Willrich Precision Instruments
Metrology and inspection services distributor offering CT scanners, 3D laser scanners, and precision measurement equipment for industrial quality control and reverse engineering.
- CEO / Founder
- Steve Shank
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D laser scanners; CT scanners; Thread gauges; Micrometers; Gage blocks; Bore gauges; Air gauges; Vision systems; Surface roughness testers; Force gauges; Hardness testers; CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) calibration artifacts
Technological Advantage
Q-Span Gauging Systems (automated mobile robotic workstations for part handling and gauging) — CLAIMED advantage from company marketing. 45+ years of metrology expertise and ISO:9001:2008/ISO:17025 certification indicate operational capability, but defensibility/patent protection not documented in available sources.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Over 50 years of metrology expertise with comprehensive calibration services (ISO:17025 accredited, NIST traceable), nationwide distribution of scanning and measurement equipment, on-site calibration, and custom metrology solutions reducing inspection errors and downtime.
How They Differentiate
Established calibration and inspection services provider with long operational history (founded 1971); NIST-traceable calibration lab; custom instrument design; nationwide + international distribution; multi-sector industry expertise.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturing companies requiring precision measurement, calibration, and 3D scanning for quality assurance and inspection (aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, pharma, energy)
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense/Military; Automotive; Medical devices; Pharmaceutical; Electronics; Energy/Oil & Gas; Food & Beverage
Competitors
Operations Technology, Inc.; TSI; Concept
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
$5M estimated revenue; 13 employees
Major Milestones
Founded 1971; ISO:9001 certification; ISO:17025 accreditation (calibration lab)
Notable Customers
Serves machinists, inspectors, and engineers across industrial manufacturing sectors. Customer base includes 'larger customers' in manufacturing who require ISO-certified supplier processes (per Dan David LinkedIn profile). Products and services — including CMM contract inspection, thread gauges, coordinate measuring machines, and scanning systems — target dimensional and force measurement needs in metalworking, metal fabrication, and precision manufacturing industries. Distributes to all 50 US states and internationally. No individually named customer accounts publicly disclosed.