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API, Mitutoyo worldwide reseller agreement
The Inventor of the Laser Tracker is partnering with the leading measurement and inspection solutions provider to complete the most diverse metrology hardware and software portfolio.
Mitutoyo Corp. have announced a partnership to distribute API’s portable dimensional metrology equipment throughout Mitutoyo’s worldwide network.
Production times and tolerances continue to grow tighter for manufacturers around the world, and their need for precise, portable measurement hardware and software has increased to meet this demand. Adding API’s complete portfolio of portable equipment to Mitutoyo’s already diverse portfolio to meet this demand was a natural fit for both companies.
Mitutoyo and API team up for production metrology
API and Mitutoyo have announced a partnership to distribute API’s portable dimensional metrology equipment through Mitutoyo’s worldwide network.
“API really invented portable dimensional metrology, especially in the form of precise, laser measurements,” said Mitutoyo president Yoshiaki Numata. “So, for Mitutoyo, this was a great opportunity to add the most complete line of high-quality portable metrology equipment to what we can offer to our customers.”
“Mitutoyo has developed the most diverse, comprehensive portfolio of metrology equipment, hardware, and software, and they have built a truly impressive global distribution network,” said API president Joe Bioty. “By adding API’s portable equipment to that offering, Mitutoyo really becomes a one-stop shop for metrology
Mitutoyo to be API portable metrology reseller
Mitutoyo Corp. have partnered to distribute API’s portable dimensional metrology equipment throughout Mitutoyo’s worldwide network.
Production times and tolerances continue to grow tighter for manufacturers around the world, and their need for precise, portable measurement hardware and software has increased to meet this demand. Adding API’s complete portfolio of portable equipment to
Mitutoyo’s already diverse portfolio to meet this demand was a natural fit for both companies.
“API really invented portable dimensional metrology, especially in the form of precise, laser measurements,” says Yoshiaki Numata, president of Mitutoyo Corp. “So, for Mitutoyo, this was a great opportunity to add the most complete line of high-quality portable metrology equipment to what we can offer to our customers.”
Mitutoyo Corporation and Kitov Systems have signed a partnership agreement enabling Mitutoyo to integrate Kitov’s technologies across its metrology solutions.
As part of the agreement, Mitutoyo will invest and become a shareholder in Kitov. The agreement also establishes the framework for joint development of solutions that combine Mitutoyo’s measurement technologies and Kitov’s planning and inspection technologies.
Kitov says its proprietary AI, robotics and computer vision technologies allow complete semantic understanding of the part or product under inspection, including its 3D structure and components. This results in automated, cost-effective visual inspection and measurement solutions that the company says improve quality control and reduce manufacturing costs.
Automated planning, visual inspection technology February 12, 2021
Mitutoyo Corp., a leading global company specializing in measuring instruments and metrological technology, and
Kitov, a developer and provider of automated smart visual inspection software solutions, have partnered, allowing Mitutoyo to integrate Kitov’s technologies across its metrology solutions.
As part of the agreement, Mitutoyo will invest and become a shareholder in Kitov. The agreement also establishes the framework for joint-development of new solutions that combine Mitutoyo’s measurement technologies and Kitov’s planning and inspection technologies.
Kitov’s proprietary AI, robotics, and computer vision technologies allow complete semantic understanding of the part or product under inspection including its 3D structure and components. This results in automated highly reliable and cost-effective visual inspection and measurement solutions that significantly improve quality contr