Mitutoyo Corporation
Most recent update: 2026-03-01
A comprehensive manufacturer of precision measuring instruments founded in 1934. We do everything in-house, from research and development to manufacture, sales, and servicing. We offer more than 5,500 different types of precision measuring instruments all over the world. (World share approximately 30%)
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Founded in 1934, Mitutoyo has extended its global market and evolved into a comprehensive maker of precision measuring instruments. We provide over 5,500 types of products, both contact and non-contact, including our founding product, the micrometer, which are utilized in a wide range of manufacturing industries. We have one of the world's leading market shares in precision measuring devices and presently have 31 sites across the world, delivering precise services suited to our users' demands.
<Main specifications>
Name: LEGEX series
Measuring range (X-axis): 500 mm to 1200 mm (depending on model)
Measuring range (Y axis): 700 mm to 1200 mm (depending on model)
Measuring range (Z-axis): 450 mm to 800 mm (depending on model)
Accuracy: E0, MPE=0.28+L/1000 μm L=Measurement length mm (19-21 ℃, MPP310Q)
Accuracy guaranteed temperature range: 18 to 22 ℃
<Main features>
・LEGEX series is an ultra-high precision CNC coordinate measuring machine that boasts the world's highest class accuracy, having thoroughly analyzed and eliminated error factors.
・The main body base uses carefully selected materials and has a sealed structure to achieve high rigidity and high damping performance. Furthermore, we do extensive stress analysis utilizing FEM structural analysis simulation to assure geometric motion accuracy that minimizes deformation due to load fluctuations. In addition, we have introduced a variety of innovations to achieve ultra-high precision, such as the drive unit construction and vibration countermeasures.
・The length measurement unit for position detection is equipped with an ultra-high precision length measurement unit (manufactured in-house) that combines an ultra-high precision crystallized glass scale with a coefficient of thermal expansion of ≒0 and a high-resolution, high-performance reflective linear encoder. It has a very high position detection ability and enables ultra-high precision machine control.
・The ultra-high precision machine's installation environment requires a constant temperature room class, but the temperature adjustment feature ensures accuracy in a broad variety of temperature conditions.
・We provide a variety of alternatives for convenient and ultra-high accuracy measurement of a wide range of workpieces, including probes (contact and non-contact types) and data processing equipment.
<Main specifications>
Name: STRATO-Apex series
Measuring range (X-axis): 500 mm to 1600 mm (depending on model)
Measuring range (Y axis): 700 mm to 3000 mm (depending on model)
Measuring range (Z-axis): 400 mm to 1600 mm (depending on model)
Accuracy: 500 series E0, MPE=0.7+2.5L/1000 μm L=measurement length mm (18 to 22 ℃, SP25M)
Accuracy: 700/900 series E0, MPE=0.7+2.5L/1000 μm L=measurement length mm (19-21 ℃, SP25M)
Accuracy: 1600 series E0, MPE=2.5+4.0L/1000 μm L=measurement length mm (18-22 ℃, SP25M)
<Main features>
・In order to achieve high speed and high precision, we have improved the rigidity by revising the construction and guidance mechanism.
・Uses a digital servo system to handle all position, speed, and current control loops using digital signals.
・The controller is located outside the main unit, eliminating the effect of heat generation on the main unit.
Despite being located outside the main unit, it features a compact layout that does not take up much floor area.
・Each axis scale has ultra-high accuracy due to the combination of an ultra-high precision crystallized glass scale with a linear expansion coefficient of 0.01x10-6/°C, which has almost no thermal expansion, and a high-performance reflective linear encoder with a minimum resolution of 2/100 m equipped with a length measuring unit. This ultra-high precision length measurement unit is also utilized in the LEGEX series of ultra-high precision CNC coordinate measuring machines. [700/900 series]
・Floor vibration at the installation location will affect the measurement values by dispersion. The STRATO-Apex series is equipped with an auto-leveling air spring type vibration isolator. This vibration isolator not only prevents floor vibration from being transferred to the main unit, but it also detects load variations caused by axis movement and item placement. It also provides a mechanism for fast returning the main body to a horizontal position.
