Leica Geosystems' Universal CMM Takes Center Stage at WESTEC 2006 in Los Angeles, CA

Lawrenceville, GA � March 1, 2006 � The Metrology Division of Leica Geosystems announced today it will showcase the Leica Universal CMM, the industry's leading large-volume measurement solution at the WESTEC 2006 Advanced Productivity Exposition, LA Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA. Leica Geosystems, a Hexagon company, transformed the mobile metrology marketplace by expanding the capabilities of their laser tracking systems with wireless probing and rapid non-contact scanning technologies. WESTEC Visitors will get a close look at this multi-faceted measurement solution in Booth #2516, South Hall from March 27-30, 2006 at the joint Hexagon/Leica Geosystems booth.

The Leica Universal CMM consists of a Leica Laser Tracker combined with the Leica T-Scan and/or the Leica T-Probe II. Specifically designed for the precision measurement challenges of the aerospace industry, the LTD840 laser tracker enables manufacturers to perform wireless probing and scanning of large parts in one setup within a volume of 30m (98ft). Leica laser trackers are used by prominent manufacturers and service providers worldwide in the aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding and general engineering industries.

The Leica T-Scan introduced groundbreaking advances in the area of rapid non-contact scanning. Used in conjunction with a Leica Laser Tracker, the hand-held scanner allows the operator to quickly digitize small-to-large objects and complex surfaces with virtually no setup time. Most surface types are digitized with no surface preparation. In addition, the collected point cloud data can be used immediately for analysis, viewing, or modeling without any post-processing -- an industry first. The Leica T-Scan is used for inspection and reverse engineering applications in a wide variety of industries.

The T-Probe II, also known as a �Walk-Around CMM,� enables operators to access hidden, hard-to-reach points and recessed surfaces with 6 degrees of freedom. Large parts, such as aircraft and automobiles, can be inspected with one tracker location and minimal setup time. Reducing the number of tracker relocations around an object translates into a significant cost and time savings for manufacturers. This armless wireless probing technology has set new standards with its increased accuracy and point acquisition rates up to 1,000 points per second.

The LTD840 system delivers the fastest measurement cycle in the business for high-point density (3,000 points/second) with measurement range up to 40m (131ft) when used with a corner cube reflector.

During the WESTEC trade show, Leica Geosystems will illustrate how the Universal CMM can be utilized for an extensive range of inspection and measurement tasks. Leica operators will demonstrate laser tracking techniques, wireless probing, and non-contact scanning throughout the day during the exposition. Leica Geosystems stands at the forefront of the metrology marketplace with more than 1,600 tracker systems installed worldwide in the toughest, most unforgiving industrial environments.

About the Metrology Division of Leica Geosystems 

The Metrology Division of Leica Geosystems is a global supplier of comprehensive hardware and software packages to the industrial metrology market. These products integrate with popular CAD programs, various build-and-inspect tools, and reverse engineering software. Using state-of-the-art laser technology, Leica�s industrial measurement products make quality control, part mating, assembly and construction of large and small parts easier and more accurate than ever. Leica�s laser tracker technology is most widely used, with over 1,600 installations worldwide. In addition, about 1,500 Industrial Theodolites & Total Stations systems are operational, and are the most accurate instruments in their category according to customer testimonials.

Leica Geosystems - a portrait With close to 200 years of pioneering solutions to measure the world, Leica Geosystems products and services are trusted by professionals worldwide to help them capture, analyze, and present spatial information. Leica Geosystems is best known for its broad array of products that capture accurately, model quickly, analyze easily, and visualize and present spatial information even in 3D. Those who use Leica products every day trust them for their dependability, the value they deliver, and the superior customer support. Based in Switzerland, Leica Geosystems is a global company with tens of thousands of customers supported by 2,400 employees in 21 countries and hundreds of partners located in more than 120 countries around the world.

www.leica-geosystems.com/metrology

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