LK Metrology has announced point cloud inspection package Focus 2025 R1 as part of its software suite to drive its H120 handheld laser scanners and Freedom scanning arms.
It includes the latest laser scanner driver NM API 5.0 R1 installer, ensuring optimal compatibility between the software and LK Metrology’s laser scanning hardware. Also new is the modernisation of the file menu to a backstage interface, which provides clear visibility of a large set of recent files and their locations.
Further enhancing the software’s capabilities are the ability to analyse virtually unlimited point clouds, even those with over 100 million points, together with comprehensive point cloud tools including its proprietary FUSE algorithm, which can generate extremely high-quality polygon meshes automatically by intelligently leveraging scanner metadata.
Advanced feature detection routines automatically identify and analyse geometric elements, ranging from simple holes and slots to complex fir-tree and T-stud features. The software also supports tactile probing and a leapfrog function to inspect very large parts by moving the measuring device.
Virtual assembly functionality allows digital copies of reference parts to be used to build an assembly with a CAD model or point cloud data, saving material and time by avoiding expensive templates, fixtures and lengthy physical assembly builds.
Focus 2025 R1 supports a range of CAD formats including Dassault Systèmes Catia and Solidworks, PTC Creo, Siemens NX and Parasolid, as well as STEP and IGES.
Results including deviation analysis data are presented in clear graphical or tabular reports, making them easy to interpret and share among operators, managers and suppliers.
LK Metrology says that automation is a key benefit of Focus 2025 R1, which supports non-stop execution of repetitive inspection tasks. Macro-based recording of actions requires no specific programming skills and can automate the entire inspection workflow, from nominal CAD import to final reporting.
The software also offers a functionalities for specialised applications, such as an Airfoil Inspection module, which allows precise calculation of various aerofoil profile measurements from cross-sections and can generate dedicated reports.
“As industries continue to evolve towards smarter and more connected manufacturing, the role of digital inspection becomes ever more important. Focus 2025 R1 reflects not only this trend, but also our philosophy of continuous innovation,” said LK Metrology marketing manager Dave Robinson.
“We’ve listened closely to our customers and invested in capabilities that simplify complex inspection, while ensuring compatibility with the latest scanning technologies. The result is a software release that is not only powerful but also intuitive, deigned to help our users maximise their productivity.”
