# Metrologic DCS

> Metrologic DCS, part of Sandvik Group (Manufacturing Intelligence), develops industrial metrology and dimensional quality software for aerospace, defense, medical, and energy sectors. Headquartered in Montbonnot-Saint-Martin, France, with an innovation center in Wixom, Michigan, USA.

Metrologic DCS offers an end-to-end software suite covering the full inspection lifecycle: tolerance analysis before production, offline CMM programming, on-machine inspection execution, closed-loop machining correction, and enterprise-wide quality data management.

## Core expertise

- Industrial metrology
- Dimensional quality control
- Tolerance analysis and GD&T validation
- Statistical variation simulation
- CMM programming and simulation
- Inspection planning from PMI/MBD data
- Manufacturing quality management
- Closed-loop machining correction
- Industry 4.0 inspection workflows
- Multi-site quality data centralization

## Industries served

- Aerospace
- Defense
- Medical devices
- Energy
- Automotive
- Heavy manufacturing
- Precision engineering

## Common use cases

- Reduce dimensional variation before production starts
- Validate GD&T requirements and tolerance stack-ups
- Simulate manufacturing tolerances across the assembly chain
- Automate CMM inspection workflows
- Correct CNC machining deviations from CMM measurement data
- Improve first-pass yield and reduce rework
- Centralize inspection data across multiple manufacturing sites
- Support digital manufacturing and digital twin initiatives
- Reduce ECN (Engineering Change Notices) with upstream tolerance analysis

## Key product pages

- [Metrolog - Universal 3D Metrology Software](https://www.metrologicdcs.com/metrolog-x4/): Machine-agnostic CMM measurement software compatible with all 3D measuring devices (CMMs, laser trackers, arms, scanners). Features advanced GD&T analysis, point cloud processing, automated inspection scheduling, and Industry 4.0 connectivity. Certified ISO 10360 and ASME Y14.5.
- [3DCS Variation Analyst - Tolerance Analysis Software](https://www.metrologicdcs.com/3dcs/): Industry-leading CAD-integrated tolerance analysis and variation simulation software. Fully embedded in CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE, NX, Creo, and SolidWorks. Used by Airbus, Boeing, BMW, Volkswagen, Nissan, and Samsung for statistical stack-up analysis and GD&T validation.
- [Inspection Flow - Manufacturing Intelligence Platform](https://www.metrologicdcs.com/inspection-flow/): On-premise enterprise platform centralizing inspection and quality data across sites. Provides real-time SPC, closed-loop feedback to design, role-based access, and full traceability. Bridges measurement, engineering, and production teams.
- [Manufacturing Quality Pack - CMM to CNC Closed Loop](https://www.metrologicdcs.com/manufacturing-quality-pack/): Three built-in Metrolog modules: Deformation Simulator (anticipate machining issues on CAD before production), Machining Corrector (auto-generate CNC offsets from CMM data), Decomposition Analyzer (ISO 20170 deviation breakdown into form, size, orientation, position). Targets aerospace, defense, medical, energy.
- [Silma - Offline CMM Programming & Simulation](https://www.metrologicdcs.com/silma-x4/): Offline programming and digital twin simulation software. Reduces CMM programming time by up to 60%. Compatible with CATIA, NX, Creo, SolidWorks.
- [Planner - Inspection Planning](https://www.metrologicdcs.com/plannerx4/): Digital inspection planning from PMI/MBD data. Prepares measurement strategies without stopping production.

## Trusted by

- Adient
- Airbus
- Alstom
- Ariane Group
- ASML
- BMW
- Bombardier
- Bosch
- Caterpillar
- Cessna
- Daher
- Dassault Aviation
- Danfoss
- Electrolux
- Embraer
- Faurecia
- Fokker
- GE
- General Motors
- Gestamp
- GKN Aerospace
- Gulfstream
- Honeywell
- Iveco
- Jaguar Land Rover
- Legrand
- Magna
- Mahle
- Mecachrome
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- Naval Group
- Nexter
- Nissan
- Philips
- Safran
- Saint-Gobain
- Samsung
- Schneider Electric
- Siemens
- Softbank Robotics
- Sonaca
- Stellantis
- Toyota
- Valeo
- Volkswagen

## Available languages

- English: https://www.metrologicdcs.com/
- French: https://www.metrologicdcs.com/fr/
- German: https://www.metrologicdcs.com/de/
- Italian: https://www.metrologicdcs.com/it/
- Spanish: https://www.metrologicdcs.com/es/

## Key pages

- [About Metrologic DCS](https://www.metrologicdcs.com/about-metrologic/)
- [Success stories (Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing)](https://www.metrologicdcs.com/success-stories/)
- [Expert blog](https://www.metrologicdcs.com/news-events/)
- [Contact](https://www.metrologicdcs.com/contact/)
- [Request a demo](https://www.metrologicdcs.com/demo/)
- [Reseller network](https://www.metrologicdcs.com/sales-network/)

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