Quality inspection with fast measurement workflows

To meet the global shortage of skilled workers and increasing quality demands, Maestro sets new standards in terms of speed, simplicity and digital integration in metrology. Maestro builds on Hexagon's existing metrology excellence and combines four principles: Speed, ease of use, digital connectivity and scalability. Its digital-first architecture provides users with fast measurement routines, an intuitive user experience and seamless data integration, combined in a future-proof, upgradeable CMM. Thanks to modular software and hardware, Maestro also adapts flexibly to changing production needs - making it suitable for aerospace, automotive and high-precision manufacturing environments where safety, compliance and measurement performance are key.

Maestro is equipped with digital sensors, a single-cable system and a completely new controller with new firmware. Together, these components increase throughput, optimize the entire measuring process and ensure future-proof connectivity for modern production environments.

Speed and precision in harmony

Users get repeatable, certified measurements for critical quality control, even for complex shapes and demanding applications. Maestro also achieves industry-leading throughput figures thanks to fast measurement and acceleration movements - without compromising on precision. Synchronized axis movements, faster calibration routines and convenient connectivity via PC-DMIS significantly speed up setup, programming, execution and reporting.

Digitized applications and simple operation

Maestro revolutionizes quality inspection with the help of optimized workflows. The intuitive user interface for machine set-up and proven programming via the established PC-DMIS software enables both metrology experts and less experienced employees to carry out repeatable and standard-compliant measurements.

As a measurement solution designed for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Maestro contributes to data-driven decisions and increases overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Nearline or inline integration with automation systems works seamlessly thanks to the integrated "Metrology Communication Interface". With its modular design and a robust roadmap for future upgrades, Maestro is also designed for scalability: Manufacturers can easily update software, sensors and additional functionalities. This ensures that their investment remains future-proof and also meets future production requirements.

Successful pilot projects

"Manufacturing companies have clearly told us what they need: a next-generation system that meets increasing quality demands, higher throughput requirements and the simultaneous shortage of skilled workers," explains Jörg Deller, Vice President Product Technology Hardware at Hexagon. "By rethinking our hardware and software from the ground up, rather than evolving an existing system, we had the opportunity to develop a high-precision metrology solution. Maestro is also so intuitive that operators become much more productive. In addition, Maestro's digital basis meets the needs of industry and allows uncomplicated integration into modern, networked factories. This allows users to quickly and significantly improve the quality of their products."

Pilot users report significant gains in productivity and significantly reduced inspection times, allowing them to minimize bottlenecks and better keep up with rapid changes in customer requirements. Users tested various sensors from high-speed laser scanning to tactile probing and consistently achieved strong results in research, development and production applications and speed savings, depending on the application, of around 30% on average compared to conventional solutions.

Maestro is available in various sizes and configurations, each equipped with several sensors for automated processes. Both tactile and laser scan sensors are used, as well as the new "Digital Rack", which monitors the assignment, status and condition of the sensors used. Further future-proof models and improvements are in development and are also based on a single, standardized platform.