Hexagon Metrology UK opens new Precision Centre
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Hexagon Metrology UK opened a new Precision Centre in Chester, North West England, on 9 January, with events led by Richard Noble OBE, project director of the Bloodhound Project, who kicked off proceedings by cutting the ribbon and welcoming guests into the new facility.
Located close to Airbus UK in Broughton, the new Chester Precision Centre is positioned to offer services to customers in the North West, especially those in the aerospace sector.
Alongside demonstrations and training, the main function of the facility will be for the service and calibration of laser trackers, offering the fastest possible service as close customers in the north as possible.
Alongside presentations from Hexagon Metrology, Mr Noble delivered a keynote speech about how the Bloodhound team will create a jet and rocket-powered car, designed to go at 1,000 mph, whilst confronting and overcoming the impossible, using science, technology, engineering and mathematics – all aspects on which the new Precision Centre is based.
David Brown, general manager of Hexagon Metrology UK, commented: "At Hexagon Metrology, we take pride in offering the highest levels of customer service to our clients. Opening a new facility in this location puts us right on the doorstep of our key account aerospace customers. It will especially allow us to provide a 'quick turnaround' calibration service for our laser tracker customers."
The new Precision Centre complements existing Hexagon Metrology facilities already operating in Telford (HQ), Milton Keynes, Swindon and Belfast.
Hexagon Metrology is a primary metrology sponsor of the Bloodhound Project (www.BLOODHOUNDSSC.com)
