NIAR and Hexagon Expand Partnership to Advance Metrology Training and Regional Inspection Services
The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University and Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence have expanded their longโstanding technology collaboration to increase regional access to advanced metrology training and contract inspection services.
Through this collaboration, NIARโs Advanced Machining and Prototyping Lab (AMP) will provide training for Hexagon metrology systems and software, enabling manufacturers to enhance inspection capability, improve workforce proficiency, and support the growing requirements of advanced manufacturing. Training offered through NIAR includes:
- Coordinate measuring machine (CMM) programming with Hexagon PCโDMIS software
- CMM operation using PCโDMIS
- Hexagon portable measuring arm training using PCโDMIS and Spatial Analyzer
- Leica laser tracker training using PCโDMIS and Spatial Analyzer
โThis initiative directly supports NIAR AMPโs mission to help manufacturers improve capability, quality and confidence,โ said Denny Deegan, NIAR AMP general manager. โHexagonโs technology, paired with NIARโs applied training environment, allows manufacturers to strengthen their workforce, solve complex inspection challenges and adopt modern manufacturing practices.โ
In addition to training, NIAR will deliver regional contract metrology services, offering dimensional inspection, programming support, portable measurement, laser tracker services and advanced inspection planning for Hexagon customers and industry partners.
โOur manufacturing partners need more than reliable, user-friendly equipment,โ said Deegan. โThey also need skilled people, dependable processes and access to technical expertise. NIAR AMP is committed to being that resource for our region.โ
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence currently leases 3,000 square feet within the John Bardo Center on Wichita Stateโs Innovation Campus. The technology collaboration, established in 2017, provides NIAR faculty, staff and students with access to Hexagon software and precision metrology systems used across aerospace, automotive, energy and medical industries. The expanded relationship builds on this foundation by extending Hexagon capabilities directly into regional workforce development and industry support.
NIAR AMP specializes in highโprecision machining, prototyping and inspection services for the aerospace, defense and manufacturing sectors. The lab supports the transition of new materials and technologies from development to production using stateโofโtheโart manufacturing processes and equipment for both smallโscale and largeโscale applications.
For more information: www.wichita.edu
