LK Metrology

Name

LK Metrology

Legal name

LK Metrology Ltd

Website

https://lkmetrology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metrology Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD), Industrial Quality Inspection & Metrology (Machine Vision) (IMAIAMAF), Inspection, Checkweighing & Detection Systems (Vision, Metal, X-ray) (IMALAOAH)

Keywords

• Coordinate measuring machines
• Industrial metrology equipment
• Optical laser scanners
• 3D measurement solutions
• Precision quality inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Castle Donington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CMM Hardware Sales: Sale of coordinate measuring machines including bridge, gantry, and horizontal configurations. Products include ALTERA, ALTO, MAXIMA, and Aeros series with various measurement volumes and precision levels.
2. Service and Calibration: Comprehensive service offerings including preventive and corrective CMM service, calibration, software support, application support, process optimization consulting, and audits. Global service organization with experienced engineers.
3. Optical Sensors and Scanners: Sale of laser scanners (L100NX, LC15DX, XC65DX, SLK25, H120), touch probes, and multi-sensor systems for CMMs.
4. Metrology Software: CAMIO, ARCOCAD, and FOCUS software platforms for CMM programming, analysis, reporting, and point cloud inspection.
5. Training and Consulting: Application training, part programming services, and process optimization consulting for metrology integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LK Metrology designs and manufactures Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and optical scanning systems for precise industrial inspection. Built on advanced ceramic structures for thermal stability, the portfolio spans bridge-type CMMs, horizontal-arm CMMs, gantry CMMs, portable measuring arms, blue laser scanners, and X-ray CT inspection systems. The company also provides metrology software platforms (CAMIO, ARCOCAD, FOCUS) and global service/calibration support, all backed by an industry-unique 10-year accuracy guarantee.

Product overview

LK Metrology designs and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of industrial metrology solutions centered on Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and optical scanning systems. The core product lineup includes bridge-type CMMs (Altera family: Altera C, Altera SLHA, Altera M, ALTO), large-volume CMMs (MAXIMA, MAXIMA R), horizontal CMMs (HC-90, HD-90, LY-90), and gantry-style CMMs (Aeros). The software ecosystem comprises CAMIO (multi-sensor CMM software platform), ARCOCAD (standard application software), and FOCUS (point cloud inspection software). Optical sensors include the L100NX, LC15DX, XC65DX, and SLK25 VIVID laser scanners plus the H120 handheld scanner. The portfolio is complemented by the FREEDOM ARM portable measuring arm series, X-ray CT inspection systems (COREX 250) acquired through ProCon X-Ray, CMM accessories (SURFACER SRP, change racks, EcoAir), and comprehensive service offerings. All systems are backed by a unique 10-year accuracy guarantee on ceramic CMMs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ready Metrology: A brand under which LK Metrology developed the Corex 250 compact X-ray CT inspection system for shop floor production environments.

