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.
Laser Tracker
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.
Titans of the Industry: Dr. Kam Lau, The Invention of the Laser Tracker
Honored as a Titan of the Industry at CMSC 2024 At the 2024 CMSC 40th Anniversary Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, API Metrology founder and CEO Dr. Kam Lau took the stage as one of three industry pioneers honored as a Titan of the Industry. His keynote traced...
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...
Shop-Floor Ready: How Portable Metrology Enhances Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
Rethinking Inspection in Heavy Equipment Manufacturing In the heavy equipment sector, quality control isn't confined to a lab—it has to happen where the parts are. Components like large castings, welded assemblies, and multi-ton frames can’t easily be moved to a...
Quality on the Fly: How Aerospace Manufacturers Benefit from Portable Metrology
In aerospace manufacturing, ensuring quality for massive parts and assemblies is a constant challenge. Components like wings, fuselages, and engine casings must meet extremely tight tolerances – even a small measurement error can make the difference between a...
What is Industry 5.0 in Quality Assurance?
Industry 5.0 is the next evolution in manufacturing and quality assurance, and it's already making waves. In simple terms, Industry 5.0 in QA means bringing human creativity and expertise back to the forefront of quality assurance while harnessing the power of...
Development Process Behind API’s Revolutionary iLT Laser Tracker.
In this informative Q&A, Arturo provides a fascinating look into the rigorous development process behind API's revolutionary Integrated Laser Tracker (iLT). He sheds light on the engineering challenges his team faced, notably the task of significantly downsizing...
What Makes iLT a Game Changer for Metrology? A Q&A About the Worlds Smallest Laser Tracker
Q&A with Joe Bioty President of API Metrology about the new Smallest Laser Tracker In this insightful Q&A session, Joe Bioty, President of API Metrology, delves into the groundbreaking launch of the Integrated Laser Tracker (iLT) and discusses why it's poised...










