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Hexagon introduces new ‘Digital Factory’ solution

Hexagon introduces new ‘Digital Factory’ solution

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched its new digitalisation solution, Digital Factory, designed to help manufacturers build highly accurate digital replicas of their factories.

25th July 2024
Hexagon unveils fully automated PRESTO XL inspection cell

Hexagon unveils fully automated PRESTO XL inspection cell

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has introduced the fully automated PRESTO XL inspection cell, tailored to inspecting large aerospace components, the latest addition to its modular series of turn-key systems that can be deployed into manufacturing lines globally in 16 weeks.

25th July 2024
Hexagon and partners form Rotor Dynamics Consortium

Hexagon and partners form Rotor Dynamics Consortium

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and Boeing announce the formation of the Rotor Dynamics Consortium (RDC) in collaboration with some of the biggest names in the aircraft and aerospace engine industries.

26th June 2024
Hexagon introduces its first handheld 3D scanning devices

Hexagon introduces its first handheld 3D scanning devices

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has introduced new handheld 3D scanning technology that complements its broad range of manufacturing inspection devices with what it says are unprecedented capabilities for flexible measurement.

31st May 2024
Hexagon introduces its first handheld 3D scanning devices

Hexagon introduces its first handheld 3D scanning devices

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has introduced new handheld 3D scanning technology that complements its broad range of manufacturing inspection devices with what it says are unprecedented capabilities for flexible measurement.

31st May 2024
X-ray vision

X-ray vision

Pascal Pinter, product manager material research and development for VGSTUDIO MAX at Hexagon examines the crucial role of computed tomography for aerospace composites.

26th March 2024
Bridging the skills gap

Bridging the skills gap

Aerospace Manufacturing hears how Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division’s new machine training system, HxGN Machine Trainer helps to bridge shopfloor skills gaps.

25th July 2023
Hexagon machine training system helps to bridge shopfloor skills gaps

Hexagon machine training system helps to bridge shopfloor skills gaps

New training technology now available globally from Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division leverages the power of its digital twins to help manufacturers train machinists and metrology specialists to use valuable shopfloor equipment.

23rd June 2023
Hexagon and Raytheon partner to improve AM build quality

Hexagon and Raytheon partner to improve AM build quality

Hexagon and Raytheon Technologies have partnered to deliver a simulation tool that will enable evaluation and optimisation of metal additive manufacturing (AM) processes through the prediction of thermal history and defects at the laser path and powder layer scale.

14th November 2022
The past, present and future

The past, present and future

Aziz Tahiri, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence’s vice-president of Global Aerospace and Defence looks at the past, present and future of aerospace manufacturing.

25th July 2022
Hexagon industrialises high quality AM with open ecosystem strategy

Hexagon industrialises high quality AM with open ecosystem strategy

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has revealed its plans to build the industry’s most flexible and open additive manufacturing (AM) ecosystem to help overcome complexities in 3D printing processes and support customers in effectively building their product development and manufacturing workflows.

18th November 2021
Hexagon and Stratasys partnership hails 3D print solution for plastics

Hexagon and Stratasys partnership hails 3D print solution for plastics

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced a new solution with Stratasys to help manufacturers in the aerospace sector boost confidence in the performance and safety of 3D printed plastic components and compress time to market.

7th October 2021
Hexagon unveils wireless laser scanner for on-machine part measurement

Hexagon unveils wireless laser scanner for on-machine part measurement

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched a wireless multi-sensor laser scanner with metrology levels of precision, designed specifically to work inside CNC machine tools.

26th March 2021
The heart of the digital chain

The heart of the digital chain

Supported by Hexagon’s NCSIMUL software and French aerospace industry group, GIFAS, Aerospace Manufacturing hears why simulation now lies at the heart of Lorentz Group's digital chain.

15th March 2021
MSC Software’s SimManager selected by Safran Transmission Systems

MSC Software’s SimManager selected by Safran Transmission Systems

MSC Software (MSC) has announced it has been selected by Safran Transmission Systems to manage its simulation data and process information.

14th December 2020
Hexagon launches new release of NCSIMUL

Hexagon launches new release of NCSIMUL

New smart CNC machining simulation software, released by Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, addresses long-suffered 5-axis machine instability so manufacturers can achieve quality without sacrificing productivity.

13th November 2020
The perfect fit

The perfect fit

Aerospace Manufacturing hears how a WORKPLAN MES solution provides the perfect fit for high-end aerospace toolmaker, API Design & Build, whilst a Hexagon CMM is helping keep its metrology in-house and cost-effective.

23rd July 2020
Hooked on aerospace success

Hooked on aerospace success

With the target of just two machining operations for even the most highly complex 5-axis components, Leemark selected ALPHACAM’s CAD/CAM software to help it manufacture helicopter cargo hooks.

