Automotive Applications

First Article Inspection image First Article Inspection - Handyscan 3D

The inspection of the first manufactured parts is essential in the development of any manufacturing process. The prototypes are typically produced in small quantities and must be inspected against a blueprint or by... Read more

First Article Inspection - HandyPROBE image First Article Inspection - HandyPROBE

All parts on a production line are subject to three-dimensional verification, that can be done using either the systematic method or by random sampling. In aerospace, the quality control is generally quite comprehensive and requires a large number of measuring points.

First Article Inspection - MetraSCAN image First Article Inspection - MetraSCAN

First article inspection is essential to most manufacturing processes. Prototype parts are typically produced in small quantities. They are measured against a blueprint or compared with a CAD file to make sure they... Read more

Production Compliance Inspection image Production Compliance Inspection

All parts on a production line are subject to three-dimensional verification, that can be done using either the systematic method or by random sampling. In general, only some critical features are verified.

Reverse Engineering – Aftermarket image Reverse Engineering – Aftermarket

In automotive aftermarket, extracting dimensions from manufacturers’ parts is critical. This process can help designing custom parts like body and suspension kits, engine components or other performance... Read more

Reverse Engineering – Car Body Design image Reverse Engineering – Car Body Design

Reverse engineering is a process by which the design of a product is analysed or re-created using a physical part or mock-up as a starting point. This becomes truly valuable when trying to extract the design intent... Read more

Reverse Engineering – Seat Design image Reverse Engineering – Seat Design

Reverse engineering is a process by which the design of a product is analysed or re-created using a physical part as a starting point. This becomes really valuable when trying to extract the design intent from... Read more

Tool testing and adjustment image Tool testing and adjustment - HandyPROBE

At the start of a new production line, design tools (molds, jigs, racks, presses, etc.) should be periodically inspected and adjusted as part of preventive maintenance or before any product drift, to deliver the expected level of performance.

Tool testing and adjustment - MetraSCAN image Tool testing and adjustment - MetraSCAN

When starting a new production line, for preventive maintenance operations or in case of production drifts, production tools (moulds, jigs, frames, presses, etc.) should be regularly tested and adjusted to deliver expected levels of performance.

Wear and Deformation Monitoring image Wear and Deformation Monitoring

During the testing phases of new products, it is often necessary to measure distortions encountered during normal usage, or the results of wear during phases of intensive testing. It is thus necessary to measure... Read more

Product Development - Alto Trailer image Product Development - Alto Trailer

Support of the company Safari Condo for the design of an ultralight trailer. Lightweight design means optimizing mechanical behaviour to achieve the same or better performance as with existing trailers while reducing component weight... Read more

Product Development of a Trailer/Loader image Product Development of a Trailer/Loader

Structural optimization and design of trailer loading masts for Bercomac. Selection of high performance materials and an assembly that ensures optimal bearing capacity and performance in a lightweight structure. Complete project... Read more

Product Development - Volvo Bus Seat image Product Development - Volvo Bus Seat

Bus seats must meet definite impact resistance standards. Our team has designed many seat and safety belt supports that were compliant to current standards. In so doing, the team draws on its mechanical design... Read more

Product Development - Volvo Bus image Product Development - Volvo Bus

Using FEA, Creaform can analyze highly complex assemblies by combining a number of materials in realistic operating conditions. Bus structure behaviour under severe road conditions is one example of this... Read more

Product Development - Vehicle lift image Product Development - Vehicle lift

Prévost Car needed to move motor vehicles inside its painting chambers. However, to avoid environment contamination, these vehicles could not simply be driven. Therefore, an equipment was designed to lift and handle vehicles... Read more

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