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In-Place Machining Company Strengthens Presence with Florida Expansion and New Calibration Labs

Strategic Expansion Positions IPM as a Nationwide Leader in Metrology, Calibration, Alignment, and High-Precision Machining Services  December 3, 2024 | In-Place Machining Company (IPM), a leading provider of industrial machining, precision measurement, and alignment services, proudly announces growth initiatives aimed ...

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ECM Becomes First in Industry to Host the CMS Certification Training Class for 3D Metrology

ECM Becomes First in Industry to Host the CMS Certification Training Class for 3D Metrology Topsfield, MA – June 17, 2015 – ECM – Global Measurement Solutions (ECM) hosts the first-ever Metrology CMS Certification Class for students from Brookhaven National ...

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ECM Launches New Website

ECM Launches New Website for 3D Scanning and Large Scale Metrology Services Topsfield, MA – January 7, 2015 – ECM Global Measurement Solutions is proud to introduce a completely redesigned metrology services website: http://www.eastcoastmetrology.com. Significantly restructured and customized for easy ...

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ECM Receives Expanded Scope

A2LA Grants ECM Expanded Scope for ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory Topsfield, MA, March 22, 2016 (Newswire.com) – ECM – Global Measurement Solutions announces an expanded scope to its existing ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory Certification for instrument calibrations. The American Association for Laboratory ...

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ECM Presents Paper on The Challenges of Neutron Guide Alignment

Challenges of Neutron Guide Alignment at the NIST Center for Neutron Research By Ray Ryan, ECM Global Abstract: NIST Center for Neutron Research is in the process of expanding the number of beamlines for research purposes from 7 to 11 ...

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ECM Presents Paper at CMSC 2014

Linear Laser Performance: How Distance, Environment, and Setup Affect a Laser Tracker’s Linear Accuracy by Mateusz Turolski and Lukasz Turolski, ECM Global Calibration of laser trackers using precision rails and a reference interferometer (one with no angular encoders) is the most ...

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CEO of ECM Elected onto Executive Committee for The Coordinate Metrology Society

CEO of ECM Elected onto Executive Committee for The Coordinate Metrology Society Gary Confalone, President and CEO of ECM is Elected to Executive Committee of CMSC for 2nd consecutive year. Gary represents all CMSC Exhibitors for the annual conference.  Learn more ...

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Students get humor, fun, and lessons on metrology day

Students get humor, fun, and lessons on metrology day ROCHESTER — What’s the difference between accuracy and precision? Turns out, quite a bit — and knowing the difference is critical in high-tech manufacturing of equipment and infrastructure like modern jet ...

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ECM Becomes North American Training Partner for the National Physical Laboratory

ECM Becomes North American Training Partner for the National Physical Laboratory Topsfield, MA – January 22, 2015 – ECM Global Measurement Solutions (ECM) today announces a new partnership as the sole North American training provider for the National Physical Laboratory ...

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ECM Takes Delivery of New Hexagon Programmable CMM

ECM Takes Delivery of New Hexagon Programmable CMM to Meet Growing Demand for Small Part Inspections Topsfield, MA – February 18, 2015 – ECM Global Measurement Solutions (ECM) takes delivery of the new and highly-anticipated 7.10.7 programmable CMM from Hexagon ...

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ECM Presents Paper at Upcoming SA Users Group Conference

ECM Presents Paper, “Evolutionary Approach to Automation” at Upcoming SA Users Group Conference. Topsfield, MA – April 15, 2015 – ECM – Global Measurement Solutions (ECM) is a proud user of SpatialAnalyzer (SA) software from New River Kinematics. Vice President of Operations for ECM, ...

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First CMS Certification Takes Place at ECM

ECM Becomes First in Industry to Host the CMS Certification Training Class for 3D Metrology Topsfield, MA – June 17, 2015 – ECM – Global Measurement Solutions (ECM) hosts the first-ever Metrology CMS Certification Class for students from Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). The CMS Certification ...

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What are Metrology Services

What Are Metrology Services? Previewing CMSC 2015 (As seen in Quality Digest Daily on June 29, 2015) by Gary Confalone Today’s exceptionally accurate and super-high-speed metrology hardware and software has been a great benefit for untold numbers of organizations, with applications suitable ...

