Innovation Excellence Awards 2026
CIO Bulletin
Factories do not change overnight. They evolve when bold ideas meet real engineering, when technology moves beyond theory and begins to solve everyday production challenges. The most meaningful breakthroughs in manufacturing are not loud or flashy. They are precise, intelligent and quietly transformative. They make processes smoother, systems smarter and businesses stronger.
INSPHERE stands at the center of that transformation. With a deep belief in data driven manufacturing and autonomous systems, the company is redefining how factories operate, adapt and grow. Its work represents more than technical advancement. It reflects a commitment to innovation excellence, where technology is built not just to function, but to lead.
Building the Future of Smart Factories
INSPHERE was created with a clear focus. The company develops advanced metrology sensor technology and intelligent software that capture, analyze and use data to drive automated production. Instead of inspecting parts only at the end of a manufacturing line, INSPHERE shifts control to the heart of the process itself.
This approach changes everything. By embedding precision measurement directly into automation systems, manufacturers gain real time insight and control. Errors can be corrected instantly. Variations can be managed before they become costly problems. Production becomes adaptive, efficient and reliable.
The company’s philosophy is simple yet powerful. Smart factories and autonomous data driven manufacturing are not distant concepts. They are the future of competitive industry. INSPHERE’s purpose is to create unique, game changing technology that supports this future while helping manufacturers operate in a more sustainable and resource efficient way.
Higher performance, flexible and adaptive systems reduce waste and improve working environments. For INSPHERE, innovation is not only about better machines. It is about building a better manufacturing ecosystem for customers, communities and the environment.
Values That Drive Engineering Excellence
Behind every breakthrough at INSPHERE is a strong cultural foundation. The company believes that in engineering, integrity is mission critical. Open communication and honest reflection are part of everyday work. Success is celebrated, and setbacks are treated as learning opportunities.
Innovation is deeply embedded in the company’s mindset. The team actively challenges traditional manufacturing limits and encourages fresh thinking across every part of the business. Their goal is not to follow industry standards but to raise them.
Ambition fuels progress. INSPHERE is not restricted by conventional boundaries. The company continually pushes for better products, better systems and better results for stakeholders. At the same time, teamwork remains central. Every employee plays a vital role, and the organization succeeds or fails together. This unity strengthens its ability to deliver complex, high impact solutions.
Intelligent Automation Solutions
At the core of INSPHERE’s offering is a powerful suite of intelligent automation technologies designed to enhance accuracy, efficiency and control.
IONA Robot Measurement
IONA is INSPHERE’s advanced robot measurement solution. It provides accurate positional awareness for industrial robots using a scalable network of sensors. The system supplies metrology grade positional data directly to automated manufacturing processes.
This real time data allows robot simulations and programs to be updated either periodically or instantly. More importantly, IONA enables live correction for variations in part location, cell setup or inherent system errors. Instead of relying on manual adjustments, manufacturers can achieve automatic precision.
One of IONA’s most valuable contributions is the creation of an accurate digital twin of the manufacturing system. With this digital representation, offline programs can be brought online seamlessly, without manual intervention. The result is faster setup, reduced downtime and improved process reliability.
By enhancing robot accuracy and performance, IONA opens the door to automating new processes that were previously considered too complex or inconsistent.
ORA Adaptive Robot Control
Complementing IONA is ORA, INSPHERE’s uniquely adaptive robot control software. ORA delivers precise, actionable insights that allow remote and in process adjustments to robot cells. Production accuracy and efficiency can be improved without interrupting operations.
ORA is designed for flexibility. It integrates easily with a variety of sensing instruments and factory systems, offering a fully tailored solution. The software communicates directly with major robot manufacturers in their native programming languages, making integration with existing setups straightforward.
With an intuitive 3D environment and graphical data display, ORA transforms complex measurement data into clear visual insights. It can operate as an autonomous system through its API functions, acting as a powerful control platform for robot guidance.
Together, IONA and ORA represent a significant step forward in intelligent automation. They enable factories to move beyond reactive inspection and toward proactive, data driven control.
Commissioning and Servicing Transformation
Innovation in automation does not stop at production. INSPHERE also addresses the critical stages of commissioning and servicing through the Renishaw RCS product series.
The RCS solutions are designed to improve the setup, calibration and maintenance of industrial robots. Manual processes often lead to challenges in operational accuracy and repeatability. The RCS L 90 ballbar device, RCS T 90 tri ballbar system and RCS P series probing solution help transform these activities with precision measurement tools.
By supporting accurate commissioning and servicing, these solutions enhance long term automation performance. They complement INSPHERE’s robot guidance technologies and contribute to higher quality, greater efficiency and improved reliability across manufacturing operations.
Driving Innovation Excellence in Manufacturing
INSPHERE’s impact extends beyond products. The company embodies what innovation excellence truly means in modern industry. It combines advanced technology, strong values and collaborative teamwork to deliver measurable results.
By focusing on real time data, intelligent automation and sustainable performance, INSPHERE is helping manufacturers build factories that are smarter, more adaptable and more resilient. Its solutions reduce waste, improve accuracy and unlock new possibilities for automation.
The company’s journey reflects a broader shift in manufacturing. Precision is no longer optional. Transparency in data is essential. Automation must be intelligent, not rigid. INSPHERE is leading this transformation with clarity and confidence.
Through its relentless pursuit of smarter manufacturing, INSPHERE continues to set new standards for intelligent automation. In doing so, it proves that true innovation excellence is built on data, driven by integrity and delivered through teamwork.
Ben Adeline | CEO
Ben co-founded INSPHERE back in 2014, following many years working in manufacturing engineering and metrology at senior levels.
Ben leads the INSPHERE team, setting the vision and strategy that has resulted in the company being at the forefront of innovative metrology and automation solutions in the advanced manufacturing sector.
Ben pushes boundaries both professionally and outside work – he’s a keen adventurer and has led expeditions in the high mountains and many remote parts of the world.
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