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2022.12.07 | At the core of Nikon's next big thing, OptoComb’s unique metrology capabilities

2022.12.07 | At the core of Nikon’s next big thing, OptoComb’s unique metrology capabilities

The OptoComb is a high-precision measurement technology that has been developed by XTIA Ltd., a high-tech company spun off from the Tokyo Institute of Technology. Nikon already possesses world-class optical and precision technologies, but it is now taking on the challenge of launching new business using the world's most advanced ...
2022.05.24 | OptoComb 3D scanners to automate Yamaha Motor's next inspection process

2022.05.24 | OptoComb 3D scanners to automate Yamaha Motor’s next inspection process

Just published in the Nikkei X-Tech online magazine: the HYBRID inspection system co-developed by JUKI and XTIA is instrumental in automating Yamaha Motor's next inspection process! Combining JUKI's high-speed 2D-image recognition system with the high-resolution OptoComb 3D scanner by XTIA, the HYBRID inspection system takes the best of both worlds ...
2022.04.28 | XTIA receives the Laser Industry Award for Excellent Product

2022.04.28 | XTIA receives the Laser Industry Award for Excellent Product

XTIA just received the Laser Industry Award for Excellent Product 2022 by the Laser Society of Japan. The Laser Industry Award for Excellent Product is given every year to supporting members of the Society for their outstanding contributions to the development of laser-related industries in Japan in the development, practical ...
XTIA is Japan No.1

2022.01.20 | XTIA is once again Japan No. 1 for the in-line inspection of automotive parts.

For the 5th year in a row, XTIA is No. 1 in Japan for the in-line inspection of automotive parts, according to Fuji Keizai's 2022 report "Current Status and Future Prospects of the Image Processing Systems Market" ...

2022.01.19 | Optocomb Scaler tutorial, just released

We just released tutorial #5 of our Optocomb Suite tutorial series! Tutorial #5 shows you how to leverage the micrometer resolution of Optocomb 3D scanners to automate your volume inspection process. In this illuminating tutorial, the Optocomb Scaler toolbox automates the feature recognition and volume calculation steps and provide the ...

2021.12.02 | XTIA pitching the wonders of OptoComb during the inVISION Days

XTIA was featured during the last inVISION Days Conference to pitch the wonders of OptoComb for 3D metrology. Check our contribution as part of the EMVA Vision Pitches on the 2nd of December to learn more about XTIA's unique OptoComb technology. Event page: https://invdays.com: ...
XTIA at Productronica 2021

2021.11.12 | OptoComb 3D scanners featured at Productronica, with JUKI

OptoComb 3D scanners by XTIA will be featured at the next Productronica exhibition in Munich, thanks to our partner JUKI. Go visit JUKI's booth (Hall A3, 141) and get to know more about the OptoComb technology embedded in JUKI's hybrid inspection equipment and how it can be leveraged to inspect ...

2021.09.06 | Optocomb Detector tutorial, just released

We just released tutorial #4 of our Optocomb Suite tutorial series! Tutorial #4 shows you how to leverage the micrometer resolution of Optocomb 3D scanners to automate your visual inspection process. With the Optocomb Detector toolbox, you can use the user-friendly "master sample comparison" method to fully automate your defect ...

2021.08.19 | Optocomb ScanSoft tutorial, just released

Continuing our Optocomb Suite tutorial series, we just released tutorial #3 focused on 3D data acquisition with Optocomb ScanSoft for the automated GD&T analysis of complex manufactured parts! We here show you how quick and easy it is to setup and run the 3D scan of a sprocket. We also ...

2021.06.29 | High-accuracy inspection of a brake disk rotor

As the Optocomb community well knows, Optocomb sensors by XTIA are ideal solutions for a fast and accurate 3D inspection of complex parts. XTIA's latest video gives you a first taste of what our 3D scanners and inspection software can deliver for your brake disk rotor inspection. If you want ...
World metrology day

2021.06.10 | Optocomb rangefinders for nuclear fusion reactors

Did you know that XTIA's core technology, the optical frequency comb, is not only a game changer for the manufacturing industry? It also opens new opportunities in a wide range of fields such as biology, chemistry, astronomy, optical communications and more. The Optocomb rangefinders by XTIA can even contribute to ...
World metrology day

2021.05.20 | Happy World Metrology Day

On this World Metrology Day, let's have fun with 3D metrology and our S40 Optocomb 3D scanner. With this high-resolution scanner, we can measure a 10 Japanese yen coin down to the micrometer level. Despite years spent at the bottom of Japanese people's pockets, we can still measure the smallest ...

