Hexagone Portable Arm
Hexagon Absolute Arm 7-Axis
Revolutionizing Portable 3D Measurement
The Absolute Arm 7-Axis represents the pinnacle of portable measurement technology—an all-in-one solution designed for high-precision probing and advanced non-contact 3D scanning. With an ergonomic, lightweight design and unparalleled flexibility, it’s built for professionals who demand speed, accuracy, and ease of use in one powerful tool.
The Absolute Arm is now the world’s first portable measuring arm with an IP54 rating, protecting it during use against ingress of particles and liquids. This alongside guaranteed functionality in temperatures of up to 45 degrees Celsius makes the Absolute Arm the perfect partner for measurement in even the most challenging environmental conditions.
Key Highlights
Rugged, Reliable & Ready for Anything
Engineered to withstand challenging environments, the Absolute Arm boasts an industry-first IP54 rating for protection against dust and moisture. With consistent performance even in temperatures reaching 45°C, it’s ready to go wherever your work takes you.
Versatile Measurement – Probing & Scanning Combined
Whether performing high-precision tactile probing or high-speed 3D scanning, the Absolute Arm 7-Axis handles it all. It supports both the Absolute Scanner AS1 and the RS-SQUARED Area Scanner for enhanced productivity and adaptability.
No Warm-Up, No Referencing – Just Measure
Thanks to integrated Absolute Encoders in each joint, the arm is always ready to use—no referencing or warm-up required. This results in faster workflows and consistently accurate data collection.
Carbon Fiber Construction for Maximum Stability
Constructed from advanced carbon-fiber tubing, the arm remains both strong and thermally stable, ensuring measurement reliability across a wide range of working conditions.
Ergonomic & Configurable Wrist
The reimagined wrist features a built-in OLED display, interchangeable handles, customizable control buttons, and swappable mounts for both probes and scanners—designed for efficient, one-handed operation.
Smooth, Precise Handling
Lightweight and intuitively engineered, the Absolute Arm includes low-friction grips and a sophisticated counterbalance system. It delivers fluid, fatigue-free movements for precision handling during even the most complex measurements.
Secure Storage & Transport
With built-in HomeDock and SmartLock functions, the arm can be securely locked and stowed between tasks, keeping both sensors and system components safe and factory-calibrated. A durable, shock-resistant carrying case ensures safety during transport.
Real-Time Feedback in Harsh Environments
Visual, audio, and haptic feedback systems keep the operator informed throughout the measurement process—maintaining efficiency even in noisy or visually cluttered industrial environments.
Ultra-Portable Design
Even in its largest configuration, the Absolute Arm 7-Axis weighs just 10.5 kg, making it incredibly easy to set up, reposition, and transport between job sites or workstations.
Certified Accuracy
The Absolute Arm’s probing performance is ISO 10360-12 certified, and scanning accuracy complies with ISO 10360-8 Annex D standards when paired with the Absolute Scanner AS1 or RS5.
Smart Monitoring with SFx | Asset Management
Compatible with Hexagon’s SFx | Asset Management platform, the arm allows real-time remote monitoring of system health, performance metrics, and usage data—keeping your equipment operating at peak performance, from anywhere.
A Legacy of Innovation
The Absolute Arm 7-Axis is the latest evolution in Hexagon’s proven portfolio of articulated measurement arms—from the early ROMER Arms to the ROMER Absolute Arm—and now stands as the most advanced and user-friendly solution in its class.
Built-in versatility comes in the form of a uniquely modular wrist design, including an on-wrist touchscreen display that puts control and results in the hands of the user. Choose between configurable grip shapes and sizes as well as a wide range of accessories, from probe tips and 3D optical scanners to complete measurement systems designed for specialised applications.
The modularity at the core of the Absolute Arm design concept continues with the portable arm’s range of scanners, each of which can be quickly and easily mounted by the user within a single measurement session with no need for realignment.The flagship Absolute Scanner AS1 is the key to premium 3D scanning and digitisation, with its unmatched accuracy, measurement speed and multi-surface automatic exposure functionality based on SHINE technologyThe ground-breaking RS-SQUARED Area Scanner offers a high-productivity alternative based on advanced structured light scanning technology The RS5 Laser Scanner offers established and reliable general-purpose scanning functionality, built on proven red light laser scanning technology.
Each Absolute Arm 7-Axis model now boasts an on-wrist touchscreen display that allows for the changing of important measurement settings and instant viewing of measurement results and critical notifications. The wrist touchscreen is compatible with multiple major metrology software platforms and makes measuring with the Absolute Arm even easier than ever
Like Hexagon CMM and laser tracker systems, our Absolute Arm systems are now compatible with the HxGN SFx | Asset Management solution. As users increasingly venture further away from base with their Absolute Arm systems, it’s natural to want to know how devices are performing in the field, and SFx | Asset Management solution delivers exactly that simple, accurate and highly reliable remote monitoring and analysis functionality, whether at a single site or distributed across locations around the world, multiple measurement devices can all be monitored in real time through this single system to allow for better-informed decision making.