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ECM Participates in Annual Girls Technology Day

ECM Participates in Annual Girls Technology Day The Annual STEM awareness event takes place March 15th and is rightly named, “Girls Technology Day.” This annual high school event brings an amazing and diverse group of STEM professionals together in one ...

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A2LA Grants ECM Expanded Scope for ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory

A2LA Grants ECM Expanded Scope for ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory Topsfield, MA, March 22, 2016  – ECM – Global Measurement Solutions announces an expanded scope to its existing ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory Certification for instrument calibrations. The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation ...

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ECM Launches New 3D Surveying Division

ECM Launches New 3D Surveying Division to Meet High Demand for AEC Customers Topsfield, MA – April 20, 2016 – ECM – Global Measurement Solutions (East Coast Metrology) has announced the official launch of their New Division dedicated to 3D ...

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Gary Confalone (CEO of ECM) Appointed onto Board of Directors for PrecisionPath Consortium

Gary Confalone (CEO of ECM) Appointed onto Board of Directors for PrecisionPath Consortium The PrecisionPath Consortium for Large-Scale Manufacturing enables public-private partner collaboration to push advanced manufacturing forward, which is critical to supporting economic growth and creating new growth industries and American ...

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ECM Visits Masconomet High School for their Annual Engineering Day

ECM Visits Masconomet High School for their Annual Engineering Day Engineering Day at Masconomet High School is a special day when professional engineers visit classrooms and converse with students and teachers about careers in engineering.  ECM was formally invited to speak to ...

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Introducing Gary Confalone, President and CEO of ECM as the New Vice Chair of the Coordinate Metrology Society

Introducing Gary Confalone, President and CEO of ECM as the New Vice Chair of the Coordinate Metrology Society Each year the Nominating Committee of the CMS solicits potential candidates for the position of Vice-Chair and two positions on the Executive ...

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ECM and NRK Team up to Host SA Lunch-n-Learn at ECM Headquarters

ECM and NRK Team up to Host SA Lunch-n-Learn at ECM Headquarters We teamed up with NRK today to host an SpatialAnalyzer (SA) user group meeting at our ECM headquarters in Topsfield, MA. Just some locals coming together to discuss how to ...

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Live on Quality Digest: How You can Prepare for your Level-One Certification

Live on Quality Digest: How You can Prepare for your Level-One Certification Guest: Gary Confalone, President of ECM and 2017 EC Vice Chair

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ECM Helps DEN 8 Cub Scouts From Rowley, MA Earn Their Engineering Badge

ECM Helps DEN 8 Cub Scouts From Rowley, MA Earn Their Engineering Badge Fourth grade Den 8 Cub Scouts from a local school in Rowley, MA visited ECM on January 19th and are now one step closer to earning their ...

ECM Participates in Girls-Only Technology Day

ECM Participates in Girls-Only Technology Day The shortage of women pursuing careers in fields like science and engineering continues to be a challenge for companies here in the Granite State and across the country. A study last year found that ...

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ECM Visits Great Bay Community College in Rochester, NH

ECM Visits Great Bay Community College in Rochester, NH ECM Visits Great Bay Community College in Rochester, NH to present Laser Measurement as a non-destructive testing (NDT) process. ECM cares about educating the next generation. We take advantage of every ...

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ECM Awarded Official Approved Supplier Certificate from Rolls-Royce Corporation

ECM Awarded Official Approved Supplier Certificate from Rolls-Royce Corporation Topsfield, MA – February 14, 2017 – ECM – Global Measurement Solutions (East Coast Metrology, LLC) has officially been awarded approved supplier status for Rolls-Royce Corporation. The Certificate Scope of Approval ...

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CMSC Corner as seen on Quality Digest: Gary Confalone Assumes Chair Position on the Coordinate Metrology Society

CMSC Corner as seen on Quality Digest: Gary Confalone Assumes Chair Position on the Coordinate Metrology Society Guest: Gary Confalone, President of ECM and CMSC 2018 Chairperson

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CMSC Corner as seen on Quality Digest: Lukasz Turolski Discusses the Power of CMS Certification

CMSC Corner as seen on Quality Digest: Lukasz Turolski Discusses the Power of CMS Certification Guest: Lukasz Turloski, Certified Metrologist, ECM Global

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Get Involved in STEM – CMSC Chair Letter by Gary Confalone

Get Involved in STEM! By Gary Confalone, CEO of ECM Global and CMSC 2018 Chairperson Article first published on Quality Digest in November 2017. It starts with passion. Each year, my company, ECM Global Measurement Solutions, is invited to participate in an ...