・As a gate moving type, it achieves the highest speed and precision. It combines essential measuring technologies.
<Main specifications>
Name: CRYSTA-Apex V500/700/900 series
Measuring range (X-axis): 500 mm to 900 mm (depending on model)
Measuring range (Y axis): 400 mm to 2000 mm (depending on model)
Measuring range (Z-axis): 400 mm to 800 mm (depending on model)
Accuracy: E0, MPE=1.7+3L/1000 μm L=Measurement length mm (18-22 ℃, SP25M)
Guaranteed accuracy temperature range: 16 to 26 °C
<Main features>
・While ensuring the measuring machine's intrinsic precision, it enables fast and precise measurements and can measure workpieces of various shapes such as impellers and blades.
・Real-time temperature correction that is unaffected by the temperature environment, which has a significant impact on measuring accuracy, and maximum permitted length measurement error, which may ensure accuracy even for high-precision workpieces: Actual performance of 1.7 μm (guaranteed 2 μm for a length of 100 mm)
Even when compared to ordinary measuring machines, we have attained a level of quality that exceeds that of normal measuring machines, including better reproducibility.
・By specifying the measurement path for 3D shapes, you can measure workpieces with more complex shapes such as curved surfaces and contours using a free measurement path. In addition, high-speed measurement is possible without being influenced by machining precision or installation defects by correcting trajectory errors caused by differences between the workpiece and design values in real time.
Furthermore, the V series has a maximum measuring speed of 8 mm/s (speed of contact with the workpiece), which, when combined with the drive speed and drive acceleration, significantly reduces the total measurement time.
・We offer a variety of probes for coordinate measuring machines, such as scanning probes and non-contact probes, and obtain extremely precise and efficient measurements by using the best probes that fit the workpiece's features.
<Main specifications>
Name: MiSTAR 555
Measuring range (X-axis): 570 mm
Measuring range (Y axis): 500 mm
Measuring range (Z axis): 500 mm
Accuracy: E0, MPE=(2.2+3L/1000) μm L=Measurement length mm (18-22 ℃, SP25M)
Guaranteed accuracy temperature range: 10 to 40 ℃
<Main features>
・The body structure considers temperature followability, achieving a temperature range of 10°C to 40°C with assured precision. Real-time workpiece temperature adjustment removes the requirement for temperature acclimatization, and the installation site may be chosen based on the temperature environment.
・Uses a newly designed environment-resistant absolute scale that is more than twice as dirt-resistant (compared to our company's) and achieves long-term maintenance-free operation even when utilized in areas where oil mist is scattered.
・With a wide system-guaranteed temperature range and an airless design, it is possible to reduce the requirement for air conditioners and air supply equipment, resulting in considerable cost savings over conventional coordinate measuring machines.
<Main specifications>
Name: MACH-V series
Measuring range (X-axis): 900 mm
Measuring range (Y axis): 1000 mm
Measuring range (Z axis): 600 mm
Accuracy: E0, MPE=2.5+3.5L/1000 μm L=measurement length mm (19-21 ℃, SP25M)
Accuracy guaranteed temperature range: 5 to 35 ℃
<Main features>
・An optimal flexible measuring machine that substitutes specialized gauge measurements on production lines.
・It is a world-class CNC coordinate measuring machine that enables vertical inline not only drive speed but also acceleration (8770 mm/s2) and measurement speed (velocity at the point of contact: 20 mm/s). It may be utilized as a substitute for specialized machine and gauges as an inline/lineside automatic measuring system with shorter measurement tact time, leading to total cost savings.
・When installed between processing machines, the machine width is 15% less than conventional machine, contributing to a decrease in line length. Furthermore, by expanding the measuring area to the front, back, left, and right, we have gained more flexibility in the shipping route.
・As a coordinate measuring machine, precision can be guaranteed in a wide variety of temperature conditions (5 to 35 ℃). Furthermore, it can adapt to temperature fluctuations by the real-time temperature correction function and temperature correction origin setting feature.
