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Metrologic Group

SoftwareMontbonnot-Saint-Martin, FranceFounded 1980· One of 361 Software companies tracked by AMPulse

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