Hexagon Revolutionizes Large-Scale Manufacturing with Rapid Inspection System, Cutting Inspection Times from Hours to Minutes

Hexagon Revolutionizes Large-Scale Manufacturing with Rapid Inspection System, Cutting Inspection Times from Hours to Minutes

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has introduced the Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800, a new innovation designed to streamline quality inspections in large-scale manufacturing. By combining laser tracking and non-contact measurement, the ATS800 reduces inspection times from hours to minutes for large structures like aircraft fuselages and automotive components. The system improves precision, enhances safety by enabling distant measurement, and integrates seamlessly with automation systems like AMRs. This solution is set to transform industries by speeding up production without compromising accuracy, with global availability expected in 2025.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 10-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced a cutting-edge advancement in large-scale manufacturing with the introduction of the Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800. This new innovation combines laser tracking and non-contact measurement technologies, significantly reducing quality inspection times from hours to minutes in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and wind energy.

The ATS800 system is designed to perform high-precision measurements of intricate features and large volumes from a distance, eliminating the need for operators or robots to be in close proximity to the part. This breakthrough allows manufacturers to inspect large structures such as aircraft fuselages and automotive components efficiently and safely, speeding up production processes without compromising accuracy.

A key feature of the ATS800 is its ability to automatically lock onto reflectors, providing real-time tracking and simplifying complex automation processes. The system’s ability to inspect fine details like holes and fastenings at high speed makes it ideal for industries with stringent tolerance requirements. Additionally, its portability and wireless functionality offer unparalleled flexibility for integration with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and other automation systems.

Pirmin Bitzi, General Manager for Portable Measuring Devices at Hexagon, emphasized that this innovation will help manufacturers improve productivity and streamline inspections at critical stages of production, while Andreas Werner, CTO at Hexagon, highlighted its potential to transform robotic automation in large-scale manufacturing.

The Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800 is set to launch globally in 2025, providing manufacturers with a powerful tool for fast, precise, and automated inspection.

Hexagon is the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications.

Our technologies are shaping production and people related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.

Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 24,500 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.4bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.

Media Contact:

Robin Wolstenholme
Global Media Relations and Analyst Relations Manager
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division
robin.wolstenholme@hexagon.com
+44(0)7407 642190

SOURCE: Hexagon AB