PAGE 23 PAGE 26 MEASUREUP -...

MEASUREUP

HxGN LIVE

Technology for funPAGE 21

HxGN LIVE 2014PAGE 23

DealersPAGE 26

Hexagon Metrology Magazine | Edition 1/2014 | WWW.HEXAGONMETROLOGY.COM

www.hexagonmetrology.com

CLOSE UP

2

PC-DMIS Touch is the new easy-to-use entry-level measurement software, combining the simplicity of a touch-screen interface with the power of PC-DMIS measurement software.

PC-DMIS TOUCH TOUCH TO BEGIN MEASUREMENT

« MAY 2014 | MEASUREUP www.hexagonmetrology.com 3

MEASUREUP

EDITORIAL

A lot of companies around the globe dream of having the

latest technology, the best local service, the widest product

range, the best software packages, nearly 200 years of

experience, experts dedicated in their customer’s in dustry

or production facilities everywhere in the world. For

Hexagon Metrology, this is reality. And this reality is in the DNA of all our

employees, turning it to your advantage, day after day. We summarize

this concept, calling it our “5Ss” which stand for:

SERVICES – because training, installation, consultation, programming,

contract inspection and retrofits are as important as the products

themselves.

SENSORS – because we develop and produce the sensors that answer your

needs and match our machines, covering all technologies, in order to offer

completely integrated and ready-to-use systems.

SOFTWARE – because our wide selection of software solves tomorrow’s

problems today and makes it easy for companies to create and share

manageable multidimensional data.

SECTORS – because our industry teams are real experts who know your

sector and understand your needs, offering the best solutions possible.

SOLUTIONS – because the synergies we have developed between our

software, hardware, sensors, accessories and services are unique and help

to create a complete package for you.

This edition of measureup drives you through all of our “Ss” to allow you to

discover, or re-discover, the advantage of chosing us as your partner for all

your metrology needs.

Happy reading

Norbert Hanke

@NorbertHankeFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER

MEASUREUP | MAY 2014 » www.hexagonmetrology.com4

6 / SERVICESPrompt and highly competent services for your measuring system

16 / SOLUTIONSSmart Measurement Solutions

8 / SENSORSThe most flexible sensors solutions on the market

10 / SOFTWARENew PC-DMIS Touch interface for CMMs

12 / SECTORSWhere Shop Floor Environment and Accurate Measurement Results Meet

4 / EDITORIAL

23 / HXGN LIVE 2014

26 / DEALERS

28 / LOCATIONS

30 / CONTACTS

IN THIS ISSUE

ONLINE: GO TO WWW.HEXAGONMETROLOGY.COM/MEASUREUP FOR PAST ISSUES

CONTENTSMAY 2014


www.hexagonmetrology.com/measureup

One of the top priorities of our company is to provide the best possible service and support.

Service & RepairWith the largest service team of any metrology OEM (Original

Equipment Manufacturer), and our expertly trained engineers,

we have the resources for a quick and competent response to

your call for help. With direct access to our comprehensive and

immediately available spare parts, our technicians make sure

that your measuring machine will be ready for use again in the

shortest possible time.

Certification & CalibrationRegular certifications and calibrations guarantee the highest

level of system accuracy and repeatability. This is essential

to comply with national and international standards and

guidelines. With our calibration services, we make sure that

your metrology system always remains accurate.

Software Maintenance AgreementsWith Software Maintenance Agreements (SMA), we offer version

updates and technical support for our market leading software

packages. Take advantage of the newest features and the latest

software versions to make sure your system is always up-to-

date. Our SMA contract gives you the following advantages:

• At least one new version of the software, during the license

period, on an annual basis

• Unlimited telephone support

• Free access to update seminars

Contract Inspection & ProgrammingContract Inspection and Programming gives you the possibi-

lity to outsource dimensional inspection activities to Hexagon

Metrology. It is a professional solution for your production

capacity planning. Our contract services include:

• Measurement assignments of single article or longer series

• Application programming

• Gauge repeatability and reliability analysis

• Third party verification

• Analysis, methodology and project management

System Upgrades & RebuildsWe offer you the possibility of modernizing all types of

coordinate measuring systems by combining advanced hard-

ware and software with the existing equipment. Our retrofit

service includes:

• Original parts from Hexagon Metrology

• New electronic components

• Improved capabilities of the latest generation

metrology software

• Technical support

• Reduction of downtime and low repair costs

Hexagon Metrology is one of the largest suppliers of refurbished

metrology equipment. All our pre-owned systems include a

comprehensive training and warranty package.

TrainingLast but not least, we offer you a wide range of training and

seminar courses for beginners and experienced machine users.

Our professionally educated instructors support you during your

learning process, in our precision centres as well as at

your location.

SERVICES

PROMPT AND HIGHLY COMPETENT SERVICES FOR YOUR MEASURING SYSTEM


The partnership with Hexagon Metrology, the commercial proximity and the support they offer with regard to our approach is absolutely crucial.

– Jean-Marc Ancelle, General Manager at Gonzales, Estrabin

When I call the Hotline, the Hexagon Metrology application engineers can immediately relate the situation specifically to the CMM. The technicians are simply first-class and very reliable.

– Kadir Toygar, Metrology Technician at Robert Bosch, Immenstadt

DOWNLOAD THE AFTERMARKET BROCHURE

http://hex.ag/v2qSx

At KYB, we are very satisfied with the services provided by Hexagon Metrology, as well as the attention received by their technical and training staff. To all of this we must add the speed and effectiveness of the training, performed in just two weeks.

– Oscar Beortegui, CAD Manager at KYB Europe


SENSORS

HEXAGON METROLOGY SENSORS FOR HEXAGON METROLOGY CMMS THE MOST FLEXIBLE SENSOR SOLUTIONS ON THE MARKET

8

Hexagon Metrology’s comprehensive range of probes, probe heads, probe and styli changers and accessories for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) represents the latest evolution in probing technology. All key components are engineered, ma-nufactured and assembled by Hexagon Metrology and are designed to work together as an integrated product line for maximum application flexibility and enhanced CMM performance.

