Hexagon partners with Online Resources Inc. to boost inspection and reverse engineering 

The collaboration delivers pre-vetted, high-accuracy portable scanning solutions to help manufacturers tackle labor shortages and improve production accuracy.

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence's Portable Division is partnering with Online Resources Inc. (ORI), a solutions provider with over 30 years of expertise in 3D technology, serving manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, medical, and other key industries across North America. This partnership enables ORI to bring pre-vetted, reliable portable scanning solutions to manufacturers, addressing pressing industry challenges including labor and skills shortages, inaccurate low-cost scanning tools flooding the market, and the growing need for inspection-grade quality in casting and production processes.

ORI conducted an extensive vetting and validation process lasting nearly six months to identify the best portable 3D scanning solutions for its customers. This process involved rigorous, repeated testing, including validation sessions with experienced customers in the field. Hexagon surpassed all other solutions tested, meeting ORI's strict criteria for accuracy, performance, and reliability. This ensures that manufacturers receive genuinely inspection-grade portable tools they can trust to drive accuracy and reduce rework on the shop floor.

The addition of Hexagon portable products allows ORI to now offer a complete, unified solution. Manufacturers can access CMMs, arms, portable handheld scanners, and Geomagic inspection software through a single trusted partner. This comprehensive approach simplifies the integration of new technology into existing workflows, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuity.

"Partnering with ORI allows us to bring our portable 3D scanning solutions directly into the hands of manufacturers in a way that is both Powerful and Precise," said Jeremy Trevorrow of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. "Accuracy, speed, and ease of use are no longer optional. They are essential for teams facing tight production schedules and skill shortages. With a shared customer-centric approach and by combining Hexagon's technology with ORI's regional expertise, we can help manufacturers reduce waste, improve quality, and empower the existing workforce  with tools to do more than ever before."

JD Schaumberg of Online Resources Inc. added, "At ORI, our mission is to make 3D technology approachable and actionable for manufacturers. This partnership isn't about adding another tool; it's about giving our customers a reliable and flexible solution they can trust from day one. We want every operator, whether experienced or new, to feel confident using these tools to drive accuracy, reduce rework, and ultimately save time and cost on the shop floor."

Looking forward, this partnership aims to address the industry-wide skills gap by deploying workflows that enable less-specialized operators to run scans. By leveraging automation for data processing and reporting, manufacturers can ensure accurate results without requiring every operator to be a metrology expert.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:  

Phillip Lewis
Portable Metrology Division, Hexagon
[email protected]

JD Schaumberg
VP of Operations
Online Resources Inc.
[email protected]