Measurement Solutions
Provides high-precision 3D scanning, metrology, and inspection solutions for additive manufacturing and precision engineering, specializing in portable 3D measurement and automated quality control.
- CEO / Founder
- Andrew Tagg
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Key Investors
- New shareholders (management buy-out)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Creaform 3D Scanners (HandySCAN, MetraSCAN), Metrolog X4 software, nTopology design software, Coord3 CMM systems, and Renishaw probing solutions.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary expertise in Metrolog X4 software integration for complex 3D data analysis and automated inspection cells, enabling real-time quality feedback in AM production.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces manufacturing defects and inspection bottlenecks by providing portable, high-accuracy 3D scanning and automated metrology software that integrates directly into production workflows.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates through a 'solution-first' approach, providing full workflow integration (hardware + software + training) rather than standalone equipment sales, backed by the UK's largest metrology support team.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace and automotive manufacturers requiring high-precision quality assurance, reverse engineering, and digital twin creation.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, Energy, Education, Tooling
Competitors
Central Scanning, Physical Digital, Zeiss (GOM)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
25+ years in operation; supports over 500 UK manufacturing sites; largest independent UK provider of Creaform technology.
Major Milestones
1998: Founded as UK partner for Metrologic Group; 2010: Became primary UK distributor for Creaform; 2024: Acquired by Creaform (AMETEK) to strengthen UK market presence.
Notable Customers
Rolls-Royce, Bentley Motors, BAE Systems, Jaguar Land Rover