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Hexagon advances manufacturing with the Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800
This cutting-edge advancement in metrology scanning technology represents a significant leap forward, seamlessly integrating the capabilities of laser tracking with laser radar functionality.
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The new Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800 is specifically designed for large scale manufacturing.
In today’s high-precision industries, where accuracy and efficiency are paramount, the stakes have never been higher. Sectors such as aerospace, automotive and energy face significant challenges in measuring large components with sub-millimetre tolerances. Even the smallest deviations can result in costly errors. As these industries push the boundaries of innovation, the need for advanced metrology solutions that meet these rigorous standards is more pressing than ever.
At Hexagon, their legacy of pioneering innovation has consistently redefined industry standards and transformed operational efficiency. Introducing a breakthrough that reinforces their commitment to precision and excellence: the Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800. This cutting-edge advancement in metrology scanning technology represents a significant leap forward, seamlessly integrating the capabilities of laser tracking with laser radar functionality.
Building on the success of its predecessor, the ATS600—the world’s first direct scanning laser tracker—the ATS800 takes accuracy and productivity to new heights. Specifically designed for large-scale manufacturing and demanding measurement workflows, the ATS800 sets a new industry benchmark. It enables precise measurement of large components from considerable distances, empowering industries to achieve unprecedented levels of accuracy and efficiency more easily than ever before.
With the ATS800, Hexagon continues to empower customers to meet the evolving challenges of their industries, ensuring they stay at the forefront of technological advancements. This innovation not only enhances robust portfolio of metrology devices but also reaffirms their leadership in driving the future of precision measurement.
Easily measure large and complex objects with the the Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800
Revolutionising key industries with streamlined processes
The ATS800 offers transformative benefits across various industrial sectors:
- Aerospace: Perform inspections and alignment of large components, such as aircraft fuselages, without the time-consuming and safety-compromising need to put an operator at the point of measurement, reducing inspection times from hours to minutes.
- Automotive: The fast-paced automotive industry stands to gain immensely, as the ATS800’s high-speed, accurate measurements ensure critical features are inspected within seconds and eliminating robot collision risk when inspecting/verifying internal features.
- Energy: In large-scale wind power projects, the ATS800 excels at measuring inaccessible features, ensuring perfect alignment and assembly.
As CTO at Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, Hexagon highlights the ATS800 as a true testament to their commitment to close customer collaboration and market-driven innovation. This highly portable laser tracker significantly reduces manual processes, transforming tasks that once took hours into minutes. Moreover, it supports the bringing of more accurate digital twins to large-scale manufacturing applications for the first-time creation of digital twins and integrates seamlessly with customers’ preferred AMR or robot systems, enabling fast, reliable, and automated inspections across the shopfloor. The versatility of the ATS800 delivers substantial added value, and the company is eager to witness how it will enhance customers’ operations.
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