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Industrial metrology and additive manufacturing brands and technologies

An international overview for comparing metrology, industrial CT, 3D printing and services by application, process, accuracy, materials, productivity, integration and support.

Industrial metrology: manufacturers and technologies

Broad, verified and non-exhaustive selection, reviewed in September 2026. The names are market examples industrial buyers may consider. Inclusion is informational and does not imply affiliation, representation, technical equivalence or endorsement. Product ranges and market presence change and should be confirmed with each company.

CMM / MMC

Bridge, horizontal-arm, large-volume, shop-floor and multisensor machines.

  • LK Metrology
  • ZEISS
  • Hexagon
  • Mitutoyo
  • Wenzel
  • Coord3
  • Aberlink
  • Trimek
  • Stiefelmayer
  • Renishaw AGILITY
  • Accretech
  • Mora Metrology
  • AIMS Metrology
  • Helmel
  • Nikon Metrology
  • Keyence

Scanner 3D e metrologia portátil

Laser and structured-light scanners, photogrammetry, optical tracking and measuring arms.

  • SCANOLOGY
  • FARO Creaform
  • ZEISS GOM
  • Hexagon Absolute Arm
  • SHINING 3D
  • Artec 3D
  • Kreon
  • Nikon Metrology
  • Polyga
  • eviXscan 3D
  • SMARTTECH3D
  • Solutionix
  • Peel 3D
  • Metronor
  • ZEISS T-SCAN

Laser Tracker, radar e grande volume

Alignment, assembly, structural inspection and large-volume automation.

  • API Metrology
  • FARO Creaform
  • Leica Geosystems
  • Hexagon
  • Nikon APDIS
  • Brunson
  • Hubbs

CT e raio-X industrial

Non-destructive inspection, internal metrology, porosity, assemblies and production.

  • Nikon Metrology
  • Waygate Technologies / phoenix
  • Comet Yxlon
  • diondo
  • RX Solutions
  • ZEISS METROTOM
  • Werth TomoScope
  • Bruker SkyScan
  • North Star Imaging
  • TESCAN
  • Shimadzu
  • Rigaku
  • VisiConsult
  • Nordson DAGE
  • ProCon X-Ray / LK Metrology
  • Unicomp Technology
  • VJ Technologies
  • Avonix Imaging
  • X-RIS
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific HeliScan

Medição ótica, visão e perfis

Vision, multisensor, non-contact measurement, profiles, form and turned-part inspection.

  • Nikon NEXIV
  • Keyence
  • Mitutoyo Quick Vision
  • ZEISS O-INSPECT
  • VICIVISION
  • OGP SmartScope
  • Micro-Vu
  • Werth
  • Starrett
  • Vision Engineering
  • Alicona
  • Sensofar
  • Mahr
  • Hommel-Etamic
  • Jenoptik
  • Taylor Hobson

Software de inspeção e dados

CMM programming, CAD comparison, GD&T, reporting, SPC and quality-data connectivity.

  • PolyWorks Inspector
  • PolyWorks DataLoop
  • PC-DMIS
  • ZEISS CALYPSO
  • ZEISS INSPECT
  • Nikon CAMIO
  • Nikon CMM-Manager
  • Metrolog X4
  • Renishaw MODUS
  • SpatialAnalyzer
  • Geomagic Control X
  • Verisurf
  • VGSTUDIO MAX
  • Volume Graphics
  • Q-DAS
  • TouchDMIS
  • RationalDMIS
  • OpenDMIS
  • OGP EVOLVE

Sensors, probing and accessories

Heads, styli, probes, changers, tables and fixturing systems.

  • Renishaw
  • Hexagon
  • ZEISS
  • Mitutoyo
  • MetrologyWorks
  • Witte
  • Rayco

Calibration, retrofit and services

CMM upgrades, calibration, contract measurement, programming, training and reverse engineering.

  • Renishaw UCC
  • LK Metrology
  • Hexagon
  • ZEISS
  • Mitutoyo
  • Metrologic Group
  • PolyWorks

Automation and in-process inspection

Robotic cells, in-line metrology, on-machine measurement and process feedback.

  • ZEISS GOM ScanBox
  • Hexagon PRESTO
  • SCANOLOGY AM-DESK
  • Creaform R-Series
  • Nikon APDIS
  • Renishaw Equator
  • Mapvision
  • Vitronic

Installed base and legacy systems

Brands and families that may also arise in upgrade, retrofit, software or migration projects.

