Innovalia Metrology

What Innovalia Metrology does

Innovalia Metrology is a Basque Country (Spain)-based industrial metrology company operating as a strategic alliance within the Innovalia Group. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Altube-Zuia, Álava, the company is structured around three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Trimek (coordinate measuring machine manufacturing), Datapixel (optical sensors and 3D scanning), and Unimetrik (ENAC-accredited calibration laboratory). The company sells dimensional metrology systems to manufacturing customers across automotive, aerospace, CNC machining, and general industrial segments, with a presence in 14+ countries supported by 13 regional offices across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

The product portfolio spans hardware and software. Hardware includes coordinate measuring machines in portable, horizontal-arm, bridge, and gantry configurations, plus the OptiScan line of high-speed 3D optical sensors designed for integration with robots, machine tools, CMMs, and measuring arms. The M3 software platform sits at the center of the offering, with specialized modules: M3MH for in-process measurement on CNC machine tools, M3 Hybrid for combined contact and non-contact measurement, and M3 Analytics for statistical process control. Measurement algorithms are certified by NIST and PTB, and the M3 Hybrid system achieves accuracy up to 0.001 mm.

The business model combines one-time hardware sales of capital equipment (CMMs, sensors, verification artifacts), recurring software licensing (annual subscriptions for M3 platform), and professional services including ENAC-accredited calibration, measurement services, reverse engineering, and AUKOM-certified training. Go-to-market is predominantly enterprise field sales, supplemented by a regional partner network, channel resellers (e.g., The Sempre Group in the UK), and heavy reliance on industry trade fairs (EMO Hannover, IMTS, Control, Metromeet) for customer acquisition. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 10012, and three ENAC accreditations and has received industry recognition including a World Manufacturing Forum 2019 good-practice award and an Advanced Factories 2021 finalist designation.

Name

Innovalia Metrology

Legal name

Innovalia Metrology

Website

https://innovalia-metrology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Innovalia Metrology is a Spanish industrial metrology company providing dimensional measurement systems, including coordinate measuring machines, optical sensors, and proprietary M3 software, serving global manufacturing clients in automotive, aerospace, and CNC machining industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Dimensional Metrology

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 (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

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), Industrial Quality Inspection & Metrology (Machine Vision) (IMAIAMAF), Calibration, Traceability & Quality Standards (ISO/ASTM) (IMAAAHAI)

Keywords

• Dimensional metrology systems
• Coordinate measuring machines
• Industrial 3D scanning
• Metrology software
• Quality control equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Álava

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CMM Systems Sales: Sale of coordinate measuring machine systems including portable, horizontal-arm, bridge, and gantry configurations. These are capital equipment purchases for quality control and dimensional measurement in manufacturing.
2. Optical Sensors: Sale of OptiScan optical sensors designed for various applications including robot integration, machine tools, CMMs, and portable measuring arms. Part of the hardware product portfolio.
3. M3 Software Licenses: Licensing of proprietary M3 metrology software for point cloud capture, analysis, and measurement operations. Includes M3 Hybrid, M3MH, and M3 Analytics modules.
4. Measurement Services: Professional measurement services including digitalization services, metrology in situ, optical measurement, and three-dimensional measurement for industrial applications.
5. Calibration Services: Dimensional calibration, temperature area calibration, and integrated management of calibration through ENAC-accredited laboratory operations.
6. Training Services: Metrology training programs including AUKOM certified courses, customized training for quality managers, technicians, metrologists, and production managers. Covers basic and advanced dimensional metrology, contact measurement, 3D scanning techniques, and machine tool measurement.
7. Reverse Engineering Services: Reverse engineering services that can reduce design times, machining, and commissioning by up to 50%.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Innovalia Metrology designs, manufactures, and supplies coordinate measuring machines (CMMs in portable, horizontal-arm, bridge and gantry configurations), OptiScan optical 3D scanning sensors, and the proprietary M3 metrology software platform (including M3, M3 Hybrid, M3MH, and M3 Analytics modules) for dimensional measurement, quality control, and 3D scanning in industrial manufacturing environments. The company also provides accredited calibration, measurement, reverse engineering, 3D printing, and AUKOM-certified training services through its Trimek, Datapixel, and Unimetrik alliance entities.

Product overview

Innovalia Metrology provides a comprehensive industrial dimensional metrology portfolio consisting of hardware systems (coordinate measuring machines in portable, horizontal arm, bridge, and gantry configurations), optical sensors (OptiScan line for robot, machine tool, CMM, and arm applications), portable measurement solutions (M3 Arm), and software platforms. The core software is M3, a high-performance point cloud capture and analysis platform, which serves as the foundation for specialized modules including M3 Analytics (SPC/statistical analysis), M3 Hybrid (combined contact/non-contact measurement), and M3MH (machine tool in-process measurement). The product ecosystem integrates hardware and software to deliver measurement, 3D scanning, quality control, and automation capabilities across the manufacturing process, from design verification through in-process control to final inspection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• M3: High performance metrology software for point cloud capture, analysis, and measurement reporting
• M3MH
• M3 Hybrid
• M3 Analytics
• OptiScan
• Tetracheck
• MH Check
• M3 Arm

