Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Unveils New Data-Driven Automation Solution at IMTS

Published: Thursday, August 18, 2016 - 16:08

(Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence North America today announced that its Integrated Solutions Business group will unveil a new-to-the-market Automation solution at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2016, taking place in Chicago, IL, from September 12 to September 17, 2016.

Hexagon’s groundbreaking series of data-driven solutions will feature robotics integrated with world-class metrology technologies. The specialized product line enables on-demand access to real-time factory floor data for predictive manufacturing in Industry 4.0 environments. Hexagon will host a press conference in booth E-5202 to roll out the new product on Wednesday, September 14, from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The press is requested to RSVP via email or call 860-399-1147.

Hexagon will also highlight recently introduced products that will be demonstrated throughout the week. The new product lineup at IMTS includes the portable ROMER Absolute Arm 77 Series, the Leica Absolute Scanner LAS-20-8 laser scanner, the ultra-fast BLAZE 600M blue light scanner, the AICON PrimeScan scanner line, the GLOBAL Advantage HTA (High Throughput & Accuracy) designed for aerospace compression blade measurement, and the GLOBAL EVO coordinate measuring machine (CMM) created in collaboration with the internationally renowned industrial design house Pininfarina. In addition, Hexagon will exhibit its full complement of software, hardware, and accessories that are shaping smart change in manufacturing worldwide.

In Booth E-5202, Hexagon will also showcase a full-sized Airbus EC130 helicopter and an official race car from Hendrick Motorsports, winner of a record 11 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships. Hexagon partners in collaborative technology development and problem solving with Hendrick Motorsports' engineering team.

For a full overview of Hexagon’s products, speakers, videos, and events at IMTS 2016, visit this webpage.

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