DimensionalMetrology Solutions

Product & Service offerings

To achieve 100% customer satisfaction in providing advanced digital information for industry.

Create a corporate environment that continuously seeks and invests in state-of-the-art sensor technologies and artificial intelligence meeting current and future industry needs.

Vision

Mission

Continuous Innovation

Laser tracker was invented by Dr. Kam Lau at NIST in 1986 and Automated Precision Inc (API) was formed in 1987. Over the past thirty years, API continues to be a leader in dimensional metrology with enhanced sensor technologies and a growing portfolio of innovative precision measurement products and services.

Growth in Technology

Dr. Kam Lau at NIST Museum of History with one of the first laser trackers invented.

vProbe

Omnitrac 2

Invention of 1st Generation Laser Tracker

1996

CMM Controller Machine Error SwivelCheck

Tracker II™ (2nd Generation)

1999

2005

Tracker3™, XD™ Laser

i360, IntelliProbe360, IntelliScan 360

2007

2002Tracker 2+, SmartTrack Sensor

Active Target™, VEC™

20092010

2011

IntelliProbe 360 Wireless

20142015

Radian™ Laser Tracker

1987 API Technology Licensed to Leica

1989 Spindle Analyzer, Compliance, Level, Ballbar, 6D Laser

1991

2nd Phase: API Building

3rd Phase: Acquired API-ZC

4th Phase: Established AP Photonics

5th Phase: AP Group formed

RapidScan / Automated Inspection

2016

API formed

API is represented in over 60 countries worldwide, supporting customers within 5 continents:

• Pre and Post Sales,• Measurement Services • Equipment Repair• Equipment Calibration & Technical Support

API Global Foot Print

Worldwide responsiveness

Global Customers & Partners

Over 2,600 Customers worldwide

Serves customers worldwide covering a wide range of industries and applications.

Diverse OfferingsEquipment & Services

Machine Tool Health

3D Non-Contact Systems

CMM / Robotic Machine

Services

Automation

3D Tracker Systems

Equipment & Services

Laser Tracker

SYSTEMS

Ensure product qualityEnhance standard processImprove manufacturing efficiency Improve customer satisfactionReduce waste

OMNITRAC2Portable and Flexible, easy to use

Integrated cable free controller

WiFi connectivity

Battery operated

Precise and stable Absolute Distance Measurement (ADM) technology

No minimum measuring distance

Autolock targets laser beam to the SMR automatically

Dynamic Measurement

A milestone in portable measurement: Omnitrac 2 (OT2) wireless laser tracker advances the portability and convenience of modern laser trackers.

KEY FEATURES

Most portable tracker on the market.

OMNITRAC2Wireless Laser Tracker

Maneuver faster and safer within your work space with a cable free set-up.

Measure more volume in one session with long range measuring distance - less time at the computer and more time measuring your part!

Mounting versatility means more measurement flexibility. Mount sidewise, upside down, or directly on the part.

RADIANRadian™ is the smallest, most accurate, most versatile, IFM laser tracker on the market. Take the instrument to the part, not the other way around.

IFM (Interferometer) technology

Precise and stable Absolute Distance Measurement (ADM) technology

Accessories for enhanced measurements (i360, vProbe, AT)

iVision video streaming and capture for remote monitoring

Portable, weighing under 20lbs

Adaptable to existing tooling orientation

KEY FEATURES

Most portable IFM laser tracker

RADIANSmallest IFM Laser Tracker

Ensure traceability of your measurements with Radian’s on-board dimensional reference IFM laser backed by the NIST and International Standards.

Radian’s iVision camera system allows automated measurements on multiple targets.

Navigate in tight spaces less than 1 meter cubic volume.

vPROBEThe vProbe + Tracker integrated system uses wireless technology allowing true portability of the device. Operate in your work space without having to reposition your tracker or fixtures.

Long range measurement (Up to distance of tracker)

Compact, lightweight design

Wireless operation

Multiple probing positions

Real-time dynamic scanning

Seamless operation with Autolock

KEY FEATURES

Advantage

Reduce measurement time and stack-up error by minimizing station moves.

Extends the 6DoF capability to both the Radian and Omnitrac 2 laser trackers

Hand-held probing that extends measurement range of API trackers

Probing and Non-Contact Scanning in one device

Laser-based 6 DoF capability

Swivel head for constant laser contact

Ergonomic design

KEY FEATURESi360Accessory to the Radian Laser Tracker, the i360 is a probing and scanning solutions with a 360° yaw and 360° rotating head to achieve unlimited continuous positioning

AdvantageSpend less time switching between hardware during measurement. Non- contact scanning and contact probing in one instrument!

Measure parts from all angles with i360’s rotating head and 6DOF solution

Measure every angle with i360’s rotating head

ACTIVE TARGETThe Active Target pairs with your API laser tracker to automated your measurement process on machine tools, robots, or any movable object where a traditional SMR could not perform safely or economically.

360° beam acceptance angle (Infinite AZ rotation)

Rapid tracking response

Battery Powered and cable free

Compact & Lightweight at only 2lbs

SMR grade target centering

KEY FEATURES

Advantage360 ° beam acceptance eliminates beam breaks. Eliminate human error with continuous automated measurement.

Designed to be mounted on CNC machines and Robotics with light payload. A 360 ° SMR… stays

locked onto your tracker

TRACKER ACCESSORIESFrom stands to targets and target holders, API supplies accessories to augment or enhance your measurement capability.

