Mitutoyo America Corporation

What Mitutoyo America Corporation does

Mitutoyo America Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japanese precision measurement leader Mitutoyo Corporation, headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, and founded in 1963. The company designs, manufactures, distributes, and services precision dimensional metrology equipment for manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, medical devices, energy, and advanced machining. Its product portfolio spans CNC coordinate measuring machines (CRYSTA-Apex V/V PLUS, MiSTAR 575, LEGEX ultra-high-accuracy models), CNC vision measuring systems (Quick Vision Pro, Quick Image, ULTRA Quick Vision, QM-Fit Smart Vision System), form and surface measurement instruments (FORMTRACER Avant series, Hybrid FORMTRACER Avant FTA-H3000, ROUNDTRACER), hardness testers (HR-600, HV-100, HM-200), laser scan micrometers, linear encoders, and microscopes. Pricing is quote-based for high-value enterprise equipment, with software subscriptions (MeasurLink, MCOSMOS, MiCAT Planner, Metlogix M3, Formtracepak) sold on annual licensing terms and calibration/repair/training services priced separately.

The company makes money through five primary streams: (1) hardware sales of precision measurement instruments via direct enterprise field sales and a nationwide authorized distributor network; (2) recurring software licenses, updates, and maintenance subscriptions; (3) ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration, repair, and installation services; (4) metrology training and education through the Mitutoyo Institute of Metrology and M3 Solution Centers; and (5) contract inspection, part programming, and custom measurement solutions delivered through its 10 U.S. service centers. Customer segments are organized by vertical, with aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturing as primary end markets requiring traceable, high-accuracy dimensional inspection. Sales cycles are long and technical, requiring demonstrations, custom configurations, and validation; commercial motion is supported by a multi-channel marketing mix including major industry trade shows (IMTS, SEMICON West, Battery Show, NCSLI), technical webinars, an extensive resource library, the Precision Machine Navigator selection tool, and direct demo/quote requests.

Mitutoyo America holds approximately 5.84% of the global CNC coordinate measuring machine market, ranking fifth behind Hexagon, Zeiss, Renishaw, and Nikon. The company invests continuously in product development, launching multiple new or upgraded CMM, vision, and form-measurement systems between 2024 and 2026, and expanded its U.S. service network with the May 2026 opening of an 11,200-square-foot Lakeland, Florida Metrology Service Center. The parent company (Mitutoyo Corporation, Japan) is publicly traded, while Mitutoyo America Corporation is a privately held wholly-owned subsidiary with no disclosed venture or private equity ownership.

Name

Mitutoyo America Corporation

Legal name

Mitutoyo America Corporation

Website

https://mitutoyo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Mitutoyo America Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Mitutoyo Corporation, designs, distributes, and services precision measurement equipment — CNC coordinate measuring machines, vision measuring systems, form and surface instruments, and hardness testers — for aerospace, automotive, medical device, energy, and advanced machining manufacturers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Precision Metrology Equipment

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), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH), Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH)

Keywords

• Precision measurement instruments
• Coordinate measuring machines
• Vision measuring systems
• Industrial metrology equipment
• Surface roughness measurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Measurement Instruments: Sale of high-precision measurement equipment including CNC coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), vision measuring systems, form measurement instruments, hardness testers, and small hand tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators). Revenue generated through direct sales and distributor network.
2. Software Licenses and Updates: Revenue from software products including MCOSMOS CMM software, Metlogix M3, MiCAT Planner, MeasurLink, and Formtracepak. Software licenses, updates, and maintenance subscriptions.
3. Calibration and Repair Services: ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration services, repair, and maintenance for Mitutoyo instruments and other brands. Services include installation, ongoing calibration, and technical support.
4. Training and Education: Metrology training and education services through the Mitutoyo Institute of Metrology and M3 Solution Centers. Technical training programs for customers on proper use of measurement equipment.
5. Contract Inspection and Part Programming: Contract inspection services, part programming, and custom measurement solutions for customers requiring specialized metrology services. Provided through service centers including the new Lakeland facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mitutoyo America Corporation manufactures, sells, and services precision measurement and metrology equipment — including CNC Coordinate Measuring Machines, vision measuring systems, form/contour/roundness instruments, hardness testers, laser scan micrometers, and hand tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators) — alongside an integrated software ecosystem (MeasurLink, MCOSMOS, MiCAT Planner, Metlogix M3, Formtracepak). The company also delivers ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration, contract inspection, part programming, and training services through its M3 Solution Centers, the Mitutoyo Institute of Metrology, and 10 U.S. service locations targeting aerospace, automotive, medical device, energy, and advanced machining manufacturers.

