TechValidate Research on Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

23 Case Studies


Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Modern Polymers, Inc.

Introduction

This case study of Modern Polymers, Inc. is based on an August 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“The ROMER Arm has given me more insight and confidence in my manufacturing process.”

“By buying the arm we avoided purchasing upwards of 25 custom gauges at a cost of around $15,000 each which would have been $375,000.
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Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Faced the following challenges before partnering with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:
    • A lack of certainty that dimensional stability and quality specifications were met
    • Difficulty comparing CAD models to as-built assemblies
    • Difficulty in reverse engineering parts and components

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence that the surveyed company uses:

  • Chose the ROMER Absolute Arm for the following reasons:
    • Is easy to use
    • Has the best training and support
  • Chose the ROMER Arm over the following:
    • Nikon Metrology

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • The first choice for a portable metrology solution was the ROMER Arm.
  • Found the ROMER Arm to be easy to learn when compared to the competition.
  • Reduced the amount of time dedicated to inspection tasks with the following:
    • The speed and confidence of accurate inspection data
  • Increased productivity at their facility by >40% with the ROMER Arm.
  • The estimated payback for using their ROMER Arm is 6 months – 1 year.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Powers And Sons Llc

Introduction

This case study of POWERS AND SONS LLC is based on a November 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“familiarity with the product, not as limited as some of the other software "

“The CMM purchased from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has given me more insight and confidence in my manufacturing process.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led Powers and Sons LLC to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence were to ensure that dimensional stability requirements and quality specifications were met.

“The company used to do all line setups on a surface plate. This was time consuming and left the door open for operator error. "

Use Case

The key benefits of the CMM that led Powers and Sons LLC to choose Hexagon was the ability to reduce inspection time, while making inspection more repeatable.

Results

By partnering with Hexagon the surveyed company achieved the following results:

The flexibility of the measuring system coupled with the advanced training and expert support services provided by Hexagon, Powers and Sons LLC were able to reduce the amount of time dedicated to inspection tasks.

  • Increased productivity 30% after implementing Hexagon CMM.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Frencken America, Inc

Introduction

This case study of FRENCKEN AMERICA, INC is based on a November 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“I sent my senior QC inspector to Seattle for a one day demo on the CMM we purchased. They were professional and was able to meet the requirements we needed to have with this machine.”

“The CMM purchased from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has given me more insight and confidence in my manufacturing process.”

“The Hexagon CMM allowed us to have more precise and accurate measurement. It gave our customers the satisfaction of knowing we have the capability of verifying parts are meeting design specifications, while also meeting regulatory requirements, and improved cycle time. Also, engineering is able to get more precise measurements when building prototypes and establishing specs and tolerances.”

Challenges

The business challenge that led Frencken America, Inc. to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence was to ensure that dimensional stability requirements and quality specifications are met.

Use Case

The key benefits that the Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence solution provides Frencken America, Inc. is the ability to meet production demand, reducing cycle time, meeting industry standards and application requirements.

Results

The advanced training courses, expert support services and intuitive design of PC-DMIS software allowed the surveyed company to reduce the amount of time dedicated to inspection tasks. In addition, the company saw their ROI within 2 years of their Hexagon CMM purchase.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Amrikart Resource Cybernetique

Introduction

This case study of Amrikart Ressource Cybernetique is based on a November 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“The Leica Absolute Tracker has given me more insight and confidence into my manufacturing process.”

“For one of our clients, we do inspections on large parts with the Leica T-Probe in 5 to 6 hours compared to what they do with their FARO in 12 to 18 hours! From what I hear, their FARO manual probe is often broken. Amrikart is now doing most of their inspections since we are way more efficient and good.”

Challenges

The business challenge that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Evaluated the following vendor before choosing the Leica Tracker:
    • Nikon Metrology Inc.

Use Case

The key feature and functionality of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence that the surveyed company uses:

  • Leica Absolute Tracker was their first choice when choosing a portable laser tracker solution.

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Chose a Leica Absolute Tracker for the following reasons:
    • Great value
    • Probing and/or scanning abilities
  • Agrees that it was easy to learn how to use the Leica Tracker as compared to similar products.
  • Leica Tracker feature that enabled a reduction in the amount of time dedicated to inspection tasks:
    • Six degrees of freedom (6DoF) probing capabilities

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Siemens Ag

Introduction

This case study of Siemens AG is based on a November 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“The Leica Absolute Tracker has given me more insight and confidence in my manufacturing process.”

