Metrology services are the measurement services offered by service
providers to various end-use industries such as power generation,
manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, etc. Metrology is a science of
measurement. Metrology services help manufacturers increase their efficiency
without significantly affecting resource requirements by optimizing
productivity. Different software and hardware, such as laser trackers, light
scanners, portable coordinate measuring machines, etc. are used for an accurate
and high quality result.
Various types of metrology products can be used independently
or as an integrated system for 3D measurement, quality control/inspection, reverse
engineering, product quality optimization, etc. during the manufacturing
process. High precision equipment poses a significant challenge to
manufacturers to keep their inventory abreast due to their high cost. This has
given rise to the service industry, where third party vendors provide metrology
services to various end-use industries or manufacturers.
Moreover, the demand for metrology
services is increasing with the increasing security and safety concern,
the rising popularity of connected cars, the increasing demand for electric,
hybrid, and luxury vehicles, and growing mechanization in the agriculture
sector. For instance, the U.S. based automotive giant, General Motors (GM) planned
to invest another US$ 7 billion to accelerate electric and autonomous tech. The
company plans to have 30 electric vehicles on the market by 2025. Moreover, the
adoption of electric vehicles in the U.S. is supported by the American federal
government, and several states and local governments.
Metrology services provide talented metrologists and reliable
instrumentation and software to original equipment manufacturers. Furthermore,
a service provider not only brings equipment to its customers, but also extends
equipment rental, repair and calibration services, tool design, training,
automation and systems integration, and more. End-users opt for multiple
service providers that offer a broad spectrum of metrology services to significantly
increase their efficiency without affecting resource requirements.
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