Metrology Center
Metrology Center is a U.S. distributor and service provider of precision measurement equipment, ISO 17025-accredited calibration, and industrial 3D printing systems, serving aerospace, automotive, medical, and energy manufacturers across the Midwest.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersLisle, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Metrology Center does
Metrology Center is a Lisle, Illinois-based distributor and service provider of precision measurement equipment, metrology solutions, and industrial 3D printing systems, founded in 2006 as a division of B.C. MacDonald & Co. and acquired by Concept Machine Tool in 2023. The company sells coordinate measuring machines, optical and laser measurement systems, gages, force/torque instruments, X-ray CT systems, and software from world-class suppliers including ZEISS, Renishaw, Mitutoyo, and Mahr, alongside a broad 3D printing portfolio spanning SLS, FFF, DLP, SLA, color binder jetting, LCD, and metal laser melting systems from Farsoon, XYZPrinting, Roboze, and Photocentric. Revenue is generated through a mix of hardware resale, ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited calibration services spanning over 350 calibration types, inspection and part programming services, applications engineering for additive manufacturing integration, and operator training programs.
The business operates through a field sales team and inside sales channel serving manufacturers across 9 upper Midwest states, with the broader Concept family extending coverage to 12 U.S. locations including Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania via Inspection Engineering. Pricing is quote-based across all offerings, with calibration available on standard 3-5 day turnaround or 24-hour expedited service, plus mobile on-site calibration and 24/7 emergency support nationwide. Metrology Center serves over 2,000 customers in pharmaceutical, aerospace, automotive, medical device, energy, metals, tooling, and transportation manufacturing, with primary verticals including medical device manufacturers, aerospace manufacturers, and automotive manufacturers requiring tight tolerances and regulated process compliance.
Metrology Center firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Metrology Center
- Legal name
- Metrology Center
- Website
- https://metrologycenter.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Metrology Center is a U.S. distributor and service provider of precision measurement equipment, ISO 17025-accredited calibration, and industrial 3D printing systems, serving aerospace, automotive, medical, and energy manufacturers across the Midwest.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Metrology Center industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Precision Measurement and Calibration Services
- NAICS
- Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH), Inspection, Metrology & Certification Services for Additive Parts (IMAAADAN), Calibration, Metrology & QA Consumables (Calibration Artifacts, Test Coupons, Gauge Tools) (IMAAAIAG)
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Where Metrology Center is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lisle
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Metrology Center business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Precision Measurement Products: Sale of metrology equipment including CMMs, air gages, bore gages, calipers, micrometers, laser measurement systems, optical measurement equipment, and related accessories from world-class suppliers.
- Calibration Services: ISO 17025 accredited calibration services covering over 350 types of calibrations including dimensional, mechanical, electronic, RF, frequency, thermodynamic, mass related, machine tool, and optical systems. Standard turnaround 3-5 days with 24-hour turnaround available.
- Inspection Services: Part programming, part inspection, reverse engineering, Go/NoGo part sorting, part to CAD comparison, GR&R and capability studies, fixture design assistance, and training classes.
- Applications Engineering: Expert consulting services for 3D printing and additive manufacturing including machine selection, material selection, cost analysis, cycle time optimization, turn-key solutions, and on-site applications support.
- 3D Printing Products: Sale of additive manufacturing equipment including SLS, FFF, DLP, SLA printers and materials for prototyping and production applications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Calibration Services |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Metrology Center product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Metrology Center distributes and supports precision measurement instruments, coordinate measuring machines, optical and laser measurement systems, X-ray CT systems, and industrial 3D printers (SLS, FFF, DLP, SLA, color binder jetting, LCD, metal additive manufacturing) from world-class suppliers including ZEISS, Farsoon, XYZPrinting, Roboze, Photocentric, Renishaw, Mitutoyo, and Mahr. It operates an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited calibration laboratory (Certificate #L2135-1) offering 350+ accredited calibration types, mobile on-site calibration with 24/7 emergency service, part inspection and reverse engineering, applications engineering for additive manufacturing, and instructor-led training on CMM programming, GD&T, SPC, and measurement uncertainty.
