A landmark moment for Benelux Manufacturing: Heycop becomes the first MAESTRO CMM customer in the region

The contract, signed at Technishow 2026, signals a new chapter for digital metrology in the Netherlands – and sets the benchmark for what’s possible in quality control.

Some milestones speak for themselves. When Heycop signed on the dotted line at Technishow 2026 in Utrecht, they didn’t just invest in a new machine – they made history as the first company in the Benelux to bring a MAESTRO coordinate measuring machine (CMM) into their facility.

For Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence’s EMEA North team, it’s a proud moment. For Benelux manufacturers watching from the sidelines, it’s a signal worth paying attention to.

What makes MAESTRO different?

MAESTRO isn’t just another CMM – it’s a ground-up rethink of what a coordinate measuring machine can be. Built on an entirely digital architecture, it combines advanced sensors, a single-cable system, and a new-generation controller to deliver high-speed measurement with sub-micron precision.

The result? Significantly higher throughput, fewer inspection bottlenecks, and quality control that moves at the pace of modern manufacturing – without ever compromising on accuracy.

For teams under pressure to do more with less, MAESTRO is designed to be the answer.

Why Heycop? Why now?

Heycop didn’t need convincing that quality matters – they already knew it. What they needed was a solution that could keep up with the demands of their production environment, handling both internally manufactured components and incoming goods from suppliers with equal speed and confidence.

MAESTRO’s combination of speed and versatility made it the clear choice, streamlining their entire quality control workflow from the moment parts arrive on the shop floor.

“The speed of the MAESTRO really stood out to us. We’ve been working with Hexagon for many years and have always been very satisfied. The MAESTRO was a natural next step.”

— Heycop spokesperson

Signed at Technishow 2026

The contract was signed at Technishow 2026, one of the Netherlands’ leading manufacturing and technology trade events, held at the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht. It was a fitting setting for a milestone of this kind – surrounded by the innovation and craftsmanship that defines the Dutch manufacturing sector.

For Hexagon’s EMEA North team, seeing the deal close on the show floor was a moment to remember.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Heycop as our first MAESTRO customer in the Benelux. They are exactly the kind of forward-thinking manufacturer this machine was built for, and we’re proud to support their quality ambitions.”

— Loek Ververaard, Country Leader, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

What this means for the region

Heycop is the first – but they won’t be the last. As more Benelux manufacturers look to modernise their quality control operations and stay competitive in increasingly demanding supply chains, the case for an all-digital CMM like MAESTRO becomes harder to ignore.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is actively expanding the MAESTRO community across the region, and welcomes conversations with manufacturers who are ready to raise the bar on metrology.

Ready to explore what MAESTRO can do for your facility?

Contact your local Hexagon representative or visit hexagon.com/products/maestro to learn more.