Metris buys LK and more

Metris has acquired LK, Derby, 3D Scanners, London, and Arc Second Inc, Virginia, Washington, USA.

LK manufactures co-ordinate measuring machines; 3D Scanners makes non-contact 3D scanners for articulated and robot arm CMMs; and Arc makes indoor GPS positioning and tracking solutions featuring metrology accuracy. Metris designs, develops and markets a range of 3D hardware and software inspection systems for the automotive and aerospace sectors. “Through these acquisitions Metris becomes a total solution provider offering both unique breakthrough optical as well as classical tactile metrology technologies combined with best in class services,” says Bart Van Coppenolle, Metris President and CEO.