Vision Engineering, a leading global manufacturer of inspection and non-contact metrology systems, today announces the launch of EDGE — a new range of compact vision measurement systems designed to bridge the gap between manual inspection and full-scale CNC automation.
Set to debut at
MACH 2026, the EDGE series addresses the growing demand for high-accuracy, non-contact inspection within the precision engineering, medical device, and plastics sectors. As manufacturers move toward Industry 4.0, the traditional "quality lab" is moving onto the production floor.
The EDGE series is ‘Compact by Design‘, offering a focused 200 x 100mm measurement envelope that fits seamlessly into high-pressure production environments where floor space is at a premium. It is structured into three distinct tiers, allowing businesses — particularly second and third-tier suppliers — to scale their quality control as their production volumes grow:
EDGE APEX: The flagship three-axis CNC system. Fully automated and featuring motorised zoom, APEX is designed for high-throughput, palletised batch inspection, significantly reducing operator dependency and error.
EDGE VISTA: An automated two-axis system with three-axis CNC movement and motorised focus. Optimised for flat and turned parts, it features collimated lighting for precise edge detection on complex geometries.
EDGE CORE: A manual two- or three-axis system designed for rapid, one-off measurements and setup checks. It is built for the machinist who needs a ‘just made it, check it’ solution without a steep learning curve.
The EDGE series is not just a down-sized version of larger machines, but it is a ground-up redesign focused on practical productivity. It features a motorised 6.5:1 zoom ‚ standard on the APEX model, this allows users to measure features of vastly different sizes on a single part without manual lens changes; advanced image stitching — users can capture and document features larger than the field of view (FOV), ensuring full traceability even for larger components; and matched optics and sensors — unlike ‘parts bin’ systems, EDGE uses specifically matched 5MP (VISTA) and 2.3MP (APEX) cameras to optimise signal-to-noise ratios and edge-detection clarity.
Stephen Sanderson, group product manager at Vision Engineering, said: “With the global optical measurement market projected to nearly double by 2035, the pressure is on manufacturers to automate or be left behind. EDGE provides a structured upgrade path. Whether you are a small workshop looking to ditch manual callipers or a high-volume manufacturer needing to eliminate inspection bottlenecks, EDGE delivers lab-grade precision in a shopfloor-ready package.”