Hi-Tech Metrology Becomes PolyWorks Distributor for Australia and New Zealand
Hi-Tech Metrology is pleased to announce that it has been selected by InnovMetric Software as the new distributor in Australia and New Zealand for PolyWorks - InnovMetric’s leading point-cloud-based inspection and reverse-engineering software solution. Under the terms of the agreement, Hi-Tech Metrology will distribute the PolyWorks software suite bundled with Faro’s portable measurement products- primarily the Faro Laser ScanArm and Faro Laser Tracker X. Already successful in other parts of the world, the Faro/PolyWorks combination will bring accuracy, speed, and effectiveness to manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand in their 3D digitizing tasks. Hi-Tech will also be the only distributor authorized to resell PolyWorks “stand-alone” licenses in its geographic market.
Hi-Tech Metrology is Australia’s leading supplier of metrology equipment and is highly experienced in the quality control business with clients all over the country. David Eldridge, Hi-Tech Metrology General Manager, comments that “Now with our new partner InnovMetric in Australia and New Zealand, we have access to the most powerful point cloud inspection software solution on the market. PolyWorks is widely used by automotive OEMs and tier-one suppliers worldwide, which are also key target markets for us”.
Marc Boulanger, Worldwide Sales Director at InnovMetric, went on to say that ”Recent changes in the distribution channels of major 3D digitizer manufacturers in Australia have led to this strategic partnership between InnovMetric and Hi-Tech Metrology. We are very impressed with Hi-Tech’s capabilities and their vast experience in metrology and the CMM world. This agreement represents an excellent opportunity for InnovMetric and Hi-Tech Metrology to further increase their penetration into the Australian and New Zealand industrial manufacturing market.”
About Hi-Tech Metrology
Hi-Tech Metrology is Australia’s leading supplier of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) with the Sheffield brand of equipment, and is 100% focused and committed to the metrology industry in Australia and New Zealand.
Hi-Tech Metrology is proud to both sell and support some of the leading global brands of metrology equipment, and, as well as having a full sales network all around Australia and New Zealand, is able to offer a full range of after-sales services from the Hi-Tech Metrology Services business – services such as machine calibration, preventative and routine maintenance, CMM programming, training and education programs, software upgrades, contract inspection, reverse engineering and scanning are all available.
About InnovMetric Software
Founded in 1994, InnovMetric Software pioneered the market for point cloud inspection and polygonal manufacturing software solutions. InnovMetric is a privately owned company that enjoys an enviable position as the market leader in point cloud processing software in the automotive and aeronautic industries. PolyWorks licenses are at work daily in more than 30 countries, providing unparalleled benefits to users such as BMW, Boeing, DaimlerChrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Lockheed Martin, Peugeot, Porsche, Rolls Royce, Toyota, Volkswagen, and more.
PolyWorks, InnovMetric’s flagship product, is the most complete, accurate, and robust 3D point cloud processing software solution on the market. It uses high-density point clouds to measure and control the quality of castings/dies/molds, and to approve manufacturing processes through prototype, first-article, manufactured, and assembled parts inspection. PolyWorks offers a complete toolset for comparing forms and profiles (part-to-part and part-to-CAD), and includes the most complete GD&T analysis capabilities on the market, as well as the widest array of soft gauging tools (linear, radius, flush & gap, thickness, etc.). All quality control tasks can be completely automated and performed by one click of a mouse using PolyWorks’ powerful scripting language. PolyWorks also offers a unique reverse-engineering module that rapidly produces Class A polygonal models and rapid NURBS surfaces that are exportable to any CAD/CAM/CFD/FEA software for demanding manufacturing applications.