Metrology for Aerospace & MRO
Inspect complex aerospace components with the right combination of 3D scanning, CMM measurement and industrial CT. From turbine blades and aero-engine components to MRO parts and tooling, Global TechSolutions provides ZEISS metrology solutions for demanding dimensional and quality inspection requirements.
Measurement for components where precision matters.
Aerospace components combine complex freeform geometry, tight dimensional requirements and, in many cases, internal structures that cannot be inspected from the outside.
The measurement method therefore matters as much as the measurement itself. Optical 3D scanning can capture complete surfaces, CMMs can verify defined critical features and industrial CT can reveal internal geometry without destructive sectioning.
Aerospace components create measurement challenges at every stage.
From manufacturing and first article inspection to maintenance, repair and overhaul, aerospace metrology must provide repeatable measurement data for complex parts and critical features.
Complex Freeform Geometry
Turbine blades, aerofoils, blisks and other aerodynamic components contain complex surfaces that are difficult to evaluate using conventional point-based measurement alone.
Tight Dimensional Requirements
Critical features such as blade roots, mounting interfaces and defined geometric characteristics require controlled, repeatable dimensional measurement.
Hidden Internal Geometry
Cooling channels, internal cavities, wall thickness and enclosed defects cannot always be evaluated using external measurement methods.
Large or Difficult-to-Access Parts
MRO and aerospace components can be large, awkward or difficult to position, making portable and flexible measurement approaches valuable.
Legacy Components
Older aircraft and MRO programmes may involve components where original documentation or usable CAD data is limited, creating a need for accurate digital measurement data.
Traceable Quality Data
Aerospace quality workflows require reliable inspection results, documentation and repeatable measurement processes across manufacturing and maintenance activities.
From turbine blades to MRO components.
Apply the appropriate ZEISS measurement technology to the component and inspection objective.
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Capture component geometry quickly for inspection, repair validation, dimensional verification and condition assessment of aerospace parts.
Turbine Blade & Aero-Engine Inspection
Combine full-field surface measurement, critical feature inspection and CT analysis for complex turbine blades and engine components.
Ground Support Equipment & Tooling
Verify the geometry, alignment and dimensional condition of fixtures, tooling and equipment used within aerospace production and maintenance workflows.
Large Aerospace Components
Portable 3D scanning provides flexible measurement for large or difficult-to-access components where full-field surface data is required.
Aerospace Additive Manufacturing
Compare manufactured geometry against CAD and inspect internal structures and defects in complex additively manufactured aerospace components.
Legacy Part Inspection
Digitise existing components to support dimensional verification, inspection and downstream engineering workflows where original design information is limited.
Match the measurement method to the problem.
The current GTS ZEISS portfolio provides complementary measurement technologies for surface, feature and internal inspection.
Optical 3D Scanning
Capture dense full-field surface data for freeform aerospace components, CAD comparison, deviation analysis and inspection of complex geometry.
Coordinate Measuring Machines
Measure defined features, geometric characteristics and critical interfaces where high-accuracy tactile or multisensor measurement is required.
Industrial CT Metrology
Inspect internal structures, cooling channels, wall thickness and hidden defects without destructive sectioning.
CAD Comparison
Compare measured geometry with nominal CAD data to visualise deviations across complex aerospace surfaces.
First Article Inspection
Establish dimensional conformity of newly manufactured aerospace components against defined design requirements.
Non-Destructive Inspection
Use industrial CT where internal features or defects need to be evaluated without cutting or damaging the component.
Start with the inspection requirement.
Different aerospace features call for different measurement approaches. The right solution depends on geometry, accessibility, tolerance and whether the feature is internal or external.
Turbine blade inspection requires more than one view.
A turbine blade combines a complex external aerofoil, precisely defined attachment features and internal cooling passages. These areas present different measurement requirements.
ZEISS systems for aerospace inspection.
Explore the current ZEISS systems available through Global TechSolutions for aerospace and precision inspection applications.
ZEISS T-SCAN hawk 2
Portable metrology-grade 3D scanning for large, complex and difficult-to-access aerospace components.
Explore T-SCAN hawk 2ZEISS ATOS Q
Industrial optical 3D scanning for detailed surface inspection, dimensional analysis and CAD comparison.
Explore ATOS QZEISS METROTOM 1
Non-destructive CT inspection for internal structures, defects and dimensional measurement.
Explore METROTOM 1ZEISS METROTOM 800 320kV
High-penetration industrial CT for dense materials, complex metal components and demanding internal inspection applications.
Explore METROTOM 800ZEISS SPECTRUM
Flexible CMM measurement for dimensional inspection, critical features and first article inspection.
Explore ZEISS SPECTRUMZEISS PRISMO
High-accuracy coordinate measurement for demanding aerospace components and reference-level inspection.
Explore ZEISS PRISMOZEISS technology with local application support.
Choosing a metrology system is only part of the inspection process. The measurement method, application workflow, installation, training and ongoing support all affect how effectively a system can be used.
Global TechSolutions supports ZEISS industrial metrology applications in Singapore, combining current ZEISS technology with local technical and application support.
Authorised ZEISS Partner
Access the current ZEISS industrial metrology portfolio through Global TechSolutions in Singapore.
Application-Led Selection
Select measurement technology based on the component, geometry and inspection objective.
Demonstrations Using Your Parts
Discuss your component and inspection requirement with the GTS team and explore an appropriate measurement workflow.
Local Support
Installation, training, calibration and technical support are available through the local GTS team.
Turbine Blade Metrology: Three Zones, Three Methods
Understand why turbine blade aerofoils, root attachments and internal cooling channels require different measurement approaches.
Have a part you need to measure?
Bring us your measurement challenge. Discuss your component, tolerance requirements and inspection objectives with our metrology specialists.