2021.05.17 | High-accuracy conrod inspection

As the Optocomb community well knows, Optocomb sensors and Helical Scan by XTIA are ideal solutions for a fast and accurate 3D inspection of connecting rods. XTIA's latest video gives you a first taste of what our 3D scanners and inspection software can deliver for your conrod inspection. If you ...

2021.04.30 | Optocomb Ruler tutorial, just released

Continuing our Optocomb Suite tutorial series, we just released tutorial #2 focused on the automated GD&T analysis of complex manufactured parts! We here detail all the cool features of the Optocomb Ruler toolbox and show you the right way to fully automate your dimensional inspection process. You can learn more ...

2021.04.05 | High-accuracy bearing inspection

The L90 Optocomb sensor and the Helical Scan by XTIA can be powerful tools for the high-accuracy inspection of bearings. You can have a first taste of what our 3D scanners and inspection software can deliver in the following video ...
Optocomb Viewer metrology software tutorial 1

2021.03.24 | Optocomb Viewer tutorial #1, just released

XTIA has just released the first tutorial of its Optocomb Suite, a comprehensive metrology software that can meet all your inspection needs. This tutorial is focused on Optocomb Viewer, a metrology toolbox dedicated to the visualization and processing of the Optocomb 3D data with micrometer resolution. We here describe how ...
XTIA at Hannover Messe 2021

2021.03.17 | XTIA exhibiting at the Hannover Messe 2021

XTIA is ready to go virtual and exhibit at the Hannover Messe 2021! You can already check our exhibitor page. Join us from April 12 to chat with our representatives and for an exclusive look at our latest 3D Metrology and Quality 4.0 solutions ...
2020.12.22 | XTIA's President talks on CNBC Nikkei.

2020.12.22 | XTIA’s President talks on CNBC Nikkei.

Takao Yagi, President of XTIA, talks Optocomb, 3D metrology and Quality 4.0 on CNBC Nikkei's IPOのタマゴ. Check it out here ...
XTIA is Japan No.1

2020.12.20 | In 2020, XTIA is once again Japan No. 1 for the in-line inspection of automotive parts.

For the 4th year in a row, XTIA is No. 1 in Japan for the in-line inspection of automotive parts, according to Fuji Keizai's report "Current Status and Future Market Outlook of Image Processing Systems" ...
2020.10.14 | XTIA will go virtual and exhibit at the AIAG 2020 Quality Summit on October 21st.

2020.10.14 | XTIA will go virtual and exhibit at the AIAG 2020 Quality Summit on October 21st.

Come and join us for live chats with our representatives and an exclusive look at our latest 3D metrology and Quality 4.0 solutions. Details ...
XTIA investment

2020.10.01 | XTIA announces a capital increase through the subscription of new shares by Sojitz.

XTIA announces a capital increase through third-party allocation of new shares with Sojitz as the subscriber ...
XTIA investment

2020.09.24 | XTIA announces a capital increase with new shares subscribed by Chugoku Electric Power

XTIA announces a capital increase through third-party allocation with Chugoku Electric Power Co. as a subscriber ...
2020.08.01 | XTIA moves to a new headquarter in Tokyo.

2020.08.01 | XTIA moves to a new headquarter in Tokyo.

New office, new beginnings! To accomodate its exponentially increasing workforce, XTIA has just moved to a bigger head office in Tokyo's fancy Tennozu Isle area. For a demo or a chat, come visit us any time (we've got masks) ! ...
2020.02.21 | XTIA signs a strategic alliance with Nikon, JUKI and Sojitz.

2020.02.21 | XTIA signs a strategic alliance with Nikon, JUKI and Sojitz.

XTIA raises a total of 1.7 billion yens and signs a strategic alliance with Nikon, JUKI and Sojitz ...
XTIA new company name

2020.02.18 | Optical Comb, Inc. now becomes XTIA, Ltd.

To better reflect its business expansion and its new strategic partnerships, Optical Comb, Inc. becomes XTIA Ltd.! ...
Takao Yagi, President of XTIA

2020.02.06 | Mr Takao YAGI becomes President of the company.

Mr Takao YAGI becomes President and Representative Director of the company ...
XTIA award for its Optocomb technology 3D scanner solutions

2020.02.01 | XTIA receives the 2nd Prize and the Special EY Award at the Legacy Tech Conference 2020.

We received the 2nd Prize and the Special EY Award at the Legacy Tech Conference 2020 ...