PROBE HEADSBest solution for every applicationThe probe head forms the heart and soul of every coordinate

measuring machine. Combined with a sensor, it generates the

measurement data during inspection cycles.

Manual heads for touch trigger probes provide excellent basic

capabilities. The automatic probe heads extend that capability

with a kinematic joint for the coupling of scanning probes and

laser scanners. Our continuous wrists offer servo wrist flexibili-

ty, where styli can be aligned in any direction.

TOUCH TRIGGER PROBESThe Basic SolutionHexagon Metrology manufactures touch trigger probes for fast

and repeatable 3D measurements. They feature long life, accu-

racy, ease of use, comparatively low cost and excellent access

to difficult to reach measuring points. The touch trigger probes

are available in four versions with measuring forces ranging

between 0.055 N and 0.10 N. Their M8 threaded connections

permit direct assembly with nearly all existing manual and

motorized measuring heads. They are available either with or

without stylus module changing ability.

SCANNING PROBESHigh-Speed Scanning Scanning at its best – this is what users can expect with the

Hexagon Metrology scanning probes. With both the smallest of

these probes, the HP-S-X1, and the larger versions, the HP-S-X3

and HP-S-X5, it is possible to make all standard measurements.

These measurements include discrete scanning, self-centering

measuring and continuous high-speed scanning for fast, and

accurate contour measurements.

LASER SCANNING SENSORSFast – Faster – 3D point scanningThe HP-L 106 laser scanning probe provides many benefits

for metrology in a complete and powerful turnkey package.

Rapid point-cloud capture, facilitates feature inspection to

CAD for thin walled or sheet metal parts and free form surface

inspection to CAD and reverse engineering. It offers three levels

of zoom (25, 60 and 120mm) to allow for greater versatility

in data collection. The probe is available on the majority of

Hexagon Metrology CMMs, allowing fully automated system

operations.

All newly produced products are now branded with Hexagon Metrology and have a new corporate naming convention.

We are Hexagon Metrology – Where quality comes together


Read an interview with Milan Kocic – product manager, Software, Sensors and User Experience, for Hexagon Metrology, North America (North Kingstown, RI).

This article was first published in the

September 2013 edition of Manufactu-

ring Engineering magazine. See more at: http://hex.ag/vFNnw

Manufacturing Engineering: Describe

Hexagon’s new PC-DMIS Touch interface

for CMMs.

PC-DMIS Touch is a new, groundbreaking

way to interact with inspection data and

measurement devices. Based on ad-

vanced Multi Touch technology, PC-DMIS

Touch combines the power of PC-DMIS

with a full screen interface to create in-

tuitive inspection routines for metrology

novices and experts alike. The simplified

organization of the user interface guides

the user through a full set of inspection

tools, such as construction of features

or feature sets, 2D and 3D dimensional

reporting, GD&T configuration and much

more.

PC-DMIS Touch is based on four intu-

itive icon-based menus: dimension,

construction, alignment, and measure.

This extremely easy-to-use measure-

ment software is utilized for basic

feature-based applications with a CMM

touch probe [no scanner]. Each menu is

represented in a different colour, and the

user selects the desired operation from

a list of possibilities to the left of the

3D view. The ‘Grab and Measure’ feature

means the software will take you to the

blue measurement menu automati-

cally, as soon as you start measuring. No

menu navigation is necessary to operate

PC-DMIS Touch. This version of PC-DMIS

is not CAD-compatible.

ME: How does using the touch interface

differ from a traditional interface?

To start, the software is compatible

with touch-screen PCs and tablets. The

ope rator interacts with the PC-DMIS

software by using only one finger to

‘swipe’ through the menus. With the

emergence of the technologically literate

workforce, especially in the 24–30 age

group, new touch interfaces are be-

coming more prevalent in the software

market. With this emerging trend in

mind, Hexagon Metrology has introduced

PC-DMIS Touch for the next generation

of metrologists. The touch interface was

designed to simplify user interaction,

enhance the user experience for portable

and CMM measurement tasks, and

provide an easy execution interface for

existing PC-DMIS programs. The interface

SOFTWARE

SOFTWARE UPDATENEW TOUCH INTERFACE EASES CMM PROGRAMMING TASKS


and software-guided procedures require

very little prior training for new users.

New features are being added weekly,

and we are integrating more multi-touch

gestures to simplify the use of software.

After our preliminary research, we esti-

mate about 70% of measurement tasks

performed by users [without CAD] can be

accomplished with PC-DMIS Touch.

ME: What can you do with a touch

interface that wasn’t possible with older

systems?

Compared to older interfaces, the

PC-DMIS Touch interface is ultra-intu-

itive, and requires very little training.

New users can learn the navigation and

software in just one day. There is no

training necessary for existing PC-DMIS

users. Another significant benefit of the

Touch interface is its tablet compatibi-

lity, which adds a new level of portability

for measurement on the shop floor or

in a laboratory environment. PC-DMIS

Touch is now compatible with all Hexagon

Metrology-supported portable articula-

ted arms, and starting in October, most

Hexagon Metrology DCC [Direct Computer

Control] CMMs will have the Touch inter-

face as well.

There are other usability differences with

PC-DMIS Touch, including the ‘Grab and

Measure’ feature that goes straight to the

measurement menu as soon as the user

moves the measurement arm. There is no

need to navigate to the menu. Measure-

ments can also be taken rapidly using

the ‘Auto-Guess’ principle of PC-DMIS.

The software also offers full webcam

functionality, which allows the user

to take a snapshot of the part being

measured, and associate the photo to

a file with a part number and file name.

It supports full macro compatibility,

which allows users to run even complex

PC-DMIS part programs in a simple

environment.

