Metronor
Metronor is a Norwegian developer of electro-optical portable coordinate measuring systems that deliver 3D measurement without reference stickers or moving parts. It serves enterprise customers across aerospace, automotive, defense, medical, energy, oil & gas, piping, and industrial manufacturing via owned subsidiaries and a global partner network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersNesbru, Norway
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Metronor does
Metronor is a Norwegian developer and manufacturer of electro-optical portable coordinate measuring systems (CMMs), founded in 1989 by Alf Pettersen and Øyvind Røtvold out of NTNU and Saab Combitech. The company's core technology uses photogrammetry with active LED targets, solid-state digital cameras, and proprietary computer algorithms to deliver real-time 3D measurement without reference stickers, warm-up time, moving parts, or climate-controlled rooms, operating across measurement volumes from roughly 1.5 m to 25 m and beyond. The product portfolio is organized around three platform tiers — SOLO (single camera), DUO (dual camera triangulation), and Metronor Two (high-accuracy dual-camera in a 15 m³ volume) — extended by SOLO Twin, DUO Split, MultiCam, and the M-Scan 120 blue-laser 3D scanner, plus wireless Lightpen probes (LP86, LP89, LP55). Specialized applications include Orthopedic Navigation and Radiation Treatment (medical), the Harmolign boresight/harmonization system for military platforms, and TeZetCAD-integrated piping solutions for shipyards.
Metronor sells systems as complete hardware-plus-software packages through three wholly-owned subsidiaries — Metronor Industrial AS (Asker, Norway headquarters), Metronor GmbH (Unterschleissheim, Germany, EMEIA), and Metronor Inc. (Farmington Hills, Michigan, Americas) — supplemented by a network of regional channel partners across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts; revenue streams include one-time hardware sales, software licenses and upgrades (Metronor Metrolog EVO, MSS), OEM technology-and-assemblies, and 24-hour technical support. The company is ISO 9001 / 14001 / 11012 certified and MIL-STD compliant for military applications, serving enterprise customers in aerospace, automotive, casting & forging, energy generation, fabrications, oil & gas, piping/shipyards, medical, and defense.
In 2022 Metronor reorganized into three legal entities — Metronor Industrial AS, Metronor Medtech AS, and Boresight and Alignment Solutions AS — to separate industrial, medical, and defense operations, and in 2025 all three relocated to a new consolidated headquarters in Asker. The company remains privately held, with no disclosed funding rounds, no public financial statements, and an 11–50 employee headcount range.
Metronor firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Metronor
- Legal name
- Metronor Industrial AS
- Website
- https://metronor.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Metronor is a Norwegian developer of electro-optical portable coordinate measuring systems that deliver 3D measurement without reference stickers or moving parts. It serves enterprise customers across aerospace, automotive, defense, medical, energy, oil & gas, piping, and industrial manufacturing via owned subsidiaries and a global partner network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Metronor industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Portable Coordinate Measuring Systems
- NAICS
- Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK), Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB), Metrology Automation & Robotics (Automated Cells, In-Line Gauging) (IMAAAHAH)
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Where Metronor is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nesbru
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Metronor business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Portable Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs): Sale of hardware systems including SOLO, DUO, Metronor Two, and related probe/sensor units. Systems include cameras, lightpens, laptops, software, and transportation cases as complete packages.
- 3D Scanning Systems: Sale of M-Scan 120 laser scanning systems with specifications including up to 450,000 points per second measurement rates.
- Military Boresight Systems: MIL-STD compliant boresight and harmonization systems for military applications including F-16 platforms and other defense systems.
- Software Licenses and Upgrades: Software products including Metronor Metrolog EVO, Metronor System SW (MSS), and technology licenses. Upgrade packages available for expanded functionality.
- Medical Navigation Systems: Orthopedic navigation and radiation treatment alignment systems using micron-level accuracy technology adapted from military precision alignment.
- Technical Support Services: Technical support with 24-hour response time Monday to Friday. Support requests handled through dedicated forms.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Complete measurement systems sold as packages including cameras, probes, software, and support |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Metronor product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Metronor develops and manufactures electro-optical portable coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and 3D laser scanning systems based on proprietary photogrammetric technology. Core products include the SOLO single-camera system, DUO dual-camera system, Metronor Two high-accuracy system, and M-Scan 120 blue laser scanner, sold as complete packages with cameras, wireless Lightpen probes, software, and calibration tools. The technology also powers medical (Orthopedic Navigation, Radiation Treatment alignment) and defense (Harmolign boresight) solutions under separate entities Metronor Medtech AS and Boresight and Alignment Solutions AS.
