BendingStudio XT
A software hub for complete tube and wire inspection
Seamlessly connect design, production,
and quality control
Makes precision measurement simple and accessible to all operator skill levels.
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BendingStudio XT connects every step of the tube and wire manufacturing process, from design and production to quality control.
The software is focused on bringing together all parallel data sets belonging to any particular part, allowing manufacturers to monitor, quantify, visualise and document all changes throughout the different process steps. By integrating CAD data, bending corrections, and inspection plans, it helps you to achieve seamless workflows and precise results.
Powering TubeInspect, Absolute Arm, handheld 3D scanners and Absolute Tracker, BendingStudio XT combines speed, accuracy and flexibility for both manual and automated inspections. With an intuitive user interface, it simplifies data management, allowing you to monitor, visualise and document every stage of production.
Whether for small components or large-scale tubes, BendingStudio XT is efficient and helps to make sure your manufacturing process is as smooth and accurate as possible.
- Powers TubeInspect: BendingStudio XT integrates with TubeInspect for high-speed, automated optical tube and wire measurements, helping you achieve precise bender corrections and streamlined production workflows.
- Powers Absolute Arm systems: BendingStudio XT connects to Absolute Arm to achieve reliable, manual tube and wire measurements, offering flexibility and high-accuracy for complex geometries and hard-to-reach parts.
- Powers handheld 3D scanners: BendingStudio XT works with all handheld 3D scanners to enable flexible measurement of standard tubes. From entry-level scanning of small tubes with ATLASCAN Pro to optical tracking of large-scale geometries with HYPERSCAN Ultra.
- Powers Absolute Tracker systems: BendingStudio XT supports Absolute Tracker to help you achieve accurate inspection of large or complex tubes and pipes. With powerful laser scanning and probing, it enables precise inspections over distances of up to 30 metres.
Introducing BendingStudio
See BendingStudio XT in action
Watch video case studies from across the industry to see how BendingStudio XT turns metrology challenges like yours into success stories.
Learn how TubeInspect and BendingStudio software can help you overcome common challenges in tube and wire production, improve efficiency, and maximise ROI.
See how WTX Europe uses the TubeInspect cell combined with the BendingStudioXT software to support their design for a sustainable scooter.
See how Biebl uses the TubeInspect P16.2 HRC and BendingStudio XT to improve efficiency in their tube manufacturing.
Features and benefits
Multi-part measurement
BendingStudio XT enables batch measurement in TubeInspect, allowing multiple identical parts to be inspected in a single image. This significantly increases inspection throughput for highvolume production.
Correction report for hairpins
Available with 3D Hairpin Inspect, the new correction report provides customised inspection data to directly adjust hairpin production machines for faster setup, fewer correction loops and more reliable eMobility production.
Automated drill hole measurement
BendingStudio XT accurately detects and measures drill holes automatically, eliminating manual effort and ensuring consistent, reliable results. This feature streamlines your workflows by reducing errors and enhancing precision during production.
Seamless ERP integration
Seamlessly connect your production data with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems using the programming interface of BendingStudio XT. This ensures smooth data transfer, keeps workflows connected, and eliminates manual input errors for a more efficient operation.
Real-time feedback and guidance
BendingStudio XT provides live feedback and guided part positioning, helping you reduce errors and simplify operations. Its intuitive tools empower operators to achieve precision quickly, even in demanding environments.
End-to-end management
BendingStudio XT provides seamless communication and data handling across production, quality control, and design. It connects every stage of the bending production process, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
Cross compatibility
BendingStudio XT integrates inputs from TubeInspect and Absolute Arm systems, enabling you to use both seamlessly within the same workflow. This allows input from either device type across your production structure.
Simple handling
BendingStudio XT’s intuitive interface simplifies data management. One-click functionality for measurement results, imports, and exports makes handling production data quick, easy, and efficient.
Comprehensive interfaces
With plug-and-play compatibility, BendingStudio XT works effortlessly with third-party tools essential for bending production. It includes an open tube bender interface and supports statistical process control software like qs-STAT.
Measurement functionalities
BendingStudio XT handles bending points, bend data, sheath deviation, deflection compensation, and diameter changes. It also supports the measurement of complex structures like branched tubes, bevel-cut ends, and rectangular-section tubes.
CAD Adapter functionality
BendingStudio XT supports CAD ADAPTER functionality with systems like TubeInspect 37 M | 37 XL and the Absolute Arm with the Absolute Scanner AS1. This lets you measure the position and orientation of end holders, fittings, and fixtures without the need for mechanical adapters.
Smart bender correction
BendingStudio XT calculates corrections for complex bent parts like brake lines and clamped tubes. Its customisable overlength compensation ensures precise results and reduces material waste.
BendXtract technology: Free scanning
BendXtract technology means easy data acquisition – collect complete tube geometries with just the click of a button, a few scan passes or a handful of probe points.
BendXtract technology: Automatic extraction
BendXtract takes collected measurement data and immediately calculates full tube geometries and centrelines with minimised user interaction.
BendXtract technology: Smart results
BendXtract powers the transformation of data into useable results, directly applied for bender correction.
Uses
Discover how BendingStudio XT can support you to achieve specific tube & wire measurement aims.
How to easily measure busbars with speed and precision using TubeInspect and BendingStudio XT
Enhanced mountability check for bent components with smart drill hole measurement
See how the TubeInspect P8.2 HRC with BendingStudio XT enables fast bender correction on WAFIOS BMF60 for busbar correction.