Another powerful feature of PC-DMIS

Touch is the report generator. As mea-

surements are acquired, and geometric

constructions are made, a measurement

report is created automatically. Anytime

the user wants to view the report, they

just ‘swipe’ to the left of the menu. The

look and feel of the measurement reports

is completely new for the Touch version

of PC-DMIS. Object tolerances in the

report can be edited by simply selecting a

feature. The reports are printed from the

software as PDF files.

ME: How has the interface been

accepted by early users?

PC-DMIS Touch has had a great reception

from the metrology marketplace. The

majority of novice users has been very

pleased with our attention to ease-

of-use, and is especially supportive of

our goal to bring measurement to the

masses. Overall, the industry has taken

notice of Hexagon Metrology’s emphasis

to provide a dynamic product for our

customers by vastly improving the user

experience. Even our experienced users

see a potential in using the execution

mode. This is PC-DMIS Touch’s ability to

execute any existing PC-DMIS program to

deploy it in the production environment

for a quick launch and results capability.

Several large customers have inquired

about how to fit PC-DMIS Touch into

their current measurement tasks and

procedures.


SECTORS

12

WHERE SHOP FLOOR ENVIRONMENT AND ACCURATE MEASUREMENT RESULTS MEET

It is a common misconception that accurate measurement results on the factory shop floor are impossible to achieve because of harsh environmental conditions in production, such as vibration

and dirt or vast temperature range. However, by using the correct specialized, shop-floor hardened coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), measurement accuracy is ensured, even in the production environment. Furthermore, automated inspection is possible right at the point of production, making it ideal for lean manufacturing and cellular layouts.Let’s dig into what Hexagon Metrology is creating in this field. Our new generations of Hexagon Metrology machines and software were developed with inspiration from more than 15 years of shop floor machine production experience, as well as the thousands of units in the field worldwide. A few examples of this are:

13

TESA-SCAN & MICRO HITE 3D DUAL: Flexibility and Ease of UseIn order to meet the measuring needs of a wider audience,

Hexagon Metrology developed this shop floor solution to

minimize productivity costs and gain flexibility and efficiency.

TESA-SCAN offers a non-contact measurement solution that

matches the needs for inspection of all common round part

geometry. It also has the capability of measuring standard and

non-standard threads, thanks to the exclusive TESA Slewing

System. As industrial automation becomes increasingly

impor tant, TESA extended its SCAN solution to offer a spe-

cific automation application with a KUKA robot arm and a

TESA-SCAN 25 turned parts measuring system. Industrial

processing and inspection becomes easier thanks to the latest

technology with increased throughput and reduced scrap.

TESA also developed the universal measuring machine MICRO

HITE 3D DUAL, an exclusive 2 machines in 1 solution. Used

in either manual or automatic mode, the machine provides

welcome flexibility by offering an adjustable and complete

measurement solution for product batches, from prototyping

to large production runs. Additionally, a special palletisation

feature carries out a program created on a single part on a

whole pallet, enabling an efficient and inherently flexible

competitive advantage.

The TESA SCAN with KUKA robot arm as well as the MICRO

HITE 3D DUAL run on the TESA REFLEX software, an intuitive

and easy-to-use program that facilitates the evaluation of

your measuring data. Based on this user-friendliness, TESA

guarantees that today’s solutions satisfy tomorrow’s needs.

7.10.7 SF: Integration, Automation and a Great User ExperienceDesigned to excel in harsh industrial environments, the all-new

7.10.7 SF CMM introduces significant advancements aimed at

making the CMM more convenient and productive for manufa-

cturing operations.

The 7.10.7 SF’s compact design takes up less space on the shop

floor with a measuring stroke of 710mm x 1010mm x 680mm.

Using a unique kinematic locating system, the fixture plates can

be quickly loaded and unloaded, allowing users to swap indivi-

dual parts or part types in a matter of seconds.

Other improvements include integrated workspace and

message lighting. The workspace lighting fully illuminates the

measurement volume since the 7.10.7 SF may be placed in

poorly lit environments. Message lighting on the CMM’s Z-axis

cover displays the status of inspection operations on the shop

floor, and eliminates the need to “baby sit” the CMM. Status

lights visually indicate when the inspection process is complete,

whether a part passed or failed, or if an unexpected problem

occurred during the operation.

The 7.10.7 SF continues the trend of pushing dimensional in-

spection from the quality lab to the shop floor so inspection be-

comes simply another operation in the manufacturing process.


TIGO SF: Easy and Intuitive Thanks to Touch TechnologyWith a measuring volume of 500 x 580 x 500mm (X/Y/Z), TIGO SF

is a new accurate and compact 3D CMM specifically designed

for use on the shop floor. TIGO SF is the ideal measurement

solution for a wide range of accurate, small and medium size

parts from all industrial sectors. Today, it is the best performing

machine in its product category.

Since compressed air is not required, it can be placed

seamlessly in production cells or in any area of the workshop.

Its robustness and reliability ensures minimum servicing while

operating time is maximised.

TIGO SF offers a new way to interact with a shop floor mea-

surement device. The core of the operating concept is the

PC-DMIS TOUCH software, designed for touchscreens and

latest ge neration operating systems. The user interface shows

easy-to- understand graphical elements and commands,

providing the base for an intuitive measurement process.

PC-DMIS TOUCH guides users from one step to the next so even

personnel not familiar with automatic measurement systems

will learn to use TIGO SF after only one day of training.

LEITZ SIRIO Xi: High Accuracy and State-of-the-Art TechnologySIRIO coordinate measuring machines represent 30 years

of experience in industrial metrology and German high-end

tech nology. With SIRIO Xi, Hexagon Metrology is now taking

measuring technology in the manufacturing environment to a

new level.

The Leitz SIRIO Xi is the ideal standard solution for the

high-level, shop floor. Its designers concentrated on six key

customer requirements: maximum throughput, precision, effi-

ciency, speed, competence and a forward-looking technological

configuration.

