What Phillips Precision does

Phillips Precision, operating through its Inspection Arsenal® brand, manufactures modular coordinate measuring machine (CMM) fixturing and inspection work-holding products. The company's core platform is the patented Loc-N-Load™ quick-swap fixture system, which uses precision-ground locating pins and neodymium magnets to dock modular plates onto rails bolted to existing CMM granite surfaces in under 10 seconds. The product portfolio spans 373+ SKUs including standard fixture plates (inch and metric, $368–$2,282.75), Air-Glide™ air-bearing plates for heavy parts up to 120 lbs ($2,875–$9,195), Open-Sight™ vision fixturing, specialty vises and clamps (Spider-Clamp™, Skinny-Vise™, Rapid-Loc™, Spanner-Vise™), bundled systems, work-holding kits, and custom engineered fixtures. The platform is designed for universal compatibility with Zeiss, Hexagon, Mitutoyo, Renishaw, FARO, and DEA CMM brands, using ¼-20 and M6 granite hole mounting with no adapters required.

The company serves quality laboratories in aerospace manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, automotive, contract/job shop manufacturing, and defense & optics, with named reference customers including Hologic, Milwaukee Tool, Elmet Technology, Kennebec Technologies, Triangle Manufacturing, Volo Aero MRO, and B&B AirParts. Phillips Precision monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales via its direct e-commerce storefront (inspectionarsenal.com) and a four-tier global distributor program offering 15% to 56.5% discounts off MSRP. Free CAD/STEP file downloads, a CMM ROI calculator, case studies, video content, and a podcast function as top-of-funnel demand generation; 30-minute live hardware demonstrations and quote-based custom engineering services handle mid- and bottom-funnel conversion. The company operates from a single facility in Boylston, Massachusetts, is privately held by co-owner Catherine Phillips (legal entity Weyland Group LLC d/b/a Phillips Precision), is ISO 9001:2015 certified, and is pursuing AS9100D certification in Q2 2026.

Name

Phillips Precision

Legal name

Weyland Group LLC d/b/a Phillips Precision

Website

https://inspectionarsenal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Phillips Precision, through its Inspection Arsenal® brand, manufactures modular CMM fixturing systems — primarily the Loc-N-Load™ quick-swap plate platform — serving aerospace, medical device, automotive, and contract manufacturing quality labs worldwide via direct e-commerce and a tiered distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metrology Fixturing

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Machine Shops (33271)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD)

Keywords

• CMM fixturing systems
• Modular inspection work-holding
• Coordinate measuring machine accessories
• Precision machined fixturing
• Quick-swap fixture plates

Headquarters

HQ city

Boylston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Modular CMM Fixturing Products: One-time hardware sales of Loc-N-Load™ fixture plates, docking rails, bundled systems, work-holding components, and specialty clamps. Direct e-commerce sales to end customers and distribution sales to channel partners. 373+ SKUs in catalog with inch and metric configurations. Immediate pricing available online with secure checkout.
2. Custom Engineered Fixtures: Custom inspection fixture design and engineering services for complex part geometries, datum strategies, and CMM configurations. Quote-based pricing for bespoke solutions. Extended lead times compared to catalog products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Phillips Precision manufactures modular coordinate measuring machine (CMM) fixturing and inspection work-holding products under the Inspection Arsenal® brand. The flagship Loc-N-Load™ quick-swap fixture plate system enables sub-10-second plate changes with offline setup capability, supported by docking rails, AIR-GLIDE™ air-bearing plates, Open-Sight™ vision fixturing, specialty clamps and vises, and over 373+ SKUs in inch and metric configurations compatible with all major CMM brands. The company also provides custom engineered metrology fixtures and free CAD/STEP files for offline programming.

