(Frost & Sullivan: Palo Alto, CA) -- Given the current trying financial circumstances, consumers have adopted a conservative approach toward investing in capital equipment, according to a new study now available from Frost & Sullivan. Although dimensional metrology equipment is still considered crucial in ensuring manufacturing precision and accuracy, the high cost of such equipment has resulted in a steady shift toward outsourcing of metrology services. Considering the complexity of today’s manufactured parts, in most cases, multiple technologies are required to ensure accurate 3D measurement. The monetary benefits of metrology services are considerable, resulting in robust development of this market going forward.

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