Case Study: Institute of Aerospace Technology improves vessel performance analysis with Hexagon Leica Absolute Scanner LAS and LAS-XL

How geometry influences the performance of vessels in the water

The Institute of Aerospace Technology (INTA) in Spain faced the challenge of precisely manufacturing and verifying boat hulls and propellers for Olympic racing kayaks. The required dimensional precision, with tolerances as tight as 50 microns, was a time-consuming process that previously took days. The organization partnered with Hexagon to address this using advanced metrology equipment.

Hexagon implemented its Leica Absolute Scanner LAS and Leica Absolute Tracker to digitize and verify the components. This solution dramatically reduced the scanning time for large boat models from several days to just one or two hours, enabling faster optimization of designs for better performance. The results were achieved with minimal human resources, and the customer service and training provided by Hexagon were highlighted as key benefits.

Institute of Aerospace Technology

Enrique Molinelli

Researcher and Naval Engineer