Products and services

• M3 Metrology Software High-performance metrology software for capturing, measuring, sharing, and analyzing 3D point cloud information, with multi-sensor and multi-CAD system support. Designed for manufacturing organizations performing dimensional inspection and quality control.
• M3 Hybrid Measurement System Complete hybrid metrology solution integrating OptiScan optical sensors with M3 software to combine contact and non-contact measurements. Features automated sensor exchange, probe management for simplified calibration, and accuracy of up to 0.001 mm. Designed for industrial and laboratory measurement environments requiring NIST- and PTB-certified precision.
• M3MH Machine Tool Measurement Software Complete measurement software for CNC machine tools enabling in-process measurement, piece set-up with iterative alignments, and machine verification. Provides CAD-based programming with direct NC control connectivity, axis check, machine volume verification, and 5-axis optimization. For manufacturers needing real-time quality control directly on the machine tool.
• M3 Analytics SPC Software Statistical process control (SPC) software that analyzes part measurement data to improve production capabilities. Includes M3 Dashboard for information management, M3 Statistic for remote process analysis, and M3 Report with customizable reporting templates. For quality managers and process engineers.
• Portable Metrology System (CMM) Versatile portable coordinate measuring machine system for flexible on-site dimensional measurement. Designed for manufacturers needing measurement at the point of production rather than moving parts to a fixed inspection station.
• Horizontal Arm CMM Systems Horizontal-arm coordinate measuring machine systems designed for large part measurement applications in industrial manufacturing environments.
• Bridge-type CMM Systems Bridge-type coordinate measuring machine systems designed for high accuracy measurements in precision manufacturing applications.
• Gantry CMM Systems Gantry-type coordinate measuring machine systems designed for large-scale measurement of large parts in industrial environments.
• M3 Arm Portable Measuring Arm Portable 3D measuring arm compatible with touch probe and optical sensors, providing flexible metrology solutions for on-site measurement needs. The standalone M3 portable is a high-definition 3D scanning system.
• OptiScan for Robot Optical Sensor High-speed 3D scanning optical sensor designed for robotic integration, enabling automated digitizing for reverse engineering and virtual metrology applications.
• OptiScan for Machine Tool Optical Sensor Optical sensor designed for integration with machine tools and machining centers, enabling in-process 3D digitizing and measurement directly on the shop floor.
• OptiScan for CMM Optical Sensor Optical sensor configured for coordinate measuring machines, providing high-definition 3D digitizing for quality control and inspection processes.
• OptiScan for Arm Optical Sensor Optical sensor compatible with portable measuring arms, enabling flexible 3D scanning and digitizing capabilities for various measurement applications.
• MH Check Verification Software Verification software for machine tools that prevents errors and assures dimensional quality of manufactured parts, helping avoid financial losses from faulty production.
• Tetracheck CMM Verification Software Verification software for coordinate measuring machines that ensures CMM accuracy and reliability through systematic calibration checks of the verification artifacts.
• Verification Artifacts for CMMs Carbon fiber verification artifacts for coordinate measuring machines including tetrahedrons, ball bars, cubes, and ball plates used together with Tetracheck verification software.
• Verification Artifacts for Machine Tools Calibration and verification artifacts specifically designed for machine tool verification processes, used together with MH Check verification software.
• M3MH Probe Kit Complete measurement solution kit for machine tools including probes and necessary components for implementing M3MH measurement systems on CNC machine tools.
• Fixture Kits Standard fixture solutions designed to improve throughput, reproducibility, and accuracy of inspection processes through quick and repeatable fixturing set-ups for components.
• Industrial Measurement Services Professional measurement services including digitalization services, metrology in situ, optical measurement, and three-dimensional measurement for industrial applications. Delivered through accredited laboratory operations.
• ENAC-Accredited Calibration Services Dimensional calibration, temperature area calibration, and integrated management of calibration through ENAC-accredited laboratory operations (Unimetrik). Includes ENAC 115/L289, ENAC 115/L243, and ENAC 115/L298 accreditations.
• AUKOM Metrology Training Programs AUKOM Level 1 and Level 2 certified courses plus customized training for quality managers, technicians, metrologists, and production managers. Covers basic and advanced dimensional metrology, contact measurement, 3D scanning techniques, and machine tool measurement.
• Reverse Engineering Services Reverse engineering services capable of reducing design times, machining, and commissioning by up to 50% through digitized capture and CAD reconstruction of physical parts.
• Metrology Consulting Services Consulting services helping customers assess and acquire new metrology equipment, identify specific measurement needs, and solve quality and inspection problems.
• 3D Printing Services 3D printing services to help manufacturers reduce the time and cost of prototyping processes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces design times, machining, and commissioning by up to 50% through reverse engineering
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MetromeetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 April 2023Innovalia Metrology participates as sponsor of Metromeet, the International Conference on Industrial Dimensional Metrology held in Bilbao. The conference provides opportunity to learn about latest developments in dimensional metrology and showcase company's latest products and solutions.
• IMH (Instituto de Máquinas Herramienta)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2021Training collaboration with IMH for presenting advanced metrology technology and increasing the number of professionals in the sector through specialized courses and workshops.
• Formula Student BizkaiaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2021Sponsorship agreement with Formula Student Bizkaia (FSB), an engineering student competition. Represents commitment to generation of talent and support of training initiatives at all levels.
• 5TONIC LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2020Innovalia installed a Vulkan CMM in the 5TONIC laboratory to explore the use of 5G for advanced metrology applications. The collaboration aims to experiment with 5G technology in the context of Metrology 4.0 Zero Defect Manufacturing services and solutions. M3 Hybrid solution was installed to enable experimentation with new service configurations achieving unprecedented optimization and quality through 5G technology.
• The Sempre GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 October 2019UK partner presenting M3 Hybrid at the '4.0: The Quality Revolution Event' in Gloucester. Represents Innovalia's products in the UK market through close partnership relationship.
• GestampcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2019Industrial training alliance in the field of metrology and quality management, recognized as an example of good practice in the 2019 World Manufacturing Forum. Collaboration focused on training professionals in the aeronautical sector.
• MSI (Motor & Sport Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2019Partnership announced in March 2019 at Technology Park bringing together university education and top manufacturing technologies of racing cars along with physical preparation of sportsmen. MSI and Innovalia Metrology collaborate on presenting metrology 4.0 solutions.
• CFAA (Advanced Aeronautical Manufacturing Center)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2019Workshop collaboration at CFAA located in the Scientific and Technological Park of Bizkaia in Zamudio. Focus on sharing technology and addressing challenges of the aeronautical sector through advanced metrology solutions.
• Zeroehun Project (ACICAE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2019R&D project led by Innovalia Metrology (through Trimek) and promoted by ACICAE in collaboration with main Basque automotive industry players including Maier, Gestamp, CIE Automotive, and Sisteplant. Aligned with zero-defect manufacturing objectives.
• UnimetrikcoreTechnology or Integration · 20 October 2017Unimetrik is part of Innovalia Metrology strategic alliance, providing ENAC-accredited calibration laboratory services, advanced measurement, and metrological engineering services for industry using latest technologies and highly qualified personnel.
• DatapixelcoreTechnology or Integration · 20 October 2017Datapixel is part of Innovalia Metrology strategic alliance, providing leading non-contact measurement systems and 3D scanning solutions designed to help manufacturing organizations reduce implementation times and total production costs while improving product quality.
• TrimekcoreTechnology or Integration · 20 October 2017Trimek is part of Innovalia Metrology strategic alliance, specializing in development, manufacture, and supply of components and integrated solutions for quality control processes and metrology capabilities. Provides access to most advanced solutions through continuous R&D investment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Global leader in CMMs, optical metrology, and manufacturing software. Directly comparable as it offers the same end-customer category (manufacturing quality) with overlapping CMM, sensor, and software product lines, but at materially greater scale and breadth across many verticals.
• Mitutoyo: Global Japanese manufacturer of precision measurement instruments including CMMs, vision measurement systems, and hand-held tools. Targets the same dimensional metrology customer base in manufacturing and serves as a long-established alternative to Innovalia's CMM and sensor portfolio.
• Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions: Provides CMMs, optical and CT-based industrial metrology systems targeted at precision manufacturing customers. Overlaps with Innovalia's CMM and optical sensor offerings and serves similar aerospace and automotive quality labs globally.
• Nikon Metrology: Provides CMMs, portable CMMs, optical scanners and X-ray/CT inspection for industrial metrology. Comparable portfolio to Innovalia and competes for the same aerospace, automotive and precision manufacturing accounts at a larger scale.