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ECM Wins Top Bid in Pucks and Paddles Charity Event

ECM Participates in Patrice Bergeron & 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Pucks and Paddles Charity Event ECM – Global Measurement Solutions wins a top bid for #PucksandPaddles Fundraiser put on by Boston Bruins and 98.5 The Sports Hub to raise money ...

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Making History at ECM this week

Another Big Step Toward CMM Certifications More than 30 years ago, a group of professionals formed an organization known today as the Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS). Their overall objective was to standardize the industry in terms of tooling and processes ...

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ECM Specializes in 3D Laser Surveying and Scanning Services

ECM Specializes in 3D Laser Surveying and Scanning Services

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ECM Prepares Students For Real World at Mass SkillsUSA Competition

ECM’s Director of Quality, Lucas Prato, among others helping the next generation prepare for the real world at the Massachusetts SkillsUSA competition put on by the Boston Tooling & Machining Association last week. He helped in various areas including conducting ...

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CMSC Corner as seen on Quality Digest: Gary Confalone Talks About Importance of Metrology

Quality Digest Media – CMSC Corner on 5-18-18 Special Guest Gary Confalone, Current Chair of Coordinate Metrology Society (CMSC). Talks about importance of Metrology in today’s society.

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Metrology Certification – ECM Helps Metrologists Advance Their Career

All these guys are one step closer to becoming Certified Metrologists this week! Looking to advance your career? Join us at the CMSC Conference in Reno and learn more about Metrology Certification and what it can do for your career. ...

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ECM Launches New Website Offering More Services and Features

ECM Launches New Website: Offering More Services and Features Eastcoastmetrology.com is your one-stop-shop Metrology Resource Center! We are a globally recognized full service contract measurement company specializing in 3D scanning and modeling, reverse engineering & design, training and certification, instrument calibrations, equipment ...

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ECM Hosts Exclusive First Collaboration of National Laboratory Experts in Creating Industry’s First CMM Certification Examination

ECM Hosts Exclusive First Collaboration of National Laboratory Experts in Creating Industry’s First CMM Certification Examination Representatives from Northrup Grumman, Wagstaff, MIT, Brookhaven National Lab, National Physical Laboratory, and NOCTI all came together today at our ECM Headquarters to serve ...

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ECM Invests in Latest Measurement Advances

ECM Invests in Latest Measurement Advances The New Leica AT960 Laser Tracker and T-Scan  ECM continuously invests in the latest technology from leading OEMs to provide our customers with the highest quality service! This year, we are proud to be ...

ECM Helps Rowley Girl Scouts Earn Next Badge in Engineering

ECM Helps Rowley Girl Scouts Earn Next Badge in Engineering ECM teaches the local Rowley Girl Scouts a thing or two about Metrology and Engineering as they work toward their next badge. #Metrology #STEM #RowleyGirlScouts #WomeninMetrology

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ECM Presents at the Boston Tooling & Machining Association (BTMA)

ECM Presents at the Boston Tooling & Machining Association (BTMA) A collaborative B2B Operations Technology & Networking Night hosted by CompuMachine. This event combines interactive presentations, technology demos and operational processes along with networking with industry experts. #CNCMachine #Modeling #BTMA #MetrologyNetworking

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Verify CNC Machine Accuracy with Machine Tool Calibrations

Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Production Process by Scheduling Regular CNC Machine Calibrations The machine tool industry is developing quickly. Initiatives to improve efficiency, and reduce scrap and production costs have created the need to understand manufacturing processes better than ever ...

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2019 Metrology Training Class Schedule Now Available

2019 Metrology Training Class Schedule Now Available Additional dates just added to our metrology training class schedule for 2019! If you’ve been on the fence, now is the time to pull the trigger and sign up for one of our ...

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ECM Exhibits at MRO Americas 2019

ECM Exhibits at MRO Americas 2019in Atlanta, GA   Exhibiting @AVIATION WEEK with @LaserAviation in Atlanta.. Stop by and say hi! #mroamericas2019 #aviation #avweek2019. Showcasing the Leica AT960 Laser Tracker with the HandyScan from Creaform. 

