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In 1973, the introduction of the world’s first numerically controlled, 3D coordinate measuring machine marked a truly revolutionary milestone in the field of industrial metrology: the UMM 500 Universal Measuring Machine from Carl Zeiss. This allowed automated measurement with a measuring accuracy of 0.5 µm in three axes. With a measuring speed totally unparalleled at that time and one of the first computer-aided, software-supported measuring techniques, it heralded the dawning of a new era of three-dimensional measurement in production inspection and quality assurance.
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| UMM 500, the world’s first 3D coordinate measuring machine. | SMM-D measuring machine with DSE AutoScan. | The ultimate in versatility: the bridge-type measuring machine PRISMO VAST®. |
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Precise Measurement in All Branches of Industry
The pace of development in the field of 3D coordinate measuring machines was almost as breathtaking as that in information technology. Carl Zeiss developed many different types – with measuring and touch trigger probe heads – for a wide diversity of applications. Today, these precision machines are used for direct measurement on the shopfloor, in development departments, in metrology labs, and for gauge inspection. In design studios, for example, coordinate measuring machines from Carl Zeiss serve the purpose of measuring and processing tools at the same time.
Full Service Across the Board
In addition to the development and construction of measuring machines for a wide variety of applications, Carl Zeiss also offers a broad spectrum of services ranging from the training of applications technicians and decision-makers, contract measurements, pre-sales consultation and startup support to the role of a full service operating company for clients’ measuring labs.
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