Press Release

ZEISS Quality Software Release

Innovations for inspection and data management

7 November 2024

ZEISS INSPECT introduces new functions targeting increased efficiency
Artificial intelligence enhances automation in defect detection
ZEISS CONNECTED QUALITY expands the software portfolio for global quality operations

Oberkochen, Germany | 7 November 2024 | ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions

With the recent software release ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions (ZEISS IQS) enhances its extensive software portfolio, introducing cutting-edge innovations in multiple software products to optimize inspection processes and streamline data handling capabilities.

ZEISS INSPECT introduces new functions targeting increased efficiency.

One multi-technology metrology software: ZEISS INSPECT

Together with the prevailing CMM gold standard software ZEISS CALYPSO, ZEISS INSPECT is the foundation for further development of the ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions software landscape. ZEISS INSPECT facilitates intuitive inspection of optical 3D and x-ray data and includes functions that support efficient automated processes. Flexible customization is possible thanks to numerous apps available in the ZEISS Quality Software Store and the build-in Python interface. AI-based applications enhance the overall capabilities of the software and are one of the current focus topics for software development at ZEISS IQS.

“The vision is one software that solves all metrology tasks.” says Dr. Marc Wawerla, CEO of ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions. Prospectively, ZEISS INSPECT software will offer solutions for the complete technology portfolio offered by ZEISS and unmet by any other competitor.

“Using our all-in-one software, customers benefit from streamlined workflows and a consistent user experience. This facilitates learning and reduces training effort. Our expert software ZEISS CALYPSO stays the well-established standard for tactile measurements. The latest version was released in June this year and we are already working on the next release.”, explains Christoph Grieser, Head of Global Software Sales at ZEISS IQS.

New features in ZEISS INSPECT 2025

ZEISS INSPECT 2025 introduces new features, further increasing throughput, performance, and efficiency for 3D scanning and CT inspection.

ZEISS INSPECT Optical 3D is the standard for the inspection and evaluation of 3D measuring data. It now provides a more intuitive, task-focused workflow for surface defect detection, supports scanning with multiple types of sensors in one project, and includes an optimized inspection workflow assistant for clear guidance, making it more user-friendly.

With the new release of ZEISS CALIGO customers can export data automatically into ZEISS INSPECT Optical 3D. Enabling faster data transfer and polygonization of the point cloud and extending evaluation capabilities.

ZEISS INSPECT X-Ray enhances highly automated CT data inspection and enables efficient workflows. A novel concept for the simple handling of complex multi-component parts simplifies the inspection. Using new Multiview interface options customers can display different views in several combinations and conveniently inspect parts from multiple perspectives.

The next level of quality control: Artificial intelligence

AI-based inspection is transforming production and quality assurance. Automated inspection processes increase efficiency and quality while reducing costs. Routine tasks can be automated using AI models trained by machine learning. These models can easily be generated and used without being an AI expert. One application example is AI-based defect detection for CT data. Turning data into meaningful insights and thus improving efficiency and data quality.

Enhanced Data Management: ZEISS PiWeb 2025

ZEISS PiWeb 2025 introduces the PiWeb Monitor as a new browser-based application, allowing users to view and share reports effortlessly without installation. It retains key features like interactive CAD models and statistical analyses. The update also includes flexible data import with plug-ins, centralized license management, and enhanced statistical tools, streamlining measurement processes and improving data analysis.

One Metrology Hub: ZEISS CONNECTED QUALITY

With the newly launched product family ZEISS CONNECTED QUALITY, ZEISS IQS enhances its software portfolio with an innovative solution that seamlessly connects measuring systems, operators and quality data worldwide. The central collaboration platform for global quality operations introduces a whole new level of efficiency and data exchange.

With its comprehensive software portfolio ZEISS IQS enables efficient quality inspection and data management, providing industries with reliable tools to ensure product excellence.

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About ZEISS

ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling 10 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets (status: 30 September 2023).

For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses and binoculars.

With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS' technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.

With over 44,000 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, 35 research and development facilities, and 35 production facilities worldwide (status: 31 March 2024). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG.

Further information at www.zeiss.com

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions is a leading manufacturer of multidimensional metrology solutions. These include coordinate measuring machines, optical and multisensor systems, microscopy systems for industrial quality assurance as well as metrology software for the automotive, aircraft, mechanical engineering, plastics and medical technology industries. Innovative technologies such as 3D X-ray metrology for quality inspection round off the portfolio. In addition, ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions offers a broad global spectrum of customer services with ZEISS Quality Excellence Centers close to its customers. The company is headquartered in Oberkochen. Production and development sites outside Germany are located in Minneapolis in the USA, Shanghai (China) and Bangalore (India). ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions is part of the Industrial Quality & Research segment.