Applications

P&C Automotive: Efficient Production Thanks to 3D Metrology

The European group of companies optimizes its production processes using the ATOS Triple Scan system and benefits from competitive advantages due to shortened development times. Read PDF

German automotive supplier GEDIA relies on automated quality control

GEDIA’s new approach to quality control: The company is replacing tactile systems with full-surface optical 3D coordinate measurement. The new technology is also used for automated quality control. Read PDF

Automotive Testing: Optical 3D Metrology improves Safety and Comfort

To speed up design and simulation, the automotive industry relies on optical measuring systems. Applications include crash and impact tests as well as climate chamber, wind tunnel and fatigue testing. Read PDF

Fewer Loops for Better Tools

Following a benchmark analysis, the Franconian (Germany) plastics specialist, Oechsler, uses ATOS Triple Scan in order to accelerate the production process of injection molding tools. Read PDF

Liebherr-Aerospace uses ARAMIS for landing gear testing

The company uses ARAMIS for structural testing on landing gear components. As a result, Liebherr is able to determine part deformations and reduce testing times. Read PDF

Automated Quality Assurance with ATOS ScanBox 7260

The introduction of the ATOS ScanBox 7260 represents the next step in OPEL's restructuring of its measuring procedures, thus reducing the inspections by 80% in its press shop in Rüsselsheim, Germany. Read PDF

ATOS supports aeronautical research at DLR

To make aircrafts more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly, DLR in Braunschweig integrates optical measuring systems into its research of new technologies. Read PDF

Researchers calculate Life Cycle of Running Blades with 3D Measuring Data

In order to calculate the life cycle of running blades, the University of Paderborn, Germany examined the durability of these prostheses. During load testing optical measuring systems were used. Read PDF

Non-Contact Measuring Systems Support Certification of Airbus A350

For the load, fatigue and damage tolerance tests of the A350 winglet, Airbus supplier FACC for the first time fully integrated non-contact measuring systems from GOM in the test setup. Read PDF

Quality assurance of plastic parts with optical 3D metrology

Braun, the manufacturer of electrical bodycare appliances in Germany, introduced optical measuring systems to its quality assurance process. The systems have made new inspection practices possible. Read PDF

Optical Metrology supports the Building of full-scale Helicopter Mock-ups

To support the training of maintenance crews for military helicopters under real-world conditions, Reiser Systemtechnik uses optical 3D metrology when building full-scale helicopter training rigs. Read PDF

US foundry Bradken implements optical measuring technology

Quality control of castings with tactile measuring systems has its limitations. Therefore, US steel foundry Bradken has implemented optical 3D metrology. This enables inspection processes to be accelerated. Read more

Optical 3D measurements providing benefits to foundry processes

3D shape and dimensional analyses provide reliable information for quality control and process optimization. Foundries and forging shops use the ATOS 3D digitizer for shape and dimensional control of patterns, sand cores and castings. Read PDF

Mobile measuring without limits - Optical Metrology in Injection Molding

In recent years, the complexity of parts in the plastics processing industry has increased, generating high demand for the development and use of new metrology procedures to optimize the complete process chain in industrial environments. Read PDF

Automated Robot Inspection Cell for Quality Control on Sheet Metal Components

The press shop at BMW's Dingolfing plant relies on optical metrology systems including automation and standardization for inspection of sheet metal components. Read PDF

Online Deformation Measurement of Metal Forming Machines

Dynamic 3D analysis of machine tools analyzes machine capability and extends tool life. Read PDF

Optical CMM Shortens Downtime in Shipbuilding from Months to Days

GOM's TRITOP mobile optical 3D coordinate measurement system helps to reduce the down-time of ships in dry docks from months to just days. Read PDF

From Clay Model to Class A Surfaces

EDAG employs 3D digitizer for reverse engineering to turn ideas into products faster. Read PDF

Portable CMM for Process Optimization on the Production Line

Using optical metrology reduces rework time and cuts production costs. Read PDF

Quality Control of Offshore Wind Power Units

The use of mobile optical coordinate measuring systems guarantees smooth assembly of offshore wind power units Read PDF

Inspection of Plastic Parts

3D coordinate measuring for quick form and dimension inspection, warpage & shrinkage analysis, material thickness inspection, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Read PDF

3D Deformation Determination of Tire Surfaces in Extreme Driving Conditions

3D deformation measurement improves rolling resistance and riding comfort in the development of new tires. Read PDF

Analysis of Sheet Metal Specimens in Bulge Tests

Improved determination of yield stress for sheet metal materials. Read PDF

Determination of the Process Limitations in Sheet Metal Forming (FLC, FLD)

Knowledge of precise material quality helps R&D departments achieve shorter development times and fewer try-out iterations, at the same time guaranteeing product safety. Read PDF

Quality Assurance in Turbine Manufacturing

Quality Control, Efficiency Analysis and Efficiency Optimization on Turbines Read PDF

Quality Control in Train Wagon Building

GOM's portable TRITOP system speeds up inspection of body-in-white and bogies in railway engineering. Read PDF

Failure Analysis for Riveted Joint

Online 3D strain measurement helps visualize the behavior of bonding technologies in lightweight constructions. Read PDF

Verification of Numerical Calculations of Buckling Behavior

At DLR optical high-speed 3D strain sensors check for buckling in a thin-walled CFRP cylindrical structure under axial compression, torsion and internal pressure. Read PDF

Optimization of Metal Forming Tools during Tool Try-Out

GOM's ARGUS system speeds up optimization of the forming process while checking part safety at the same time. Read PDF

Optical Measuring Tools in Stamping Applications

Salzgitter AG measures and visualizes the quality and status of the stamping process on sheet metal with the ARGUS system. Read PDF

Determination of Material Behavior in Tensile Tests

ARAMIS detects flow behaviour of sheet metal material in high speed tensile test. Read PDF

Deformation Analysis of Car Components

TRITOP photogrammetric system determines the interactions between body, attached parts and the interior such as changes in gap-width and global warpage of parts of the car body. Read PDF

Optical metrology supports process optimization at WESO

By means of optical metrology, the foundry WESO manages to guarantee the quality of cast parts and to optimize the entire production process. Read PDF