In today’s high-precision industries, where accuracy and efficiency are paramount, the stakes have never been higher. Sectors such as aerospace, automotive and energy face significant challenges in measuring large components with sub-millimetre tolerances. Even the smallest deviations can result in costly errors. As these industries push the boundaries of innovation, the need for advanced metrology solutions that meet these rigorous standards is more pressing than ever.
At Hexagon, our legacy of pioneering innovation has consistently redefined industry standards and transformed operational efficiency. Today, I am thrilled to introduce a breakthrough that reinforces our commitment to precision and excellence: the Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800. This cutting-edge advancement in metrology scanning technology represents a significant leap forward, seamlessly integrating the capabilities of laser tracking with laser radar functionality.
The new Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800: specifically designed for large scale manufacturing.
Building on the success of its predecessor, the ATS600—the world’s first direct scanning laser tracker—the ATS800 takes accuracy and productivity to new heights. Specifically designed for large-scale manufacturing and demanding measurement workflows, the ATS800 sets a new industry benchmark. It enables precise measurement of large components from considerable distances, empowering industries to achieve unprecedented levels of accuracy and efficiency more easily than ever before.
With the ATS800, we continue to empower our customers to meet the evolving challenges of their industries, ensuring they stay at the forefront of technological advancements. This innovation not only enhances our robust portfolio of metrology devices but also reaffirms our leadership in driving the future of precision measurement.
Revolutionising key industries with streamlined processes
The ATS800 offers transformative benefits across various industrial sectors:
- Aerospace: We can now perform inspections and alignment of large components, such as aircraft fuselages, without the time-consuming and safety-compromising need to put an operator at the point of measurement, reducing inspection times from hours to minutes.
- Automotive: The fast-paced automotive industry stands to gain immensely, as the ATS800’s high-speed, accurate measurements ensure critical features are inspected within seconds and eliminating robot collision risk when inspecting/verifying internal features.
- Energy: In large-scale wind power projects, the ATS800 excels at measuring inaccessible features, ensuring perfect alignment and assembly.
Easily measure large and complex objects with the the Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800
As CTO at Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, I am proud to highlight the ATS800 as a true testament to our commitment to close customer collaboration and market-driven innovation. This highly portable laser tracker significantly reduces manual processes, transforming tasks that once took hours into minutes. Moreover, it supports the bringing of more accurate digital twins to large-scale manufacturing applications for the first-time creation of digital twins and integrates seamlessly with customers’ preferred AMR or robot systems, enabling fast, reliable, and automated inspections across the shopfloor. The versatility of the ATS800 delivers substantial added value, and I am excited to witness how it will enhance our customers’ operations.
As we look to the future, I take great pride in the progress we’ve achieved with the ATS800. For organisations closely monitoring industry evolution, our commitment to delivering the ATS800 in 2025 underscores our dedication to a future where precision, efficiency, and innovation coexist in perfect harmony.
We invite you to learn more about this revolutionary technology here. Together, let’s continue to shape the future of metrology.