Product overview

Mitutoyo America Corporation offers a comprehensive precision metrology portfolio organized around core measurement platforms and integrated software solutions. The product line centers on Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) including the CRYSTA-Apex V, CRYSTA-Apex V PLUS Series, MiSTAR 555/575, and LEGEX ultra-high accuracy models. Vision Measuring Systems encompass Quick Vision Pro, Quick Vision Active, ULTRA Quick Vision, Quick Image, and QM-Fit Smart Vision System. Form Measurement includes FORMTRACER Avant series and Hybrid FORMTRACER Avant FTA-H3000 for combined surface roughness and contour measurement. Supporting products include roundness/cylindricity systems (ROUNDTRACER EXTREME, ROUNDTRACER FLASH, RA-2200), hardness testers (HR-600, HR-500, HV-100, HM-200), laser scan micrometers (LSM-6902H), and linear encoders (ABS AT1300). Software ecosystem includes MeasurLink for data management, MCOSMOS for CMM operation, MiCAT Planner for automated program generation, Metlogix M3 for vision systems, AVPAK for hardness testing, and DDPAK for defect inspection. The company operates M3 Solution Centers and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration laboratories across the US.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Metlogix M3: Software platform for vision measuring systems with pattern-based tools and automated measurement capabilities.
• MiCAT Planner
• MeasurLink
• U-WAVE

