News & Updates

2024 Call for Papers Opens for the Coordinate Metrology Society Conference (CMSC)

Presentation and Publication Opportunities Abound for Both Portable and Stationary Measurement Leaders 

– The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) today announced its 2024 Call for Papers for the 40h annual Coordinate Metrology Society Conference (CMSC), July 22 - 25, 2024, in Charlotte, NC. The CMS is the eminent membership association for measurement professionals worldwide. The CMS encourages abstract submissions that explore diverse applications of 3D metrology, stationary and portable, to improve processes, productivity, and the user experience. Since 1984, industry leaders have contributed over 500 high-level technical papers and presentations to the CMSC portfolio, the most comprehensive repository of portable metrology knowledge and information. For more information, visit www.CMSC.org.

2023 Call for Papers Opens for the Coordinate Metrology Society Conference (CMSC)

 Presentation and Publication Opportunities Abound for Both Portable and Stationary Measurement Leaders 

– The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) today announced its 2023 Call for Papers for the 38th annual Coordinate Metrology Society Conference (CMSC), July 10 - 14, 2023, in Mobile, AL. The CMS is the eminent membership association for measurement professionals worldwide. 

CMS Announces the Opening of Executive Committee Nominations

Voting to commence for 2022–2023 term at CMSC 2022 starting July 25

(Weatherford, Texas: April 4, 2022) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) today announced that nominations are open for its Executive Committee, including for the position of Vice Chair.  Nominees must be members of the CMS.

Coordinate Metrology Society Seeking Board of Directors Candidates

(Weatherford, Texas: February 28, 2022) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) today announced that nominations are being accepted for individuals willing to be considered for our all-volunteer Board of Directors. Members of the Board will be asked to serve a 3-year term

The Coordinate Metrology Society Launches 3DMU Learning Portal

Register for a day-long test-drive of 3DMU at no charge

Weatherford, TX – May 27, 2020 – The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) today announced their newest training asset, 3D Measurement U or simply 3DMU, in partnership with Quality Digest. 3DMU is an online video training resource for the organization, educators, and metrology practitioners. The new resource offers a first wave of informational videos containing best practices, tricks of the trade, and other themes presented by experts in the field who are members of the CMS. Industrial measurement topics include measurement uncertainty, the Unified Spatial Metrology Network, probe compensation, distance meters, theodolites, laser trackers, laser scanners and more. This valuable field of videos will be steadily expanding in 2020 and beyond. 3DMU subscriptions are now available for purchase by individuals and organizations. CMS Members receive special pricing, and student groups can get bundled pricing with deep discounts. Metrologists are invited to register for a day-long test drive of 3DMU at no charge at 3DMU.org.

The Coordinate Metrology Society and PrecisionPath Consortium Launch a 3D Measurement Industry Survey

Calling Users and Managers of CMMs, Industrial Scanners, 
and Portable Metrology Systems to Participate in Study

Weatherford, TX – May 19, 2020 – The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) in collaboration with the PrecisionPath Consortium (PPC) today announced the official launch of their 3D Measurement Industry-at-large Survey at https://uncc.surveyshare.com/s/AYAGK6A. Participants can also select the "Take our 2020 Survey" button found on either the CMS or PPC websites to make their contribution to this important study. Users, managers, experts, or novices in the field of 3D measurement are urged to take the survey being offered until August 31, 2020. The study is conducted solely for research purposes and all answers are private. To ensure confidentiality, no identifying personal information is linked to the survey responses, although an email address is required to initiate the survey. The PrecisionPath Consortium will review the granular findings of the study and report the results in a State-of-the-Metrology Industry Report to be released in the second half of the year. All participants are invited to enter a giveaway for an Apple iPad, sponsored by New River Kinematics (NRK).

COVID-19 / CMSC 2020 Update

Due to the current situation with COVID-19 we have made the careful decision to cancel CMSC 2020.

Coordinate Metrology Society Forms CMS Board of Directors

Newly Established Board Sets Sights on Sustainability and Expansion

Weatherford, TX – February 4, 2020 – The Coordinate Metrology Society^® (CMS) today announced it has formed a Board of Directors comprised of seven industry and business professionals. Each member brings significant expertise and valuable perspectives to the organization from operational and business acumen to senior level technical knowledge of the metrology marketplace.