Alenia, Grottaglie, a Boeing partner, has purchased five LASERGUIDE long throw systems for 787 fuselage production. The projector supporting the systems is a new model of LASERGUIDE, called LASERGUIDE LT, and is able to project distances of more than 50' while maintaining Boeing required line thickness (.025-.075") and accuracy of ± 0.030" (0.75mm). The long throw capability of the LASERGUIDE LT projectors enables Alenia to cover large fuselage sections with a single-projector installation. As these LASERGUIDE systems come online, Alenia will be building the largest high-precision parts with a single laser projector.

Alenia made the switch to Assembly Guidance from its current laser vendor following an extensive onsite evaluation. This change in laser vendor was based on meeting Boeing qualification requirements, demonstrated system performance, significantly lower operational costs, and onsite support available through Assembly Guidance's Italian metrology partner, Axist S.r.l.

The Alenia installation represents yet another recent success story for Assembly Guidance where customers are switching laser vendors to take advantage of Assembly Guidance due to LASERGUIDE's unique performance features, lower operational costs and excellent customer support.

"We are pleased that our products and services are being recognized for their cost-reduction and productivity gains that result in companies' choosing to make the switch to LASERGUIDE... such as in Mexico, Pottsville, PA, and this latest switch in Grottaglie" - Scott Blake, President of Assembly Guidance Systems, Inc.