Product overview
Metronor provides portable coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and dimensional management solutions based on proprietary electro-optical photogrammetric technology. The product portfolio centers on three main platform tiers: SOLO (single-camera for 1.5-25m range), DUO (dual-camera for highest accuracy), and Two (dual-camera for confined high-accuracy volumes up to 15m³). These platforms share common Lightpen wireless probe technology and can be extended with SOLO Twin (wider field of view), DUO Split (dual SOLO operation), and MultiCam (multi-camera networking). The M-Scan 120 adds blue laser 3D scanning capability to the platform. Industrial solutions include specialized Shipyard Piping Solution packages with TeZetCAD integration. Medical divisions offer Orthopedic Navigation and Radiation Treatment systems using the same core technology. Military boresight applications are handled through Harmolign products under Boresight and Alignment Solutions AS. The company operates ISO9001-certified operations with a global partner network across Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Metronor Medtech: Medical technology solutions including orthopedic navigation and radiation treatment systems
- Boresight and Alignment Solutions
Products and services
- Metronor SOLO Flexible and cost-efficient portable CMM solution using single-camera electro-optical technology with a wireless handheld Lightpen probe. Measures objects from 1.5m to 25m with full CMM capability including comparison to CAD data, targeting industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, and general manufacturing.
- Metronor SOLO Twin Extension of SOLO Probe using two side-by-side cameras to double the field of view, enabling closer placement to measurement objects and increased accuracy due to shorter measurement distances. Designed for tight-space industrial measurement applications.
- Metronor DUO Two-camera portable CMM system delivering highest accuracy levels through triangulation of points, capable of tracking multiple targets relative to each other for very high 3D accuracy. Targets industrial manufacturers requiring highest-precision portable measurement.
- Metronor DUO Split Extension that turns a DUO Probe system into two independently functioning SOLOs, providing high measurement capacity for regular tasks while maintaining DUO operation for tight-tolerance inspections. Targets industrial users needing versatile portable metrology.
- Metronor Two Two-camera system for highest accuracy within 15m³ measurement volume. Designed for high-accuracy measurements for parts up to 2.5×2.5×2.5m volume with cable-less Lightpen probe. U95 distance measurement accuracy of ±(0.020+L/70000)mm. Targets industrial manufacturers measuring parts up to 2.5m.
- M-Scan 120 Blue laser 3D scanning system for large measurement volumes. Works without reference stickers, featuring real-time 3D data display and auto-generated triangular mesh. Measurement rate of 300,000-450,000 points/sec with accuracy U95 = +(0.035+L/70000)mm. Targets industrial manufacturers needing high-throughput large-volume scanning.
- MultiCam Multi-camera solution that adds cameras to DUO systems for improved freedom of movement and increased measurement accuracy. Operators can pair any two or more cameras in the same coordinate system. Targets industrial measurement applications requiring flexible, large-volume coverage.
- Shipyard Piping Solution Specialized packaging of SOLO Probe or SOLO Twin for shipyard and mobile measurement applications. Pre-connected configuration with transport case doubling as working station, includes smaller LP55 Lightpen for cramped spaces. Targets shipyards, marine system builders, and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems-type customers.
- Orthopedic Navigation Medical navigation system using single-camera technology for precision alignment during orthopedic surgery. Battery-operated, fully sterilizable probe enables surgeons to efficiently control guidance software without additional personnel. Integrates with planning and guidance software. Targets hospitals and surgical centers performing orthopedic procedures.
- Radiation Treatment Precision alignment solutions for radiation therapy systems. Includes LINAC-to-patient couch alignment, deformation compensation, and closed-loop feedback for real-time misalignment compensation during treatment. Modular and compatible with any radiation system and guidance software. Targets radiation oncology clinics and hospitals.
- Harmolign Boresight System Boresight and harmonization system for military applications featuring on-screen graphical guidance. Fully MIL-STD compliant and intended for use in operational environments. Part of Boresight and Alignment Solutions AS product line. Targets military organizations, defense platform integrators, and aircraft maintenance operations including F-16 and naval platforms.
Quantifiable outcome
- Metronor Two achieves U95 distance measurement accuracy of +/-(0.020+L/70000)mm in 15m3 volume
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Companies that use Metronor
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments10 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Metronor technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature8 records
Metronor partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- REVOLVE NTNUminorMetronor is Platinum Sponsor with REVOLVE NTNU, Norway's leading student racing team. Provides advanced Metronor measurement systems to help the team achieve faster and more accurate results in racing competitions.
- BAE SystemscoreCooperation agreement signed with BAE Systems to develop and market boresight systems for US military platforms. Strategic partnership for defense sector expansion.
- TeZetCADcoreMetronor partnered with TeZetCAD for Augmented Reality integration. TeZetCAD provides specialized piping software that integrates with Metronor systems for pipe and flange measurements. The partnership enables Guided Tracking capabilities for designing pipe connections using AR technology.
