Fully automated precision feature measurement
Vectro® is a cutting-edge robotic system designed for fully automated precision feature measurement, including gap & flush, edge breaks, countersinks and more. Industry 4.0 principles and technologies are being increasingly applied to manufacturing quality control. Solutions like the Vectro® are bringing significant advancements in quality control processes, ensuring higher accuracy, efficiency, and productivity…
Discover the extensive suite of features that make the Vectro® system an industry leader:
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Comprehensive plugin software
Comprehensive plugin software
Our custom plugin software packages, developed in collaboration with Universal Robots and Fanuc, offer comprehensive measurement set-up and programming functionality. Additionally, customers can take advantage of fully automated data exporting, reporting, and integration
Comprehensive plugin softwareOur custom plugin software packages, developed in collaboration with Universal Robots and Fanuc, offer comprehensive measurement set-up and programming functionality. Additionally, customers can take advantage of fully automated data exporting, reporting, and integration
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World-leading integrated cobot systems
World-leading integrated cobot systems
Third has partnered with renowned cobot manufacturers, Universal Robots and Fanuc. Through this collaboration, we have integrated our cutting-edge laser technology with their world-leading cobot systems to create a precision feature measurement solution with unmatched accuracy and reproducibility
World-leading integrated cobot systemsThird has partnered with renowned cobot manufacturers, Universal Robots and Fanuc. Through this collaboration, we have integrated our cutting-edge laser technology with their world-leading cobot systems to create a precision feature measurement solution with unmatched accuracy and reproducibility
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Interchangeable sensor heads
Interchangeable sensor heads
The Vectro® is a versatile system designed to meet various application needs by incorporating interchangeable sensor modules, much like the GapGun®. This innovative feature enhances the adaptability of the Vectro®, allowing users to easily swap out modules based on their specific requirements. With this capability, the Vectro® system offers exceptional flexibility, making it a highly adaptable solution for a wide range of applications
Interchangeable sensor headsThe Vectro® is a versatile system designed to meet various application needs by incorporating interchangeable sensor modules, much like the GapGun®. This innovative feature enhances the adaptability of the Vectro®, allowing users to easily swap out modules based on their specific requirements. With this capability, the Vectro® system offers exceptional flexibility, making it a highly adaptable solution for a wide range of applications
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Dependable – fit and forget
Dependable – fit and forget
The Vectro® has proven its reliability by successfully conducting over 30,000,000 measurements annually, all without requiring any downtime or repairs. This exceptional track record establishes the Vectro® as a truly dependable solution for unmanned quality inspection, allowing users to confidently set it up and forget about it, knowing that it will consistently deliver accurate and uninterrupted performance
Dependable – fit and forgetThe Vectro® has proven its reliability by successfully conducting over 30,000,000 measurements annually, all without requiring any downtime or repairs. This exceptional track record establishes the Vectro® as a truly dependable solution for unmanned quality inspection, allowing users to confidently set it up and forget about it, knowing that it will consistently deliver accurate and uninterrupted performance
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Specialised Vectro Integration services
Specialised Vectro Integration services
Third has partnered with Vectro® integration specialists across the globe, providing end-to-end automated inspection and measurement solutions and services, tailored to your specific needs. Unlock the full potential of automation, empowering your operations with advanced technology and maximizing productivity
Specialised Vectro Integration servicesThird has partnered with Vectro® integration specialists across the globe, providing end-to-end automated inspection and measurement solutions and services, tailored to your specific needs. Unlock the full potential of automation, empowering your operations with advanced technology and maximizing productivity
VECTRO FOR FANUC CRX
Third Dimension offer a plug and play Vectro®2 non-contact gauging solution for the new Fanuc CRX series of collaborative robots.
The Fanuc CRX ‘expansion pack’ includes a custom software plugin that integrates Vectro®2 functionality into the graphical user interface of the Fanuc Tablet Teach Pendant.
Adding Vectro®2 commands to a robot program is achieved by dragging and dropping the Vectro®2 ‘Measure’ icon into the program timeline and selecting the desired tool from a dropdown list. Automating inspection and measurement tasks has never been easier!
PLUG AND PLAY
A Vectro®2 base system with Fanuc CRX expansion pack provides a plug and play, automated, non contact, gauging solution for Fanuc CRX robots.
- Package of pre-configured hardware and software
- CRX Ready plug-in software
- Drag and drop Vectro®2 commands into program timeline
- Create powerful data-driven inspection and measurement processes
- Dramatically improved productivity for rapid return on investment
NEAT AND TIDY
Compact hardware and internal cable routing provide a neat and tidy installation.
- T-Series sensor heads and VChange® compatible sensor mount have low mass and compact dimensions
- Internal cable routing using robot’s CAM connectors
- Ideal solution for applications where space is limited, and risk of snagging or collision is high
PACK CONTENTS
FANUC CRX expansion pack includes:
- VChange® sensor mount with ISO 9409-1 50mm PCD flange adaptor plate
- RX Ready plug-in software for Tablet Teach Pendant
- Quick Start Guide
- Internal cable routing kit
VECTRO FOR UNIVERSAL ROBOTS
With the introduction of our UR+ certified URCap software plug-in for Universal Robots e-Series, Vectro®2 can be fully integrated within UR’s Polyscope environment.
Combined with any of the e-Series models, the Vectro®2 solution pack for Universal Robots provides a complete, plug and play, automated, non-contact gauging solution that can be rapidly deployed into your production process.
VECTRO FOR UNIVERSAL ROBOTS
Plug and play package of pre-configured hardware and software
- UR+ Certified URCap provides full integration within Universal Robots Polyscope environment
- Easy graphical programming environment
- Easily create powerful data-driven inspection and
measurement processes - Dramatically improved productivity for rapid return
on investment.
SOLUTION PACK FOR UNIVERSAL ROBOTS
UR+ Certified Software plugin for teach pendant (Version 4.1)
- Vectro®2 for Universal Robots User Guide
- Cable guide kit (Dresspack) – model specific
Why choose Vectro®2?
Efficient, self-sufficient automation
The Vectro®2 enables completely unmanned precision feature measurement – it can work continuously, any time of day, without breaks! By freeing up valuable resources, the Vectro®2 significantly boosts productivity and ensures return on investment
Enhanced measurement reproducibility
Robot-guided measurements eliminate any risk of human error, ensuring truly reproducible results, every time. Leveraging Third’s trusted laser triangulation technology, the Vectro®2 system achieves unparalleled accuracy, allowing operators to depend on the measurements obtained, free from any subjective interpretations
Guarantee traceability so nothing is lost
Third prides itself on facilitating complete traceability, as we understand how it important it is in quality control processes. Vectro®2 measurement programs can be digitally recorded, and detailed measurement reports can be generated as well as integrated into quality management systems. Moreover, a comprehensive audit trail is kept, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the entire process
Pre-configured, ready to go out of the box
We understand the challenges customers can face when installing automated systems. Our dedicated Vectro®2 integrators are readily available to provide comprehensive installation support, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free setup process. Designed with user-friendliness in mind, the Vectro®2 requires minimal downtime, allowing you to quickly get up and running
EXTRAS
On-site training
Get your team up-to-speed quickly with direct training from our expert engineers
Support package
Technical support and free software updates available with our support package
Software
Configure virtual measurement tools, log data, analyse measurement and more with our range of software