Metris Rebrands to Nikon Metrology

The corporate name of Metris (Leuven, Belgium) has officially changed to Nikon Metrology NV. Under the new Nikon brand, Nikon and Metris will synergize their respective strengths in technology, marketing and services to deliver innovative metrology products with a broad application reach to its worldwide customer base.

Nikon Metrology uniquely blends Metris? innovative leadership in micro metrology with a globally recognized brand. The new organization yields the most complete metrology offering, as state-of-the-art Nikon 2.5D vision measuring systems complement optical and mechanical Metris 3D metrology solutions. Nikon?s strong company position guarantees future-proof investments and a secured growth path for continued product development and innovation.

Always at the forefront of contactless 3D inspection, Metris introduced groundbreaking innovations across the entire micro-metrology spectrum: digital 3D laser scanners, X-ray metrology with industrial computer tomography (CT) in addition to Laser Radar and iGPS for large-scale metrology applications.

Nikon Instruments, a market leader in optical instrumentation, spans the accuracy range from several microns to submicron level. Automated NEXIV VMR vision inspection systems offer smart, premium optics for highly accurate 2.5D surface analysis. Measuring microscopes, optical comparators and autocollimators are among other powerful Nikon dimensional metrology and industrial inspection solutions.

Nikon Metrology has a strong, well-balanced worldwide marketing, sales and services organization in place. ?We are delighted to be able to trade under the flag of the powerful Nikon brand, facilitating and accelerating the global rollout of our optical metrology revolution,? stated Bart Van Coppenolle, founder of Metris and current CEO of Nikon Metrology. ?We look forward to further invest in future product development and customer support, leveraging the strength of a strong international technology group. Together, we will strengthen our leadership position as an optical metrology innovator, and firmly extend trade with our global customers and business partners.?