F1 tie-in benefits systems development for Telford tech firm Hexagon
A TELFORD technology firm is benefitting from a tie in with F1 motor racing teams. The agreement will help measurement specialist Hexagon Metrology UK with its drive towards more innovative products and services.
The fast-moving motorsport is considered an ideal environment in which to test Hexagon’s processes and strategies.
Hexagon has a long association with motor racing and has now extended this by signing an agreement to become an official supplier to the Marussia F1 team, based in Banbury, Oxfordshire.
Marussia is using a Hexagon DEA Global CMM machine equipped with LSP-X1 analogue probe and PC-DMIS software for a range of measurement and inspection tasks.
Hexagon has also supplied one of its latest Romer articulated portable measuring arms with built-in laser scanner, which is used in a variety of locations including the team’s modelling and inspection facilities.
“Our level of reliability this season has been impressive and we are currently the second most reliable team on the grid. We recognise that suppliers such as Hexagon have a role to play in that,” said Marussia F1 team operations manager Kevin Lee.
“The equipment, especially the portable measuring arm, is already proving to be very beneficial in terms of the development work being undertaken in light of next season’s changes to the aerodynamics and drivetrain regulations.”
As well as supplying equipment, Hexagon also provides technical support to the team via its nationwide network of service and software application engineers.
“It is very satisfying to know that F1 teams such as Marussia use Hexagon equipment to fulfill their constant demand for information, ensuring they can use the measurement data to make informed decisions quickly,” said David Brown, Hexagon Metrology UK’s general manager.
“Equally, Hexagon’s involvement in the agile and creative setting of motorsport engineering is a great motivator for our staff, helping them further improve their problem solving skills and ability to work to tight time constraints.”
