Renishaw
Why consider this supplier?
Renishaw is a global engineering and scientific technology company specializing in high-precision measurement and healthcare. Within the automotive sector, the company provides advanced metrology systems and process control solutions that enable manufacturers to maintain tight tolerances and improve production efficiency.
Capabilities
Components offered
Renishaw does not typically supply vehicle components directly; instead, they supply the critical manufacturing tools and metrology hardware used to produce powertrain components, electric vehicle (EV) motor housings, battery assemblies, and chassis parts. This includes machine tool probes, shop-floor gauges, and 3D-printed prototypes or end-use parts.
Products & services
Renishaw offers industrial metrology systems including coordinate measuring machine (CMM) probes, shop-floor gauging systems (Equator), laser calibration equipment, and position encoders. They also provide metal additive manufacturing (3D printing) systems, Raman spectroscopy, and consultation for process automation and manufacturing intelligence.
Key technologies
R&D focus
R&D is focused on high-speed measurement, multi-laser additive manufacturing systems, Industry 4.0 integration for real-time process control, and advanced sensor technologies for electric vehicle production lines.
Certifications
Volume fit
Mass market · Specialist / low volume · Ultra-low volume / hypercar