K3Metrology
Develops Metralis, a laser-based, large-volume coordinate measurement system for real-time, in-process inspection during advanced manufacturing assembly.
- CEO / Founder
- Mike Campbell
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Early Stage
- Total Funding
- $3.5M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (UKI2S); Development Bank of Wales; Parkwalk Advisors
Technology & Products
Key Products
Metralis system
Technological Advantage
Proprietary laser-based coordinate measurement technology enables simultaneous, continuous inspection during assembly, allowing immediate detection of alignment deviations. Core IP stems from UK National Physical Laboratory (NPL) research, providing a defensible technology moat in precision metrology.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Eliminates production downtime for inspection by enabling continuous, real-time measurement during assembly, reducing rework costs and cutting build schedules by days.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on real-time, in-process measurement for large assemblies, unlike traditional offline coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) that require production halts. Targets cycle-time reduction rather than just part qualification.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace primes and advanced manufacturers building large, high-value structures (e.g., wing boxes, fuselage sections, engine casings).
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Energy
Competitors
Hexagon AB; Nikon Metrology; Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Spin-out from National Physical Laboratory (NPL); Secured £2.75 million seed funding; Relocated to Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in North Wales
Notable Customers
Airbus; BAE Systems; CERN; ESA; ESO