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ECM Hosts CMS Certification Prep Course & Exam at The Quality Show

ECM Hosts CMS Certification Prep Course & Exam at The Quality Show ECM will host a custom preparation course at this year’s Quality Show along with TWO separate Level-One CMS Exams; one for Portable 3D Metrologists and one for Traditional ...

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COVID-19 Company Announcement

COVID-19 Company Announcement Last Reviewed: August 1, 2021 Message from President/CEO: Gary Confalone In these trying times of the COVID-19 Virus, ECM has the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and our customers at the forefront of our concerns. ...

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Press Release: Accomplished Metrology Industry Executive Joins ECM

Accomplished Metrology Industry Executive Joins ECM – Global Measurement Solutions Topsfield, Massachusetts: ECM – Global Measurement Solutions today announced that Pete Edmonds will be joining the privately-owned, global, metrology services company as Vice President of Business Development effective May 2020. Pete Edmonds ...

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Press Release: New CMM Calibration Connoisseur Revolutionizes ECM’s Growing Calibration Services Division

New CMM Calibration Connoisseur Revolutionizes ECM’s Growing Calibration Services Division Topsfield, Massachusetts: ECM – Global Measurement Solutions today announced that Kristofer Martin will be heading up the rapidly growing calibration services division for the privately-owned, global, metrology services company effective ...

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ECM Global Opens Calibration Office in Wixom Michigan

ECM Opens Calibration Office in Wixom, Michigan: Expanding Calibration and Services Division in Midwest Topsfield, Massachusetts: On June 23, 2020 East Coast Metrology, LLC. (ECM – Global Measurement Solutions) announced the opening of a new training, service, calibration and retrofit facility ...

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Renishaw Announces ECM as Authorized Northeast Distributor

Renishaw Announces ECM Global Measurement Solutions as Authorized Northeast Distributor Topsfield, Massachusetts: On September 15, 2020 East Coast Metrology, LLC. (ECM – Global Measurement Solutions) announced their new collaboration with Renishaw as an Authorized Distributor in the Northeast. ECM has long specialized ...

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ECM Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Celebrating 20 Years in Business This year, we celebrate 20 years in business. Though we celebrate what we have accomplished, we continue to raise the bar a little higher each time we succeed. Thank you for being an essential part ...

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What Does it Mean to be a Metrologist?

What Does it Mean to be a Metrology Professional ECM exercises an extreme passion for STEM related initiatives and is an advocate for creating a higher awareness for the next generation of engineers and high tech workers. In the video ...

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List Your Pre-Owned Metrology Equipment with ECM

List Your Pre-Owned Metrology Equipment with ECM Do you have a surplus of metrology equipment you no longer need? Did you just upgrade and would like to make some extra money on selling your older model? As an established, reputable A2LA Accredited Lab, ECM can help ...

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Metrology Engineer from ECM Awarded 2021 Inspector of the Year

Metrology Engineer, Jon McLaughlin of ECM, Awarded 2021 Chuck Carter International Inspector of the Year from ASQ’s Inspection Division The ASQ Inspection Division has selected ECM – Global Measurement Solutions’ Metrology Engineer, Jon McLaughlin, as the 2021 Chuck Carter International Inspector of ...

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ECM Opens Canadian Calibration Lab

ECM Opens Canadian Calibration Lab – Expanding ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Certifications into Canada Topsfield, Massachusetts: On July 7, 2021, East Coast Metrology, LLC. (ECM Global Measurement Solutions) announced its immediate expansion into Canada through a partnership with Precitech Metrology, a full-service 3D metrology and ...

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ECM Opens Calibration Lab in Mexico

ECM Opens Calibration Lab in Mexico Expanding Metrology Services to Latin American Market Topsfield, Massachusetts: On August 5, 2021, East Coast Metrology, LLC. (ECM Global Measurement Solutions) announced a partnership with TECMED-3D, a dimensional measurement and metrology equipment rental company based ...

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ECM to Host First Metrologist in Training (MIT) Assessment Test

ECM to Host First Metrologist in Training (MIT) Assessment Test at Quality Show 2021 The NEW Metrologist in Training test is an internationally approved assessment designed to assist in the development of the skills needed to pass the industry recognized Coordinate ...