“The Leica Absolute Tracker replaced an expensive and cumbersome model that was required to check part alignment and fit. Moreover, these models were unique to each style and were expensive to manufacture and store. They took a good deal of time to set up and align. The Leica tracker eliminated all that and allowed for precise measurements and comparison to a mock up of the final assembly.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Faced the following challenges in their inspection process before partnering with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:
    • Ensuring that dimensional stability requirements and quality specifications were met
    • Comparing CAD models to as-built assemblies
    • Aligning parts for assembly
  • Evaluated the following vendors before choosing the Leica Tracker:
    • FARO

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence that the surveyed company uses:

  • Agrees that the Leica Tracker was their first choice when choosing a portable laser tracker solution.

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Chose a Leica Absolute Tracker for the following reasons:
    • Ease of use
    • Superior training and support
    • Great value
    • Portability
    • Probing and/or scanning abilities
  • Agrees that it was very easy to learn how to use the Leica Tracker as compared to similar products.
  • Leica Tracker features that enabled a reduction in the amount of time dedicated to inspection tasks:
    • Six degrees of freedom (6DoF) probing capabilities
    • Speed and scanning volume of the Leica T-Scan
    • PowerLock functionality for quick measurements after interruption of the line of sight
    • Flexible (Reflector, Probe, Scanner) solution that can be used in a wide variety of inspection applications
  • Increased productivity at their facility by 40% or more after using their Leica Tracker.
  • Saw a return on their investment in 12-24 months after using their Leica Tracker.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

National Institute Of Standards And Technology

Introduction

This case study of National Institute of Standards and Technology is based on a November 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“The Leica Absolute Tracker has given me more insight and confidence in my manufacturing process.””

“Easy to set up and technician-friendly "

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled organization to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Faced the following challenges in their inspection process before partnering with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:
    • Ensuring that dimensional stability requirements and quality specifications were met
    • Comparing CAD models to as-built assemblies
    • Aligning parts for assembly
    • Reverse engineering parts and components
  • Evaluated the following vendor before choosing the Leica Tracker:
    • FARO

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence that the surveyed organization uses:

  • Agrees that the Leica Absolute Tracker was their first choice when choosing a portable laser tracker solution.

Results

The surveyed organization achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Chose a Leica Absolute Tracker for the following reasons:
    • Ease of use
    • Superior training and support
    • Portability
  • Agrees that it was extremely easy to learn how to use the Leica Tracker as compared to similar products.
  • Leica Tracker features that enabled a reduction in the amount of time dedicated to inspection tasks:
    • Six degrees of freedom (6DoF) probing capabilities
    • Hot-swappable battery power supply
  • Increased productivity at their facility by 30-39% after using their Leica Tracker.
  • Saw a return on their investment in 4-6 months after using their Leica Tracker.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Par Systems Inc.

Introduction

This case study of Par Systems Inc. is based on a November 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“The Leica Absolute Tracker has given me more insight and confidence in my manufacturing process.”

“The Leica Absolute Tracker benefits us by enabling us to do receiving and vendor site inspections.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Faced the following challenges in their inspection process before partnering with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:
    • Ensuring that dimensional stability requirements and quality specifications were met
  • Evaluated the following vendors before choosing the Leica Tracker:
    • FARO
    • Automated Precision Inc. (API)

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence that the surveyed company uses:

  • Agrees that the Leica Absolute Tracker was their first choice when choosing a portable laser tracker solution.

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Chose a Leica Absolute Tracker for the following reasons:
    • Ease of use
    • Portability
  • Agrees that it was very easy to learn how to use the Leica Tracker as compared to similar products.
  • Leica Tracker features that enabled a reduction in the amount of time dedicated to inspection tasks:
    • PowerLock functionality for quick measurements after interruption of the line of sight
    • Flexible (Reflector, Probe, Scanner) solution that can be used in a wide variety of inspection applications
  • Increased productivity at their facility by 20-29% after using their Leica Tracker.
  • Saw a return on their investment in 7-12 months after using their Leica Tracker.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

The Boeing Company

Introduction

This case study of The Boeing Company is based on a November 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“The Leica Absolute Tracker has given me more insight and confidence in my manufacturing process.”