The result is convincing in every respect. The Leitz SIRIO Xi

features impressively high availability and low life cycle cost

while continuing the Hexagon Metrology hallmark of hi gh-

accuracy measurment. It has an extremely robust design that

can be quickly and easily set up or moved. SIRIO Xi enables

excellent flexibility and reproducibility, providing ideal support

for networked manufacturing processes and serial production

process control. With its proprietary rotary table, Hexagon

Metrology has once again raised the bar in application and

operation tech nology.

LEARN MORE UNDERhttp://hex.ag/vFNTb


SOLUTIONS

SMART MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONSFOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY 360° SIMS & WLS qFLASH by Hexagon Metrology


During the past 15 years, more automotive manufacturers needed to choose between different paradigms. This helped to improve product quality, shorten the time of vehicle launches and increase production speed. Now manufacturers are able to reach full capacity, ensure high stability and top quality during production.


On one side there are proven

technologies and methods

of metrology systems which

can be used in the measuring

room and near the line for measurement,

ana lysis and problem solving of sample

parts. On the other side, once a qua-

lity concern is raised, there are in-line

process control systems working fast

to support the line cycle times but with

only limited accuracy and dimensional

information.

In reality and throughout the last decade

most OEMs and suppliers decided on a

combined dimensional control strategy

involving both traditional measurement

systems such as Hexagon Metrology’s

bridge and horizontal arm CMMs and

other supporting in-line process control

systems. In some cases this led to an

overlap with efficiency challenges and

repetitive processes.

At the same time, additional metro-

logy systems and technologies such

as non-contact optical scanners were

deve loped to nourish traditional probing

CMMs. These new non-contact scanners,

at first only used for manual configu-

rations, matured into semi- automated

measuring cells which were proven highly

useful in various automotive industry ap-

plications such as prototypes, sheet metal

stampings and closure measurements.

For a long period, in-line and fully auto-

mated applications presented a signifi-

cant challenge to the classic metrology

provider.

Bridging Metrology & Process Control

Measuring 100% of the production parts

and assemblies, measuring within the

cycle time, 24/7 operation in a demand-

ing production environment, and fully

integrating the line automation and

control architecture are only a few of the

challenges. Given its broad technology

base and application know how,

Hexagon Metrology took on this challenge

to transform the category by integrating

metrology into the automation process

and create a fast, rich and actionable

metrology-based process control.

Having bridged the once separate

metrology and process control do-

mains, Hexagon Metrology recently

launched a new category of Smart Inline

Measurement Solutions called 360°

SIMS. These solutions are designed to

integrate advanced full 3D metrology

capabilities with those specific methods

and characteristics of process control

and in-line gauging systems. Hexagon

Metrology is now able to offer its custo-

mers broad solutions for a fully auto-

mated dimensional and quality process

within the production line. In the future

the “Body in White” does not have to be

brought to the measurement device. We

will bring the measurement directly to or

near the line.

360° SIMS installations are designed to

be adapted to their respective envi-

ronment and target industry applica-

tions. Installations typically include

robot-mounted white light area mea-

surement sensors and powerful point

cloud-based software along with various

automation devices for maximum flexi-

bility and reach. With the current release,

cell configurations include in-line,

near-the-line and offline options to

support a variety of customer applica-

tions throughout stamping, body shop

and final assembly sub-plants.

Inline Metrology for higher efficiency

Throughout product development several

new innovations were generated as

part of the solution offering. Amongst

them are patent-pending alignment and

measuring devices for large objects,

innovative software tools for large data

set visualization and analysis, as well as

fixed optical sensors for complementing

measurement tasks.

These solutions are designed for easy

and, in most cases, fully automated

ope ration, allowing operators with

only basic training to supervise the

Shaping Strong Trends in the Automotive Metrology Market Touch probes → Non-contact sensors and scanners

Measuring room → Portable system and shop-floor quality

Point-based probing → Large area and surface analysis

Dedicated mechanics → Use of common industrial robots

Manual programming → Automated virtual programming

Off-line Measurement → Fully automated inspection

Local single system → Enterprise scale system / software


measurement process, easily visua-

lize results and identify root causes for

quality concerns. The 360° SIMS are fully

managed systems based on enterprise

scale servers, where all measurement

results are correlated and made available

for users and downstream applications

including reporting and analysis.

Factory of the Future

An analysis of early implementations

shows that customers are noticing signi-

ficant improvements in efficiency, faster

problem resolution and higher usability

of the measurement data. Apart from

these and other capital and operational

savings, customers also expect these

new solutions to offer a greater flexibility

in measuring multiple models and easy

product updates with even shorter times

between new models.

Overall, the integration of Hexagon

Metrology’s most powerful offerings is

another step toward the digital factory of

tomorrow.

360° SMART INLINE MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS In line and On Time“The new 360° SIMS is added to our leading sheet metal, horizontal and

gantry CMMs offering, which has been a cornerstone of automotive me-

trology for the past 30 years. With this new offering, we’ll continue to serve

our global customers directly on their shop floor.” Giacomo Barilà, head of

Hexagon Metrology’s automated solutions.

The Power of Full 3D In-line Measurement The 360° SIMS measurement technology combined with its server-based

software suite results in a variety of powerful analysis tools including rich

color-maps, visual SPC, comparisons, trend charts for large data sets and

patent-pending video of daily reports. Analysis of measurement results

such as surface geometries, edge lines, character lines and cross sections

makes it easier for production and quality personnel to understand

the cause of quality issues and quickly resolve them. From production

launch through ramp-up to steady state production monitoring, Hexagon

Metrology provides a valuable insight into the dimensional process control.

