JDC-Miller MotorSports Partnership
Productivity Quality, Inc. Supports JDC-Miller MotorSports with Hexagon Metrology Technology for 2025 IMSA Season
Plymouth, MN – January 21, 2025 – Productivity Quality, Inc. (PQI), a premier distributor of Hexagon metrology solutions, is proud to announce its role in supporting JDC-Miller MotorSports through a strategic collaboration with Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division. This partnership will leverage advanced metrology technology to enhance performance and compliance for the team’s Porsche 963 GTP race car in the 2025 IMSA racing season.
JDC-Miller MotorSports, a Minnesota-based racing team competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, will utilize Hexagon’s state-of-the-art metrology devices, including the MARVELSCAN scanning system and the Hexagon Absolute Arm. These technologies will enable precise measurement and analysis of the Porsche 963, ensuring optimal aerodynamics, compliance with IMSA regulations, and peak performance on the track.
Cutting-Edge Metrology for Motorsport Excellence
The MARVELSCAN scanning system offers groundbreaking features, including:
- Advanced 3D Scanning Technology: With Hole Flash Capture, edge detection, and built-in photogrammetry, MARVELSCAN delivers high-accuracy data with minimal cleanup.
- Targetless Scanning for Efficiency: Eliminates the need for targets or stickers, reducing preparation time and improving scanning speed.
- Enhanced Surface Adaptability: Optimized for reflective and glossy surfaces, ensuring reliable measurement of vehicle components.
- Portable, High-Speed Performance: Lightweight design and rapid data capture streamline technical inspections and post-race analysis.
Complementing MARVELSCAN, the Hexagon Absolute Arm, a Portable Coordinate Measurement Machine (PCMM), provides additional accuracy and ISO-certified compliance, reinforcing JDC-Miller MotorSports’ commitment to precision.
On-Site Support from Productivity Quality, Inc.
As Hexagon’s regional partner, PQI will provide on-site metrology support for JDC-Miller MotorSports, ensuring rapid data acquisition and analysis before and after races. This direct access to precision measurement technology will allow engineers and technicians to make real-time adjustments for maximum performance.
“As the regional partner for Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, PQI is excited to bring our expertise and state-of-the-art scanning services to JDC-Miller MotorSports,” said Keith Summers, CEO of Productivity Quality, Inc. “Our CAD-to-Part analysis will help ensure that their Porsche 963 remains in optimal compliance, where even a few thousandths of an inch can impact performance on the track.”
John Church, Managing Partner of JDC-Miller MotorSports, emphasized the value of metrology technology in competitive racing: “ Utilizing the Hexagon tools allows us to arrive at the track and breeze through technical inspection. The Porsche 963 is a precision instrument just like the advanced equipment Hexagon produces, it only makes sense to use the best. We believe Hexagon is a natural partner in the high-tech environment of the GTP class within the IMSA WeatherTech Championship.”
A Shared Commitment to Innovation in Motorsports
This collaboration reinforces Hexagon’s long-standing support of motorsports, providing race teams with innovative technology solutions that drive success. With PQI’s expertise and on-site services, JDC-Miller MotorSports is poised to maximize performance in the 2025 IMSA season.