Hexagon Metrology to cohost workshop with NIAR

North Kingstown, R.I.– Hexagon Metrology will cohost a HxGN LIVE on Location Workshop with the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). The workshop titled "Metrology Solutions for Aerospace Applications" will focus on the use of metrology to address typical challenges in the aerospace industry. The event will be held on Feb. 19, 2014, 9am to 4pm, at the National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT) in Wichita, Kan. The keynote speaker will be Jim Arness of Lockheed Martin, winner of the company’s NOVA award. Topics to be covered include seam validation, fastener flushness, reverse engineering, in-process management, eliminating line-of-sight inspection issues, setting details with ease, and the use of model-based definition for rapidly completing FAIs. For more information or to register for this free event, visit this website. 

 

NIAR partnered with Hexagon Metrology with a goal to train the workforce of tomorrow on cutting-edge technology to reverse engineer outdated tools, validate inspection processes and methods, and develop techniques which benefit low-volume production environments.

 

Brian Brown, associate director of NIAR’s CAD/CAM Lab says, “We are extremely pleased with our relationship with Hexagon Metrology and the benefits derived from this strategic partnership. This workshop will not only feature the capabilities of Hexagon Metrology’s precision measurement solutions for a broad array of applications, but highlight NIAR’s expertise as the premier educational resource for the aerospace industry.”

 

The mission of NIAR, a department of Wichita State University, is to conduct research, transfer technology, and enhance education for the purpose of advancing the nation’s aviation industry. They also assist non-aviation industries that may benefit from aviation-related technologies and provide research, design, testing, and certification to the aviation manufacturing industry, government agencies, educational entities, and other clients such as Boeing, Bombardier Learjet, Cessna, Beechcraft, and Spirit Aerosystems. The research facility operates more than 320,000ft² of laboratory and office space.