WLS qFLASH As quick and bright as a flash A new member of Hexagon Metrology’s family of White Light Measurement

Solutions: the WLS qFLASH. It is designed for non-contact shop floor

measurements of sheet metal parts, closures, aluminum, metalcasting,

plastic parts and small moulds. Operation in handheld mode and on

a pedestal, proven blue LED technology, carbon fiber housing and the

compact system footprint make the WLS qFLASH a versatile metrology tool.

SEE OUR NEW 360° SIMS 3D TOUR

http://360sims.hexagonmetrology.com

19

Hexagon Metrology Establishes Presence in Slovenia Hexagon Metrology celebrated the opening of its branch office

in Ravne na Koroškem, Slovenia with more than 50 customers.

The office was established to enhance customer support and

satisfy the rising service demand in Slovenia, which has an

installed base of hundreds of coordinate measuring machines.

The office will directly manage aftermarket services and sales

of portable measuring arms in the Slovenian and Croatian

market.

The Concept of “Wireless” at a TESA Manufacturing Operation In terms of hand measuring instrument solutions, TESA

presents the state-of-the-art TLC-TWIN system. The latest

innovation from TESA sends data from an instrument to a re-

mote computer with the press of a button and without a cable.

Thanks to its unique bi-directional wireless communication

protocol, the computer is able to identify data is received and

sends a classification of the measured value to the instrument’s

LCD. The TWIN station receiver manages wireless data com-

munication from up to 48 instruments. To use, the battery cap

of the TWIN-CAL IP67 is simply replaced with a TLC-TWIN. The

miniaturized 2.4 GHz module housed in the TLC-TWIN avoids

using a cumbersome wireless emitting accessory hanging

from the instrument. Moreover, the IP67 ingress protection of

the TWIN-CAL IP67 caliper remains preserved even when the

instrument is equipped with TLC-TWIN.

TESA participates in the global trend of a digital factory, a

gigantic task that reaches every location in a factory by linking

each device to the manufacturing site. Connectivity solutions

play a key role in collecting manufacturing and inspection

data in real-time. Developed, tested and applied in-house, the

TLC-TWIN became a key factor in the effort to digitalise manu-

facturing site at TESA.

New Generation of ROMER Absolute Arm

Hexagon Metrology launches a new generation of portable

measuring arm, featuring optimized ergonomics and stability,

creating the best ROMER Absolute Arm ever. The new ROMER

Absolute Arm is a versatile all-purpose metrology tool. It is

designed for tactile and non-contact measurement of a huge

variety of parts in an almost unlimited number of industry

sectors. An enormous range of touch probes, non-contact

probes (for tube and hose measurement) and laser scanners

are available, allowing users to always use the best solution for

their measurement needs, whatever the task at hand. A repe-

atable probe mounting means that users can swap probes as

they work without the fussy calibrations normally associated

with other competitive measurement arms.

NEWS


2

1

3 4

Copernicus Science Centre, Warsaw In the Polish Copernicus Science Centre,

you can experience the science by your-

self. In this – one of the most advanced

science centres in Europe – there are

more than 450 interactive exhibits and

six permanent exhibitions. Among them

are the Robotic Theatre, Lightzone, High

Voltage Theatre and Roots of Civilization.

In addition to visiting the Copernicus

Science Centre, you can take in the

planetarium. Its spherical screen offers

amazing movies by combining 2D, 3D

and laser technology. More than one

million visitors enjoy this Polish attrac-

tion each year.

1 Copernicus Science CentreWybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20 00-390 Warsaw, Poland

Opening times:Tue – Fri: 9 am – 6 pmMonday: closedSat – Sun: 10 am – 7 pmWebsite: http://www.kopernik.org.pl/Entrance price: EUR 6.- (adult)

National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, Tokyo

In this futuristic museum, the focus is

put on technology in relation to everyday

life. Simply known as the Miraikan, it is

situated in the Odaiba District of Tokyo.

Themed exhibits cover the environment,

innovation, life sciences, nanotechno-

logy and genome research. Take a look

inside the human head by taking apart

a model, try brain-teasing puzzles, and

learn about earthquakes. You can also

get up close to ASIMO, the famous Honda

intelligent robot, which waves, runs and

kicks a football. In that endearing Ja-

panese way, visitors are followed around

by animated light bubbles and singing

computers.

2 National Museum of Emerging Scienceand Innovation 2-41, Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Opening times:Daily: 10 am – 5 pmWebsite: www.miraikan.jst.go.jp/enEntrance price: EUR 4.- (adult)

MUSEUTEC (FMTSP), São Paulo The Museum of Technology of São

Paulo is a Brazilian cultural institu-

tion maintained by a private nonprofit

foundation. It is located in São Paulo, in

the district of Jaguaré, near University

City. The Museum aims to show the spirit

of research by broadening horizons and

encouraging creativity and inventiveness,

especially in young people. It demon-

strates the importance of technological

achievements of mankind and the world

of technology. Next to the museum, there

is a contemporary technology centre,

which hosts exhibitions and events

related to the subject.

3 MUSEUTEC (FMTSP)R. Santanésia nº 528, 1º SS CEP 05580-050, Brazil Butantã - São Paulo – SP, Brazil

Opening times:Tue - Sun: 9 am – 5 pmWebsite: www.museutec.org.brEntrance price: EUR 2.- (adult)

Museum of science & industry, ChicagoThe museum of science and industry in

Chicago is the largest science museum

in the Western Hemisphere. Among the

most interesting exhibits, tourists can

find a German submarine from the Se-

cond World War, the first diesel-powered

streamlined stainless-steel passenger

train and the famous Apollo 8 spacecraft.

The museum hosts many permanent and

temporary exhibits, displayed in 75 halls.

4 Museum of Science and Industry5700 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60637, USA

Opening times:Daily: 9.30 am – 4 pmWebsite: www.msichicago.orgEntrance price: EUR 13.- (adult)

In this issue of measureup, we give you travel recommendations about famous museums from around the world. Broaden your knowledge about these high-tech places and perhaps one day you could even explore them in person.

