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OVERVIEW - TRENDS3D scanning in automotive and aerospace

2017-08-29

Geert Creemers, CEO ARGON Measuring Solutions

Advantages3D scanning

CONTENTS

ARGONIN A NUTSHELL

Technologies

Keyprogression

areas

Global picture

Move toproduction

line

ExamplesAt-LineIn-line

ChallengesConclusion

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ABOUT ARGON

A LEADER IN: • 3D measurement services• Automated 3D inspection solutions• Unique mix of 3D technology know how• Software solutions & fixturing

TO ACHIEVE: more efficient manufacturing processes forbetter 3D quality:• faster product launches, • more stable series production

CURRENT FOOTPRINT: • Offices in Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany• 40 staff – network of partners• Focus on automotive and aerospace

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1. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW (1)

– Portable CMMs Precision 0.1mm – 0,01mmArticulated Arm, Laser Tracker, Laser Radar

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1. Tactile measurements

– CMM Precision 0.1mm – 0,001mm

1. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW (2)

2. 3D scanning– Line Scanners Precision 0.1mm – 0,03mm

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– Structured Light Precision 0.1mm – 0,005mm

1. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW (3)

2. 3D scanning

– Time of flight Precision 0.1mm – 0,03mm

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Surphaser –Accurate Long Range scanner

Accurate 3D (discrete) measurements

Used in combination with StructuredLight Scanning

– Photogrammetry Precision 0.1mm – 0,05mm

2. ADVANTAGES 3D SCANNING (1)

1. Information

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2. ADVANTAGES 3D SCANNING (2)

2. Speed of acquisition

3D scanner mounted on a robot

leads revolutionises manufacturing

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3. KEY EVOLUTIONS IN 3D SCANNING

1. Precision <0,1 mm2. Dealing with reflection/colours3. Automation

1990 2000 2010 2020

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These advances opened up dramatically the use of 3D scanning

‘80% quality control by 3D scanning in 2025’ - Mr. Neukirch, VW

4. GLOBAL PICTURE (1)

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Key Findings - 3D Metrology MarketMarketsandMarkets study 2016:

– DRIVERS• Need to capture 3D data for modelling and analysis• Increasing focus on Quality Control

– CONSTRAINTS• High cost• Lack of expertise

– OPPORTUNITIES• Growing need for services• Need for highly automated systems

– CHALLENGE• Offer simplified software solutions

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4. GLOBAL PICTURE (2)

Strongest growth expected in services because of technological complexity

• after sales service• measurement service – consulting/programming

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4. GLOBAL PICTURE (3)

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Automation and precision key drivers for accelerated adoption of ODS

*ODS = Optical Digitizer & Scanners VMM: 3D Video Measuring Machines

4. GLOBAL PICTURE (4)

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Strongest growth of ODS in Architecture – Construction

4. GLOBAL PICTURE: INDUSTRY 4.0

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Sensor movements - Reporting Part handling

Feeding information fastly to relevant stakeholdersIntegrated into client MES

Human Machine Interfaces Easy-to-use Easy-to-understand

5. MOVE TO THE PRODUCTION LINE

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QC Lab

At-line Cel

In-line Cel

1. R&D

1 - 5 days feedback

1-5 hr feedback

2” – 6’ feedback

1.

2.

3.

4.

Reduced feedbackloops

Areas of use of 3D scanning

2. QC • First Article Inspection• Tooling

4. In-line series inspection

3. QC Series Inspection

Examples

At-line implementations

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6. EXAMPLES – AT LINE

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Introduction of scanbox concept:• Standardised cells• ‘Optical CMM’• 1 – 14 day installation

Future trends:• Software improvement:

Autoprogramming

AUTOMATED3D INSPECTION CELL

FOR AIRFOILS

90’

MMT measurement

BEFORE

15’

measurementcycle

WITH ARGON

UP TO 6x

FASTER

AUTOMATICINSPECTION

6. EXAMPLE – AT LINE - AEROSPACE

NoTraining

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NLB7 This is not the Good picture. We should show a picture of the Pylon itself. Maybe put bigger the sketch (Bravo Machine) and a photo of the cell?Nicolas Lachaud Bandres, 16/06/2017

AUTOMATED3D INSPECTION CELLFOR AIRBUS PYLONS

90’

manual measurement

BEFORE

45’

measurementcycle

WITH ARGON2xFASTER

HEXAGON TECHNOLOGY:DEA BRAVO HA

AUTOMATICINSPECTION

6. EXAMPLE - AT-LINE - AEROSPACE

No Training

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NLB7 This is not the Good picture. We should show a picture of the Pylon itself. Maybe put bigger the sketch (Bravo Machine) and a photo of the cell?Nicolas Lachaud Bandres, 16/06/2017

Examples

In-line implementations

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6. EXAMPLES IN-LINE - AUTOMOTIVE

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• Highly automated - robots• Two types of in-line measurements

– Expensive sensors (100k euro/head)• global measurements feedback to operators - engineers

– Cheap 3D sensors (10k euro)• local measurements feedback to machines - robots

6. EXAMPLES IN-LINE – AEROSPACE

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Final Assembly:• Manual systems: used by operators• Automation:

– Only starting now – (cost coming down)– First Cobot projects

• Human Machine Interfaces are critical

MEASUREMENTASSISTEDASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY ASSISTANCE FOR THE A330 WINGBOX ASSEMBLY

3 operators 1 measurement

services assistant

BEFORE

2 operators can perform

the assembly tasks

WITH ARGON200%EFFICIENCY

IMPROVEMENT

6. EXAMPLE – WINGBOX ASSEMBLY

LASERGUIDANCE

UP TO 1H30 (in worst case) to park A380 in the Garage

BEFORE WITH ARGON

10 MIN. parking

in any case

HEXAGON TECHNOLOGY:LEICA ICON robot I50LEICA GEOCOM

900%FASTER

6. EXAMPLE – PARKING AIRPLANES

7. CHALLENGES

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3D scanning is able to deliver Comprehensive – Insightful information,

but challenges remain

1. Data overload • Data versus Actionable Information

2. Easy to use• Predictive analytics• Custom applications which directly yield simple results

3. Easy to access• Cloud solutions• Connected

7. CONCLUSION

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3D scanning in automotive and aerospace:

Mainly Line Scanning and Structured Light scanning

Reached turning point in terms of by 2013• Precision• Automation

Strongest growth expected • 3D scanning • Services• Software applications

Move to in-line measurement unstoppable

Challenges remain:• Data overload• Easy to use• Easy to access