Challenges for Uncertainty Determination in Dimensional Metrology Put by Industry 4.0 Revolution

The paper presents the most important challenges for uncertainty determination in dimensional metrology caused by the recent changes in manufacturing and production engineering related to fourth industrial revolution. Current trends in dimensional metrology are described and gaps in the state of art in measurement uncertainty determination are identified. Some propositions on how to fill this gaps are also given. The main finding of the paper is that simulation methods for uncertainty determination based on usage of numerical models of measurement and/or manufacturing processes seem to be the most promising in uncertainty determination for in-process and in-line/in-situ measurement systems and for modern measuring devices like industrial computed tomography systems.