Products and services

• CRYSTA-Apex V General-purpose CNC coordinate measuring machine capable of handling a wide range of dimensional and geometric tolerance measurements within a single unit, delivering high accuracy, high speed, and versatility. For manufacturers requiring flexible CMM inspection.
• CRYSTA-Apex V PLUS Series Next-generation CNC coordinate measuring machine designed for high-accuracy measurement on the production floor without requiring a temperature-controlled inspection room. Features expanded real-time temperature compensation across 15°C to 30°C and an air reduction function for energy savings during standby.
• MiSTAR 555 Shop Floor CNC CMM Shop-floor type CNC coordinate measuring machine designed for challenging environments including oil mist. Capable of operating directly next to a production line or processing machine with a compact, space-saving design and wide accuracy-guaranteed temperature range.
• MiSTAR 575 Shop Floor CNC CMM Upgraded shop-floor CNC coordinate measuring machine with expanded measuring range and optimized capabilities for larger parts while maintaining coolant and environmental resistance. Suitable for both manufacturing floors and quality inspection rooms.
• LEGEX Ultra-High Accuracy CNC CMM Ultra-high accuracy CNC coordinate measuring machine delivering world-class ultra-high measurement accuracy (E0, MPE=0.28+L/1000) achieved by meticulously eliminating and controlling error factors. Used as a master/reference machine.
• Quick Vision Pro CNC Vision Measuring System General-purpose CNC vision measuring system achieving exceptional throughput with options for touch probes and non-contact displacement sensors. Delivers 626 micropores measured in 36 seconds.
• Quick Vision Active CNC Vision Measuring System Entry-level CNC vision measuring system providing high-speed, highly efficient automated measurement that eliminates human error. Ideal for manufacturers new to CNC vision measuring.
• ULTRA Quick Vision CNC Vision Measuring Machine Ultra-high accuracy CNC vision measuring machine achieving world-class ultra-high measurement accuracy (E1XY=0.25+2L/1000). Used for calibrating gauges, in-house reference instruments, and as a master machine.
• Quick Image 2D Vision Measuring System Manual image measuring system designed for convenient shipping inspections. With a single click, efficiently measures multiple workpieces on screen using advanced pattern-searching capabilities.
• QM-Fit Smart Vision System All-in-one compact, fully automated smart vision system featuring a 20-megapixel color camera with automatic element detection, NIST-traceable measurement accuracy of ±0.000394" (±10 µm), and an integrated computer with a 15.6-inch touchscreen.
• Hyper Quick Vision WLI Non-contact 3D measuring system combining a vision measuring system with a white light interferometer, enabling measurement of coordinate dimensions and nano-level 3D forms without contact in a single unit. Ideal for mass production of next-generation micropatterns for electronic devices.
• Hybrid FORMTRACER Avant FTA-H3000 Combined surface roughness and contour measurement instrument with industry-leading 16mm Z-axis measuring range (three times greater than previous models), consolidating two measuring functions into a single platform to reduce equipment footprint and setup time.
• FORMTRACER Avant C Contour Measuring Instrument Contour measuring instrument with mechanism that simplifies setup and alignment, significantly reducing time required to secure workpiece. Convertible to a surface roughness measuring instrument by retrofitting a roughness detector.
• FORMTRACER Avant S Surface Texture Measuring Instrument Surface texture measuring instrument with positioning distance of 0.05mm, excelling at measuring edges and narrow parts with precision. Convertible from surface roughness instrument to contour measuring instrument by retrofitting a contour detector.
• ROUNDTRACER EXTREME Roundness/Cylindricity Measuring System Roundness/cylindrical shape measuring system providing exceptional repeatability while also measuring surface roughness and contours. Suited for evaluating prototype shaft-type products.
• ROUNDTRACER FLASH Non-Contact Cylindrical Measuring System High-performance non-contact cylindrical shape measuring system using multiple image sensors and a rotating table to rapidly capture complete workpiece data for dimensions, steps, and geometric tolerances in a single unit.
• CS-H5000CNC CNC Surface Roughness and Contour Measuring System CNC surface roughness and contour measuring system combining high-accuracy contour and surface roughness measurement with CNC functions, enabling efficient, simultaneous measurement of high-precision workpieces such as aspheric lenses.
• RA-2200 Roundness Measuring System Best-selling roundness measuring system featuring powerful support functions for centering and leveling during setup, delivering exceptional performance and reliability.
• SJ-410 Surface Roughness Instrument Compact surface roughness instrument with analysis functions comparable to stationary instruments, supporting a wide selection of stylus shapes for special forms at low cost.
• Surftest SJ-220 Portable Surface Roughness Tester Portable surface roughness tester with a 2.8" color touchscreen, built-in battery capable of approximately 1,000 uses on a full charge, intuitive user interface with HOME shortcut functionality, optional wireless U-WAVE-TIB communication, and ISO 21920 standard compliance.
