ZEISS Enhances its Software Portfolio with Inspect, AI and Connected Quality

With the recent software release, ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions (ZEISS IQS) enhances its extensive software portfolio, introducing cutting-edge innovations in multiple software products. These advancements aim to optimize inspection processes and streamline data handling capabilities. Key new features include increased efficiency with ZEISS INSPECT, enhanced automation in defect detection through artificial intelligence, and an expanded global quality operations portfolio with ZEISS CONNECTED QUALITY.

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 ZEISS Quality Software Store apps and the built-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 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 inspecting and evaluating 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.