“With my shop using master cam, this is a perfect tool to check and verify product in flow.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Faced the following challenges in their inspection process before partnering with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:
    • Ensuring that dimensional stability requirements and quality specifications were met
  • Evaluated the following vendor before choosing the Leica Tracker:
    • FARO

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence that the surveyed company uses:

  • Agrees that the Leica Absolute Tracker was their first choice when choosing a portable laser tracker solution.

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Chose a Leica Absolute Tracker for the following reasons:
    • Ease of use
    • Great value
  • Agrees that it was very easy to learn how to use the Leica Tracker as compared to similar products.
  • Leica Tracker features that enabled a reduction in the amount of time dedicated to inspection tasks:
    • Flexible (Reflector, Probe, Scanner) solution that can be used in a wide variety of inspection applications
  • Increased productivity at their facility by 10-19% after using their Leica Tracker.
  • Saw a return on their investment in 4-6 months after using their Leica Tracker.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Triumph Group

Introduction

This case study of Triumph Group is based on a November 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“The Leica Absolute Tracker has given me more insight and confidence into my manufacturing process.”

“Quality improved after using our Leica Tracker.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Faced the following challenges in their inspection process before partnering with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:
    • Ensuring that dimensional stability requirements and quality specifications were met
    • Comparing CAD models to as-built assemblies
    • Aligning parts for assembly
    • Determining tool and die wear
    • Reverse engineering parts and components
  • Evaluated the following vendors before choosing the Leica Tracker:
    • FARO
    • 3D Scanning (Atos)

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Chose a Leica Absolute Tracker for the following reasons:
    • Ease of use
    • Superior training and support
  • Agrees that it was easy to learn how to use the Leica Tracker as compared to similar products.
  • Leica Tracker features that enabled a reduction in the amount of time dedicated to inspection tasks:
    • Six degrees of freedom (6DoF) probing capabilities
    • Speed and scanning volume of the Leica T-Scan
    • Flexible (Reflector, Probe, Scanner) solution that can be used in a wide variety of inspection applications
  • Increased productivity at their facility by 30-39% after using their Leica Tracker.
  • Saw a return on their investment in 4-6 months after using their Leica Tracker.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Jlmservices.Net

Introduction

This case study of Jlmservices.Net is based on a November 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“The Leica Absolute Tracker has given me more insight and confidence in my manufacturing process.”

“Fast, accurate and ease-of-use has made our job much better and more profitable.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Faced the following challenge in their inspection process before partnering with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:
    • Ensuring that dimensional stability requirements and quality specifications were met
  • Evaluated the following vendors before choosing the Leica Tracker:
    • FARO
    • Automated Precision Inc. (API)

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence that the surveyed company uses:

  • Agrees that the Leica Absolute Tracker was their first choice when choosing a portable laser tracker solution.

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Chose a Leica Absolute Tracker for the following reasons:
    • Ease of use
    • Great value
    • Portability
  • Agrees that it was very easy to learn how to use the Leica Tracker as compared to similar products.
  • Leica Tracker features that enabled a reduction in the amount of time dedicated to inspection tasks:
    • PowerLock functionality for quick measurements after interruption of the line of sight
    • Flexible (Reflector, Probe, Scanner) solution that can be used in a wide variety of inspection applications
    • Hot-swappable battery power supply
  • Increased productivity at their facility by 30-39% after using their Leica Tracker.
  • Saw a return on their investment in 4-6 months after using their Leica Tracker.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Min Max Machine

Introduction

This case study of Min-Max Machine is based on an August 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“The ROMER Absolute Arm has given me more insight and confidence in my manufacturing process.”

