• Swedish software developerHexagonhas introduced a portable 3D scanning system that removes the need for reference targets, addressing setup delays in production inspection workflows. • Certified to VDI/VDE 2634-3 and validated by an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, theHYPERSCAN 3D scanneris available in two configurations for components up to 7 metres. • Reference targets typically add 15 to 30 minutes to each measurement setup, and longer for complex assemblies or when recalibration is required after equipment movement. • That overhead becomes significant when inspecting large fabrications such as turbine housings, aerospace structures, or heavy press tooling that cannot be moved to fixed coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). • In these cases, measurements must be performed on the factory floor under less controlled conditions while still meeting documented accuracy standards. • To support this, HYPERSCAN uses optical tracking to maintain measurement stability without targets.
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- Hexagon has unveiled the HYPERSCAN 3‑D scanner, a portable system that eliminates the need for reference targets in production inspections. Certified to VDI/VDE 2634‑3 and validated by an ISO 17025 laboratory, the device is available in handheld or robotic configurations and can scan components up to 7 m in size. By using optical tracking, the scanner cuts setup times that normally add 15-30 minutes per measurement, making it suitable for large, non‑movable parts such as turbine housings or aerospace structures. The Ultra and Super models offer ranges of 5.5 m and 7 m, respectively, with capture speeds up to 8.3 million points per second. Hexagon markets the system to automotive, aerospace, energy and precision‑manufacturing sectors, noting its prior deployment in Formula One factories for real‑time dimensional verification.
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