Product overview
Metrology Center is a precision measurement and 3D printing solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. Their metrology portfolio includes precision measurement instruments (air gages, bore gages, calipers, micrometers, digital/dial indicators, height/depth gages, force/torque testers), coordinate measuring machines from ZEISS (SPECTRUM, MICURA, CONTURA, PRISMO, MMZ series, DuraMax), laser scanning and 3D scanning systems (GOM Scan 1, T-SCAN Hawk 2, ATOS Q), optical measurement systems, X-ray CT systems (ZEISS METROTOM), surface finish testing, video measurement, non-destructive testing, and metrology software (ZEISS CALYPSO, CALIGO, REVERSE ENGINEERING, Maya GageLogix). Their 3D printing portfolio spans multiple technologies including SLS (Farsoon HT1001P, Flight 403P, 403P, Flight 252P, 252P series, eForm), FFF (XYZPrinting PartPro), DLP (XYZPrinting PartPro), SLA (XYZPrinting PartPro), color binder jetting (XYZPrinting PartPro350 xBC), and LCD (Photocentric LC Magna, LC Opus, LC Maximus), plus industrial FFF/Extrusion (Roboze ARGO 350, ARGO 500, ARGO 1000, One Xtreme). They also offer metal additive manufacturing (Farsoon FS421M, FS301M, FS273M, FS271M, FS121M). Services include ISO 17025 accredited calibration (350+ types), inspection services, applications engineering for 3D printing, and professional training.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Precision Measurement Instruments Portfolio of hand-held and bench-top measurement instruments including air gages, bore gages, calipers, micrometers, dial and digital indicators, depth and height gages, snap/thickness gages, ring and plug gages, force/torque testing instruments (Mark-10, Tohnichi), surface finish testers (Mahr, Mitutoyo), granite surface plates, magnifiers, borescopes, and styli, sold under brands such as Western Gage, Starrett, Mitutoyo, Mahr, Meyer Gage, Vision Engineering, and itpstyli for manufacturers performing dimensional inspection.
- ZEISS Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) ZEISS CMM portfolio covering bridge-type, horizontal-arm, shop-floor, and large-format machines including ZEISS SPECTRUM, MICURA, CONTURA, PRISMO, MMZ T/M/G/E, DuraMax, CALENO, PRO, and CARMET, with PRISMO offering measurement uncertainty as low as 0.9+L/350 μm and MMZ T offering a measuring range up to 14.8 m³ for large gears and workpieces.
- ZEISS 3D Scanners and Industrial CT Systems ZEISS GOM Scan 1 (compact mobile blue-light 3D scanner), T-SCAN Hawk 2 (handheld metrology-grade laser scanner), ATOS Q (flexible 3D scanner with ATOS DNA technology), and METROTOM 1 (industrial computed tomography for non-destructive inspection of hidden defects and inner structures), targeted at manufacturers needing high-accuracy 3D mesh capture and CT inspection.
- ZEISS Optical Measurement Systems and Microscopes ZEISS optical measurement and microscopy products including OGP multi-sensor systems, video measurement systems, CCP optical measurement, Vision Engineering magnifiers, and ZEISS microscopes (Stemi 308/508, Axiolab 5, Visioner 1, Smartzoom 5, Smartproof 5, SteREO Discovery) for quality assurance, materialography, and R&D inspection.
- Gaging and Metrology Software Software products for measurement, inspection, and statistical process control including ZEISS CALYPSO CMM measurement software, ZEISS CALIGO for freeform surfaces, ZEISS Reverse Engineering software with tool correction, MicroRidge and Prolink SPC data collection, and Maya GageLogix automatic gaging (Standard, Plus, Pro) with tool compensation.
- Additive Manufacturing 3D Printers (SLS, FFF, DLP, SLA, Color Binder Jetting, LCD, Metal) Industrial 3D printing portfolio spanning SLS (Farsoon HT1001P, Flight 403P Series, 403P Series, Flight 252P Series, 252P Series, eForm; XYZPrinting MfgPro236 xS and MfgPro230 xS), FFF (XYZPrinting PartPro300 xT, PartPro200 xTCS), DLP (XYZPrinting PartPro120 xP, PartPro100 xP), SLA (XYZPrinting PartPro150 xP), Color Binder Jetting (XYZPrinting PartPro350 xBC), LCD (Photocentric LC Magna, LC Opus, LC Maximus), super-polymer extrusion (Roboze ARGO 350, ARGO 500, ARGO 1000, One Xtreme), and metal laser melting (Farsoon FS421M, FS301M, FS273M, FS271M, FS121M) for manufacturers evaluating or scaling additive manufacturing.
- 3D Printing Materials Photocentric Daylight Resins (visible light curing photopolymer resins including Engineering Plastic Daylight materials with BASF partnership) and Photocentric UV Resins for LCD, SLA, and DLP 3D printers, supplied alongside Metrology Center's installed 3D printer base.
