6D measurement of engine movements

In vehicle development, exact information about engine-to-body clearance is necessary to ensure an optimal design of the available space. For example, the engine must not collide with other parts in the engine bay when the driver changes gears or deals with difficult driving maneuvers. AICON’s optical measuring system EngineWatch is now available to measure engine movements precisely.

The system acquires engine movements in six degrees of freedom (6-DOF), both during a test drive and in a test station. Thus it replaces traditional devices such as mechanical travel sensors. The position and orientation of the measured points is depicted with absolute values in the vehicle coordinate system.