• HR-600 CNC Rockwell Hardness Tester High-end CNC Rockwell hardness testing machine accommodating large workpieces up to 220 lbs (100 kg) without cutting or modification, supporting Rockwell, Rockwell Superficial, Brinell, Indentation Brinell, and Plastics testing methods.
• HR-500 Rockwell Hardness Tester Versatile Rockwell hardness tester measuring inner walls without cutting or modification, supporting Rockwell, Brinell, and Plastics testing methods in a single unit.
• HV-100 Series Vickers Hardness Tester Versatile Vickers hardness testing machine supporting Vickers, Knoop, fracture toughness, and Brinell tests with automated indentation reading and multi-point measurement. HV-110 supports 1-50 kgf; HV-120 supports 0.3-30 kgf.
• HM-200 Micro Vickers Hardness Tester Micro Vickers hardness testing machine with freely adjustable test force to match hardened layer thickness, featuring autofocus technology and automated indentation reading.
• SurfaceMeasure1110 Non-Contact Laser Probe Non-contact laser probe that automatically adjusts laser intensity and camera sensitivity to match the environment and material of the workpiece, enabling fast, efficient scanning and powder-free measurement for seamless CAD data comparison.
• PH20 / REVO 5-Axis CMM Probe 5-axis control probe for coordinate measuring machines that can be positioned at any angle, enabling highly efficient coordinate measurement and significant reduction in measurement time for complex 5-axis machined forms.
• MF-J Measuring Microscope Measuring microscope with fast focusing capability achieving focus in approximately 1 second, eliminating variations from manual focus adjustments and reducing operator fatigue.
• PJ-PLUS Profile Projector Profile projector designed for shop floor use with LEDs as light source, offering excellent resistance to dust adhesion and preventing mist formation on internal mirrors, lenses, and light source.
• MiSCAN Vision System Micro-form measuring system with micro-stylus tip as small as 125 µm in diameter, enabling precise scanning measurements on micro-forms. When equipped with nano-stylus tips, it excels at scanning minute parts of precision punches and dies.
• UMAP Vision System Micro-form measuring system with nano-stylus tip as small as 15 µm in diameter, enabling precise contact measurements in the microscopic domain for injection nozzles and precision-molded parts.
• LSM-6902H Laser Scan Micrometer Non-contact length measuring system achieving world's highest level of repetitive accuracy for 1" (25 mm) class laser scan micrometer, designed for precise measurement of outer diameter of pin gauges and plug gauges.
• LG100/200 Digital Gage Environment-resistant digital gage with best-in-class repeatability and IP67G-rated environmental resistance, ideal for integration into in-line measuring equipment. Now equipped with a compact counter.
• ABS AT1300 Absolute Linear Scale ABSOLUTE linear scale (assembly type) offering contamination-resistant optical scale with best-in-class accuracy and resolution of 0.0015 µm among ABS scales, in a slim, space-saving design.
• MACH Ko-ga-me In-Line CNC CMM In-line CNC coordinate measuring machine designed for measuring small parts, with a versatile CNC measuring head mountable on a dedicated frame for a compact CNC coordinate measuring system or for customized measurement systems.
• MACH-3A In-Line Coordinate Measuring Machine In-line coordinate measuring machine featuring horizontal coordinate measuring system and high-speed drive designed for installation on transfer lines between processing machines, delivering world-class CNC travel speed, acceleration, and measurement performance.
• MACH-V In-Line CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine In-line CNC coordinate measuring machine designed to replace dedicated measuring gauges in production lines, offering world-class CNC travel speed, acceleration, and measurement speed.
• TAGLENS Varifocal Lens Varifocal lens that adjusts focal length at ultra-high speed without mechanical drives, capturing in-focus images over wide areas with extended depth of field and dramatically reducing time required for visual inspections.
• U-WAVE Wireless Measurement Data Communication System Measurement data wireless communication system enabling wireless transfer of measurement data from calipers and micrometers to a PC, eliminating manual input to inspection sheets at low cost.
• MeasurLink Real-Time SPC Software Software solution that visualizes quality by performing real-time statistical processing of measurement data, supporting defect prevention through comprehensive analysis of accumulated data and seamless connection with all major measuring instruments from calipers to CMMs.
• MiCAT Planner Automatic CMM Programming Software Software solution that significantly reduces time needed to create measurement programs by automatically generating CMM measurement programs from tolerance information in 3D CAD models.
• MCOSMOS v5.4 CMM Software CMM software with Windows 11 compatibility, expanded ISO/ASME positional GD&T capabilities, and automation features. Version 5.4 includes Mitutoyo Connect for signal input/output setup, auto camera switching, probe angle sorting, and expanded repeat-mode options.
• DDPAK Defect Inspection Software Defect inspection software designed exclusively for CNC Vision Measuring Systems. In addition to dimensional measurements, it automatically detects and inspects defects such as dust, burrs, and cracks.
