We had the pleasure of working with Motion to produce a reveal video for a tech trade show in the USA last month for this amazingly precise industrial laser tracker.
Engineered to bring greater precision to large-scale manufacturing (such as aerospace and shipbuilding), this advanced laser tracker comes equipped with a laser radar-type direct scanning technology that brings reflector-level accuracy to non-contact distance measurement.
“Industries like aerospace and shipbuilding are making large structures where scale and detail are equally important. We’re excited to offer manufacturers a system that delivers leading-edge capabilities to measure intricate features with less disruption at the heart of production and throughout the critical stages of assembly.”
Pirmin Bitzi, General Manager for Portable Measuring Devices at Hexagon
“This laser tracker is a testament to our commitment to work with our customers very closely and develop products that address core market needs. Complementing our laser scanning systems, the highly portable ATS800 can cut manual processes from hours to minutes and support the generation of a digital twin. Moreover, it can be used on our customers’ preferred AMR or robot systems to fast-track ‘push button’ automated inspection with confidence across the shopfloor.”
Andreas Werner, CTO at Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence divisio
Until recently, robotic automation has been limited by the supporting cabling and large control cabinets that prevent AMR use and complicate robot deployment in large-scale manufacturing. The ATS800 can be operated completely wirelessly, and is highly portable because it integrates all systems and electronics into a single lightweight tracker unit with a small control box that can be securely mounted to and integrated with common robotic control systems.