Creaform brings Italian automation company on board
3D measurement technology from Creaform is now also being marketed by the Italian automation specialist QFP. It integrates it into its robotic 3D scanning solutions.
QFP is active in the fields of metrology, reverse engineering and related product design. Regionally, the company covers the entire European continent from its offices in Padua and Spoleto in Italy. Now, the metrology specialists have become Creaform's "strategic partner" for automation activities in Europe.
Stefan Hoheisel, Director Global Business Development at Creaform, adds, "Working with QFP takes Creaform's already strong 3D measurement tool offering, capabilities and experience to the next level. The resulting combination of standard and customized automation solutions is a highly professional and complete product offering for the entire manufacturing industry."
Customized 3D scanning solutions with Creaform's R-Series as a base
Starting with Creaform's solutions for automated quality control applications, the R-Series 3D scanning solutions, QFP can adapt this standard product for customized applications. The Qbox Evolution is designed to meet the specific needs of customers. Possible modifications include:
- Layout changes,
- additional axes and
- the addition of contour elements such as automatic support devices,
- integration into production lines,
- additional control cameras,
- automatic loading/unloading systems.
Company
Ametek GmbH - Division Creaform DeutschlandMeisenweg 37
70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Germany
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