Knowledge and experience make the difference at GKS.  Our staff, our facility and our processes are industry leading.  Since our founding in 1981, GKS has been committed to  tackling the most challenging metrology problems.  We are experienced in all aspects of the automobile and other industries.  With headquarters in Michigan and offices around the world, GKS can be your global metrology services partner.

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A2LA Accreditation

GKS' Michigan facility is accredited by the A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation) in Mechanical Testing and Calibration. This means the GKS laboratory meets the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 "General Requirements for the Competence of Calibration and Testing Laboratories," which is equivalent to the relevant requirements of the ISO 9000 series of standards and any additional program requirements in the Mechanical Testing field. GKS is also compliant with the QS-9000 standards developed by the AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group).
 

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Staff Credentials
GKS has a staff with diverse backgrounds that cover all aspects of the 3D measurement (metrology) spectrum. Members of our staff have wide experience in fields such as aerospace, power generation, medical, automotive manufacturing, glass manufacturing, and plastics. Our staff has obtained levels of excellence shown by their achieving the credentials of Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Technician (CQT), and Certified Mechanical Inspector (CMI).

Contacts - Michigan Facility
Steve DeRemer, General Manager
Steve has an MBA from Walsh College where he graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude) and a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Michigan University in Computer-Aided Design.  He has worked at GKS since 1996 and has been the leader in the company's application of 3D laser scanning technology for inspection and reverse engineering.   Steve was named supervisor of the CAD/Engineering Services Department in 1998 and was promoted to General Manager of the laser scanning division in 2005.  In addition to a strong background in conventional metrology, Steve has experience with specialized software such as Geomagic, Imageware, ICEM Surf, Solidworks, and RhinoCAD 3D that is used in conjunction with 3D laser scan data.

Contacts - Minnesota Facility
Larry Carlberg, General Manager
Larry has a B.S. in Civil Engineering and 30 years experience as a pattern and model maker.  Product development has been a major part of Larry’s entire career, including patterns, molds, and RP models for the medical, aerospace and consumer products.    He joined GKS Inspection Services in March of 2002 integrating the unique combination of laser scanning technology with rapid product development services.  Larry offers companies key advantages by using GKS Inspections Services to gain a competitive edge, cutting product design & production costs.

Contacts - India Facility
Avinash Ghorpade, General Manager
Avinash Ghorpade is a mechanical engineering graduate with 14 years of industrial experience. He worked with Ford Motor Company in the United Kingdom designing tooling. He also has experience in the sheet metal and plastics industries. Ghorpade has worked extensively with computer aided design software such as Unigraphics NX and I-DEAS, Imageware, and ICEMSURF.

Atul Gujar, Project Leader
Atul Gujar is a mechanical engineer with 6 years experience who has worked on nearly every type of interior and exterior automotive component, including plastics, castings and sheet metal stampings. He has worked with Imageware software for six years and in reverse engineering for two years.