TECHNOLOGY FOR FUN


SOCIAL

Be in the knowWith our vast range of products and services, 200 years of expertise and our global coverage, it can be difficult to keep up with us at Hexagon Metrology. So we’re on social media to make sure that you don’t miss out by providing you with news and updates from Hexagon Metrology and from the metrology industry.

Be interactiveAt Hexagon Metrology, we’re always interested to know what you have to say. So ask us questions, make comments and join in with our conversations.

Be the first to knowIt’s important to us to empower you to stay one step ahead of the changing world. By following us you will be the first to know about developments and innovations in industrial metrology. You will also be the first to hear about our new products, special offers and events.LET’S GET

SOCIAL

For more information about how to find Hexagon Metrology on social media visit www.hexagonmetrology.com/social

Competitions From time to time we will be running competitions through our social media channels, stay tuned for your chance to win. At the close of the 2013 Formula 1 Championship we teamed up with our Innovation Partner Infiniti Red Bull Racing to offer team baseball caps personally signed by Sebastien Vettel and Mark Webber. We asked for you to post images to our #PitStopPic photo contest.Here are some of the winning images from the contest. Keep your eye on our media channels for more chances to win.View the #PitStopPic Winners Gallery at www.hexagonmetrology.com/PitStopPic

HxGN NewsHexagon Metrology is part of Hexagon, visit www.hxgnnews.com to see updates from across all Hexagon brands. HxGN News is Hexagon’s “all news” portal providing the latest information about our global network of brands. It serves as the primary platform for sharing stories of innovation and success.


LIVE FROM

JOIN US ON LOCATIONLAS

LAS VEGAS

1−4 JUN. 2015

HKGHONG KONG

18−20 NOV. 2015

hxgnlive.com

DESTINATION 2015Join Hexagon’s global network of brands for the biggest year in innovation yet. For the first time, HxGN LIVE will be brought to you from two locations – Las Vegas will host the conference in June, then November will see the premiere of HxGN LIVE Hong Kong. That’s double the opportunity to take part in inspiring keynotes, unlimited networking and must-see technologies!

Learn more at hxgnlive.com

www.hxgnlive.com

WWW.HXGNLIVE.COM

REGISTERNOWhxgnlive.co

mhxgnlive.co

m

MEASUREUP | MAY 2014 » www.hexagonmetrology.com

“Great to present to such a receptive crowd at @HexMetrology #HxGNLIVE this morning”

– Kristan Bromley @kristanbromley

24

www.hxgnlive.com

GREAT STORIES START HERE

Hexagon Metrology, in my opinion, has truly changed how we do business.

– Steve Letarte, Hendrick Motorsports, speaking at HxGN LIVE 2013

WINWant to join us in Las Vegas or Hong Kong? Enter our competition to win a free r egistration* for HxGN LIVE.

Visit: www.hexagonmetrology.com/HxGNLIVE4FREE and tell us why you would like to join us at the HxGN LIVE conference.


DEALERS

Hexagon Metrology has a network of over 100 distribu-

tion partners on five continents appointed to cover

specific geographic areas or sectors. Such a deve-

loped network of distributors helps us to be close to you and

respond to your needs in a quickest possible time. Hexagon

Metrology distributors are specialized in specific fields and

complement perfectly our offer. To be sure that our partners

are continuous experts in their fields, we organize regular

training, information days, seminars and various meetings

around the world where they can exchange ideas, network and

learn together. Our dealers are our long-term partners whom

we can trust and who trust us.

One such partner is Retecon based in South Africa. Retecon is a

machine tool, accessories and measuring equipment supplier,

mainly for the metal working industry. The company was

established in 1971 and its name stands for REliable TEchnical

CONsultants. George Sansoni, Measurement Systems Specialist

Sales & Service, gives us a close-up of this cooperation:

MEASUREUP: How long have you been working with

Hexagon Metrology?

It is over 25 years that I have represented Retecon (PTY) Ltd.

responsible for Southern Africa.

MU: What are the main benefits of your cooperation with

Hexagon Metrology?

The main benefit is access to the world’s leading metrology

supplier giving us an edge over our competition by having the

widest selection of solutions for our customers.

MU: In which products / solutions are you specialized?

I am specialized in portable products with special focus on opti-

cal solutions. But I also play a role in stationary solutions when

needed and in special automation applications.

MU: Can you please describe your most interesting

success story?

I would say selling six ROMER Absolute Arms with integrated

scanner to Weir Minerals (one in 2010 during the launch of

the product in South Africa, then five systems in 2013). Then

for sure providing a laser tracker and portable arm solution

to Toyota SA. They purchased a Leica Absolute Tracker AT901

with Leica T-Probe, Leica T-Scan plus a Leica Absolute Tracker

AT402 with Leica B-Probe and also a ROMER Absolute Arm with

external laser scanner.

MU: What kind of support do you have from

Hexagon Metrology?

Basically, anything I need. It can be either sales or promotion

oriented. Support is always excellent. This includes shipping of

demo equipment when needed or promotion of new products.

We receive various marketing materials like posters, roll-ups,

etc. We can also count on support for the organization of events

such as open houses.

MU: You will soon open a calibration centre for portable mea-

suring arms. Can you please let us know more about that?

Yes, this will without a doubt give us an edge over our main

competitors, as we are so far away from the major services

centres, we need the ability to be able to service and repair the

arms in South Africa. Down time is a cost and we need to turn

the arms around in the shortest possible time.

MU: Are there any events / meetings organized by

Hexagon Metrology regularly which help you in your work?

Each year a Dealers’ meeting is organized. It helps to network

and exchange ideas with other dealers who are mainly long-

term partners. It’s also worth mentioning the workshops about

tracker products which are organized regularly in Switzerland.

MU: In 2013 you attended HxGN LIVE, the Hexagon Conference

in Las Vegas. Please tell us your impressions from that event.

