Case Study: IGE GmbH & Co.KG achieves digital, user-independent wheel profile measurement with Hexagon CALIPRI Prime

Digitalisation of wheel profile measurement in rail freight transport

IGE GmbH & Co.KG, a private German rail transport company, faced the challenge of manually inspecting and measuring train wheel profiles, a process that was time-consuming, physically demanding, and prone to human error due to the use of manual calipers. Seeking a more reliable and efficient method, the company turned to the vendor Hexagon and its optical measurement technology, specifically the CALIPRI Prime device from its NEXTSENSE division.

Hexagon's solution provided a digital, handheld laser device that captures precise, user-independent measurements in the micrometre range within seconds. The implementation eliminated physical strain for employees and significantly improved measurement accuracy for key wheel dimensions. The results were immediately visible and could be digitally transferred, paving the way for paperless administration. The workforce enthusiastically embraced the new technology, which also created new applications for training and troubleshooting, increasing overall operational safety and efficiency for IGE.

IGE GmbH & Co.KG

Stefan Garditz

Railway Operations Manager