Case Study: Dassault Aviation achieves faster, more accurate aircraft inspection and reverse engineering with Hexagon ROMER articulated arms

Leading aircraft manufacturer loyal articulated arm user for more than 15 years

Dassault Aviation, a leading aircraft manufacturer, had a long-standing challenge with performing efficient and accurate 3D measurements for tooling, parts, and assembly integration across its production facility and for legacy aircraft. For over 15 years, they have relied on Hexagon's ROMER articulated arm CMMs and scanning technology to address these complex metrology needs.

The solution from Hexagon provided highly accurate and portable measurement arms capable of scanning and reverse-engineering parts directly on the shop floor and even inside aircraft. This technology allowed Dassault to drastically cut inspection times, quickly resolve assembly issues, and ensure parts met precise CAD specifications. The measurable impacts included a substantial increase in productivity, the ability to cost-effectively manufacture otherwise unavailable spare parts for vintage aircraft, and the expansion of the arm's use to other global Dassault facilities.

Dassault Aviation

Jacky Blasquez

Production Department