With DPAInspect, AICON has recently launched a powerful photogrammetric measurement system for the inspection of arbitrary components which can easily be linked to PolyWorks/Inspector™ as analysis tool for easy Part-to-CAD Comparisons. Werner Bösemann, President of AICON, explains: “Users prefer to stay with their usual, proven and tested software. Our main customers come from the automotive and aeronautic industries, where PolyWorks is the number one chosen analysis software solution. So it was an evident need to create a plug-in. Also with respect to product philosophy, DPAInspect and PolyWorks make a good couple: We both focus on accuracy, robustness of the system and easy usage.” 

DPAInspect works with a high resolution digital camera as acquisition device. With this camera, the object to be measured is captured from different viewing directions. The free-held camera offers an unsurpassed flexibility which especially pays-off in a narrow environment or hazardous areas. As the inspection can be conducted onsite, no more time-consuming transport to a CMM is necessary. With respect to its price, the system can be compared to an articulated arm. Yet in terms of volume and accuracies, it competes with laser trackers. 

The 3D coordinates being created in the digitising phase are instantly transferred into PolyWorks’ alignment module. Once a complete model of the digitised object is created, the data is compared to the CAD nominal data for in-depth inspection analyses. Inspection results can then be viewed with the PolyWorks Free Viewer or the EZLayout report tool. 

“InnovMetric is glad to partner with AICON for the creation of a smoothly integrated photogrammetry-based inspection solution”, says Marc Soucy, President of InnovMetric Software. “DPAInspect and PolyWorks are well-established products in the automotive and aeronautic industries worldwide and we feel that this alliance will further expand their penetration in these strategic markets” he concluded.

About AICON 3D Systems 

AICON 3D Systems GmbH is one of the world leading providers of optical camera based 3D measurement systems. AICON develops and distributes systems for the business areas of inspection and testing as well as car safety and tube inspection. 

AICON offers optimized solutions for measuring and inspection procedures to keep the product quality always at the maximum level. With AICON’s latest products for automated test and process control, the company enters new worldwide market fields and obtains an outstanding growth. The majority of AICON’s clients operate in the automotive and aerospace market. Further information about AICON is provided online: www.aicon3d.com

About InnovMetric Software Inc. 

Founded in 1994, in Québec City, Canada, with subsidiaries in the United States and China and distributors worldwide, InnovMetric Software Inc. has devoted its first decade of business to developing software that transforms high-density 3D digitizers into true metrology instruments. These efforts have propelled PolyWorks® as the standard point cloud engineering software solution for major automotive and aeronautic OEM manufacturers and suppliers worldwide. With sales having doubled over the past two years, InnovMetric is now expanding the PolyWorks potential to new heights. 

InnovMetric now integrates a wide range of hardware measurement devices including laser scanners, arm-based & hand-held probing devices, and laser trackers within its software suite, transforming PolyWorks into a truly universal 3D metrology software platform. PolyWorks has become a global corporate solution that enables the deployment of standardized methods throughout the whole organization for comparing parts to CAD, analyzing GD&T, virtually gauging dimensions, meshing high-density point clouds, and rapidly surfacing digitized meshes. 

For increased user productivity, PolyWorks maximizes information-sharing through a free 3D viewer, allowing any individual to view inspection results, perform basic measurements, and generate reports. Those who use PolyWorks every day trust it for its robustness, its accuracy, and world-class technical support.