As the world celebrates World Metrology Day, Renishaw reaffirms its commitment to enabling precision-driven manufacturing through cutting-edge metrology solutions. With a history of innovation spanning over five decades, Renishaw shares how it’s shaping the future of measurement by combining automation, digitalization, and traceability to meet global industry demands.
Q: Renishaw’s metrology solutions serve diverse industries. How does the company ensure traceable, reliable measurements in line with the World Metrology Day theme? Can you share an example of its global impact?
For over 50 years, Renishaw has been a responsible business that acts with integrity, delivering reliable, traceable measurement solutions across the globe. Our very first product revolutionised component inspection on coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), and since then, we’ve developed technologies that support industries such as aerospace, automotive, defence, and consumer electronics—sectors that depend on consistent precision and tight tolerances.
To ensure accuracy and repeatability, we introduced the Productive Process Pyramid™—a structured control framework applied in our own factories and used by hundreds of customers worldwide. It systematically reduces variation in machining, improves throughput, and boosts part conformance by leveraging innovative technology and proven methods.
Q: As precision demands grow, how is Renishaw tackling the challenges of measuring complex geometries and micro-features? What future technologies are you investing in?
As industry expectations evolve, so do our measurement capabilities. Precision manufacturing increasingly involves complex geometries and micro-features. In response, Renishaw has advanced both hardware and software to stay ahead of these challenges.
Key innovations include:
- RMP24-micro: The world’s smallest wireless machine tool probe, just 24 mm in diameter and 31.4 mm in length—perfect for miniature and intricate components.
- REVO® 5-axis system: A multi-sensor CMM platform that allows automatic switching between tactile, vision, ultrasonic, and surface finish measurement, ideal for comprehensive part inspection.
- Renishaw Central: Our digital software platform that connects measurement devices and CNC machines, facilitating real-time process control and data integration.
We’re also aligning our roadmap with global trends in smart manufacturing and IoT, enabling smarter, faster, and more connected metrology systems.
Q: How is Renishaw integrating digitalization and automation into its metrology solutions, and what impact does this have on efficiency and accessibility?
Metrology has evolved from being a post-process checkpoint to a core element of automated, digitalised production. At Renishaw, we embrace this shift by designing solutions that enhance both automation and accessibility.
The Renishaw Central platform allows manufacturers to unify measurement data from various sources—on-machine probes, CMMs, and the Equator™ shop floor gauging systems. This real-time connectivity ensures “right first time” manufacturing, reduces waste, and improves decision-making across the production cycle.
The Equator™ system, when paired with new IPC software, actively monitors machining operations and automatically adjusts them to maintain dimensional accuracy—ideal for high-volume or lights-out manufacturing environments.
Q: On World Metrology Day, what message does Renishaw have for the global community, and how does it plan to advance metrology standards?
Metrology is the bedrock of quality, innovation, and sustainability. On this World Metrology Day, Renishaw extends its gratitude to the global manufacturing and scientific community for their dedication to precision and progress.
Our message is simple: “Let’s transform, tomorrow, together.”
We are committed to raising global metrology standards through collaboration. By working with industry partners, academic institutions, and standardisation bodies, we aim to harmonise practices, share knowledge, and drive innovation that benefits all sectors.
Renishaw continues to support sustainability through technologies that increase efficiency, reduce material waste, and improve energy usage—ensuring that precision goes hand-in-hand with environmental responsibility.
From foundational tools to futuristic platforms, Renishaw remains a trusted leader in precision metrology. As industries embrace smart manufacturing and digital transformation, we are proud to be at the forefront—delivering solutions that redefine what’s possible in measurement, accuracy, and efficiency.