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News Release from: InnovMetric Software Inc | Subject: Universal 3D Metrology Software Platform
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 August 2007
GT1 team takes on point cloud metrology
A leading GT1 car racing team has signed a technology sponsorship agreement with a provider of standard point cloud metrology engineering software for reverse engineering.
Pratt and Miller's Corvette Racing Team has adopted InnovMetric Software's PolyWorks Universal 3D Metrology Software Platform for its GT1 American Le Mans Series Races Under a technology sponsorship agreement Corvette Racing, which is run by Pratt and Miller on behalf of General Motors, will use of the PolyWorks software suite for the reverse engineering of car components into CAD software
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 8 Dec 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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PolyWorks is a standard point cloud engineering software used in the automotive industry worldwide, said InnovMetric.
Pratt and Miller will now be able to digitise any parts of its race cars and use them for applications such as design, simulation, virtual assembly, rapid prototyping, and inspection.
So the company's engineers will be able to design and integrate high-performance parts faster and more reliably.
Vice president of Pratt and Miller, Gary Pratt, said: "It's great having PolyWorks onboard to help us further technological growth in our automotive and engineering endeavors.
This is a great partnership and we look forward to utilising PolyWorks' efficiency and reliability in our various applications".
Pratt and Miller has evolved from a small auto design/production company into a highly successful engineering and turn-key racing operation.
Achievements to date include multiple wins and championship titles at the most prestigious production-based racing events in America and Europe.
In 2001, Pratt and Miller's Corvette Racing program earned major international success with an outright victory in the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, followed by a 1-2 finish in the GTS class of the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Since then, Corvette Racing has typically won nine of 10 ALMS races every year, except in 2004 when they won all races.
Corvette Racing Team is now the leading GT1 team in the American Le Mans Series with nine wins in nine ALMS races so far in 2007.
InnovMetric's president, Marc Soucy, said: "We are very excited to collaborate with the Corvette Racing team to continue its domination of the American Le Mans Series.
For many years, InnovMetric has worked closely with General Motors to develop point cloud engineering tools to meet the manufacturing challenges of everyday cars.
We are proud to see that this PolyWorks expertise will now help the best GT1 team to pursue its winning legacy.".
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