Renishaw plc is a UK-based engineering and scientific technology company that designs, manufactures and supplies precision measurement and process control equipment. Its core expertise lies in metrology, with solutions that help manufacturers ensure accuracy, repeatability and productivity throughout the design, inspection and assembly stages of component production.
The company’s metrology portfolio includes coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), machine tool probes, gauging systems and calibration artefacts. Renishaw’s products are used in a wide range of industries—from automotive and aerospace to electronics and energy—where precise measurement is critical for quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
Building on its measurement foundations, Renishaw has expanded into additive manufacturing (metal 3D printing) systems and spectroscopy instruments. Its metal powder bed fusion machines support the production of complex, lightweight parts for high-value applications, while its Raman microscopes serve research and analytical markets in materials science, pharmaceuticals and life sciences.
Founded in 1973 by Sir David McMurtry and John Deer, Renishaw has grown from a small workshop in Gloucestershire into a multinational group with a network of manufacturing sites and sales offices around the world. The company continues to invest heavily in research and development, striving to advance precision engineering technologies and extend its reach into emerging high-growth sectors.
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