe) Posted on Tue, Sep 22, 2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   [Read More](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/geoff-foulds-interview-with-sanjay/mcadcafe) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/geoff-foulds-interview-with-sanjay/mcadcafe#comments-listing) Topics: [origin international](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/origin-international), [SolidWorks](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/solidworks), [metrology](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/metrology), [CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/checkmate-for-solidworks), [MCAD Cafe](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/mcad-cafe) ## [Origin’s New CheckMate Release Delivers Features For Companies in the SOLIDWORKS Community Ramping Up Lean Manufacturing and the Digital Thread](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/origins-new-checkmate-release-delivers-features-for-companies-in-the-solidworks-community-ramping-up-lean-manufacturing-and-the-digital-thread) Posted on Tue, Jun 30, 2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) TORONTO – June 30, 2020 – Origin’s new CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS release includes a number of features wanted by aerospace, defense, automotive and machinery customers looking for lean manufacturing and digital thread solutions. [Read More](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/origins-new-checkmate-release-delivers-features-for-companies-in-the-solidworks-community-ramping-up-lean-manufacturing-and-the-digital-thread) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/origins-new-checkmate-release-delivers-features-for-companies-in-the-solidworks-community-ramping-up-lean-manufacturing-and-the-digital-thread#comments-listing) Topics: [origin international](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/origin-international), [SolidWorks](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/solidworks), [measurement](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/measurement), [metrology](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/metrology), [Origin](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/origin), [CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/checkmate-for-solidworks) ## [A New Update of Origin Apps is now Available](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/a-new-update-of-origin-apps-is-now-available) Posted on Thu, May 14, 2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ### This update is applicable for all CMM to Equator**™** authoring and for all CMM program translators.  **The new functions supported in Origin APPS include:** [Read More](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/a-new-update-of-origin-apps-is-now-available) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/a-new-update-of-origin-apps-is-now-available#comments-listing) Topics: [origin international](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/origin-international), [metrology](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/metrology), [Origin APPS](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/origin-apps) ## [Are in-process metrology systems a good investment or a waste of capital?](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/robot-real-time-scanning-metrology) Posted on Wed, Sep 06, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   In-process metrology was once only affordable by the largest enterprises, and[![CheckMateRobot.jpg](https://info.originintl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/DreamCruise/CheckMateRobot.jpg?width=320&name=CheckMateRobot.jpg)](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/robot-real-time-scanning-metrology) only made sense for a limited selection of parts and assemblies, but this has changed. 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[Read More](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/burton-precision-launches-new-website) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/burton-precision-launches-new-website#comments-listing) Topics: [metrology](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/metrology), [scanning](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/scanning), [3D Printing](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/topic/3d-printing) ## [Origin asks...Are you ready for QIF?](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/bid/91322/Origin-asks-Are-you-ready-for-QIF) Posted on Mon, Jul 28, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.originintl.com/hs-fs/file-1399727523-jpg/images/2014qifsummitattendees.jpg) ](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events/bid/91322/Origin-asks-Are-you-ready-for-QIF) QIF is the [Quality Information Framework](http://www.qifstandards.org/), a suite of XML based data models that contain everything from model definitions with associated GD&T, inspection plans, inspection results, to multi-part statistics in a common QIF document format. The new QIF 2.0 standard has been approved by the [Dimensional Metrology Standards Consortium](http://www.dmsc-inc.org/) (DMSC) for progression to an ANSI standard and will be out for public review this fall. 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