SCALE Sensor System

Automated drill hole measurement

Precision is one of our many qualities. To optimize tolerances in the factory of the future, we use drill hole measurement technology for our fastening systems. This improves the drill hole quality and prevents incorrect positioning. The drill hole and countersink parameters are measured with a dual camera system which provide reliable results even when there is dust on the surface. To achieve this, Broetje-Automation provides eight measurement tools depending on the customers needs that provide a complete range of drill hole measurement data and prevent unreliable test results as far as possible. The selection of measurement methods include hole probe measurement, chip detection open hole, drill hole diameter measurement, countersink diameter measurement, color detection, position sensor, dual position sensor and a normality sensor. With an overall process accuracy of 0.025mm/0.001″ for the drill hole measurement it increases the quality of the structure immensly.

Measuring Modules

  • Position Sensor/ Dual PSen
  • Normality Sensor (NSen)
  • Color Detection (CODT)
  • Countersink Diameter Measurement System (CDMS)
  • Drill Hole Diameter Measurement System (DDMS)
  • Chip Detection Open Hole (CDOH)
  • Hole Probe Measurement (HPMS)
  • Fastener Measurement System (FRMS)
  • Sealant Check Open Hole (SCOH)
  • Sealant Check Close Hole (SCCH)
  • Edge Trace Monitoring System (ETMS)
Hole probe measurement for excellent accuracy and quality.

Hole probe measurement for excellent accuracy and quality.

SHILA Demonstrator

Smart Factory instead of Manual Shimming: SHILA Lays the Foundation for Automated Joining Processes in the Aerospace Industry

Rastede, June 2026 – Broetje-Automation, together with its consortium partners 3D.aero GmbH, Boeing, KEBA Industrial Automation, IPMT – Institute for Production Management and ‑Technology and WZL Aachen GmbH, has successfully completed the research project SHILA – “Shim-free assembly of thin-walled aircraft structures” funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). The aim of the project was to develop a fully digitally supported and highly automated process chain that enables precise assembly of large-format, thin-walled CFRP structural components without the previous use of shims.

Rasteder Economic Symposium at Broetje-Automation: Exchange, impulses and strong networks

This year’s Rastede Economic Symposium of the municipality of Rastede once again offered entrepreneurs from the region a valuable platform for exchange, inspiration and new contacts. This year’s event was hosted by Broetje-Automation, which welcomed numerous guests from business, politics and society.

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