Aerospace: Laser tracker applications (Flyer) - API - Automated Precision Europe GmbH - #1

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Automated Precision Inc. (API) is a world leader in advanced measurement solutions. Founded by Dr. Kam Lau in 1987, API leads the metrology industry through innovation and higher standards of accuracy. API products are used by the world’s leading automotive, aerospace, machine tool, and CMM manufacturers. The experienced engineering team at API is unmatched in its ability to create advanced, innovative products, which meet the needs of rapidly evolving industries. Automated Precision, Inc. 15000 Johns Hopkins Dr. Rockville, MD 20850 Toll Free: (800) 537-2720 Phone: (240) 268-0400 Fax: (301) 990-8648 Automated Precision, Inc. Rm.1802, 18 Floor Zhong An Sheng Ye Building 168, Beiyuan Rd Chaoyang District, Beijing China, 100101 Phone: 86-10-5824-6316 Fax: 86-10-5824-6348 Automated Precision. Inc. Room 701, Bldg 4, 258, Jinzhang Rd, Pudong New District, Shanghai 201206 Phone: 86-21-6164-5601, 86-21-5896-7392 Fax: 86-21-5896-7391 Automated Precision Europe GmbH Im Breitspiel 17 69126 Heidelberg Tel: +49 (0) 6221 729 805 0 Fax: +49 (0) 6221 729 805 23 EN0511 TRACKER3 U l t r a p o r t a b l e L a s e r Tr a c k e r TM New production processes In the past, drilling could only be carried out after the outer skin had been placed on the skeleton. This manufacturing process was extremely time consuming and complicated – and it had to be carried out from the inside. Laser measurement technology permits another, far more time.-saving procedure: By means of a laser tracker, every coordinate from the CAD system can be transferred to the device. This means that all the holes can be accurately drilled even before the manufacture of the outer skin. Aerospace Technical specifications and descriptions may be subject to change. ©2011 Automated Precision Inc. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. Photos by courtesy of EUROCOPTER, PILATUS.