ECM Company Profile
A Full Service Metrology Company
East Coast Metrology, LLC (recognized as ECM – Global Measurement Solutions), is a privately owned company delivering quality dimensional metrology, 3D Scanning, and engineering support services to a diverse range of industries at a global level. The company has experienced steady growth since it was founded in 2001 by Gary Confalone, current President and CEO.
Gary Confalone has been working in the metrology industry for the past 30 years. He began his career in Systems Integration as an Engineer at Sikorsky Aircraft. At Sikorsky Gary was an active member of the American Helicopter Society, where he was involved in laser metrology research as it applied to the production of the Army’s RAH-66 Comanche Helicopter. He received the Inventor's Recognition Award from Sikorsky Aircraft where he spent close to a decade developing various laser based measurement and boresighting systems in support of the Comanche, Special Ops Blackhawk, Navalhawk, and S-92 programs. After leaving Sikorsky and moving to Boston, Gary became the East Coast Sales Engineer for SpatialMetrix Corp. (SMX), one of the original architects of laser tracker technology. From there he went on to a position as the Director of Business Development for LPT, Inc., traveling internationally to incorporate laser projection technology into the manufacturing process. Gary received a Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a minor in optical physics. He continued his graduate studies in optical physics and engineering earning a Masters of Science Degree from Boston University. Today Gary is the CEO of East Coast Metrology (ECM), a corporation servicing the industry on a global level through its facilities located in the greater Boston and Detroit areas. Gary exercises an extreme passion for STEM related initiatives and is an advocate for creating a higher awareness for women in engineering and metrology careers. Gary currently serves as Past Chairperson and is an active member of the Coordinate Metrology Society and the Certification Sub-Committee.
Why Choose ECM
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited Laboratory
ECM provides you with top quality service along with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited calibrations. ECM is equipped with an on-site calibration lab and field service technicians that offer you the flexibility to send equipment to our facility, or have ECM come to you.
Certified Metrology Engineers
Our team of engineers is not only armed with experience, but every engineer has a degree in the field, or related to the science of measurement. In addition to those credentials, the majority of ECM engineers are also certified in the field of metrology.
Globally Positioned
We have local offices spanning east coast to west coast for your convenience. We also pride ourselves in the ability to have engineers world-wide that can be dispatched to most locations within 12 hours! Our office hours are from 8:00am-5:00pm est, but we offer our metrology services 24 hours a day, seven days a week for your convenience.
Comprehensive Inspection Reports
We offer incredibly comprehensive and easy-to-interpret inspection reports to assure that your parts meet standards and requirements set forth by ASME Y14.5-2009 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards (GD&T). All reports are completed in-house immediately following the job and returned to the customer within hours to days of the completed work order depending on the job.
Record Turnaround Times
Need your equipment calibrated fast? We perform all instrument calibrations as well as inspection data analysis in record time so you can meet your deadlines and provide management with the results they are looking for in the most efficient way. Rentals are also available while you wait!
Top Industry Brands
We use equipment and software from metrology industry leaders. We recognize that our skilled engineers are only as good as the equipment they use for 3D scanning. ECM will always ensure that the reports you receive will contain the most accurate results complying to the latest industry standards.
Mission and Vision
ECM is committed to providing leading services using the latest technology in the metrology and engineering industries. As a service company, employees are an important investment in our future. And as the company continues to grow, it will attract the best and brightest individuals to achieve an intellectual advantage and reputation for incomparable service. Having the right plan and goals, ECM will always maintain a commitment to the delivery of an innovative and personalized suite of services and solutions that consistently meets or exceeds industry standards.
For manufacturers, engineers and others who rely on high precision measurement and engineer support services, ECM provides professional metrology services across multiple industries that integrate production processes with reliable, high-tech tools, multi-disciplined technicians and user-friendly data. ECM stands firm in its commitment to meeting customer’s project and production needs from start to finish.