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pain points: throughput, skill gaps, connectivity and future-proofing/ scalability.” The need for speed It’s well documented that CMMs can sometimes prove the bottleneck in manufacturing processes. “With MAESTRO, we sought to change all that, developing a machine
intuitive software and hardware ecosystem. For instance,
Metrology Mentor software automates programming to
deliver rapid, reliable and repeatable collision-free CMM programs in a few clicks without any need for coding. Users can also take advantage of Metrology Reporting software to share real- time information and insights, while
that not only offers ultra-fast measuring speed, but accelerates the whole metrology workflow to keep pace with production,” states Manuel. Hexagon says the new CMM offers the highest speed in its class, with traverse up to 6,500mm/s and measurement up to 1,100mm/s. However, this machine is about far more than axis speeds. It has the ability to move all five axes simultaneously during positional movement, while a 360° B axis allows infinite rotation and software selects the shortest rotational movement to the next sensor position. Despite the higher speeds, the machine offers the same accuracy as Hexagon’s existing portfolio of best-selling GLOBAL bridge-type CMMs. Notably, users can alter the speed/ accuracy ratio at the push of a button, sacrificing speed in favour of more accuracy and vice versa. Bridging the gap Historically, CMMs have proved notoriously difficult to use with only skilled operatives able to achieve the best levels of performance. “With the skills market currently failing to meet demand, there’s a need for CMM technology that’s suitable for use by everyone, from seasoned quality professionals to non- metrologists,” explains Manuel. MAESTRO users can simplify every part of the measurement workflow using the
Metrology Asset Manager tracks equipment use and identifies bottlenecks and spare capacity. “Crucially, the all-digital, self-aware MAESTRO CMM system offers instant synchronisation to a digital twin, for reduced risk of collisions and faster set-up times,” he explains. “Digital machine
components [such as sensors and racks] are instantly identified and initialised when mounted and synchronised with the digital twin. In addition, integration with industrial
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