“Reduces bottlenecks with model-based definitions.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led Min Max Machine to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Faced the following challenge before partnering with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:
    • Difficulty comparing CAD models to as-built assemblies

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence that Min Max Machine uses:

  • Chose the ROMER Absolute Arm for the following reasons:
    • Is easy to use
    • Is portable
  • Chose the ROMER Arm over the following:
    • FARO

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • The first choice for a portable metrology solution was the ROMER Arm.
  • Found the ROMER Arm to be easy to learn when compared to the competition.
  • Reduced the amount of time dedicated to inspection tasks with the following:
    • The intuitive ergonomic design of the ROMER Arm
  • Increased productivity at their facility by 20% with the ROMER Arm.
  • The estimated payback for using their ROMER Arm is 1-2 years.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Large Enterprise Industrial Manufacturing Company

Introduction

This case study of a large enterprise industrial manufacturing company is based on an August 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“The ROMER Absolute Arm has given me more insight and confidence in my manufacturing process.”

“Being able to quickly and easily validate the tooling we are creating has allowed us to gain more confidence in the products we are making before we manufacture them.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Faced the following challenges before partnering with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:
    • Difficulty comparing CAD models to as-built assemblies
    • Difficulty in accurately determining tool and die wear
    • Difficulty in reverse engineering parts and components

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence that the surveyed company uses:

  • Chose the ROMER Absolute Arm for the following reasons:
    • Is easy to use
    • Has the greatest value
  • Chose the ROMER Arm over the following:
    • FARO

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • The first choice for a portable metrology solution was the ROMER Arm.
  • Found the ROMER Arm to be easy to learn when compared to the competition.
  • Reduced the amount of time dedicated to inspection tasks with the following:
    • Advanced training courses
    • The speed and confidence of accurate inspection data
  • Increased productivity at their facility by None, we use ours for engineering purposes not production parts. with the ROMER Arm.
  • The estimated payback for using their ROMER Arm is 2 or more years.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Tenneco

Introduction

This case study of Tenneco is based on a September 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“The ROMER Absolute Arm has given me more insight and confidence in my manufacturing process.”

“Ensuring our black stand setups on our shop floor are to print. ROMER Absolute Arms give us the flexibility to measure setups that cannot be brought into the CMM lab.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led Tenneco to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence included:

  • Faced the following challenge before partnering with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:
    • A lack of certainty that dimensional stability and quality specifications were met

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence that Tenneco uses:

  • Chose the ROMER Absolute Arm for the following reason:
    • Has the highest level of accuracy in its class
  • Chose the ROMER Arm over the following:
    • FARO

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • The first choice for a portable metrology solution was the ROMER Arm.
  • Found the ROMER Arm to be very easy to learn when compared to the competition.
  • Reduced the amount of time dedicated to inspection tasks with the following:
    • Expert support services
  • Increased productivity at their facility by 30% using the ROMER Arm.
  • The estimated payback for using their ROMER Arm is 6 months – 1 year.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Custom Laser

Introduction

This case study of Custom Laser is based on an August 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“The ROMER Absolute Arm has given me more insight and confidence in my manufacturing process.”

“Once a part is programmed, the inspection process is very fast.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led Custom Laser to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Faced the following challenge before partnering with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:
    • A lack of certainty that dimensional stability and quality specifications were met

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence that Custom Laser uses:

  • Chose the ROMER Absolute Arm for the following reason:
    • Has the highest level of accuracy in its class
  • Chose the ROMER Arm over the following:
    • FARO

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • The first choice for a portable metrology solution was not the ROMER Arm.
  • Found the ROMER Arm to be easy to learn when compared to the competition.
  • Reduced the amount of time dedicated to inspection tasks with the following:
    • The intuitive ergonomic design of the ROMER Arm
  • Increased productivity at their facility by 30% using the ROMER Arm.
  • The estimated payback for using their ROMER Arm is 1-2 years.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Angle Industries

Introduction

This case study of Angle Industries is based on an August 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“The ROMER Absolute Arm has given me more insight and confidence in my manufacturing process.”

“Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) forms are automatically filled out with the Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) calculations. Great software is paired with the arm, too.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led Angle Industries to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence include:

  • Faced the following challenges before partnering with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:
    • A lack of certainty that dimensional stability and quality specifications were met
    • Difficulty comparing CAD models to as-built assemblies

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence that Angle Industries uses:

  • Chose the ROMER Absolute Arm for the following reasons:
    • Is easy to use
    • Has the best training and support
  • Chose the ROMER Arm over the following:
    • FARO

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • The first choice for a portable metrology solution was not the ROMER Arm.
  • Found the ROMER Arm to be easy to learn when compared to the competition.
  • Reduced the amount of time dedicated to inspection tasks with the following:
    • Advanced training courses
    • The speed and confidence of accurate inspection data
  • Increased productivity at their facility by Havent had long enough to do a full evaluation with the ROMER Arm.
  • The estimated payback for using their ROMER Arm is 6 months – 1 year.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Paumac Tubing

Introduction

This case study of Paumac Tubing is based on an August 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“The ROMER Arm has given me more insight and confidence in my manufacturing process.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led Paumac Tubing to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Faced the following challenges before partnering with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:
    • A lack of certainty that dimensional stability and quality specifications were met
    • Difficulty comparing CAD models to as-built assemblies
    • Difficulty in accurately aligning parts for assembly
    • Difficulty in reverse engineering parts and components

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence that the surveyed company uses:

  • Chose the ROMER Absolute Arm for the following reasons:
    • Is easy to use
    • Is portable
  • Chose the ROMER Arm over the following:
    • FARO

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • The first choice for a portable metrology solution was the ROMER Arm.
  • Found the ROMER Absolute Arm to be easy to learn when compared to the competition.
  • Reduced the amount of time dedicated to inspection tasks with the following:
    • Expert support services
    • The intuitive ergonomic design of the ROMER Arm
    • The speed and confidence of accurate inspection data
  • Increased productivity at their facility by >40% using the ROMER Arm.
  • The estimated payback for using their ROMER Arm is 1-2 years.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Fluid Handling Technology

Introduction

This case study of Fluid Handling Technology is based on an August 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“The ROMER Absolute Arm has given me more insight and confidence in my manufacturing process.”

“Our Romer Arm has allowed us to manufacture a high-quality product without the use of expensive and time-consuming geometry gauges.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led Fluid Handling Technology to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence include:

  • Faced the following challenges before partnering with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:
    • A lack of certainty that dimensional stability and quality specifications were met
    • Difficulty in reverse engineering parts and components

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence that Fluid Handling Technology uses:

  • Chose the ROMER Absolute Arm for the following reasons:
    • Is easy to use
    • Has the greatest value
  • Chose the ROMER Arm over the following:
    • Kreon

Results

Fluid Handling Technology achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • The first choice for a portable metrology solution was the ROMER Absolute Arm.
  • The organization found the ROMER Arm to be extremely easy to learn when compared to the competition.
  • Reduced the amount of time dedicated to inspection tasks with the following:
    • The intuitive, ergonomic design of the ROMER Arm
    • The speed and confidence of accurate inspection data
  • Increased productivity at their facility by 20% using the ROMER Arm.
  • The estimated payback for using their ROMER Arm is 3-6 months.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Technique

Introduction

This case study of Technique is based on an August 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“The ROMER Absolute Arm has given me more insight and confidence in my manufacturing process.”

“The ROMER Arm provides portability to support the fabrication area while working wireless.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led Technique to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence included:

  • Faced the following challenge before partnering with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:
    • Limitation of item size (large) and no portability (not able to take the measurement device to the needed area).

Use Case

The key features and functionalities that Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence provides that Technique uses:

  • Chose the ROMER Absolute Arm for the following reasons:
    • Is easy to use
    • Is portable
  • Chose the ROMER Arm over the following:
    • FARO
    • Nikon Metrology
    • Kreon

Results

Technique achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Technique’s first choice for a portable metrology solution was the ROMER Arm.
  • Found the ROMER Arm to be easy to learn when compared to the competition.
  • Reduced the amount of time dedicated to inspection tasks with the following:
    • The speed and confidence of accurate inspection data
  • Increased productivity at their facility by 20% using the ROMER Arm.
  • The estimated payback for using their ROMER Arm is 6 months – 1 year.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Buffalo Metrology Inc.

Introduction

This case study of Buffalo Metrology Inc. is based on an August 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“The ROMER Arm has given me more insight and confidence in my manufacturing process.”

