Laser trackers and total stations are essential tools in various industrial applications for precise measurement and alignment. Laser trackers and total stations are highly portable coordinate measurement machines (CMM) that can be brought into your facility.

Laser Tracker Uses: Laser trackers provide highly accurate 3D positional measurements by tracking a reflective target down to plus/minus 0.001- inches tolerences. They are widely used in aerospace, automotive, and heavy machinery industries for tasks such as:

  • Aligning large components and assemblies

  • Verifying part geometries and dimensions

  • Conducting quality control inspections

  • Calibrating machine tools and robotic arms

  • Monitoring deformation and structural movement over time

Verification of CNC Machine Operation
Base plate survey and adjustment for helicopter gearbox install

Total Station Uses: They can be a more economical solution when measurement accuracy requirements are not as stringent. Total stations combine electronic theodolites with distance measurement technology resulting in 3D measurements tolerances in the plus/minus 0.040-inch range. In industry, they are primarily used for:

  • Construction site layout and staking

  • Surveying and mapping of industrial plants

  • Monitoring structural alignment during erection

  • Performing as-built surveys to validate project completion

Total Station Verification of Structural Anchor Bolt placement

JMD Engineering LLC can simulate measurement operations prior to mobilization for the optimal measurement accuracy and network control. This is demonstrated on a project accurately locating 168 existing anchor bolts for a transition ring structure placed on an 88 ft diameter foundation.

Preplanning for Anchor Bolt Survey for large transition structure