The Beat Goes On

Boston-based Vic Firth is known for pairing drumsticks that have the same weight and feel, satisfying experienced musicians who demand consistent performance. When the company wanted to understand the implications of a new drumstick tooling technology being used in its Newport, Maine production facility, it came to the the University of Maine’s Advanced Manufacturing Center. Using the latest in digital metrology software, PolyWorks, and a Faro Edge laser scanning arm, the differences in the old and new products were measured. Vic Firth was then able to modify its new tooling technology to make drumsticks that meet the exacting specifications of their customers.