Huck Cycles is Elevating Quality Control with the ZEISS T-SCAN Hawk 2

At Huck Cycles, innovation doesn’t stop at design it extends deep into fabrication and quality assurance. This small but mighty team of electric motorcycle makers is redefining precision by leveraging cutting-edge 3D scanning technology. At the heart of their workflow? The ZEISS T-SCAN Hawk 2, a powerful handheld 3D laser scanner that’s helping Huck Cycles achieve next-level product validation and weld inspection.

Born to Build Better Bikes

Brett, founder and CEO of Huck Cycles, began his journey with a simple idea: to build a motorcycle-inspired e-bike that matched his lifestyle and values. What started with a plywood prototype quickly gained traction among fans craving that unique blend of form and function. But with custom design comes complexity especially when dealing with aftermarket parts and precision fits. That’s where the T-SCAN Hawk 2 steps in.

3D Scanning for Real-World Fit

For Huck Cycles, the T-SCAN Hawk 2 has transformed the way they validate product specifications. “One of the major benefits,” Brett explains, “is the ability to scan parts we receive, even if we don’t have full CAD models, and test them against design drawings.” This helps them identify whether parts are in or out of spec, reducing assembly errors and speeding up quality checks without sacrificing accuracy.

Automated Weld Inspection with ZEISS Quality Suite

In a manufacturing setting where frame integrity is everything, weld quality can make or break a product. That’s why Huck Cycles also uses Weld Check, a powerful software package within the ZEISS Quality Suite. With the T-SCAN Hawk 2, operators can scan welds along a frame and automatically inspect them according to DIN EN ISO 5817 standards.

Using a simple curve to select welded areas, the software slices the scan into cross-sections every 10mm and analyzes the geometry. With an intuitive traffic light system, green for pass, yellow for borderline, red for fail, teams can instantly see if welds meet the safety and quality criteria.

Saving Time, Boosting Confidence

By pairing the T-SCAN Hawk 2 with ZEISS software, Huck Cycles is now able to perform full-frame inspections faster and more reliably than ever before. “We’re going through more verification in less time,” Brett notes, “and it’s thanks to tools like this.”

From checking weld depth to confirming dimensional specs, every scan contributes to safer rides and happier customers.

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Whether you're in mobility, aerospace, or heavy industry, the T-SCAN Hawk 2 offers an unmatched blend of portability, precision, and speed. Schedule a demo to see how this technology can elevate your quality control processes.