Hexagon AB has announced the acquisition of Etalon, a provider of equipment calibration solutions. Etalon's products continuously monitor and adjust machine tools, measuring machines, robots and structures to ensure the dimensional accuracy of manufactured parts.
Founded in 2004, Etalon employs about 20 people and specializes in manufacturing and metrology technologies. Its solutions are used in mechanical and automotive engineering, industrial instrumentation, aerospace and research. Etalon's product line not only strengthens Hexagon's calibration solutions offering, but also nicely complements the range of on-machine measurement systems, which now includes machine tool probes, software and calibration hardware.
" Joining Hexagon provides Etalon with new opportunities to establish and expand its systems calibration business. In addition, the acquisition is a natural fit with Hexagon's data-driven smart factory strategy. This initiative reinforces our commitment to creating value for customers through the convergence of manufacturing and metrology, and increases process autonomy through machine-controlled operationssays Ola Rollén, President and CEO of Hexagon. We are very pleased to welcome such an innovative team to our group, and we look forward to developing new solutions for our customers together. "
Based in Brunswick, Germany, and with a global network of distribution partners, Etalon will operate within the Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence division.
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