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News Release from: iQvolution | Subject: NISSAN Manufacturing Facility
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 08 September 2003
3D As-Built Scans to be used for Rapid
Analysis
iQvolution is to provide 3D-Digital As-Built Capture of NISSAN Manufacturing Facility
iQvolution, AG, a provider of 3D laser scanners for 3D-As-Built-Capture and analysis of existing and new facilities, today announced that it will perform 3D laser scanning and modeling services for NISSAN's facility in Sunderland, England Together with their partner Bertrandt Ltd., iQvolution will provide digital models for analysis of the existing Body Shop, Paint Shop and Trim and Chassis Assembly area
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 15 Jun 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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3D laser scanning will be used to rapidly and efficiently create digital models of the existing facilities in CATIA V5 and I-DEAS.
Special consideration will be given to providing highly accurate capture and modeling of those crucial elements that are in contact with the body of the car during manufacturing.
The models will facilitate kinematic simulations for pre-production planning when evaluating the feasibility of manufacturing future car models within the existing plant facility.
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"NMUK has a requirement to produce a digital factory of existing manufacturing equipment.
We have evaluated various methods of achieving accurate 3D models including modelling from 2D drawings and the use of laser scanners.
iQvolution's 3D scanning system has been selected as it offers high speed and accurate data capture," said David Forrest, the engineer responsible for the digital factory project at Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK Ltd.
"Scanning will produce an "AS-Built" model of the plant and therefore removes the uncertainty of 2D drawing errors or modifications that have been applied since facility installation.
With iQvolution's system we are applying a totally new concept that will provide higher efficiency in manufacturing planning and allow us to confidently evaluate new vehicle production using only 3D models of the plant and the vehicle.
The value of this technology is further increased with the communication benefits when collaborating with out colleagues in Japan." 'Real Virtuality' technology provides highly accurate point cloud data that can be used to create digital models of an enclosed facility in any major CAD system.
The models can then be used to create detailed kinematic simulation scenarios and to test the reusability of existing plant, equipment and facilities.
"We are pleased to work with NISSAN UK," said Dr Bernd-Dietmar Becker, iQvolution, CEO.
"It is the first major order from a Japanese car company and proves that 'Real Virtuality' technology provides a major benefit in the automotive industry.
We hope to establish a mutually beneficial business relationship to the Japanese Automotive Industry through this project." The Nissan project brings the total amount of space scanned by iQvolution to more than 16,000,000 square feet.
About iQvolution iQvolution is a leader in the development and marketing of 3D Laser Scanning products and services for factory planning and facility life-cycle management.
iQvolution, in collaboration with iQsun, provides fast and accurate 3D As-Built-Capturing Systems for factories, buildings and other enclosed spaces.
3D laser scanning technology automates the as-built recording process by providing highly efficient and accurate 3D point cloud digital data of enclosed spaces.
The resulting data can be used in major CAD systems for analysis.
Headquartered in Ludwigsburg, Germany, iQvolution has alliances in Sweden, Japan, United Kingdom, Brazil and North America.
iQvolution provides iQSun Laser Scanners and iQScene software and services to leading manufacturers such as AUDI, BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Volkswagen, Ford, Volvo, Proctor and Gamble, BASF, Stora Enso and others.
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