Founded in 1984, the Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) has championed portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) technology ever since its inception. In some ways, the focus on portable CMMs overshadowed the traditional fixed CMM in much the same way any new technology garners the lion's share of attention in any field.

The CMS is, however, dedicated to all forms of coordinate metrology, including inspection software, traditional CMMs, theodolites, and GPS, as well as laser projection systems, laser trackers, laser radar, photogrammetry and videogrammetry systems, 3D scanning devices, and articulating arms.

The CMS's position is, and always has been, that although newer technologies are devised, many traditional tools and methods are still viable solutions for certain situations.

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