- Force and Torque Measurement Equipment Mark-10 and Tohnichi force/torque measurement products including torque screwdrivers (preset, adjustable, indicating, error-proofing), torque wrenches (digital, dial indicating, insulated), torque gages/meters/sensors, and torque testers and calibration kits for production-line torque control.
- Sample Preparation and Materials Testing Equipment Metkon Servocut 302 automatic abrasive cutting machine, Metkon Ecopress 52/102/202 automatic mounting presses, and Metkon Accura 102 grinding and polishing system with 7-inch HMI touch screen for metallographic sample preparation in quality labs.
- ISO 17025 Accredited Calibration Services ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited calibration (Certificate #L2135-1, also ANAB ANSI Z540.1 compliant) covering over 350 types of calibrations including dimensional, mechanical, electronic, RF, frequency, thermodynamic, mass related, machine tool, and optical systems. Standard turnaround 3–5 days, with 24-hour rush turnaround and nationwide 24/7 emergency on-site calibration available. Volume discounts available for multi-location accounts and large quantities.
- Part Inspection Services Inspection services including part programming, part inspection, reverse engineering, Go/NoGo part sorting, part-to-CAD comparison, GR&R and capability studies, fixture design assistance, and training classes for manufacturers needing outsourced metrology support.
- Additive Manufacturing Applications Engineering Expert consulting for 3D printing and additive manufacturing covering material analysis, machine selection, cost analysis, cycle time optimization, turn-key solutions, and on-site applications support to help manufacturers integrate additive manufacturing into production.
- Metrology and 3D Printing Training In-person and online training covering CMM programming, GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing), quality fundamentals, SPC (statistical process control), measurement uncertainty, and related metrology and additive manufacturing topics for manufacturers' quality and engineering teams.
Quantifiable outcome
- Standard turnaround on gage lab calibration is three to five days, with 24-hour turnaround available for tighter schedules
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Companies that use Metrology Center
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Metrology Center technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Metrology Center partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered parent company, core subsidiary and key supplier.
- Concept Machine Toolparent companyConcept Machine Tool, part of Concept family of companies, has acquired B.C. MacDonald & Co. and its subsidiary Metrology Center. Concept has provided turning, milling and grinding solutions for over 45 years. Together the companies cover 9 states including Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska.
- American Calibration Inc. (ACI)core subsidiaryAmerican Calibration Inc. (ACI), part of the Concept family of companies, has been serving the industry coast-to-coast for over 30 years. Providing over 350 types of calibration, including mechanical, dimensional, electrical, RF, or thermodynamic test equipment calibration.
- Inspection Engineeringcore subsidiaryInspection Engineering has provided inspection services and equipment since 1977. Now part of the Concept family of companies with five locations in Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, part of a national group of 6 entities operating out of 12 locations across the U.S.
- ZEISSkey supplierMetrology Center distributes ZEISS products including bridge-type, horizontal-arm and inline measuring machines, form, contour and surface measuring machines, CMMs, laser scanning equipment, computed tomography systems, and microscopy solutions.
- Farsoon Technologieskey supplierMetrology Center distributes Farsoon Technologies industrial plastic laser sintering and metal laser melting systems. Products include polymer solutions (HT1001P, Flight 403P Series, 403P Series, Flight 252P Series, 252P Series, eForm) and metal solutions (FS271M, FS421M, FS301M, FS273M, FS121M).
- XYZPrintingkey supplierMetrology Center distributes XYZPrinting 3D printing solutions including Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), Digital Light Projection (DLP), Color Binder Jetting, and Stereolithography (SLA) printers.
- Robozekey supplierMetrology Center distributes Roboze 3D printing technology for super polymers and composites. Products include ARGO 350, ARGO 500, ARGO 1000, and One Xtreme printers for manufacturing industry applications.
- Photocentrickey supplierMetrology Center distributes Photocentric 3D printers and materials including LC Magna, LC Opus, LC Maximus, Daylight Resins, and UV Resins for industrial additive manufacturing.
- Renishawkey supplierMetrology Center distributes Renishaw probe heads and related metrology equipment for coordinate measuring machines and precision measurement applications.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Metrology Center competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Creaform (AMETEK): Creaform manufactures portable 3D scanners, handheld laser scanners, and dimensional metrology systems, and is part of AMETEK's Ultra Precision Technologies division. Comparable as an emerging/niche player in 3D scanning and portable metrology that overlaps with the handheld scanners and inline gauging products in Metrology Center's portfolio.