  • DEA
  • Leitz
  • Brown & Sharpe
  • Sheffield
  • CE Johansson
  • Ferranti
  • LK
  • Coord3
  • Wenzel
  • Mitutoyo
  • ZEISS
  • Renishaw

Additive manufacturing: global brands active in Europe

A non-exhaustive map of manufacturers and platforms with observable products, distribution or support in Europe. Actual availability, territory coverage and service should be confirmed for each country. Technologies are not interchangeable: material, size, productivity, certification and cost per part determine the choice.

FDM / FFF e compósitos

Engineering filament, high temperature, continuous reinforcement, tooling and end-use parts.

  • KINGS 3D
  • Stratasys
  • UltiMaker
  • Markforged
  • Raise3D
  • BCN3D
  • Roboze
  • 3DGence
  • miniFactory
  • INTAMSYS
  • CreatBot
  • BigRep
  • WASP
  • Tumaker
  • Blocks Technology
  • AON3D

FGF / LFAM e extrusão robotizada

Pellet extrusion, large format, robotic cells, moulds, patterns and large components.

  • KINGS 3D
  • CEAD
  • BigRep
  • Caracol
  • CMS Kreator
  • WASP
  • Ziknes
  • Tumaker
  • Massivit 3D
  • Thermwood LSAM
  • Ingersoll MasterPrint
  • Weber Additive
  • Ai Build

SLS / MJF / SAF

Polymer powder-bed fusion for functional prototypes, short runs and production.

  • KINGS 3D
  • Sinterit
  • EOS
  • HP Multi Jet Fusion
  • 3D Systems
  • Formlabs Fuse
  • Farsoon
  • Stratasys SAF
  • Sintratec
  • Wematter
  • Prodways
  • Ricoh

SLA / DLP / LCD / PolyJet

Vat photopolymerisation and material jetting for detail, surfaces, moulds, dental, jewellery and production.

  • KINGS 3D
  • Formlabs
  • 3D Systems
  • Stratasys Neo / Origin / PolyJet
  • Carbon
  • Photocentric
  • Nexa3D
  • UnionTech
  • Rapid Shape
  • Asiga
  • ETEC
  • Prodways

Metal LPBF / SLM / DMLS

Laser powder-bed fusion for complex geometries, lightweighting, conformal cooling and production.

  • KINGS 3D
  • EOS
  • Nikon SLM Solutions
  • Renishaw
  • TRUMPF
  • 3D Systems
  • Colibrium Additive
  • AddUp
  • Velo3D
  • Farsoon
  • Eplus3D
  • BLT
  • AMCM
  • SamyLabs

DED / WAAM / Binder Jet / Cold Spray

Directed-energy deposition, wire-arc, binder jetting and spray processes for repair and metal parts.

  • Meltio
  • DMG MORI LASERTEC
  • Prima Additive
  • Addilan
  • WAAM3D
  • MX3D
  • Gefertec
  • SPEE3D
  • Titomic
  • HP Metal Jet
  • Desktop Metal
  • ExOne
  • Markforged Metal X
  • Digital Metal

Software and production preparation

Design for AM, simulation, nesting, supports, traceability and workflow management.

  • Materialise Magics
  • Oqton 3DXpert
  • Autodesk Netfabb
  • Siemens NX AM
  • nTop
  • Ansys Additive
  • Hexagon Simufact Additive
  • Altair Inspire
  • AMFG
  • Dyndrite

Post-processing and finishing

Depowdering, support removal, smoothing, dyeing, blasting and densification.

  • DyeMansion
  • AM Solutions
  • PostProcess Technologies
  • Solukon
  • Rösler
  • Volkmann
  • Quintus Technologies
  • AMT PostPro

Solution routes available from NM3D

Selection starts with the part and process. These pages show the main technologies in the NM3D portfolio.

LK Metrology e CMM

ALTERA, soluções de ponte, grandes volumes, produção, sensores e automatização.

View CMM systems

SCANOLOGY e scanner 3D

KSCAN-X, SIMSCAN, TrackScan e NIMBLETRACK para digitalização e inspeção portátil.

View 3D scanners

API Metrology

Laser Tracker, iLT, medição de grande volume, alinhamento e aplicações automatizadas.

View Laser Trackers

Nikon Metrology CT / RX

Sistemas XT, VOXLS e CT/RX para inspeção não destrutiva e metrologia interna.

View CT and X-ray

Nikon NEXIV e visão

Medição ótica, visão e multissensor para componentes de elevada precisão.

View optical measurement

PolyWorks e software CMM

Inspeção 3D, comparação CAD, programação, relatórios e gestão de dados dimensionais.

View metrology software

KINGS 3D · FDM e FGF

Filament and pellet extrusion for prototypes, tooling and large-format parts.

View 3D printing

KINGS 3D e Sinterit · polímeros

SLA/DLP and SLS technologies for detail, functional prototypes and short runs.

