Aligned Vision brings CAD-like user interface to composites

Aligned Vision (Chelmsford, Mass., U.S.) has launched its new control software, Align 4.0, an open-platform system that helps accelerate operator value-added tasks and enables Industry 4.0 connectivity for laser projection and automatic inspection processes. A key feature of Align 4.0 is its CAD-like user interface, which the company claims is a first for composites manufacturing and the only graphical interface available for use on smart mobile devices. Aligned Vision says this makes Align 4.0 the only data-delivery and data-collection system for composite layup operators to use at the tool.

New and enhanced features of Align 4.0 include 3D CAD images, a 3D ply viewer window, a PLC interface, a display of non-projected manufacturing operations and a smartview control of display screen to match operator’s view of the tool. In addition, Align 4.0 includes SystemAlign registration, which automatically registers all projectors when the first is registered. Align 4.0 supports Master.csv and multiple file formats; it also integrates of projection and inspection operations.

With the introduction of Align 4.0, the software development team at Aligned Vision is also implementing regular releases of version updates. The company says it intends to make Align 4.0 an evolving product designed to meet future requirements.