Product overview

Inspection Arsenal is a product brand of Phillips Precision offering a modular fixturing ecosystem for coordinate measuring machine (CMM) inspection. The core product is the Loc-N-Load™ quick-swap fixture plate system, which enables sub-10-second plate changes with offline setup capability. The system includes modular fixture plates, docking rails, Air-Glide™ air-bearing plates, vision fixturing (Open-Sight™), specialty clamps (Spider-Clamp™, Skinny-Vise™, Rapid-Loc™, Spanner-Vise™), work-holding components, and bundled starter/complete kits. The portfolio spans over 373+ SKUs in both inch and metric configurations, all compatible with Zeiss, Hexagon, Mitutoyo, Renishaw, FARO, and DEA CMM brands. The company also offers custom metrology fixture engineering services and free CAD/STEP files for all products. Integration with CMM-Manager software and Onshape CAD is supported through downloadable fixture models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Loc-N-Load™ CMM Fixturing System Modular CMM fixture plate system enabling sub-10-second plate swaps with offline setup capability. Features precision-ground locating pins and neodymium magnets for repeatable, audit-ready datum positioning across all part families. Universal fit on Zeiss, Hexagon, Mitutoyo, Renishaw, DEA, and FARO CMMs with ¼-20 and M6 granite hole mounting. Designed for industrial quality labs in aerospace, medical device, automotive, and contract manufacturing.
• Loc-N-Load™ Air-Glide™ Plates (Inch and Metric) Air-bearing CMM fixture plates enabling frictionless, single-handed repositioning of heavy fixture assemblies. A momentary thumb switch activates floating mode; locking the air bearing secures the plate with zero lateral movement during measurement. Available in inch sizes (12x12 through 24x36, $2,875-$9,195.40) and metric sizes (360x360 and 360x540, $4,117-$4,485). Designed for heavy parts up to 120 lbs including tungsten heavy alloy components.
• Loc-N-Load™ Docking Rails Rails that bolt to existing CMM granite hole patterns. Every Loc-N-Load™ plate type clicks into the same rail with zero re-datum required. Available in inch and metric configurations including 360mm and 720mm sizes. Compatible with universal ¼-20 and M6 mounting patterns.
• Open-Sight™ Vision Fixturing Clear polycarbonate fixture plates and optical comparator systems designed for maximum back-lighting and zero line-of-sight obstruction. Uses the same Loc-N-Load™ docking rail interface for quick swaps between inspection setups. Targeted at optical comparator and vision-system inspection applications.
• Spider-Clamp™ Specialty Clamp Purpose-built clamp designed for fixturing complex, round, and delicate parts on Loc-N-Load™ fixture plates. Part of the specialty clamps product line for non-standard inspection geometries.
• Skinny-Vise™ Specialty Vise Narrow-profile vise designed for parts requiring specific fixturing geometry within tight footprint CMM applications. Compatible with Loc-N-Load™ fixture plates.
• Rapid-Loc™ Pneumatic Vise System Pneumatic vise system providing rapid clamping in production CMM inspection environments. Designed to accelerate throughput for high-volume inspection runs.
• Spanner-Vise™ Specialty Vise Purpose-built vise for complex inspection scenarios, complementing the modular CMM fixturing platform with specialized work-holding for non-standard part geometries.
• THE WORKS Work-Holding Kit (Metric) Complete metric CMM inspection work-holding kit bundling the most commonly used fixture components — spring clamps, risers, pin rests, and mounting hardware. Priced at $4,939.25, weight 7 lbs, dimensions 16 x 12 x 4 in. Designed for new Loc-N-Load™ customers to obtain a starter work-holding assortment.
• Bundled Fixture Systems Complete turnkey CMM fixture systems combining Loc-N-Load™ docking rail, fixture plates, and starter or complete clamp kits. Available in 360mm and 720mm metric configurations and inch configurations from 12 to 24 inches. Pricing ranges from $1,525 (starter bundle with 1 plate + rail) to $7,860.25 (complete 720mm metric Works Kit system). Ships in 2 business days.
• Custom Metrology Fixtures (Engineering Service) Custom inspection fixture design and engineering services for customer-specific part geometry, datum strategy, and CMM configuration. Phillips Precision engineers design bespoke solutions for complex applications requiring non-standard fixture designs. Quote-based pricing with extended lead times compared to catalog products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 57% reduction in annual changeover costs (from $64,188 to $27,625)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Carl Zeiss (via Methods Machine Tool)coreTechnology or IntegrationMethods Machine Tool Sales (MMTS) is the New England distributor and sole training center for Carl Zeiss inspection equipment. Uses Inspection Arsenal Loc-N-Load™ and Open-Sight Fixture Systems for customer training classes, product demos, and turnkey inspection solutions. The quick-swap fixturing enables efficient transitions between CMM training classes, customer demos, and contract inspections.
• QxSoft (CMM-Manager)coreTechnology or IntegrationCMM-Manager is a universal, non-proprietary CMM programming software that integrates CAD models of Loc-N-Load™ fixture plates for probe path planning. This enables offline programming and eliminates manual program editing around fixture components. Nathan Frost, formerly of Nikon, serves as VP Sales and Marketing for QxSoft.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Carr Lane Manufacturing: Carr Lane Manufacturing is a leading supplier of fixturing, workholding, and jig-and-fixture components widely used in CNC machining and inspection. Directly comparable as a modular workholding/fixturing components vendor serving precision manufacturing and CMM inspection workflows.
• DESTACO (Acquired by Stabilus): DESTACO is a global manufacturer of clamping, workholding, and fixturing components including manual and pneumatic vises for inspection and machining. Comparable as a specialty workholding competitor in metrology environments.
• Jergens Inc. Jergens manufactures workholding solutions, fixtures, and clamping components including specialty vises and quick-change systems used in metrology and inspection. Comparable as a fixture/workholding components supplier targeting precision manufacturing.
• Lang Makro (Lang Technovation): Lang Makro specializes in precision clamping and workholding systems for CMM and measuring machine applications. Directly comparable as a competitor in modular CMM clamping systems and quick-change workholding.

Broad incumbents

• Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology: Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology manufactures CMMs and metrology software used in the same quality labs that Phillips Precision serves. Broad incumbent already partnered through Methods Machine Tool Sales; could develop competing fixture ecosystems.
• Renishaw: Renishaw is a global metrology OEM manufacturing CMMs, probes, and fixturing/scanning accessories. Broad incumbent serving overlapping CMM customers and could in principle bundle proprietary fixturing with CMM sales, posing competitive risk.
• FARO Technologies: FARO manufactures portable CMMs, 3D measurement arms, and laser trackers. Broad incumbent in portable metrology whose install base supports Phillips Precision's 3D gage arm bundled fixture systems and zCAT docking plates.
• Mitutoyo: Mitutoyo is a major global manufacturer of CMMs and precision measurement instruments. Broad incumbent in metrology whose installed base Phillips Precision's universal docking rails target.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (including Brown & Sharpe) is a global CMM OEM and metrology software provider. Broad incumbent whose CMM install base drives demand for Phillips Precision's fixtures and could compete in fixturing accessories.

Emerging players

• Mitee-Bite (IDG Holdings): Mitee-Bite produces innovative workholding and fixturing components for precision inspection and machining. Emerging player in modular clamping and workholding, with partial overlap in CMM and inspection fixturing applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/InspectionArsenal

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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