TARGETSBreak-resistant Hollow-core SMRs

• 1.5” Standard and Precision grade

• 0.5” Standard grade

Prismatic SMR reflectors

Accessories to keep your measurements efficient

STANDS & TRACKER MOUNTSMetrology-grade Stands Tri-mount baseAdapter - 3½"-8 to QuickLinkRight-Angle MountMagnetic Mount adapter

METROLOGY TOOLSSMR Drift NestsPin Nests Center Punches… and more!

STANDADAPTERS RIGHT-ANGLE

MOUNTTRI-MOUNT

SMR Drift Nests

Pin Nests

Center Punches

Software Partners

API Trackers are compatible with a variety of Software Products

Increase operational efficiencyIncrease profitabilityImprove product quality Improve uptime

Machine Tool

HEALTH

Measure up to 6 error parameters simultaneously in a single set-up

Integrated controller

Compensates machine CTE in real-time

Fewer components for easy hardware set-up

Includes XD Laser software for control, data acquisition and reporting

KEY FEATURESXD LASERXD Laser is a laser measurement and compensation system that simultaneously measures linear, angular, straightness, and squareness errors for rapid machine tool error assessment.

*Compensation through API IntelliComp Software*

Compensate your machine in just a few hours

AdvantageEasy set-up and use. Measurement in one setup reduces machine downtime.Fewer measurements. When used with API’s IntelliComp Software, compensations are directly loaded into the machines controller.

MEASURES XD1: Linear, Straightness, Squareness

XD5: Linear, Straightness, Squareness, Flatness

XD6: Linear, Straightness, Squarenes, Flatness, and angle error

KEY FEATURES

Off rotating axis mounting

Vertical rotary and tilt-axis measurement from a single setup

Integrates with XD Laser measurement of horizontal rotary tables including table wobble

Fully portable with minimal set-up required

SWIVELCHECKOne-of-a-kind instrument used to measure and evaluates vertical rotary axes and table performance. It calibrates swivel axes and tilt tables on machine tool centers. Paired with the XD Laser it measures horizontal tables and axes.*Compensation through API IntelliComp Software*

AdvantageOnly measurement system that can be mounted off rotating axis to measure swivel axes and trunnions accurately.Paired with the XD Laser, Swivelcheck extends the operation to measure and compensate horizontal rotary axes.

Only measurement system that can be mounted off rotating axis

MEASURES

Full geometric accuracy and repeatability in 5 or 6 axis

KEY FEATURES

Measures radial, axial, tilt error and thermal growth of spindle. Available in three kits: Dynamic, Thermal, and Combination

Real time data feedback

User-friendly software and reporting developed in compliance with ASME B89.3.4 testing standard

The fastest device to validate your spindle

SPINDLE ANALYZERSpindle Analyzer is used in diagnostics and maintenance of machine tool spindles. Measure radial, axial, tilt error, and thermal variance of your machine.

AdvantageLong term machine prognosis data

Correlate thermal variation with spindle temperature change.

MEASURES Thermal and dynamic stability, error motion and tilt error motion of the spindle

KEY FEATURES

Diagnose all machine servo errors in one device

Extensions available for large CNC machines

Perform multiple measurements in one setup

High accuracy of ±0.5 micron

BALLBARThe telescoping Ballbar provides quick and easy checks of servo error and volumetric error by testing how machine axes move in a circular path.

AdvantageCatch machine errors earlyImproves the maintenance and health of your machine.

Quickly analyzes and diagnoses servo error

MEASURES Straightness, squareness, backlash, scale mismatch, servo lag, stick slip, machine and servo vibration

Award winning technology. Automatic compensation that significantly improves volumetric performance of four, five or six axis machines by error mapping the entire working volume of your machine.

ADVANTAGES OF VEC

Reduce machine downtime from a few days to a few hours.

Minimize volumetric errors caused by mechanical misalignment. VEC has as the ability to correct up to 43 different errors (5 axis machines)

Reduce scrap and rework by improving machine accuracy up to 4x.

VOLUMETRIC ERRORCOMPENSATION (VEC)

True Volumetric Accuracy at tooltip

MTH ACCESSORIESAccessories that expand the operation of API MTH products

XD LASER ACCESSORIESPentaprism – Squareness kit

Parallelism Kit for measuring parallelism of axes

Flatness Measurement Kit for measuring Table flatness

Diagonal Kit

Additional Measurements to ensure Machine Accuracy

INTELLICOMP SOFTWARESoftware enables XD Laser and SwivelCheck files to be converted to your proprietary compensation format. Allowing for direct importation into your machine controller.

Equipment Rental

Contract Services Machine Tool Calibration

Non-Contact Measurement

3D Modeling Services

Training

MeasurementSERVICES

API’s service division offers premium Service Options and experienced Application Engineers to take on your measurement projects. We even offer the ability to lease or rent equipment!

MEASUREMENT SERVICES

Customized product and application training including CMS Certification

Staff of CMS Certified operators available for short and long term projects

Contract Machine Tool Calibration services by industry experts

Large volume scanning and measurement expertise

CAD and reverse engineering in lab or on-site

Temporary product rental

KEY BENEFITS OF SERVICES

Best equipment Uptime of any Metrology company

PartnershipOPTIONS

Automated Precision makes it easy to customize the terms of your sale with convenient payment options.

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