PECM Issue 50 2021 | Page 84

The Sempre Group adds LK Metrology CMMs to its metrology portfolio

NEWS & EVENTS NEW PARTNERSHIP

SEMPRE GROUP
The Sempre Group adds LK Metrology CMMs to its metrology portfolio
Industrial metrology specialist The Sempre Group and coordinate measuring machine ( CMM ) pioneer LK Metrology have announced a new partnership . The collaboration will enable the companies to bring productivity-enhancing digital quality solutions to the British and Irish automotive , aerospace , power generation , medical and precision engineering markets . The Sempre Group will now distribute LK Metrology ’ s full product range throughout the UK and will also launch the brand to the market in Ireland
LK Metrology is a Derbyshire based CMM manufacturer with a long and pioneering history that includes many industry firsts . It supplies a complete range of premium bridge , gantry and horizontal arm CMMs for highly accurate and repeatable measurement , alongside multisensor CMM software to help automate inspection processes . Its products are used all over the world to control and improve component quality from design to quality assurance . After becoming an independent CMM manufacturer in 2018 , LK Metrology was looking to expand its reach by partnering with a strong UK business .
The Sempre Group was established to help British and Irish manufacturers improve productivity , reduce human error and demonstrate compliance in quality control . From its Gloucestershire facility , it offers a comprehensive suite of technology from a range of partners to enable it to suggest the best combination of systems and software for each individual measurement application . It also provides tailored solutions to help customers achieve specific outcomes . The company recently established a physical base in Ireland to help further serve its Irish customers and become Ireland ’ s leading supplier for metrology equipment , bespoke solutions and services .
“ Sempre is a likeminded business , based on providing the right solution for each customer and we saw great synergy between our two companies ,” explained Steve Shickell , sales , marketing and service director at LK Metrology .
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