・It is a dustproof by placing the entire drive system and length measuring unit in a dust-proof case on top of the machine. The control device and computing PC are also equipped with dustproof rack.
・Achieved an easy-to-maintain structure and a reduction in trouble factors due to the non-use of air.
・During high-speed movement, rotating force is created on the drive side when moving on one side. MACH-V employs a central center of gravity drive mechanism to provide an optimal drive that reduces slider rotation to avoid this. As a result, it features a structure that allows it to conduct measurements at faster rates with less accuracy degradation than typical coordinate measuring machine.
<Main specifications>
Name: MACH-3A series
Measuring range (X-axis): 600 mm
Measuring range (Y axis): 500 mm
Measuring range (Z axis): 280 mm
Accuracy: E0, MPE=2.2+3.5L/1000 μm L=measurement length mm (19-21 ℃, SP25M)
Guaranteed accuracy temperature range: 5 to 40 ℃
<Main features>
・This is a CNC coordinate measuring machine that ranks first in the world not only in drive speed, but also in acceleration (11882 mm/s2) and measurement speed (velocity at point of contact: 30 mm/s). It may be utilized as a substitute for specific equipment and gauges as an inline/lineside automated measuring system that needs decreased measurement tact time, leading to overall cost savings.
・This is a three-dimensional horizontal measuring machine that may be positioned between processing units. It is feasible to use the same transit route as a processing machine by using a horizontal three-dimensional structure.
・As a coordinate measuring machine, it is possible to ensure precision in a wide variety of temperature settings. Furthermore, it can adapt to temperature fluctuations by the real-time temperature correction function and temperature correction origin setting feature.
・It features an integrated control device and measuring PC and designed to operate 24 hours a day, achieving excellent durability.
・Achieved an easy-to-maintain structure and a reduction in trouble factors due to the non-use of air.
<Main specifications>
Name: Surface Measure 1110
Measuring width: 110 mm
Measurement depth: 100 mm
Data acquisition speed: 300,000 points/sec
Scanning error: 9 μm
<Main features>
・Measurement from a point to a surface enables the visualization of previously undetectable shapes.
・Contact/non-contact can be used depending on required accuracy and shape.
・The tool changer enables for the automated changing of probes.
・It is possible to program a succession of tasks ranging from measuring to reporting.
<Main specifications>
Name: QV APEX Pro series
Measuring range (X-axis): 300 mm to 600 mm (depending on model)
Measuring range (Y axis): 200 mm to 650 mm (depending on model)
Measuring range (Z-axis): 200 mm, 250 mm (depending on model)
Accuracy: EUXY, MPE=(2.0+4L/1000) μm L=Measurement length mm
Imaging: monochrome
Name: QV HYPER Pro series
Measuring range (X-axis): 300 mm to 600 mm (depending on model)
Measuring range (Y axis): 200 mm to 650 mm (depending on model)
Measuring range (Z-axis): 200 mm, 250 mm (depending on model)
Accuracy: EUXY, MPE=(1.4+3L/1000) μm L=Measurement length mm
Imaging: monochrome
<Main features>
・This is a higher-end model of Quick Vision that comes standard with a strobe snap function and enables high-speed measurement.
・Model with tracking autofocus that lets you to concentrate instantaneously on the thing to be measured. Significant throughput gains are possible.
・It is possible to execute non-stop picture measurement without halting the stage by synchronizing the XY main unit drive and strobe lighting, and to be provided with a stream feature that may substantially minimize measurement time.
・We offer a lineup of highly versatile white LED lighting models and RGB color LED lighting models with enhanced edge detection capabilities.
| Company name | Mitutoyo Corporation | Website URL | https://www2.mitutoyo.co.jp/eng/index.html |
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| Street address |
Kawasaki-shi Kanagawa Japan
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Person in charge | 沖田 進 |
| Telephone number | Log in to display | Fax number | Log in to display |
| Capital | 391,000,000 JPY | Employees | 5718 |
| Annual sales | 151,891,000,000 JPY | EMIDAS Member Number | 100070 |
| Type of manufacturing | Measuring machinery | ||
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