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What is DRMS?

DRMS is Control Metrics' patented laser triangulation system using high bandwidth beam directors and a 3-D coordinate system created on the work piece or structure.  DRMS is not affected by temperature, humidity or pressure.  The laser configurations allow use in bright sun and space environments.  DRMS continually measures at high samples rates without having to go to a reset point or recalibrate in the event laser beams are interrupted.  These features set DRMS apart from all other 3-D metrology systems.

 



DRMS
can measure the shape of large antennas and positions of the phased array elements to control electronic steering and enhance imaging.  Inflatable and deformable structures can be measured and controlled.
 
 



DRMS, Dynamically Rigid Metrology, is adaptable to almost any environment.  Modular components can be tailored to specific system requirements for the desire accuracy, sample rates, and motion slew rates.  Permanent installations or portable systems can be supplied.  Open or closed loop control.
 





DRMS can be used to measure objects in  3-D space, align components and structures, or be used to control precision machine tools, robots, automatic welding and coating equipment on large structures.  Accuracy:  to <5 mils in 100 feet or better, depending on DR<S component configuration.

The 3 point coordinate reference system is created on the work piece or structure, providing DRMS  with a basis for dynamic rigidity, tracking and compensating movements of the work piece due to vibration or other effects.  This is what allows DRMS to achieve the accuracy with precision machine tools and processes over the entire work piece.

DRMS enables accurate 3-D assembly alignment, measurement and control of manufacturing robots, precision machine tools, used on large structures.  It is ideal for ships and oceangoing structures, aircraft, space structures and large antennas.


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Flexible and Scalable
 

DRMS laser systems can be made to measure and control systems and processes in 3-D spaces as small as a few inches or larger than football fields.  Systems can be designed to work indoors or outdoors, fixed or portable, on land or floating structures, in the air or in space.  Multiple laser directors may be incorporated with a single coordinate  reference system to insure full coverage of very large structures and complex shapes.

 

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