出版日 20.05.2026

Micro-scale measurement has never been more precise. But in many production environments, it is still not as reliable as it should be. Results vary between operators. Complex geometries remain difficult to access. And even when measurements are technically possible, they are not always reproducible when it matters most. If you are dealing with micro-scale features—whether in tooling, nozzles or functional surfaces—you probably know this situation well. It is not that measurement systems lack resolution. It is that achieving repeatable, production-ready results is still a challenge. With the introduction of the µCMM NEO, this is exactly what is starting to change.

Why do micro-scale measurement results vary in production?

The limiting reasons for micro-metrology

In controlled lab conditions, many systems deliver highly accurate results. But production environments are different. Parts vary. Setups change. Operators rotate. And suddenly, measurement results begin to shift. In many cases, the root cause is not the measurement principle itself, but the overall process. How the part is positioned. How accessible the geometry is. How strongly results depend on operator experience. This creates a critical issue. The measurement result is no longer purely defined by the component, but by the process around it. And this is where repeatability is lost.

micro-hole measurement on a injection nozzle

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The real bottleneck: micro holes, deep features and complex geometries

Micro holes, deep features and steep flanks are among the most difficult structures to measure reliably. These features appear across industries—from precision tooling and injection nozzles to turbine components and molds with functional surfaces. They are difficult to access, sensitive to positioning and often sit exactly in tolerance-critical areas. Reliable measurement here is not just about precision. It is about stability and accessibility.

Why traditional approaches reach their limits

Most conventional approaches try to solve these challenges by increasing performance. Higher resolution. More data points. Additional strategies. But this often introduces complexity instead of solving the core issue. Traditional coordinate metrology relies on sampling, which can miss critical deviations between points.

What changes with µCMM NEO

The µCMM NEO is designed to make micro-scale measurement reliable in real production conditions. It enables full-field, surface-based measurement instead of point sampling. Complex geometries can be accessed directly. Results become reproducible across setups and users. The focus shifts from what is measurable to what is reliably measurable.

surface roughness measurement of a cutting insert — Stamp measurement with µCMM NEO

EDM electrode parameters measurement micro-features — Measurement of an EDM electrode

From measurement capability to process confidence

Stable and repeatable results create confidence.

Processes can be optimized more reliably.

Quality control becomes predictable.

Measurement becomes part of a robust production process.

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Where this matters most: real applications

In applications like nozzle geometries, precision tooling and micro-molds, even small deviations have a major impact. This is where reliable, repeatable measurement makes the difference.