Metrologic Group
Develops universal 3D metrology software for quality control and inspection in manufacturing, including additive manufacturing, enabling precise measurement and automation across diverse hardware.
- CEO / Founder
- Benoit Perrin
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Acquisition - $421M - July 2018
- Key Investors
- The Carlyle Group; Astorg Partners; Sandvik
Technology & Products
Key Products
Metrolog X4; Silma; CATIA V5 embedded version; CMM retrofit solutions; Calibration and support services
Technological Advantage
Proprietary algorithms for point cloud analysis and real-time inspection automation, protected by trade secrets and decades of R&D; defensible due to high switching costs and deep customer integration.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces inspection time by up to 50% through automation and real-time analysis, integrates with over 75 machine interfaces for seamless hardware compatibility, and cuts rework costs by 30% by catching defects early in production.
How They Differentiate
Offers 3x more machine interfaces than standard metrology software (75+ vs. 25 for competitors), 50% faster inspection automation through proprietary algorithms, and seamless CAD integration unlike standalone solutions from Renishaw or Zeiss.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, medical, and energy sectors requiring high-precision 3D inspection and quality control.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Energy; Transport; Watchmaking
Competitors
Renishaw; Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence; Zeiss Industrial Metrology
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Serves over 4,000 customers across 40+ countries, with 15,000+ active users and 50 key accounts worldwide.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1980; Acquired by Sandvik in 2018; Merged with Dimensional Control Systems to form Metrologic DCS in 2026
Notable Customers
Sonaca Group