Metrology solutions provider Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Inc. has joined the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) industry organization in Disputanta, Va., as an affiliate member and will hold a seat on its Technology Advisory Council. CCAM is an applied research center providing solutions in adaptive automation, surface engineering and additive manufacturing. The organization provides production-ready advanced manufacturing solutions to member companies across the globe. Its members guide the research, leveraging talent and resources within CCAM and at Virginia’s top universities. Hexagon will participate in CCAM research and provide expertise in optical noncontact 3D measuring systems for industrial manufacturing applications. “Hexagon looks forward to our newest collaborative partnership with the CCAM consortium of leading manufacturers and research institutions,” said Michael Mariani, director of strategic business development at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. “We are pleased to make a technology contribution to the CCAM metrology center, adding another level of capability in support of the innovative work conducted at this leading research facility for advanced manufacturing methods.” Hexagon will contribute its expertise, as well as the AICON StereoScan neo 3D scanner and a DPA photogrammetry system. The optical, portable solutions are noncontact 3D measuring systems used to enable efficient, high-precision monitoring, quality assurance and control in manufacturing production. “CCAM is delighted to have Hexagon become our newest member,” said Jaime Camelio, chief technology officer at CCAM. “Their inspection tools fully complement our research agenda, providing CCAM the opportunity to develop enhanced algorithms to optimize inspection processes.” Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is a provider of design, measurement and visualization technologies for the measurement and positioning of objects and the processing of data.