What COORD3 does

COORD3 (legal entity COORD 3 S.R.L.) is an Italian machinery manufacturer founded in 1973 and headquartered in Bruzolo (Turin), with its registered office in Rome. The company designs, builds, and distributes coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) used for dimensional inspection, surface reconstruction, reverse engineering, and quality certification across industrial metrology applications.

The product portfolio spans more than 35 automatic and manual CMM models across three architectures — bridge (BENCHMARK, ARES, UNIVERSAL, KRONOS), gantry (MCT NT, MCT STARLIGHT, MCT PLUS), and horizontal arm (SWAN SI, SWAN L, JUPITER) — complemented by the proprietary TouchDMIS metrology software, a four-model laser scanner line (LC15DX, L100NX, XC65DX, SLK25), and accessories including change racks, the Stylicleaner automated cleaning system, and the SRP surface roughness probe. The company integrates third-party components (notably Renishaw probes, probe heads, and autojoint change racks) and, since a 2021 integration into the LK Metrology Group within IMG Group, has access to LK's laser sensors, confocal sensors, and dedicated software (CAMIO, FOCUS). Production is concentrated at the recently expanded Bruzolo facility, which includes two new controlled-environment metrology rooms, automated vertical storage, a micro-milling technology hall, and a 160 kW photovoltaic system providing full energy independence.

Revenue is generated through a mix of capital equipment sales (CMM hardware), recurring software licensing (TouchDMIS), and professional services including installation, preventive maintenance, calibration, ISO certification, and customized training. The company sells through direct enterprise field sales for complex configurations and an extensive global network of distributors and agents providing demos, installation, and after-sales support, serving customers across aerospace, defense, automotive, medical devices, heavy industry, oil & gas, railway, motorsport, and food/packaging verticals. The company is privately held as a subsidiary of LK Metrology Group with no disclosed external funding rounds.

Name

COORD3

Legal name

COORD 3 S.R.L.

Website

https://coord3.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

COORD3 is an Italian manufacturer of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and proprietary TouchDMIS metrology software, founded in 1973 and serving aerospace, automotive, defense, and heavy industry customers worldwide through direct sales and a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metrology Equipment (Coordinate Measuring Machines)

NAICS

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

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

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), Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB), Precision Metrology, Inspection & Quality (CMM, GD&T) (EDAOAGAD)

Keywords

• Coordinate measuring machines
• Industrial metrology systems
• 3D laser scanning sensors
• Dimensional inspection equipment
• CMM metrology software

Headquarters

HQ city

Burolo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CMM Hardware Sales: Sale of coordinate measuring machines across bridge, gantry, and horizontal arm configurations. COORD3 offers more than 35 automatic and manual CMM models ranging from inexpensive benchtop CMMs for small parts inspection to some of the largest Gantry CMMs ever produced. Machines are sold directly and through distributors globally.
2. Software Licensing: TouchDMIS is COORD3's proprietary metrology software licensed to CMM customers. The software features a 100% touch interface and supports both tactile and laser scanning probes. Additional software includes ArcoCAD, CAMIO, and FOCUS. TouchDMIS 6.1 SP2 is the latest version.
3. Professional Services (Installation, Maintenance, Repair): Technical support services including installation, preventive and programmed maintenance, and repair of CMMs. COORD3 provides highly qualified technical support and performance demos through continuous staff training.
4. Calibration & Certification Services: CMM calibration and ISO certification services (UNI EN ISO 10360-2:2010) including ACCREDIA certification (UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17025) through LAT 01637 calibration laboratory of affiliate ASF Metrology.
5. Training Services: Customized training courses covering software (TouchDMIS, ArcoCAD, CAMIO, FOCUS), CMM installation, and CMM maintenance. Training is ISO 9001 certified and delivered both at COORD3 facilities and client premises.
6. Accessories and Sensors: Sale of CMM accessories including change racks (SSR, MSR, TSR), StyliCleaner automated cleaning system, and SURFACER SRP surface roughness probe. Laser scanning sensors (LC15DX, L100NX, XC65DX, SLK25) are also sold as standalone or bundled products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

COORD3 designs, manufactures, and distributes coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) — including more than 35 automatic and manual models across bridge, gantry, and horizontal-arm architectures — together with proprietary TouchDMIS metrology software, a 3D laser scanner family (LC15DX, L100NX, XC65DX, SLK25), and supporting accessories such as automated change racks, the Stylicleaner, and the SRP surface roughness probe. The company also delivers installation, calibration, certification, and training services to industrial customers in aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, heavy industry, oil & gas, railway, food/packaging, and motorsport sectors.

