Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has introduced MAESTRO, a new coordinate measuring machine (CMM) designed to meet the needs of modern manufacturing. This machine is engineered to deliver speed, precision, and enhanced performance, addressing the increasing demand for productivity and quality in manufacturing environments. MAESTRO’s design focuses on enabling faster inspection processes while maintaining precision, ultimately improving productivity and reducing bottlenecks in manufacturing.
MAESTRO is built upon the principles of speed, ease of use, connectivity, and scalability. Its all-digital design aims to provide rapid measurement routines, a user-friendly experience, and seamless data integration. The machine’s modular software and hardware allow it to adapt to evolving production demands, making it suitable for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and high-precision manufacturing.
The system incorporates digital sensors, a single cable system, and a new controller with updated firmware. These technological advancements are intended to increase throughput, streamline measurement operations, and ensure connectivity for modern production environments.
MAESTRO is designed to provide fast measurements with sub-micron tolerances, ensuring repeatable and reliable results for quality control. The machine’s design emphasizes high-speed motion and synchronized axis movements to accelerate setup, programming, execution, and reporting.
MAESTRO aims to simplify CMM programming and workflows through an intuitive user interface and cloud-native metrology apps. This approach seeks to enable users with varying skill levels to generate accurate measurements without coding.
As an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) device, MAESTRO integrates into Hexagon’s Nexus ecosystem, facilitating real-time data sharing across design, production, and quality teams[cite: 16]. This connectivity supports data-driven decision-making and enhances overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The system also allows for integration with automation systems.
MAESTRO’s modular design supports scalability, allowing manufacturers to update software, sensors, and capabilities over time.
MAESTRO includes the Smart Machine Eye camera for measurement volume monitoring and a digital changer rack that tracks the occupancy status of each port. The machine also features status LEDs, an Eco Mode for power efficiency, and a sensor interface designed for easy sensor exchange.
Additional technical features of MAESTRO include a new jogbox for manual wrist positioning, fast probe calibration, performance upgrade options, and the Metrology Communication Interface (MCI) for data exchange with other systems.
MAESTRO is designed to support digital workflows across planning, programming, setup, execution, analysis, and reporting. This is facilitated by Hexagon’s software tools and services, such as PC-DMIS and the Metrology Reporting Nexus Apps, to improve productivity and collaboration.
MAESTRO will be available for order from June 30, 2025.