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Gary Confalone Accepts Plaque Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Metrology

Gary Confalone Accepts Plaque Celebrating “20 Years of Excellence in Metrology” Our customers mean EVERYTHING to us and as a privately-owned business we appreciate your continued support year after year, through good times and bad. At this years company Christmas ...

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ECM Presents at GEO WEEK 2022

John Smits, Sales VP of AEC/3D Scanning at ECM Presents at GEO WEEK 2022 February 6-8, 2022 | Denver, Colorado | Colorado Convention Center About Geo Week AEC Next Technology Expo & Conference, International Lidar Mapping Forum, and SPAR 3D Expo ...

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ECM Welcomes New Metrologist

ECM Welcomes New Metrologist: Stephen LaFauci We would like to welcome our newest Metrologist, Stephen LaFauci to our ECM team. He comes to us from The University of Massachusetts Amherst where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Mathematics. Since joining ...

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ECM Hosts Complimentary CMS Metrology Certification Preparatory Course at CMSC 2022

ECM will host a custom preparation course at this year’s Coordinate Metrology Society Conference along with TWO separate Level-One CMS Exams; one for Portable 3D Metrologists and one for Traditional CMM Experts. The preparation course is designed to reinforce the student’s ...

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New Book Available for Metrology Professionals

3D Scanning for Advanced Manufacturing, Design, and Construction Co-authored by Gary Confalone, John Smits, and Thomas Kinnare Learn how 3D scanning technology drives advanced manufacturing and modern construction 3D scanning technology allows non-contact scanning of objects for unprecedented data collection, ...

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2023 ASQ Hromi Medal Awarded to Gary Confalone

ECM: A Division of In-Place Machining Company is pleased to announce that Gary Confalone is the recipient of the 2023 ASQ Hromi Medal. Each year the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Hromi Medal committee recognizes individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to the ...

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ECM Adds Keyence Portable Wide-Area CMMs to ISO 17025 Calibration Scope

ECM Adds Keyence Portable Wide-Area CMMs to ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Calibration Offerings ECM has partnered with Keyence to offer their customers two regional ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories in the U.S. for their annual instrument calibrations. With quick turnarounds, and competitive pricing, Keyence customers can be ...

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ECM Hosts Complimentary CMS Metrology Certification Preparatory Course at CMSC 2023

ECM will host a custom preparation course at this year’s Coordinate Metrology Society Conference along with TWO separate Level-One CMS Exams; one for Portable 3D Metrologists and one for Traditional CMM Experts. The preparation course is designed to reinforce the student’s ...

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Renishaw Announces ECM as Authorized Northeast Distributor

Topsfield, Massachusetts: On September 15, 2020 East Coast Metrology, LLC. (ECM – Global Measurement Solutions) announced their new collaboration with Renishaw as an Authorized Distributor in the Northeast. ECM has long specialized in offering services surrounding coordinate measuring machines; from CMM part ...

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ECM Hosts Complimentary CMS MIT Assessment Test at Quality Show 2023

ECM will host the Coordinate Metrology Society’s Metrologist in Training (MIT) Assessment Test at this year’s Quality Show. The Metrologist in Training test is a short, low-risk practice test. The test taker will experience the same online test environment, and encounter questions distributed across ...

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In-Place Machining Company Acquires WL3 Solutions, LLC

Addition of 3D Metrology Expert Reinforces Commitment to Providing Comprehensive Industrial Services to Commercial and Defense Aerospace and Shipbuilding Customers October, 2023 | Milwaukee, WI – In-Place Machine Company, LLC (IPM) is pleased to announce the acquisition of WL3 Solutions (WL3) ...

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In-Place Machining Company Acquires Western Machine Works, LLC

March 7, 2023 | Milwaukee, WI – In-Place Machine Company, LLC (IPM) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Western Machine Works, LLC (WMW) as part of a long-term growth strategy to expand reach and service offerings to customers and prospects ...

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In-Place Machining Company Acquires East Coast Metrology, LLC

ECM: A Division of In-Place Machining Company Strategic Partnership Expands Precision Field Service Capabilities and Strengthens Commitment to Customer Service Excellence December 7, 2022 | Milwaukee, WI – In-Place Machine Company, LLC (IPM) is pleased to announce the acquisition of East Coast ...