View polymer systems

NM3D 3D printing service

Prototyping, geometry validation, production runs and process and material selection support.

Request manufacturing

Companies and operators active in the Iberian market

This map brings together manufacturers with direct presence, distributors, integrators, engineering firms, laboratories and service companies. It does not imply equal scope or direct competition in every project. Always compare technologies, applicable accreditations, technical competence, response times, training and after-sales support.

Portugal · metrologia e inspeção market selection

  • NM3D Ibérica
  • SARIKI Portugal
  • S4METRO
  • Mais Metrologia
  • Micronsense
  • Luzo 3D
  • S3D
  • Isoinspeqt
  • InovaMind
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
  • ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions
  • ISQ
  • INEGI
  • CATIM
  • SGS Portugal
  • Applus+ Portugal
  • Trescal Portugal

España · metrología e inspección market selection

  • SARIKI
  • Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
  • ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions
  • Mitutoyo Ibérica
  • FARO Creaform
  • Trimek / Innovalia Metrology
  • Unimetrik
  • Teciman
  • Vector0
  • Kronoss Metrología
  • FOVEA
  • AZ Metrology
  • Dogram
  • AsorCAD
  • AGFRA
  • Live 3D Metrology
  • MeDi Ingeniería
  • Zeppelin Metrology
  • SAT3D
  • ISM 3D
  • Metaltest
  • Trescal España
  • Applus+ Laboratories
  • SGS España

Organisations active in additive manufacturing in Portugal and Spain

This includes manufacturers, distributors, technology centres, engineering companies and manufacturing providers. For Spain, the ADDIMAT sector directory was also cross-checked; directory membership does not imply identical capability or service.

Portugal · fabrico aditivo manufacturers and services

  • NM3D Ibérica
  • AGI
  • FAN3D
  • 3D Ever
  • CODI 3D Labs
  • Addistra
  • EROFIO
  • Blocks Technology
  • AGIX
  • Ponto Z
  • InovaMind
  • Filamentos Pro B2B
  • INEGI
  • CATIM
  • ISQ

España · fabricación aditiva manufacturers, centres and services

  • Sicnova
  • Solitium 3D
  • Addimen
  • iMet-3D
  • Additium 3D
  • AITIIP
  • AIDIMME
  • AIJU
  • AIMEN
  • AIMPLAS
  • IDONIAL
  • Tecnalia
  • Tekniker
  • Lortek
  • Leitat
  • CATEC
  • CAF Digital Manufacturing
  • ADDIVAL
  • MADIT
  • AENIUM
  • Windforce 3D
  • Alinox
  • Mecautil
  • Laboratorios 3D
  • Alpux 3D
  • ADDICRAFT
  • INDART / Tumaker
  • SamyLabs
  • Triditive
  • Meltio
  • Ziknes
  • NTI Spain
  • Excelencia Tech
  • 3DZ
  • Maquinter
  • Undo Prototipos
  • Wehl & Partner

Last editorial review: September 2026. Inclusion or omission is not an assessment of quality, capability or suitability.

Independence notice: The trademarks, trade names and products mentioned belong to their respective owners. They are cited solely to help identify options in the market. NM3D Ibérica does not claim affiliation, authorisation or equivalence with third parties unless expressly stated.

Criteria that matter more than the name

Use a real sample and measurable requirements to compare proposals.

  1. Measurement volume, tolerances and required uncertainty.
  2. Part material, finish, accessibility and geometry.
  3. Laboratory, production, field or in-line automation.
  4. Cycle time, preparation and programming ease.
  5. CAD, GD&T, reporting, SPC and traceability integration.
  6. Installation, training, calibration and local support.
  7. Spare-parts availability and downtime.
  8. Total cost of ownership over the useful life.

Frequently asked questions

Why are so many brands listed in this guide?

Because the aim is to show the breadth of the market and organise the decision by technology and application, not to favour or discredit a manufacturer.

Are all listed brands represented by NM3D?

No. The list includes market examples. Solutions available from NM3D are identified in a separate section and should be confirmed commercially for each country and project.

How were the additive manufacturing brands selected?

They were grouped by process and include international manufacturers with observable products, distribution or support in Europe. Actual availability and local service should be confirmed before purchase.

How can products be compared without relying only on brand?

Define the part, tolerances, environment, cycle time, integration and support. Then request a demonstration with a real sample and measurable acceptance criteria.

Can NM3D review a specification or proposal?

Yes. Share the technical requirements and expected results while avoiding unnecessary confidential information. NM3D can help structure a decision matrix.

Compare the application, not only the logo

NM3D can prepare a technical assessment focused on your part, process and goals.

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