“Quality is never an accident...”

Tecnoglass uses the SFM measurement system at its Barranquilla plant to support fast and accurate quality control for aluminum extrusion profiles. According to Alexis Ortiz, Quality Engineer at Tecnoglass, the system helps the team inspect profiles for glass windows and doors in record time.

With SFM, engineers create measurement plans with the required dimensions and tolerances. The system then compares those plans with the scanned image of the profile and provides actual measurements immediately. This allows the Tecnoglass team to visually check the profile, identify out-of-tolerance areas, and improve accuracy across the quality control process.

Customer Testimonial

“The SFM measurement system helps us control the quality of all the profiling we do in record time. It’s very user friendly and easy to visually check the plans and see what measurements are off tolerance immediately.” - Alexis Ortiz, Quality Engineer at Tecnoglass

About Tecnoglass
Tecnoglass is a leading manufacturer of architectural glass and associated aluminum and vinyl products for global commercial and residential construction markets. Since 1983, the company has focused on improving glass and window quality, strength, and durability. Its brands, including Tecnoglass, ES, and Alutions, operate through a fully integrated production facility that supports single-source responsibility across its products.

About Scan, Fit and Measure
In this case study, SFM helps Tecnoglass make aluminum profile inspection faster, easier, and more accurate. The system allows engineers to create measurement plans, scan the profile, compare the scanned image to the required dimensions, and quickly identify measurements that are out of tolerance. With network-connected computers, teams can share inspection information efficiently and support a more controlled quality process.

Paramount Extrusions has been using the SFM machine to support inspection of aluminum extrusions and improve how quality information is shared with customers. Instead of relying only on manual tools, the team can now scan a product, generate a report, and show customers clear tolerance information.

For Paramount, this has changed the way quality and sales teams communicate with customers. The SFM system helps them explain difficult profile issues, review tolerances, and have more accurate conversations about what needs to be adjusted or improved.

Customer Testimonial

“It’s been awesome. The technology that we have now with the SFM machine allows our service to our customers to be so much different than it used to be.” - Mike, Paramount customer representative

About Paramount Extrusions
Paramount Extrusions is an aluminum extrusion company with more than 70 years of experience. The company specializes in custom aluminum extrusions, including simple shapes, complex hollows, and highly customized profiles. Paramount supports customers from profile development to extrusion, fabrication, and finishing, with a strong focus on precision and partnership.

About Scan, Fit and Measure
In this case study, SFM helps Paramount move from manual inspection methods like calipers and radius gauges to a more digital and report-based quality process. The system scans the profile, compares it to the CAD model, and creates clear measurement reports that can be used by quality teams, sales teams, and customers.

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ALUMIL Serbia has been using the Scan, Fit and Measure 2D scanner system for more than three years as part of its quality control process. According to Boris Radovich from ALUMIL Serbia, the system has delivered good results and has been easy to operate from the beginning.

During this time, ALUMIL Serbia has experienced smooth performance with no equipment problems. Boris also highlighted the strong communication and support from the Scan, Fit and Measure team, describing the support as reliable and always available when needed.

Customer Testimonial

“We are satisfied. It gave us good results. Very easy manipulation. Everything is okay. We didn’t have any problem regarding equipment up to now. Communication is very good, support is very good. You are 24 hours open for us.” - Boris Radovich, ALUMIL Serbia representativе

About ALUMIL Serbia
ALUMIL Serbia is one of ALUMIL’s production centers for aluminium extrusion and processing. The facility has 2 extrusion presses with an annual production capacity of 20,000 tons, 1 powder coating plant with an annual capacity of 12,000 tons, and 2 profile assembling machines for thermal break profiles with an annual capacity of 8,000 tons.

About Scan, Fit and Measure
Scan, Fit and Measure is a 2D automated measurement and inspection system for extruded profiles. It helps quality control teams measure profile geometry, compare scanned parts to CAD models, and receive fast PASS/FAIL results based on predefined dimensions and tolerances.