This was a great experience to be able to see the full scope and

range of the Hexagon portfolio and the extent of its worldwide

presence and reach. I was able to network not just with dealers

or distributors but also with users of Hexagon products. And the

fact that this is held in Vegas, that says it all.


Become a Hexagon Thought Leader Today!Do you thrive on sharing your thoughts and experiences with others who have the same passion for technology and shaping change? Then you are the thought leader we need. To learn more, visit hexagon.com/thoughtleader.

There are several ways you can participate:

Shaping Change Blog Hexagon’s Shaping Change Blog shares how people use our technologies to be agents of change and meet the growing needs of the world. Become a guest blogger and tell us how you, your team or customers are helping make a difference.

HxGN News Article HxGN News is Hexagon’s all-news portal providing the latest and most relevant stories from our global network of brands. Submit an article about an innovative use of technology, trends or topics relating to your business.

Audio Podcast The HxGN News Podcast, available on Apple iTunes, expands your horizons through contemporary and cutting-edge interviews with today’s thought leaders. Now you can provide your perspective on our technologies, industry trends and more in an audio interview.

© Copyright 2014 Hexagon. All rights reserved. HX2200-AD-0314

You have to think anyway, so why not think big? Become a Hexagon Thought Leader today and receive a T-shirt.

www.hexagon.com/thoughtleader

WHERE QUALITY COMES TOGETHER


Hexagon Metrology Location

Dealer Location


CONTACTS

Europe

AUSTRIAWiener NeudorfTel: +43 2236 860 070, Fax: +43 2236 860 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.at

CZECH REPUBLICPragueTel: +420 272 680 830, Fax: +420 272 680 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.cz

FINLANDVantaaTel: +358 10 320 61 20, Fax: +358 10 320 61 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.se

FRANCECourtaboeuf (Paris) Tel: +33 1 69 29 12 00, Fax: +33 1 69 29 00 32 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.fr

Colomiers (Toulouse) Tel: +33 5 34 51 70 95, Fax: +33 5 34 51 79 44

Montoire Tel: +33 2 54 86 40 40, Fax: +33 2 54 86 40 59

Saint-Priest (Lyon) Tel: +33 4 72 37 90 60, Fax: +33 4 72 37 90 61

GERMANYWetzlarTel: +49 6441 20 70, Fax: +49 6441 207 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.de

MunichTel: +49 6441 20 70, Fax: +49 89 14 98 10 59

HUNGARYBudapestTel: +36 1 260 53 94, Fax: +36 1 260 48 [email protected] www.kompakt-gep.hu

ITALYGrugliasco (TO) Tel: +39 011 4025 111, Fax: +39 011 4025 472 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.it

Calderara di Reno (BO) Tel: +39 051 725 254, Fax: +39 051 725 288

Cormano (MI) Tel: +39 02 6154 111, Fax: +39 02 6150 473

Napoli (NA) Tel: +39 081 752 4133, Fax: +39 081 752 1181

Orbassano (TO) Tel +39 011 4025 111, Fax +39 011 4025 472

Verona (VR) Tel: +39 335 7622 338, Fax: +39 011 4025 472

NETHERLANDSWaalreTel: +31 40 222 2210, Fax: +31 40 222 1715 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.nl

POLANDCracowTel: +48 12 647 08 27, Fax: +48 12 647 08 27 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.pl

WarsawTel: +48 22 500 28 62, Fax: +48 22 500 28 64

SERBIAKragujevac Tel: +38 111 3692 792 , Fax: +38 111 3692 [email protected]

SLOVENIARavne na Koroškem Tel: +38 602 8707 660 , Fax: +38 602 8707 [email protected]

SPAINCerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona)Tel: +34 93 594 69 20, Fax: +34 93 594 69 21 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.es

Fuenlabrada (Madrid) Tel: +34 93 594 69 20, Fax: +34 93 594 69 21

Vitoria-Gasteiz (Álava) Tel: +34 945 291 975, Fax: +34 945 291 678

SWEDENEskilstunaTel: +46 16 160800, Fax: +46 16 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.se

Gothenburg Tel: +46 16 160882, Fax: +46 16 16089

Mora Tel: +46 250 12590, Fax: +46 16 160890

Tranås Tel: +46 16 160880, Fax: +46 16 160890

Trollhättan Tel: +46 16 160881, Fax: +46 16 160890

SWITZERLANDCrissierTel: +41 21 633 50 33, Fax: +41 21 633 50 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.ch

Aarau-WestTel: +41 62 737 67 37, Fax: +41 62 737 67 38

Hexagon Metrology Regional Precision Centres Along with more than 20 manufacturing facilities, Hexagon Metrology has over 70 direct precision centres, plus a network of over 100 agents and distributors across the world. Wherever you are, Hexagon Metrology is never far away.

TURKEYBursaTel: +90 224 441 98 00, Fax: +90 224 441 06 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.com.tr

AnkaraTel: +90 312 417 14 14, Fax: +90 312 425 58 38

UKTelfordTel: +44 870 446 2667, Fax: +44 870 446 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.co.uk

Chester Tel: +44 870 446 2667, Fax: +44 870 446 2668

Milton Keynes Tel: +44 870 446 2667, Fax: +44 870 446 2668

Africa, Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East

Tel: +39 011 4025 111, Fax: +39 011 7803 254 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.eu

UNITED ARAB EMIRATESDubaiTel: +971 4 299 55 14 , Fax: +971 4 299 19 [email protected]

Russia & Other countries of CISTel: +39 011 4025 212, Fax :+39 011 4025 [email protected]

Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia Tel: +33 1 69 29 12 00, Fax: +33 1 69 29 00 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.fr

Asia-Pacific

CHINAQingdaoTel: +86 532 8870 5188, Fax: +86 532 8870 2830 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.com.cn