- TeZet Technik AGcoreRegional partner for Switzerland. Provides sales and support for Metronor products in Swiss market.
- Tube-Mac Piping Technologies GmbHcoreRegional partner for Austria. Specializes in piping solutions, aligning with Metronor's piping product line.
- Steen Metrology SystemscoreRegional partner for Belgium providing Metronor sales and support services.
- Boreal3DcoreRegional partner for France offering Metronor products and services.
- Vossi Group OYcoreRegional partner for Finland providing Metronor distribution and support.
- DEOM s.r.o.coreRegional partner for Czech Republic.
- Pax Engineering GmbHcoreRegional partner for Germany (St. Wendel location) offering Metronor solutions.
- WD HearncoreRegional partner for South Africa providing Metronor products and support.
- Big Zero Technology LLPcoreRegional partner for India (Pune location) offering Metronor solutions.
- Ken-Automation Inc.coreRegional partner for Japan providing Metronor distribution and automation solutions.
- Boeing (for NASA)coreBoeing contracted to document and verify International Space Station modules from different countries for fit verification under NASA contract (1997).
- thyssenkrupp Marine SystemscoreMilitary shipbuilder customer using Metronor systems for naval applications.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Metronor competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Creaform (AMETEK): Creaform provides portable 3D scanners and optical coordinate measuring systems for industrial inspection, overlapping directly with Metronor's electro-optical portable metrology offering in aerospace, automotive, and energy.
- API Metrology: API manufactures laser trackers, portable CMMs, and dimensional metrology systems targeting aerospace, energy, and heavy-industrial customers — closely aligned with Metronor's large-volume, shop-floor positioning.
- FARO Technologies: FARO designs and sells portable 3D measurement and imaging solutions (laser scanners, tracker-based CMMs) directly competing with Metronor's portable CMM and M-Scan 120 product lines across industrial metrology customers.
Broad incumbents
- Renishaw: Renishaw supplies probing systems, laser encoders, and industrial metrology solutions used in machine-tool and CMM applications, intersecting with Metronor on machine-tool metrology accessories and probing technology.
- ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions: ZEISS IQS supplies coordinate measuring machines, optical systems, and 3D scanning (including former GOM portfolio), competing with Metronor across industrial dimensional metrology and 3D scanning.
- Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Hexagon MI is a broad industrial-metrology incumbent offering portable CMMs, laser trackers, and scanning arms alongside a much larger software/services stack, competing with Metronor in shop-floor dimensional measurement.
- Nikon Metrology: Nikon Metrology offers laser trackers, industrial CMMs, and portable optical scanning for aerospace, automotive, and energy — overlapping with Metronor's large-volume portable metrology use cases.
Emerging players
- Optimet (Convergent Photonics group): Optimet develops laser-based optical probes for non-contact 3D measurement, overlapping with Metronor's M-Scan 120 and orthopedics-adjacent optical sensing applications.
- Artec 3D: Artec 3D provides handheld 3D scanners used in industrial inspection and reverse engineering, partially overlapping with Metronor's portable scanning workflow especially for castings and fabrications.
- RPS Metrology: RPS Metrology offers portable articulated CMMs for aerospace and industrial inspection, providing a comparable but lower-cost alternative to Metronor's electro-optical portable CMMs.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Metronor social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance3 records
Metronor financial estimates
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Metronor leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Metronor subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Metronor funding detail
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Funding rounds
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Frequently asked questions about Metronor
What does Metronor do?
Metronor develops and manufactures electro-optical portable coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and 3D laser scanning systems based on proprietary photogrammetric technology. Core products include the SOLO single-camera system, DUO dual-camera system, Metronor Two high-accuracy system, and M-Scan 120 blue laser scanner, sold as complete packages with cameras, wireless Lightpen probes, software, and calibration tools. The technology also powers medical (Orthopedic Navigation, Radiation Treatment alignment) and defense (Harmolign boresight) solutions under separate entities Metronor Medtech AS and Boresight and Alignment Solutions AS.
Is Metronor a public or private company?
Metronor is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Metronor founded?
Metronor was founded in 1989. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Metronor based?
Metronor is headquartered in Nesbru, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Metronor make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Portable Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) is the primary driver. The others are 3D Scanning Systems, military Boresight Systems, software Licenses and Upgrades, medical Navigation Systems and technical Support Services.
Who are Metronor's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Creaform (AMETEK), API Metrology and FARO Technologies. Broad incumbents are Renishaw, ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence and Nikon Metrology. Emerging players are Optimet (Convergent Photonics group), Artec 3D and RPS Metrology.
Does Metronor have an API?
No public API is recorded for Metronor.
What industry is Metronor in?
Metronor's product category is Portable Coordinate Measuring Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAD, Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness), with a secondary code of IMAHADAK, Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging). Its NAICS code is 334519 and its SIC code is 3823.