Products and services

• MAXIMA CMM
• MAXIMA R CMM Twin-rail variant of the MAXIMA bridge-type CMM, designed for heavy-duty large-part inspection with thermal-stable ceramic construction.
• Altera C CMM Bridge-type Coordinate Measuring Machine from the Altera family for general industrial dimensional inspection.
• Altera SLHA CMM Scanning, low-head, accuracy-focused variant of the Altera bridge-type CMM family.
• Altera M CMM Altera medium-format bridge-type Coordinate Measuring Machine for shop-floor inspection applications.
• ALTO CMM Bridge-type Coordinate Measuring Machine positioned for high-accuracy industrial measurement applications.
• Altera SF Series Shop-floor bridge-type CMM series designed for fast, accurate inspection directly in production environments.
• HC-90 Series Horizontal-arm Coordinate Measuring Machine (HMC) for inspecting large or long parts such as vehicle body panels.
• HD-90 Horizontal-arm CMM designed for high-accuracy scanning of large, contoured components.
• LY-90 Series Horizontal-arm CMM series engineered for non-contact scanning of large components.
• Aeros Gantry CMM Gantry-type Coordinate Measuring Machine for very large workpieces such as aerospace structures and large vehicle bodies.
• L100NX Blue Laser Scanner High-accuracy blue (450 nm) laser line scanner for non-contact scanning of fine features on CMMs and machine tools.
• LC15DX Optical Sensor Confocal chromatic optical distance sensor for high-precision non-contact point measurement on CMMs.
• XC65DX Optical Sensor Extended-range confocal chromatic optical sensor for non-contact scanning of larger stand-offs and complex surfaces.
• SLK25 VIVID Laser Scanner Laser line scanner for high-density non-contact scanning integrated with CMM systems.
• H120 Handheld Scanner Portable handheld 3D scanner for digitising freeform surfaces and parts in situ.
• FREEDOM ARM Portable Arm Portable articulated measuring arm for 3D inspection of large or hard-to-move parts directly on the shop floor.
• COREX 250 X-ray CT Industrial X-ray computed tomography (CT) inspection system for non-destructive 3D measurement of internal and external features.
• ProCon X-Ray Compact CT System Compact industrial X-ray CT system from the ProCon product line, used for non-destructive 3D inspection of small to medium precision parts.
• CAMIO Software Metrology software suite for programming, executing, and reporting CMM inspection routines.
• ARCOCAD Software CAD-based metrology software for offline programming and visual inspection workflow management.
• FOCUS Software Metrology reporting and data analysis software for CMM and scanning inspection results.
• SURFACER SRP Surface roughness profiler / surface measurement accessory for evaluating surface finish on machined parts.
• CMM Change Racks Automated probe and styli change racks that enable unattended probe switching on CMMs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-year guarantee maintains original accuracy specification for ceramic CMM structural components
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ProCon X-Ray GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025LK Metrology acquired ProCon X-Ray GmbH, a German specialist manufacturer of computed tomography (CT) and X-ray inspection systems founded in 2003 and based in Sarstedt, Germany. The acquisition expands LK Metrology's portfolio by adding CT imaging capabilities to its existing coordinate measuring machines and laser 3D scanning technologies. Both companies will collaborate to further develop CT systems and deliver integrated metrology solutions to customers worldwide.
• Nikon Metrology (Acquired Assets)coreTechnology or Integration · 31 October 2024LK Metrology acquired Nikon Metrology's laser scanning and Focus point cloud inspection software assets. This includes the H120 laser scanner technology and software for point cloud processing, expanding LK's optical sensor portfolio and providing continued support for equipment previously sold by Nikon Metrology.
• ASF MetrologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASF Metrology is an associated company of LK Metrology operating as an accredited calibration laboratory under ACCREDIA in Italy. Through mutual recognition agreements with EA (European cooperation for Accreditation) and ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation), ASF's accreditations are recognized throughout Europe, providing cross-border compliance and consistent quality standards for LK's calibration services.
• Global Distribution PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partners and dealerships in more than 30 countries worldwide support LK Metrology's sales and service operations in regions without direct subsidiary presence, providing local sales, installation, and support services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mitutoyo: Japanese global leader in precision measurement including CMMs, hand tools, and vision systems. Directly comparable product portfolio with substantially greater scale and broader reach into shop-floor metrology than LK's specialized bridge-type focus.
• Keyence: Japanese global supplier of sensors, measurement systems, and machine vision for factory automation. Adjacent competitor to LK in optical and inline measurement; not a traditional CMM peer but increasingly competes for inspection budget in automotive and electronics.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Division of Hexagon AB, the largest global metrology and geospatial group, offering CMMs (Global S Green), portable arms, laser trackers, and software across automotive and aerospace. Directly comparable to LK as a multi-modal metrology vendor with much broader scale and a public-currency acquisition engine.
• Nikon Metrology: Industrial metrology arm of Nikon offering CMMs, laser scanners and X-ray CT. Directly comparable to LK as a multi-modal metrology player; LK's 2024 acquisition of Nikon's laser scanning and FOCUS assets makes it simultaneously a peer and a recent counterparty.
• Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology: Division of Carl Zeiss offering ZEISS PRISMO and ZEISS CONTURA CMMs plus computed tomography. Directly comparable to LK in premium CMM positioning, with substantially larger R&D resources and global installed base.

Emerging players

• Innovmetric Software (PolyWorks): Canadian developer of PolyWorks 3D metrology software used by LK customers (e.g., BMI Group) for point cloud inspection. Comparable as a metrology software complement/substitute to LK's FOCUS and CAMIO platforms.

Direct peers

• Creaform (AMETEK): Canadian portable 3D measurement and 3D engineering services provider, owned by AMETEK. Directly comparable to LK's portable arm and laser scanning offering, with greater software depth and a larger services arm.
• Renishaw: UK-based precision engineering firm best known for CMM probing systems and additive manufacturing. Directly comparable as a CMM ecosystem player; also supplies SP25M probing technology that LK integrates, creating a customer-supplier overlap.
• Wenzel Group: German family-owned manufacturer of CMMs and gear measurement systems. Directly comparable mid-sized competitor to LK with similar European heritage, large-volume CMM capabilities, and strong automotive customer base.
• FARO Technologies: US-listed provider of 3D measurement and imaging solutions including portable measuring arms and laser scanners. Directly comparable to LK's FREEDOM ARM and H120 scanner portfolio, with greater global scale and a focus on portable/laser technologies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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