February 7, 2018 - Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence announced the latest evolution of its GLOBAL S coordinate measuring machine (CMM) series, customizable for specific inspection work and changing manufacturing objectives. The 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 utilizes 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, the PULSE environmental monitoring tool and machine messaging lights for highly visible notifications.
The GLOBAL S Throughput capability package is designed to benefit mass production manufacturers that require reduced measuring cycle times. 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 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 optimization. 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.
