What happens when a powerhouse company like Hexagon joins forces with an elite innovator like Geomagic Software? Well, here’s a hint: There’s magic right there in the name. Now that talk of acquisition has became reality, Quality Digest is here with more details on what to expect as the two companies unite in their metrology and manufacturing goals. The following Q&A with David Mihal, now leading the Geomagic commercial team at Hexagon, focuses on scanning developments and software integration.

Quality Digest: How does Hexagon anticipate seeing improvements and benefits from the recent acquisition of Geomagic?

David Mihal: The combination of Geomagic and Hexagon’s existing solutions will further strengthen our market leadership in 3D metrology, inspection, reverse engineering, and design. Geomagic also opens new markets for Hexagon in scan-to-CAD and haptic modeling. A fundamental goal is to enable our customers to bring innovative, high-quality products to the market at speed and with confidence. Geomagic is the ideal 3D metrology software to facilitate this goal as the market continuously moves to scanning and autonomous solutions.

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