Product overview

COORD3 is a manufacturer of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) offering more than 35 automatic and manual models across three main CMM architectures: Bridge (BENCHMARK, ARES, UNIVERSAL, KRONOS), Gantry (MCT NT, MCT STARLIGHT, MCT PLUS), and Horizontal (SWAN SI, SWAN L, JUPITER). The product portfolio centers on TouchDMIS proprietary metrology software with 100% touch interface supporting both tactile and laser scanning probes. Supporting hardware includes 4 laser scanner models (LC15DX, L100NX, XC65DX, SLK25), change rack accessories (TSR, MSR, SSR), automated Stylicleaner, and SRP surface roughness probe. COORD3 operates as part of the LK Metrology Group (IMG) following 2021 integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TouchDMIS: Proprietary CMM metrology software with full-touch interface and TouchCAD fast programming module
• BENCHMARK
• ARES
• UNIVERSAL
• KRONOS
• MCT NT
• MCT STARLIGHT
• MCT PLUS
• SWAN SI
• SWAN L
• JUPITER
• SLK25
• LC15DX
• L100NX
• XC65DX

Products and services

• BENCHMARK CMM Compact bridge CMM with air bearings, 2.5 µm accuracy, available in manual or CNC configurations with Renishaw touch probe standard; designed for small workshops and small-part inspection.
• ARES CMM Low-profile bridge CMM with reduced overall height, ideal for control laboratories with low ceilings. Available in 500 mm and 700 mm deck widths with optional silicon carbide Z-axis (ARES NT) for enhanced rigidity.
• UNIVERSAL CMM Latest-generation bridge CMM suitable for point-to-point measurements and advanced 5-axis scanning with contact and laser technology; features automatic wireless temperature compensation and high-resolution 0.1 µm optical scales.
• KRONOS CMM Sturdy bridge CMM with complete structure protection for production environments from metrology rooms to manufacturing floors; mixed rack-and-pinion drive system and multi-sensor temperature compensation; available with silicon carbide Z-axis (KRONOS NT).
• MCT NT Gantry CMM Gantry CMM with silicon carbide Z-spindle, dual-read system on both X-spars, and multi-sensor automatic temperature compensation; designed to maintain metrological performance over time for large, complex parts.
• MCT STARLIGHT Gantry CMM Medium to large gantry CMM with tubular steel Y main crossbar, dual drive system, and dual reader measurement system on the longitudinal X axis; noted for excellent structural stability and adaptability.
• MCT PLUS Gantry CMM Large pillar CMM with dual drive and dual read system limiting structural deformation; designed for inspection of large industrial components including marine engines, aerospace structures, nuclear and thermal power plant components, and wind turbine parts.
• SWAN SI Horizontal CMM Horizontal arm CMM with air bearings on X-axis and Z-axis for high-performance measurement of thin-walled sheet metal and plastic components; can be installed without a dedicated machine foundation; typical use in automotive body-in-white inspection.
• SWAN L Horizontal CMM Horizontal arm CMM installed on rails flush with the factory floor with floor-mounted rail covers; console architecture for measuring large, heavy parts with flexibility and programmability.
• JUPITER Horizontal CMM High-performance horizontal arm CMM for body and subassembly inspection with single or double-arm configurations; fully encapsulated with thermal insulation and walkable guards for direct use in manufacturing environments.
• TouchDMIS Metrology Software Proprietary metrology software with 100% touch interface and TouchCAD fast programming module; supports both touch probes and laser scanning probes in a single package (latest release TouchDMIS 6.1 SP2); enables programming, simulation, and report generation with minimal training.
• LC15DX Laser Scanner High-accuracy 3D laser scanner with small laser line and high point density; achieves 1.9 µm probing error matching tactile probe accuracy on CMM; serves as a viable non-contact alternative to tactile probes for high-precision applications.
• L100NX Laser Scanner High-resolution line scanner with 100 mm wide stripe using 4th-generation Enhanced Sensor Performance (ESP4); achieves 200,000 points per second and 30% better accuracy than other scanners; handles difficult shiny or reflective surfaces.
• XC65DX Laser Scanner Triple-laser cross scanner with three lasers spaced 120° apart for single-pass 3D feature and surface acquisition; used extensively on horizontal-arm CMMs for automotive body-in-white inspection, gap and flush, and driveline casting inspection.
• SLK25 Laser Scanner Blue laser CMM scanner with VIVID multiple exposure technology quadrupling dynamic range; measures challenging dark, transparent, and highly reflective materials efficiently in a single pass.
• Change Racks (TSR, MSR, SSR) Automated change racks that boost CMM productivity with covered storage for probes, laser scanners, and styli; TSR (5/10-port) for tools, MSR for SP25M modules, SSR for TP20/TP200 stylus modules; compatible with Renishaw autojoint.
• StyliCleaner Automated Cleaning System Automated stylus tip cleaning system using compressed air and detergent to remove contaminants in 30 seconds; controlled via the CMM part program through six positions without requiring software integration or a license.
• SRP Surface Roughness Probe Plug-and-play surface roughness probe integrating automated surface roughness analysis within CMM measurement; powered through the CMM probe head autojoint with Bluetooth wireless communication; compatible with PH10M, PM10MQ, PHS2 heads and TSR5, TSR10, ACR3 change racks.
• CMM Installation, Maintenance & Repair Services Technical support services including installation, preventive and programmed maintenance, and repair of coordinate measuring machines delivered by highly qualified technical staff with continuous training; coordinated through [email protected].
• CMM Calibration & ISO Certification Services CMM calibration and ISO certification services compliant with UNI EN ISO 10360-2:2010, including ACCREDIA certification under UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17025 through the LAT 01637 calibration laboratory of affiliate ASF Metrology; ensures long-term metrological traceability to national/international standards.
• CMM and Software Training Services Customized ISO 9001-certified training courses covering TouchDMIS, ArcoCAD, CAMIO, and FOCUS software, as well as CMM installation and CMM maintenance; delivered both at COORD3 facilities and on client premises.
• 12-Meter Gantry CMM Custom 12-meter gantry CMM designed and installed in 2024 — one of the largest gantry CMMs ever installed in Italy — built for large-volume aerospace, energy, and heavy-industry precision measurement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,000 CMM units successfully installed worldwide since 1973
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• LK Metrology Group (IMG Group)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021In 2021, COORD3 joined the LK Metrology Group within the IMG Group. Under this partnership, COORD3 provides a new range of Gantry and Horizontal CMMs to LK Metrology. The integration within the IMG Group with LK Metrology equipped COORD3 products with important technological solutions such as laser sensors, confocal sensors, and dedicated software, elevating the level of the aluminum technology proposed by COORD3.
• Carl ZeisscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004In 2004, COORD3 and Carl Zeiss announced their collaboration in the development and sales of Gantry CMMs. This partnership leveraged COORD3's gantry CMM expertise with Carl Zeiss's metrology technology for jointly developed and co-sold gantry coordinate measuring machines.
• RenishawcoreTechnology or IntegrationRenishaw is a key technology partner supplying probes, probe heads, and scanning technologies integrated into COORD3 CMMs. COORD3 CMMs use Renishaw components including PH10M/PH10MQ/PH20/REVO probe heads, TP2/TP20/TP200 touch probes, SP25 scanning probes, and Renishaw autojoint-compatible change racks. Renishaw's probe technology is foundational to COORD3's measurement capabilities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mitutoyo: Mitutoyo is one of the largest precision measurement equipment manufacturers globally, with a broad CMM and handheld metrology portfolio. It is a comparable direct competitor to COORD3's bridge CMM range especially in workshop and production environments.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Hexagon owns major CMM and portable metrology brands (DEA, Leitz, Global) serving aerospace, automotive, and heavy industry. It competes directly with COORD3's bridge, gantry, and horizontal CMM lines in enterprise sales motions.
• Nikon Metrology: Nikon Metrology provides CMMs, laser radar, industrial CT, and optical scanning systems. It overlaps with COORD3 in CMM and laser scanning offerings, particularly for aerospace and large-component inspection.
• Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions: ZEISS is a leading global provider of industrial metrology solutions including CMMs, optical systems, and CT scanning. COORD3 has a documented 2004 partnership with Carl Zeiss on gantry CMMs and competes in the same enterprise metrology tenders.

