Hexagon Metrology Launches 360° Smart Inline Measurement Solutions

By DE Editors

Hexagon Metrology announced the launch of  360 ° Smart Inline Measurement Solutions (360 ° SIMS), a new family of measurement solutions that can be fully integrated into automotive production lines to serve manufacturers during launch, ramp-up and ongoing production. The solutions enable full surface inspection and critical features measurement of up to 100% of the produced car bodies, parts and sub-assemblies within production cycle time, the company says

Installations typically include white light area measurement sensors from Hexagon Metrology and point cloud-based software tools. Using a simple touchscreen interface, operators with basic training can supervise the measurement process, easily visualize results and identify root cause for quality concerns.

The solutions are compatible with commonly used industrial robots, PLCs, automation devices and safety equipment. Cell configurations will include in-line, near-the-line and offline options to support a variety of customer applications throughout stamping, body shop and final assembly sub-plants. Other options include a patent-pending alignment and measuring device for large objects, software tools for large data set visualization and analysis, and fixed optical sensors for complementing measurement tasks.

For more information, visit Hexagon Metrology.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.