When the PrecisionPath Consortium concluded its second working meeting on February 25, 2016, noteworthy progress was made in the roadmapping process for advanced, large-scale manufacturing. More than 20 members of the consortium participated in this pivotal "“Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis” workshop.

The bulk of the meeting was spent reviewing the technology drivers and usage scenarios identified at the previous meeting, and addressing questions about the various attributes of metrology instruments utilized in manufacturing or scientific applications. On day two of the workshop, the group discussed additional needs such as workforce development, data management, and the industry standards required to support this field.

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