3D Hairpin Inspect is a specialised TubeInspect system powered by BendingStudio XT, designed for fast and precise measurement of electric motor hairpins in production environments. It supports the entire process, including all steps required to set up and manage a hairpin production machine.
With a simplified user interface tailored for hairpin production, BendingStudio XT pares down its functionality to focus on essential tools. This makes it easy for shop floor users to operate the system efficiently with minimal training, ensuring seamless and accurate production management.
See how BendingStudio XT supports manufacturers with overlenghth compensation.
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About BendingStudio XTBendingStudio XT is the software backbone of Hexagon’s tube and wire measurement range, integrating data and processes from TubeInspect, Absolute Arm, handheld 3D scanners, and Absolute Tracker into one unified platform. This powerful hub connects design, production, and quality control, ensuring precise measurements, efficient workflows, and consistent results across all stages of manufacturing.
A solution powering all Hexagon tube and wire inspection tools

Supports TubeInspect
Links with TubeInspect for automated, high-speed optical measurements.
Automates drill hole detection, inspection plans, and bender corrections to streamline workflows and reduce waste.

Supports Absolute Arm
Combines with Absolute Arm to enable reliable, on-site manual measurements.
Ensures precise data collection for flexible or hard-to-reach components, supporting diverse geometries and materials.

Supports handheld 3D scanners
Connects to all handheld 3D scanners delivering an ergonomic solution for measuring standard tubes. From entry-level scanning of small tubes with ATLASCAN Pro to optical tracking of large-scale geometries with HYPERSCAN Ultra.
Supports Absolute Tracker
Works with Absolute Tracker for large-scale, high-accuracy tube and wire measurements.
Manages complex geometries and long components, even across distances up to 30 metres. -
Industries and applications
Improved metrology for your industry
Some of the places you can measure
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Energy & Power Gen
- Heavy Machinery
- Agriculture
- Healthcare
- Furniture
- Industrial Equipment
- General Manufacturing
- Defence
- Marine

More uses than ever
Some of the tasks you can now complete
- Brake tubes
- Hairpins
- Large tubes
- Extra-long freeform tubes
- Busbars
- Stabilisers
- Thermoplastics
- Seating
- Railings
- Hydraulic pipes
- Rectangle-section frames
- Lightweight tubes
- Square tubes
- Wire
- Engine tubes
- Cooling tubes
- Exhaust tubes
- Bracket and fittings
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Customer stories
General Manufacturing
The digital future of tube manufacturing
Albert Biebl GmbH, Hauzenberg, GermanyGeneral Manufacturing
Harvesting quality
CLAAS Selbstfahrende Erntemaschinen GmbH, Harsewinkel, GermanyGeneral Manufacturing
Integrated measurement technology for maximum quality
Schmehmann Rohrverformungstechnik GmbH, Bad Marienberg, GermanyGeneral Manufacturing
From minutes to seconds - Increasing tube measurement efficiency
Blomberg & Stensson AB, Katrineholm, Sweden -
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