“Quick setup with near immediate results – extremely portable. Excellent on-line training for new employees”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Faced the following challenges before partnering with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:
    • A lack of certainty that dimensional stability and quality specifications were met
    • Difficulty comparing CAD models to as-built assemblies
    • Difficulty in reverse engineering parts and components

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence that the surveyed company uses:

  • Chose the ROMER Absolute Arm for the following reason:
    • trade-in value on competitor model
  • Chose the ROMER Arm over the following:
    • FARO

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • The first choice for a portable metrology solution was the ROMER Arm.
  • Found the ROMER Arm to be easy to learn when compared to the competition.
  • Reduced the amount of time dedicated to inspection tasks with the following:
    • Advanced training courses
  • Increased productivity at their facility by >40% with the ROMER Arm.
  • The estimated payback for using their ROMER Arm is 1-2 years.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Bell Helicopter Textron

Introduction

This case study of Bell Helicopter Textron is based on an August 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“The ROMER Arm has given me more insight and confidence in my manufacturing process.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Faced the following challenges before partnering with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:
    • Difficulty comparing CAD models to as-built assemblies
    • Difficulty in reverse engineering parts and components

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence that the surveyed company uses:

  • Chose the ROMER Absolute Arm for the following reason:
    • Has the greatest value
  • Chose the ROMER Arm over the following:
    • FARO

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • The first choice for a portable metrology solution was not the ROMER Arm.
  • Found the ROMER Arm to be easy to learn when compared to the competition.
  • Reduced the amount of time dedicated to inspection tasks with the following:
    • The speed and confidence of accurate inspection data
  • Increased productivity at their facility by >40% with the ROMER Arm.
  • The estimated payback for using their ROMER Arm is 2 or more years.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Tri Craft / Tech Matic

Introduction

This case study of Tri Craft / Tech Matic is based on a June 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“PC-DMIS has given me more confidence in my manufacturing process.”

“The software is easy-to-use. I was able to train Quality Personnel to run programs without assistance.”

“Inspections were not being performed with the accuracy that PC-DMIS software can provide. Implementing PC-DMIS has taken all of our inspections to the next level.”

Challenges

The challenge that this company faced was not having the accuracy they needed to perform their business.

Use Case

While PC-DMIS was their first choice when choosing an inspection software platform, they also looked at Wenzel. Ultimately, they chose PC-DMIS as their inspection software due to its high level of capability.

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

  • Found it very easy to learn PC-DMIS compared to similar products.
  • Finds that a simplified user interface for the Inspector has enabled them to reduce the amount of time dedicated to the creation of measurement routines.
  • Has increased the productivity of their inspection planning by 20%.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Small Business Industrial Manufacturing Company

Introduction

This case study of a small business industrial manufacturing company is based on a June 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“PC-DMIS has given me more confidence in my manufacturing process.”

“For the last couple of years, all who are associated have seen a substantial drop in scrap losses with the utilization of PC-DMIS and competent programming.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence was due to the software’s high level of capability.

One challenge that the profiled company faced was difficulty in having a thorough parts inspection process.

Use Case

While the company choose PC-DMIS first, they also looked at Zeiss, Mitutoyo, and Nikon.

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Found it easy to learn PC-DMIS compared to similar products.
  • Finds that the expert support services has enabled them to reduce the amount of time dedicated to the creation of measurement routines.
  • Has increased the productivity of their inspection planning by >40%.
  • Had an estimated payback (ROI) of 1 year for their measurement solution utilizing PC-DMIS.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Case Study

Small Business Industrial Manufacturing Company

Introduction

This case study of a small business industrial manufacturing company is based on a June 2017 survey of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“We are now able to acquire customers in the medical field that we would not have had if it was not for the CMM and PC-DMIS software.”

“We could not inspect the parts thoroughly and accurately enough to attract new customers.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

The company could not inspect the parts thoroughly and accurately enough to attract new customers.

Use Case

While PC-DMIS was the companies first choice, they also evaluated at Zeiss-Calypso.

The key features and functionalities of PC-DMIS that made the company choose Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence was due to the common software environment for multiple hardware systems.

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence:

  • Found it easy to learn PC-DMIS compared to similar products.
  • Finds that a simplified user interface for the Inspector has enabled them to reduce the amount of time dedicated to the creation of measurement routines.
  • Has increased the productivity of their inspection planning by >40%.
  • Had an estimated payback (ROI) of 1 year for their measurement solution utilizing PC-DMIS.



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