Automated Precision Inc. (API), founded in 1987 by Kam Lau, Ph.D., in Rockville, Maryland, is a leader in laser-based dimensional metrology solutions. API serves industries like aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, and manufacturing, delivering advanced measurement and calibration tools. The company is renowned for inventing the laser tracker and holds original patents for this technology, which remains central to its product line. 
 
API’s flagship products include the Radian Laser Tracker, XD Laser, iScanMagic and iScanLite 3D scanners, and Dynamic 9D LADAR, designed for precision tasks like part inspection, assembly, machine tool calibration, and reverse engineering. These tools enable high-accuracy 3D measurements, supporting clients such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Ford. API’s Smart Factory Inspection System and robotic calibration solutions, like RoboCal, enhance automation and efficiency in production. 
 
The API Services division, launched in 2008, offers contract metrology, onsite calibrations, and training, backed by experts with over 200 years of combined experience. API operates globally, with offices in China, Germany, and India, and its U.S.-manufactured products are ISO 9001:2015 certified. Despite its innovation, employee reviews highlight challenges, including high turnover and outdated product perceptions, with a 2.4/5 Glassdoor rating. API continues to invest in R&D, driving Industry 4.0 solutions for integrated metrology across diverse applications. 

Focus Area: Advanced/Additive Manufacturing

Adam Hicks
757-846-3631
adam.hicks@apimetrology.com

Problem Statement:

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing and industrial sectors, companies face significant challenges in achieving precise, efficient, and cost-effective dimensional metrology. Manual measurement processes and outdated tools often lead to inaccuracies, prolonged production times, and increased operational costs. These inefficiencies hinder the ability to meet stringent quality standards, adapt to complex geometries, and integrate seamlessly with automated production systems, resulting in reduced competitiveness and profitability. 

Technology Solution Statement:

Automated Precision Inc. (API) provides state-of-the-art laser-based dimensional metrology solutions to revolutionize precision measurement in manufacturing. Our industry-leading technologies, including the Radian Laser Tracker, Dynamic 9D LADAR, and iScanMagic 3D scanners, deliver high-accuracy, non-contact measurement capabilities for complex applications in aerospace, automotive, energy, and beyond. Integrated with API’s Smart Factory Inspection System and RoboCal robotic calibration software, our solutions enable seamless automation, real-time data acquisition, and precise quality control. Supported by advanced software and AI-driven analytics, API’s tools optimize part inspection, assembly alignment, and machine tool calibration, ensuring unmatched efficiency and compliance with Industry 4.0 standards. With global service support and ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing, API empowers clients to achieve superior precision and operational excellence. 

Benefits Statement: 

Automated Precision Inc. (API) delivers cutting-edge laser-based metrology solutions, including the Radian Laser Tracker and Dynamic 9D LADAR, empowering industries like aerospace, automotive, and energy to achieve unparalleled accuracy and efficiency. Our advanced tools and services streamline part inspection, assembly, and calibration, reducing measurement time and costs while ensuring compliance with rigorous standards. With API’s Smart Factory Inspection System and robotic calibration solutions, clients enhance automation,

boost productivity, and gain a competitive edge through precise, data-driven manufacturing processes.