Metrology Assisted Assembly & Automated Inspection - Leica ...

IntroductionThe Metrology division of Leica Geosystems is part ofHexagon Metrology. The core measurement sensorshas been keepen with the same level of qualitythat is expected from the Leica Geosystems name,but have been able to leverage the many strengthsof the new Hexagon Metrology organization. One ofthese strengths is the addition of the EMS PC-DMISmeasurement software. This software package givesLeica Geosystems far more power and functionalityfor advanced automation. Not only are we now capableto satisfy many of the automation tasks froma technical side, we are also far more prepared fromthe commercial side. Hexagon Metrology now has therequired competences to be able to handle many ofthese major integration projects. The Hexagon CommercialOrganisations (or COs) have literally hundreds ofsoftware integrators around the world, and an installedbase of more than 30,000 seats of PC-DMIS. The COsare also responsible for the full Hexagon Metrologyproduct portfolio including: articulated arms, CMMs,vision machines, and a full line of precision tools, anyof which Hexagon would be glad to support during anintegration project. However, the primary focus of thisdocument will be based on the Leica Absolute Trackerand our associated 6DoF products. We will detail twodifferent concepts that will allow both the front-end(Human Machine Interface) and the backend (Analysisand Database Management) of the metrology softwareto be completely independent of our final hardware solution.This will allow each individual process to use themost appropriate measurement software available. Thiscould be PC-DMIS, Spatial Analyser, Metrologic, BuildIt, PolyWorks, or something completely custom made.We don’t intend to force the customer or the integratorto use a software solution that is outside of their scope,so these concepts aim to simplify the integration of ourhardware solutions.Duncan Redgewell, General Manager Leica GeosystemsMetrology ProductsNow with support of our extended Hexagon Metrologybrands, we can offer the strength and knowledge of aworld-class automation infrastructure like PC-DMIS withhundreds of EMS PC-DMIS software integrators aroundthe world, and a full portfolio of additional metrologyhardware, like articulated arms and CMMs. In additionto this we have recently created an Automation and Integrationgroup within Leica Geosystems natively. Thisgroup of dedicated application engineers and softwareprogrammers have the ideal combination of softwareand programming expertise, mixed with years of portablemeasurement experience to be able to assist with,or even create full turn key customized software solutions.With our unique proven technologies, extensivemetrology background, and creative software solutions,we are constantly pushing the envelope of what can bedone in the field of Metrology Assisted Assembly andAutomated Inspection.Introduction 3