Nikon Metrology has welcomed the recent update to Volume 5.1 of the automotive measurement standards issued by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). The newly updated VDA standards cover a more comprehensive array of measurement applications within the automotive sector, addressing the industry’s growing demand for more diverse and sophisticated metrology solutions.

“We already offer innovative, traceable measurement solutions based on national and international standards for the automotive industry,” explains Andreas Fuchs, application engineer at Nikon Metrology. “The new standard defines very clearly the procedures for evaluating the precise technology that we provide. After all, with the APDIS laser radar, our portfolio has featured a product for some time now that can also deliver traceable inline measurements as described in VDA Volume 5.1. Incidentally, those who use this technology no longer need a dedicated measuring room for a fixed CMM, enabling them to save a great deal of money, time and space.”

The APDIS laser radar measures details at a distance without needing handheld probes, targets or surface preparation, making it suitable for automating repetitive inspection tasks with high accuracy. The system covers many manufacturing, industrial and research applications, including those that involve hard-to-reach features and are complex, delicate or labour-intensive.

Additional benefits include fast and accurate automated measurements with minimal set-up time for high productivity with flexible and portable installation. This capability allows for the absolute and accurate measurement of parts during production or wherever required, including directly on the production line. In particular, Nikon Metrology says the APDIS laser radar displays its strengths in the automotive industry. For example, the system can measure automotive features with absolute accuracy at high speed with no part preparation, whether inline or offline.

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