Renishaws

Renishaws are the product lines and systems developed by Renishaw plc, a British engineering company specializing in precision measurement, manufacturing technologies, and analytical instrumentation. Renishaw plc is headquartered in Gloucestershire, England, and was founded in 1973. The Renishaws encompass a range of technology platforms used to enhance accuracy, productivity, and quality across industrial and research settings.

In metrology and inspection, Renishaws include coordinate measuring machine probes, machine-tool probes, touch-trigger and scanning probes, and encoders (linear and rotary) used for machine positioning, alignment, and measurement. The company is known for its non-contact scanning and probing solutions that integrate with CMMs and machine tools, as well as laser calibration and interferometry products that validate machine accuracy.

In additive manufacturing, Renishaws produce metal 3D printing systems and related process control components, offering equipment suitable for industrial manufacturing and R&D.

In spectroscopy, Renishaw instruments such as Raman microscopes and related accessories provide analytical capabilities for materials science, life sciences, and quality control.

Renishaws are supplied globally through a network of subsidiaries, distributors, and service partners. The company serves industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, energy, life sciences, and consumer electronics, and emphasizes research and development, quality assurance, and customer support.