• GEARPAK Express Gear Measurement Software Gear measurement evaluation software for coordinate measuring machines that automates generation of measurement programs, evaluates gears, and outputs results including geometric tolerance evaluations such as squareness and coaxiality.
• AVPAK Hardness Testing Software Software for Vickers hardness testing that automatically captures test result data, eliminating risk of transcription errors or tampering. Integrates with HV-100 and HM-200 hardness testers.
• Metlogix M3 Software for Quick Image Vision Measuring System Software integration for the Quick Image 2D Vision Measuring System featuring pattern-based tools, advanced video edge detection, automated field-of-view measurement, and stage stitching for workpieces up to 400mm.
• Formtracepak v6.2 Surface Roughness and Contour Software Software companion to the Hybrid FORMTRACER Avant for surface roughness and contour measurement, with version 6.2 released in 2025.
• ISO/IEC 17025 Calibration Lab Services ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration services for all Mitutoyo tools and instruments as well as other brands, delivered through Mitutoyo's calibration laboratory.
• Custom Precision Measurement Lab Solutions Custom precision measurement lab solutions for businesses, providing enterprise-level quality control capabilities at accessible price points for shop floor or quality lab applications.
• Contract Inspection Services Contract inspection services provided through Mitutoyo's metrology service centers, including the new Lakeland, FL facility, delivering outsourced precision measurement to aerospace, defense, medical manufacturing, and advanced machining customers.
• Contract Part Programming Services Contract part programming services that create custom CMM measurement programs for customers, leveraging Mitutoyo's metrology expertise to accelerate customers' inspection workflows.
• Lakeland Metrology Service Center 11,200-square-foot Mitutoyo Metrology Service Center in Lakeland, Florida (between Tampa and Orlando) providing contract inspection, part programming, metrology training, calibration, and maintenance services to aerospace, defense, medical manufacturing, and advanced machining customers under an expanded ISO/IEC 17025 scope of accreditation.
• Mitutoyo Institute of Metrology Training Metrology training and education programs delivered through the Mitutoyo Institute of Metrology and M3 Solution Centers, providing technical training on proper use of measurement equipment to customers and partners.
• Installation Services Professional installation services for Mitutoyo precision measurement equipment, supporting deployment of CMMs, vision systems, form measurement instruments, and other capital equipment at customer sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• Temperature tolerance range expanded to 15°C to 30°C, enabling CMM operation on production shop floors without dedicated temperature-controlled inspection rooms
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability11 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WENZEL Group: German manufacturer of high-end CMMs, gear inspection systems, and CT scanners. Direct competitor in ultra-high-accuracy CMM space alongside Mitutoyo's LEGEX and ULTRA Quick Vision products.
• Creaform (AMETEK): Portable 3D scanners and optical CMMs provider, now part of AMETEK. Competes with Mitutoyo's portable measurement solutions (SJ-220, LG100/200) in automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing markets.
• Hexagon AB: Global leader in precision measurement with 23.62% CMM market share. Competes directly with Mitutoyo across CMMs, vision systems, and software (e.g., PC-DMIS, eMMA) for aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing customers.
• Renishaw plc: UK-based manufacturer of CMM probes, REVO 5-axis scanning systems, and EQUATOR gauges. Holds 7.10% CMM market share and competes directly with Mitutoyo's PH20/REVO 5-axis probes and high-accuracy CMMs.
• Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology: Direct competitor in CMMs and optical metrology with 16.65% global CMM market share. Strong in automotive/aerospace with PRISMO and O-INSPECT systems overlapping Mitutoyo's CRYSTA-Apex and Quick Vision lines.
• Nikon Metrology: CMM, X-ray CT, and laser radar metrology provider with 5.57% global CMM market share. Direct competitor in CMMs (LK Metrology heritage) and emerging in CT-based non-contact measurement overlapping Mitutoyo's Hyper Quick Vision WLI.
• Keyence Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of industrial sensors, vision systems, and measurement instruments. Competes with Mitutoyo's optical and vision measurement product lines (Quick Image, QM-Fit) and laser scan micrometers across discrete manufacturing customers.
• Cognex Corporation: US-based machine vision and industrial barcode reader specialist. Overlaps with Mitutoyo's vision measuring systems and in-line inspection solutions (QM-Fit, ROUNDTRACER FLASH) in factory automation applications.
• FARO Technologies: US-based provider of portable 3D measurement arms, laser scanners, and CMMs. Competes with Mitutoyo's portable surface roughness testers and shop-floor measurement solutions, particularly for reverse engineering and in-line inspection.

Emerging players

• InnovMetric Software (PolyWorks): Independent 3D measurement software platform used across multiple CMM hardware vendors including Mitutoyo. Competes with Mitutoyo's MCOSMOS and MeasurLink as the de facto standard for portable CMM and 3D scanning workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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