Measure anything, anywhere: why portable metrology takes center stage at CMSC 2026 

Every year, the Coordinate Metrology Society Conference brings together the people who care most about precision. Metrology engineers, quality managers, and applications specialists gather to tackle the measurement challenges that keep production moving. This July, Hexagon joins them at the Fairmont Dallas for CMSC 2026, and we’re bringing the technology that’s changing what portable measurement can do. 

If you’re attending CMSC 2026, here’s why Booth #204 or the Measurement Zone should be on your list. 

The challenge: measurement has left the lab 

For years, precise measurement meant bringing the part to the inspection room. That model no longer fits how manufacturers work. 

Parts are getting larger. Production demands are climbing. Quality requirements grow tighter with every new regulation. And the inspection room, however accurate, can’t always keep up with the pace of the shop floor. 

The answer is to take the measurement tool to the part without sacrificing accuracy. That’s the promise of portable metrology, and it’s the theme running through everything Hexagon will show at CMSC 2026. 

See it live at Booth #204 

Demonstrations beat descriptions every time. At CMSC, you won’t just hear about our technology; you’ll watch it solve real problems. Here’s a preview of what is waiting for you. 

HYPERSCAN: high-speed scanning for large, complex parts 

Some parts are too big, too detailed, or too awkward for traditional scanning. HYPERSCAN handles them with ease. 

Using smart optical tracking, HYPERSCAN captures large and moving objects in real time, even in unstable environments. Its dynamic tracking keeps data flowing smoothly, while multi-mode scanning adapts to whatever part is in front of you. The result is faster scanning, greater coverage, and a workflow that’s ready for automation when you are. 

At CMSC, you’ll see HYPERSCAN paired with Geomagic to reverse engineer a full part in real time. Watch a physical object become a precise digital model—and imagine what that speed could do for your own projects. 

Portable measurement that moves with you 

Accuracy shouldn’t be tied to a fixed location. Hexagon’s portable measuring arms and laser trackers bring sub-millimeter precision directly to the manufacturing environment. 

The Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800 scans fine details from a distance, capturing large volumes without stopping to reposition. Portable arms deliver the flexibility to reach hidden features and tight spaces, all while feeding data into the software you already use. Together, they prove a simple point: you can measure with confidence wherever the work happens. 

Reverse engineering: from physical part to digital model 

Sometimes you need to recreate a part that has no drawing, no CAD file, no documentation. Reverse engineering bridges that gap. 

By combining Hexagon’s scanning hardware with Geomagic software, you can capture an existing part and transform it into a usable, accurate digital model. It’s a workflow that saves time, reduces guesswork, and opens new possibilities for repair, redesign, and innovation. 

Advanced inspection, built for productivity 

Every demonstration in the Measurement Zone shares a common goal: helping you inspect faster, measure more accurately, and make better decisions. From tactile probing to high-speed scanning, you’ll see how the right combination of hardware and software turns measurement data into a real competitive advantage. 

More than a booth 

CMSC is built for technical conversations, and Hexagon will be ready for them. 

Beyond the live demonstrations, you’ll find Hexagon throughout the conference. Visit the Measurement Zone to see hardware and software solving real measurement problems side by side. Catch our specialists in the Education Zone, where sessions dive into the science behind accurate measurement. And whenever you have a question, our application specialists are on hand to talk through your specific challenges. 

This is your chance to explore real customer workflows, compare approaches, and get answers grounded in decades of metrology expertise. 

From capture to confidence 

The best measurement technology does more than collect data. It gives you the confidence to act on it. 

That’s the experience waiting at CMSC 2026. Whether you’re scanning a large aerospace component, reverse engineering a legacy part, or validating quality at scale, Hexagon’s portable solutions help you accelerate inspection, streamline your processes, and put your data to work. 

Plan your visit 

Join Hexagon at CMSC 2026, July 20–24, at the Fairmont Dallas. Stop by Booth #204 to experience the latest advancements in portable metrology and digital manufacturing workflows firsthand. 

Bring your toughest measurement challenges. We’ll show you what’s possible.