BeijingTel: +86 10 6789 2461, Fax: +86 10 6789 2462

ChengduTel: +86 28 8671 6718, Fax: +86 28 8671 6730


GuangzhouTel: +86 20 3810 7978, Fax: +86 20 3810 7979

NanjingTel: +86 25 8698 8800, Fax: +86 25 8698 8801

NingboTel: +86 574 8737 6262, Fax: +86 574 8733 5159

ShanghaiTel: +86 21 6353 1000, Fax: +86 21 5106 2273

ShenyangTel: +86 24 2334 1690, Fax: +86 24 2334 1685

ShenzhenTel: +86 755 8602 8088, Fax: +86 755 8602 7270

SuzhouTel: +86 512 6280 0880, Fax: +86 512 6280 0990

WuhanTel: +86 27 8792 8428, Fax: +86 27 8719 6191

Xi’anTel: +86 29 8836 1018, Fax: +86 29 8836 1019

INDIANoidaTel: +91 120 472 3000, Fax: +91 120 433 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.asia

BangaloreTel: +91 80 4113 0539, Fax: +91 80 4113 0489

Chennai Tel: +91 44 2654 0062, Fax: +91 44 2654 0034

Coimbatore Tel: +91 422 259 1260, Fax: +91 422 259 1270

Pune Tel: +91 20 2729 0114, Fax: +91 20 2729 0116

Secuderabad (Andhra Pradesh)Tel: +91 40 4017 9717, Fax: +91 40 4017 9717

JAPANSagamihara-shi (Kanagawa)Tel: +81 42 700 3 500, Fax: +81 42 700 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.asia

Hamamatsu-Shi (Shizuoka-Ken)Tel: +81 53 584 6660, Fax: +81 53 584 6659

Nagoya AichiTel: +81 52 753 3120, Fax: +81 52 753 3121

KOREASeongnam (Gyeonggi)Tel: +82 31 730 0898, Fax: +82 31 730 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.co.kr

Ulsan, Gyeong-namTel: +82 52 227 3480, Fax: +82 52 227 3481

MALAYSIAPetaling Jaya (Selangor)Tel: +60 3 5632 8900, Fax: +60 3 5632 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.asia

SINGAPORESingaporeTel: +65 6463 6242, Fax: +65 6463 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.asia

THAILANDBangkokTel: +66 2 361 3695, Fax: +66 2 746 9607 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.asia

TAIWANTaipeiTel: +886 2 2600 6360, Fax: +886 2 2600 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.com.cn

VIETNAMHanoiTel: +84 4 3936 7935, Fax: +84 4 3936 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.asia

Ho Chi Minh City Tel: +84 8 5445 6665 Fax: +84 8 5445 6660

North America

USARhode Island, North KingstownTel: +1 855 433 9638 (Toll Free), Tel: +1 401 886 2000 Fax: +1 401 886 2727 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.us

California, Lake ForestTel: +1 800 955 5200, Fax: +1 949 916 4498

Illinois, ElginTel: +1 847 931 0100, Fax: +1 847 931 1979

Michigan, WixomTel: +1 248 449 9400, Fax: +1 248 449 7438

North Carolina, HuntersvilleTel: +1 704 947 1250, Fax: +1 704 947 1277

Ohio, MiamisburgTel: +1 937 247 0425, Fax: +1 937 247 0426

Tennessee, NashvilleTel: +1 615 331 0800, Fax: +1 615 331 0875

Texas, IrvingTel: +1 972 506 8359, Fax: +1 972 506 9162

Washington, KentTel: +1 253 872 2443, Fax: +1 253 872 2579

MEXICOApodaca, Nuevo LeónTel: +52 81 1367 08 00, Fax: +52 81 13 67 08 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.com.mx

QuerétaroTel: +52 442 298 0800, Fax: +52 442 298 0800

South America

ARGENTINAPilar (Buenos Aires)Tel: +54 230 4 300 060, Fax: +54 230 4 300 059 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.com.ar

BRAZILSão PauloTel: +55 11 5525 6000, Fax: +55 11 5687 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.com.br

CuritibaTel: +55 41 3015 5661, Fax: +55 41 3015 5061

ContagemTel: +55 31 3234 0067, Fax: +55 31 3234 0072

COLOMBIABogotáTel: +57 1 413 77 55 , Fax: +57 1 262 49 82 [email protected] www.hexagonmetrology.com.ar

Customers from all other countries not listed above or those looking for general information, please contact: [email protected]


Hexagon Metrology offers a comprehensive range of products and services for all industrial metrology applications in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy and medical. We sup-port our customers with actionable measurement information along the complete life cycle of a product – from development and design to production, assembly and final inspection.

With more than 20 production facilities and 70 Precision Centers for service and demonstrations, and a network of over 100 distribution partners on five continents, we empower our customers to fully control their manufacturing processes, enhancing the quality of products and increasing efficiency in manufacturing plants around the world.

For more information, visit www.hexagonmetrology.com

Hexagon Metrology is part of Hexagon (Nordic exchange: HEXA B). Hexagon is a leading global provider of design, measurement and visualisation technologies that enable customers to design, measure and position objects, and process and present data.

Learn more at www.hexagon.com

© 2014 Hexagon Metrology. Part of Hexagon

All rights reserved. Due to continuing product development, Hexagon Metrology reserves the right to change product specifications without prior notice.Printed in Germany. May 2014.

PORTABLE MEASURING ARMSLASER TRACKERS & STATIONS

WHITE LIGHT SCANNERS

BRIDGE CMMS

ULTRA HIGH ACCURACY CMMSGANTRY CMMS MULTISENSOR & OPTICAL SYSTEMS

HORIZONTAL ARM CMMS

PRECISION MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONSSENSORS

Date post:	21-Jun-2020
Category:	Documents
Upload:	others
View:	2 times
Download:	0 times

PAGE 23 PAGE 26 MEASUREUP -...

Documents