Brosius GmbH is a trusted partner in metal processing for a wide range of companies in the mechanical and plant engineering industries, offering comprehensive services under one roof. Brosius ensures that every part it manufactures in its 10,000 m² state-of-the-art production hall meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Fabian Otto, a certified mechanical engineer, designer, and technical project manager at Brosius says, “Quality is our No. 1 priority. Our controlled process management system ensures that we manufacture components that meet the highest standards.

“Our planning and design department manages every aspect of customer orders, including initial planning, development, advanced 3D design, prototyping, series production, and comprehensive project documentation. This holistic approach means that we can efficiently prepare and finalize all projects, ensuring exceptional results every time.”

The HandyPROBE portable measurement system delivers high-precision results in production.

Overcoming the limitations of 3D measurements to meet ISO-GPS standards 

As customer demands continued to grow, Brosius expanded its range of services accordingly. With this expansion, the company faced increasing complexity in design drawings, making the control of form and position tolerances more challenging. The conventional measurement methods the quality assurance team had been using were no longer sufficient, especially for verifying dimensions by the ISO standards series for geometrical product specifications (GPS)—a requirement of their customers.

“We were no longer able to measure form and position tolerances, but ensuring these verifications for our customers remained essential,” says Otto.

The company also needed a more effective way to measure parts of varying sizes—from tiny components with dimensions of 10 mm x 10 mm x 10 mm and smaller, to large systems that are up to 13 meters long or longer. Otto says, “It became clear beyond a doubt that we would have to invest in new technologies if we were going to satisfy our customers’ requirements.”

The MetraSCAN 3D is designed to capture consistent, precise 3D measurements in any production environment.

3D metrology scanners improve quality control processes

To overcome these challenges, Brosius introduced Creaform’s 3D metrology solutions, including the MetraSCAN 3D scanner, the HandyPROBE portable probing system, and the Inspection Software Module, part of the Creaform Metrology Suite.

Key factors

Compliance with ISO-GPS standards: Creaform offered the most effective solution for implementing the ISO-GPS standards series.

Versatility in measuring component sizes: Creaform’s solutions enable scanning of a wide range of component sizes that Brosius requires for its diverse production needs.

Noncontact measurements: 3D scanning eliminated the issue of deformation in thin sheet metal components during the 3D measurement process. 

Freedom of movement: Unlike systems mounted on measuring arms, the MetraSCAN 3D and HandyPROBE offer a high degree of flexibility in movement over a large radius.

Integrating each solution into the existing workflow was straightforward. Otto says, “Everyone involved in the process knows exactly which tasks need to be completed with Creaform’s 3D measurement systems. This made the implementation easy. The training we got from Creaform was excellent. Everyone who was there was very satisfied with the knowledge they gained.”

Greater accuracy means greater customer satisfaction and market differentiation

The use of Creaform’s 3D measurement solutions has significantly improved the quality control processes and competitiveness of Brosius. “By embracing 3D metrology early in the sheet-metal processing industry, we gained a distinct competitive advantage, allowing us to establish a strong market position,” Otto says. The team can now confidently comply with ISO-GPS standards.

The company executed a remarkable project that demonstrates the effectiveness of Creaform’s technologies: the production of a stackable storage medium used in automated conveyor systems. With measurements of 1500 x 750 x 465 mm, and a maximum tolerance of just 0.5 mm, precision was crucial. Using the MetraSCAN 3D and HandyPROBE, team members achieved the required precision, ensuring that the products were perfectly aligned and could be stacked seamlessly. This degree of precision prevented potential disruptions and enhanced both the efficiency and reliability of the entire system.

Introducing Creaform’s 3D measurement solution at Brosius was a crucial decision for meeting the increasing quality requirements of its customers. The company is now better equipped to perform complex measurements and ensure compliance with international standards. Looking ahead, Otto and his team plan to collaborate with Creaform to implement statistical process control and conduct advanced analyses of tolerance deviations, further improving manufacturing precision.

Published June 12, 2025, by Creaform.