Broad incumbents
- Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Hexagon MI is a global metrology solutions provider offering CMMs, laser scanners, in-line gauging, and software under brands including Brown & Sharpe, Leica, DEA, and PC-DMIS. Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes with and partially overlaps the ZEISS CMM/CT portfolio Metrology Center resells in the upper Midwest.
- Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology (ZEISS): ZEISS Industrial Metrology is the OEM for the bridge-type CMMs, CT systems, scanners, and microscopes that Metrology Center distributes. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose direct sales force competes with Metrology Center's regional value-added distribution; the supplier-customer relationship is central to Metrology Center's competitive positioning.
- Renishaw: Renishaw is a global manufacturer of precision measurement and additive manufacturing products (probe heads, CMM sensors, metal AM systems). Comparable as both a key supplier (Renishaw probe heads resold by Metrology Center) and an incumbent competitor in the precision metrology and metal AM spaces Metrology Center serves.
- Mitutoyo America: Mitutoyo is a global manufacturer of precision measurement instruments (micrometers, calipers, CMMs, form measurement). Comparable because Mitutoyo is both a key Metrology Center supplier and a competitor for the same end customers' precision measurement budgets; the products Mitutoyo sells direct overlap with the precision gage catalog Metrology Center distributes.
- Stratasys: Stratasys is a global leader in polymer and metal additive manufacturing systems, services, and materials. Comparable as a broad incumbent in 3D printing whose FDM, PolyJet, and SAF product lines compete with the XYZPrinting, Farsoon, and Roboze systems Metrology Center distributes to industrial customers.
- FARO Technologies: FARO designs and sells 3D measurement, imaging, and realization hardware and software (laser scanners, CMMs, articulated arms). Comparable as a broad metrology incumbent whose product portfolio (laser trackers, 3D scanners) overlaps directly with the ZEISS, GOM Scan, and T-SCAN Hawk products Metrology Center distributes.
Direct peers
- Trescal: Trescal is one of the world's largest pure-play calibration services companies, with ISO 17025 accredited capabilities across dimensional, electrical, and physical parameters. Directly comparable to Metrology Center's American Calibration subsidiary because both monetize accredited calibration scope and on-site field services for industrial manufacturers.
- Quality Vision International (QVI): QVI designs and manufactures optical comparators, multi-sensor measurement systems, and vision-based metrology under brands including Optical Gaging Products (OGP) and View Engineering. Directly comparable because OGP multi-sensor systems are distributed by Metrology Center and QVI competes for the same optical/multisensor inspection use cases in industrial QA.
- Transcat: Transcat is a publicly traded calibration services provider and distributor of test, measurement, and control instruments across North America. Highly comparable to Metrology Center because both operate accredited calibration labs, distribute precision measurement equipment, and serve regulated industrial customers; Transcat operates at a national scale versus Metrology Center's regional Midwest focus.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Metrology Center
What does Metrology Center do?
Metrology Center distributes and supports precision measurement instruments, coordinate measuring machines, optical and laser measurement systems, X-ray CT systems, and industrial 3D printers (SLS, FFF, DLP, SLA, color binder jetting, LCD, metal additive manufacturing) from world-class suppliers including ZEISS, Farsoon, XYZPrinting, Roboze, Photocentric, Renishaw, Mitutoyo, and Mahr. It operates an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited calibration laboratory (Certificate #L2135-1) offering 350+ accredited calibration types, mobile on-site calibration with 24/7 emergency service, part inspection and reverse engineering, applications engineering for additive manufacturing, and instructor-led training on CMM programming, GD&T, SPC, and measurement uncertainty.
Is Metrology Center a public or private company?
Metrology Center is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Metrology Center founded?
Metrology Center was founded in 2006. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Metrology Center based?
Metrology Center is headquartered in Lisle, United States, in the North America region.
How does Metrology Center make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Precision Measurement Products are the primary driver. The others are calibration Services, inspection Services, applications Engineering and 3D Printing Products.
Who are Metrology Center's main competitors?
Creaform (AMETEK) is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology (ZEISS), Renishaw, Mitutoyo America, Stratasys and FARO Technologies. Direct peers are Trescal, Quality Vision International (QVI) and Transcat.
Does Metrology Center have an API?
No public API is recorded for Metrology Center.
What industry is Metrology Center in?
Metrology Center's product category is Precision Measurement and Calibration Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAD, Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness), with a secondary code of IMAGAFAH, Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services). Its NAICS code is 334519 and its SIC code is 3823.