Hexagon's TORO HP CMM Lands in the Americas
Large-scale components, such as automotive chassis, aerospace structures, and heavy industrial assemblies, often demand specialized measurement environments that can severely slow down the factory floor. To address this persistent bottleneck, Hexagon is expanding the commercial rollout of its TORO HP horizontal arm coordinate measuring machine (CMM) into Europe and the Americas. Already thoroughly proven across the high-volume Chinese manufacturing sector, this specific system brings a practical, highly scalable inspection solution directly to western factory floors.
Unlike traditional metrology systems that require isolated, climate-controlled cleanrooms, this machine is engineered explicitly for the rugged realities of the active production line. Its open runway architecture allows plant floors to easily load and measure massive parts without disrupting the general operational workflow.
Manufacturers can choose between standard floor-mounted or flush-floor installations, giving facility managers the ultimate flexibility to adapt the technology to their existing assembly layouts. By moving precise dimensional inspection closer to the actual line, quality teams can identify structural variances much earlier, minimizing material waste and preventing costly downstream errors before they compound.
One of the most significant engineering shifts in this system is its entirely air-free design. Standard large-scale CMMs rely heavily on compressed air to operate their internal bearings, which demands substantial energy and continuous infrastructure maintenance. By completely eliminating the need for compressed air, this machine significantly lowers daily operating costs and simplifies the initial setup process.
The strategic introduction of this system also bridges an important gap in the global industrial market. It expands Hexagon's machinery lineup alongside premium options like the high-performance BRAVO platform. This dual approach ensures that modern factories can select an automated tool tailored to their specific throughput needs and financial budget, rather than overpaying for complex capabilities they do not require.
Additionally, the system fully integrates with advanced multi-sensor technologies, including modern non-contact laser scanners, and runs seamlessly on standard metrology software. Ultimately, this expansion offers global manufacturers a highly reliable way to protect their quality standards without sacrificing production speed or blowing past strict financial constraints.
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