Hexagon Metrology to Co-host

By DE Editors

Hexagon Metrology will cohost an HxGN LIVE on Location Workshop with the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). The workshop, titled "Metrology Solutions for Aerospace Applications," will focus on the use of metrology to address typical challenges in the aerospace industry. The event will be held on Feb. 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT) in Wichita, KS.

The keynote speaker will be Jim Arness of Lockheed Martin, winner of the company's NOVA award. Topics to be covered include seam validation, fastener flushness, reverse engineering, in-process management, eliminating line of sight inspection issues, setting details with ease, and the use of model based definition for rapidly completing FAIs.

"We are extremely pleased with our relationship with Hexagon Metrology and the benefits derived from this strategic partnership," said Brian Brown, associate director of NIAR's CAD/CAM Lab. "This workshop will not only feature the capabilities of Hexagon Metrology's precision measurement solutions for a broad array of applications, but highlight NIAR's expertise as the premier educational resource for the aerospace industry."

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