Metrologic Group, leading provider of measurement software and analysis, and Dimensional Control Systems (DCS), supplier of tolerance analysis software to industry, merge to form a Business Unit within the Swedish Sandvik Group.
Benoit Perrin has been appointed President of this new entity.
Prior to joining Metrologic Group - DCS, Benoit was Managing Director of EasyMile, a French company pioneering the development of autonomous driving technologies for private and industrial sites. Benoit Perrin has also held a number of management positions in major technology companies such as Alstom, bringing in-depth expertise in software product development, technological innovation, and business development. His track record bears witness to his ability to transform technological innovations into concrete solutions that meet market needs.
His experience in launching new innovation programs and in international business will be a crucial asset in driving the performance and growth of the newly merged entities of DCS and Metrologic Group.
"Benoit will be valuable to Metrologic Group, DCS and Sandvik with his broad business background, strategic acumen, leadership, and insight into modern technologies in the industrial world," explains Matthias Nilsson, President of the Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions. "In times of increased ambitions for our business in agnostic 3D metrology software, his leadership will match our team's needs very well, and I look forward to working with Benoit in the years to come."
Bringing together Metrologic and DCS supports strong synergies in dimensional control, variation analysis, and quality management for the manufacturing industry. The respective technologies together complement the advancement of Industry 4.0, creating connected systems that drive quality inspection and improvement throughout the product life cycle.
Together, the 2 entities offer a complete solution integrating simulation, measurement, traceability, and manufacturing process optimization within a connected factory workflow. This interconnected solution is a strong asset for well-established as well as emerging industrial sectors such as aeronautics, automotive, and rail.
The aim of this Business Unit will be to position the company as a key player in the metrology market, capable of offering innovative solutions to meet the needs of industrial players in the fields of quality control, 3D inspection, and process improvement.
Metrologic Group and DCS will be taking the opportunity to highlight their synergies at the Control Messe Exhibition, to be held in Stuttgart (Germany) from May 6 through 9. Metrologic Group and DCS, along with ZeroTouch Metrology (part of Sandvik Group), will be together in a single booth showcasing the connected solution. This gives visitors the chance to browse through the end-to-end inspection software solution.
The End-to-End Manufacturing solution provided by Metrologic - DCS consists of 4 key components:
1. Optimization and Planning with Planner X4 and 3DCS
Using 3DCS in the CAD platform, users begin by optimizing their design for manufacture and assembly through Monte Carlo simulation and analysis. This provides real insight into the specifications as well as the assembly process, allowing users to generate a robust model that can be used as the master source for specifications downstream.
Planner X4 utilizes these specifications to create inspection plans correlated to the CAD model. This is particularly important during production where inspection data can be used in the CAD model to root cause production issues, and to test solutions digitally.
These systems additionally highlight key characteristics that need to be monitored during production, and provide early analysis reports that identify risk factors in production for key decision making.
2. Off-line Programming and Validation with Silma X4 and QDM
After the design has been optimized and inspection plans created, these are then utilized by QDM to prepare measurement plans. These plans feed into Silma X4 to generate off-line inspection programs that can be simulated and validated before bringing them to the machine. This allows for virtual optimization improving efficiency and precision while reducing any risks to equipment or requiring measurement devices to be brought offline.
3. Inspection and Measurement with Metrolog X4
Metrolog X4 provides the most robust controls for inspection equipment. As a universal product capable of interfacing with all measurement equipment (CMMs, arms, laser trackers, optical equipment, etc.) Metrolog X4 allows companies to use all of their equipment, regardless of manufacturer, to its fullest potential. With the ability to analyze the results of each part in detail, users can see exactly how their production is doing compared to specifications.
After measuring, QDM collects all of the measurement data on a massive scale, in real time. This means that users can view trends, SPC reports, real-time dashboards, and stay aware of any possible issues in production.
4. Monitoring and Problem Solving with Manager Suite and the 3DCS QDM solution
With the combination of Manger Suite and QDM, users have a suite of interactive software tools, enabling measurement data to be visualized and transformed into useful information for decision-making, compliance, and continuous improvement. If nonconformance or production problems occur, inspection data can be loaded back into the CAD model for root-cause analysis and solution validation, greatly reducing the need for trial and error while keeping production lines operating.
As part of Sandvik Group, ZeroTouch Metrology specializes in capturing high-volume manufacturing processes with state-of-the-art sensors.
Software from Metrologic Group and 3DCS are fully compatible with the ZeroTouch approach and can be integrated into an automated and connected measurement environment, increasing productivity and reducing the risk of human error.
The alignment between the universal software developed by Metrologic Group and DCS and the powerful ZeroTouch measuring machines thus forms a complete solution for 100% automated quality control.
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About Metrologic Group:
Metrologic Group designs and sells universal 3D measurement software solutions, electronic devices and related services. The company provides innovative industrial solutions for industrial 3D measurements and quality departments. Metrologic Group’s solutions are designed primarily for the automotive industry, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, consumer products, power generation and the medical industries…
Founded in 1980 in France, Metrologic Group is now a worldwide company with 6 Sales Offices and 18 certified resellers, covering more than 35 different countries.
For further information visit: https://www.metrologic.group/
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