Direct peers

• Renishaw: Renishaw supplies probe heads, scanning probes, and autojoint systems used by COORD3 CMMs, but also sells its own EQUATOR and REVO-based metrology systems. The combination of partner and competitor roles makes it the most directly comparable peer.
• Wenzel Group: Wenzel Group is a German specialist manufacturer of coordinate measuring machines (bridge, gantry, horizontal) and industrial CT systems. It is highly comparable to COORD3 in product architecture, mid-sized scale, and end-market focus on automotive and aerospace.
• LK Metrology: LK Metrology is COORD3's parent within IMG Group, sharing laser scanner, confocal, and software technology since the 2021 integration. It markets directly overlapping CMM solutions to a similar enterprise customer base.
• IMS Messsysteme (Mahr): Mahr Gruppe, including IMS Messsysteme, produces precision metrology equipment such as CMMs, optical metrology, and form measurement. It is comparable to COORD3 in providing industrial measurement solutions to similar German/European industrial customers.

Emerging players

• Automated Precision Measurement (APM): APM develops automated 3D metrology and CT scanning solutions for industrial inspection, including robotics-driven CMM alternatives. It represents an emerging adjacent competitor in the automated inspection space COORD3 serves.
• FARO Technologies: FARO focuses on portable 3D measurement arms, laser scanners, and laser trackers rather than fixed CMMs, but competes for inspection budgets in automotive and aerospace adjacencies COORD3 serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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