Automotive fixtures drive fit and finish, but inspecting them with a traditional CMM workflow is slow and disruptive. This case study shows how API’s Radian laser tracker was used to verify locating-pin positions, compare to CAD, and guide real-time adjustment on the line.
Case Study
A Smarter Way to Inspect a Massive Rotary Reaction Furnace
A 10,000-ton rotary reaction furnace leaves very little room for alignment error, especially when the body is built in sections and joined on site. This case study shows how API’s Radian laser tracker helped the team measure, align, and install the furnace with tighter control and less guesswork.
A Smarter Way to Measure Steel Bridge Joint Surfaces
When large steel bridge sections come together, the mating surfaces have to stay flat enough to support safe assembly and long-term load performance. This case study shows how API’s Radian laser tracker helped the team measure those surfaces faster, guide corrective work, and cut inspection time dramatically.
A Smarter Way to Test Orthopedic Surgery Robot Performance
Orthopedic surgery robots do not get much margin for error, especially during emergency-stop events. This case study shows how API used the Radian Pro laser tracker to validate robot accuracy, repeatability, and stop behavior with a cleaner, data-driven workflow.
A Smarter Way to Inspect Large Marine Generators
Large marine generators have to run reliably in demanding conditions, which means rotor and stator geometry cannot be left to guesswork. This case study shows how the API Radian Plus laser tracker helped tackle a difficult marine-generator inspection job with speed, accuracy, and a much simpler workflow.
A Smarter 3D Measurement Approach for Large Petroleum Equipment
When large petroleum equipment drifts out of alignment, the cost of inaccuracy adds up fast. This case study shows how the API Radian laser tracker helps teams inspect, align, and verify critical components with the speed and precision that large-scale equipment demands.
Using the Radian Laser Tracker for Bucyrus 495HR Mining Excavator Maintenance
Bucyrus 495HR mining excavators operate under extreme loads, making precise maintenance essential. This case study shows how API laser trackers support dimensional inspection, alignment, geometric tolerance verification, and post-repair condition monitoring in the field.
Wheels India’s Journey to Precision with API Metrology
In the demanding world of automotive and heavy equipment manufacturing, precision and efficiency are paramount. Wheels India, a trailblazer in this sector, has consistently demonstrated a commitment to cutting-edge processes and technological innovation. Their recent...
High Precision Assembly of Extra-Large Workpiece with API Radian Laser Tracker
Achieving Unprecedented Accuracy in Assembling Workpieces Over 100 Meters in Length with Radian Laser Tracker. In the realm of industrial production, the assembly of extra-large workpieces poses significant challenges. These workpieces, characterized by their massive...
Christmas in July. The Restoration of Polar Express Locomotive
API Service's Precision Measurement Aids in the Restoration of Polar Express Locomotive Watch the video below. https://youtu.be/rdZf2n7qA3o Globally Local Services Team Keeps the Famous Film’s Real-World Namesake Running in Time for Christmas In the heart of Michigan,...


