Direct peers

• Renishaw: Listed as a technology/integration partner on Innovalia's site. Supplies CMM probes, probing systems, and machine tool measurement solutions for industrial metrology — directly overlapping with M3MH and verification artifact offerings to the same manufacturing customer base.
• Creaform (AMETEK): Provides portable 3D scanners, optical CMM probing, and 3D engineering services for reverse engineering and quality inspection. Overlaps directly with Innovalia's OptiScan/M3 Arm and reverse engineering service offerings for manufacturing customers.
• Wenzel Group: German manufacturer of bridge, gantry and horizontal-arm CMMs plus optical and CT metrology systems. Closely comparable in product category (CMM manufacturing) and geography (Central European customer base) at a similar mid-market scale.
• Carl Zeiss Optotechnik / Carl Zeiss IQS competitors: GOM (now ZEISS) provides optical 3D coordinate measuring technology and software for industrial metrology and quality control. Closely overlaps with Innovalia's OptiScan sensors and M3 software for non-contact measurement and 3D inspection in automotive and aerospace.
• FARO Technologies: Specializes in 3D measurement, imaging, and realization technology including portable scanning arms and laser scanners. Directly comparable to Innovalia's M3 Arm and OptiScan optical sensor product lines serving discrete manufacturing and reverse engineering use cases.

Others

• Keyence: Provides industrial measurement sensors, vision systems and microscopes used in-line on manufacturing lines. Adjacent to Innovalia's sensor business — Keyence supplies complementary measurement technology for shop-floor inspection rather than full CMM systems.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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