23rd July 2020
Riding the CAD/CAM wave

Riding the CAD/CAM wave

An engineering subcontractor moves all its CAM programming across to EDGECAM after Seco Tooling provides them with support solutions to specific issues on complex components. Aerospace Manufacturing reports.

15th May 2019
Smarter data control for aerospace manufacturing

Smarter data control for aerospace manufacturing

In the last of a series of Q&A articles from top production control software developers, Jo Bradley, software consultant at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence’s production software business, ERP Division, which develops the Javelin and Workplan platforms, discusses the advantages of the latest Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software systems that integrate many facets of a manufacturing business.

22nd April 2019
Taking control with smarter software

Taking control with smarter software

Aerospace manufacturers are increasingly utilising the power of software, such as Material Requirement Planning and Enterprise Resource Planning to manage and integrate all facets of their business. Ed Hill speaks to three leading developers of this software.

12th April 2019
WorkNC automates mould maker’s weekend production

WorkNC automates mould maker’s weekend production

A mould maker serving the aerospace and automotive industries says WorkNC software gives them a distinct advantage, setting them apart from their competitors with superior lead-times, quality and expertise.

6th February 2019
Hexagon announces new flagship measuring arm

Hexagon announces new flagship measuring arm

The Absolute Arm range of portable measuring arms undergoes its biggest modernisation in a decade.

12th September 2018
Swift-Check keeps an eye on CMM accuracy

Swift-Check keeps an eye on CMM accuracy

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence launches the Swift-Check artefact, which is designed to verify a CMM’s accuracy in between an annual service and calibrations.

22nd August 2018
Swift-Check keeps an eye on CMM accuracy

Swift-Check keeps an eye on CMM accuracy

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has launched the Swift-Check artefact which is designed to verify a CMM’s accuracy in between an annual service and calibrations.

30th July 2018
Hexagon launches new version of HxGN Smart Quality

Hexagon launches new version of HxGN Smart Quality

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced a new release of its HxGN Smart Quality online quality data and measurement resource management software, the enterprise IT solution designed to help manufacturers utilise aggregated quality data to gain actionable intelligence and insight for process optimisation.

20th June 2018
Value of metrology shown to technical students

Value of metrology shown to technical students

Students in the north-east of England are learning more about how the latest measurement technology can help them solve manufacturing challenges.

25th July 2017
Hexagon releases PC-DMIS 2017 R2

Hexagon releases PC-DMIS 2017 R2

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has launched PC-DMIS 2017 R2, the latest edition of the measurement software.

17th July 2017
Hexagon unveils new GLOBAL optical scanning system

Hexagon unveils new GLOBAL optical scanning system

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has launched GLOBAL Advantage HTA (High Throughput and Accuracy), an enhanced metrology solution for the aerospace industry.

5th July 2017
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence launches new integration solution

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence launches new integration solution

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has launched the I/O Flow Manager all-in-one software and hardware package solution, which enables manufacturers to integrate a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) into a production cell with minimal pre-programming or training requirements.

15th May 2017
Apodius delivers dedicated carbon-fibre analysis for Romer Absolute Arm

Apodius delivers dedicated carbon-fibre analysis for Romer Absolute Arm

Metrology and manufacturing solution specialist Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has launched its Composite Inspection System for the Romer Absolute Arm with Integrated Scanner (SI).

31st March 2017
Bumper benefits on offer in new Hexagon promotion

Bumper benefits on offer in new Hexagon promotion

Free access to a selection of online training courses is just one of the new benefits available to holders of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence’s PC-DMIS software maintenance agreements.

21st February 2017
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence releases PC-DMIS 2017 R1

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence releases PC-DMIS 2017 R1

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has launched PC-DMIS 2017 R1, the latest edition of the company’s popular measurement software.

1st February 2017
Hexagon retains gold standard

Hexagon retains gold standard

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has been honoured for its people management with an award held by only 14,000 organisations across the world.

23rd November 2016
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence retains Gold Standard

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence retains Gold Standard

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has been honoured for its people management with an award held only by 14,000 organisations across the world.

15th November 2016
Hexagon introduces new Multisensor CMMs

Hexagon introduces new Multisensor CMMs

Metrology and manufacturing solution provider Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has unveiled its latest multisensor coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), the new Optiv Performance 663 and 664 Dual Z.

30th September 2016
Metrology solutions demonstrated at Hexagon-hosted forum

Metrology solutions demonstrated at Hexagon-hosted forum

An offline robot cell, designed to automatically measure sheet metal parts in the toughest shop floor conditions, will be on show at a metrology forum hosted by Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence.

23rd August 2016
New modular PC-DMIS course from Hexagon

New modular PC-DMIS course from Hexagon

A new modular course offering intermediate and advanced programming for PC-DMIS measurement software has been added to Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence’s training programme.

5th July 2016
Hexagon launches new optical scanner

Hexagon launches new optical scanner

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has unveiled BLAZE 600M, the latest addition to its non-contact optical measurement range.

10th June 2016

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