Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has announced the latest evolution of its GLOBAL S coordinate measuring machine (CMM) series, customisable for specific inspection work and changing manufacturing objectives. The new CMM platform features four capability packages focused on customer productivity drivers: Throughput, Precision, Multi-Purpose and Shop-Floor. Built on Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence’s Enhanced Productivity Series (EPS) concept, the GLOBAL S utilises Hexagon’s smart technologies and sensor configurations to streamline the creation, execution and analysis of measurement routines. The EPS concept presents users with software and probe choices catering to their unique applications, as well as machine options such as the vibration-reduction system Compass, which enhances machine scanning throughput and performance, the PULSE environmental monitoring tool and machine messaging lights for highly visible notifications. The GLOBAL S’s next-generation capabilities are conveyed in the machine’s modern design by Pininfarina, a renowned international design firm.
The GLOBAL S Throughput capability package benefits mass production manufacturers that require reduced measuring cycle times to increase production volume. The Precision capability package caters to users who need confidence when measuring parts with tight tolerances and complex geometries. The Multi-Purpose capability package is a flexible solution for manufacturers measuring a variety of materials with different features and surface characteristics. Shop-Floor, the fourth GLOBAL S capability package, offers a solution for customers who need to integrate measurements on the production floor, enabling process optimisation. This package can also support fully-automated shop-floor measurement. In addition, the GLOBAL S line offers three productivity levels – Green, Blue and Chrome – to suit any application and budget requirements.
GLOBAL S comes equipped with PC-DMIS or QUINDOS measuring software depending on the choice of capability package. Other options include Q-DAS statistical process analysis (SPC) software and the HxGN SMART Quality data and resource management system.
GLOBAL S CMMs are available to order worldwide from today. Full details are available from local Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence commercial operations and dealers.
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Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is a metrology and manufacturing solution provider. For more information, visit HexagonMI.com.
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is part of Hexagon, a global provider of information technologies that drive productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications.
Hexagon’s solutions integrate sensors, software, domain knowledge and customer workflows into intelligent information ecosystems that deliver actionable information. They are used in a broad range of vital industries.
Hexagon has approximately 18,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 3.1bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com.