LK Engineering - Precision Metrology Solutions

Metris Acquires LK, 3D Scanners and Arc Second

Three Strategic Acquisitions Position Metris as the Total Solution Provider for Automotive and Aerospace Metrology Applications

Leuven, January 17th 2006 – Metris today announces the simultaneous acquisition of LK Ltd. ( Derby, UK), 3D Scanners Ltd. ( London, UK) and Arc Second Inc. (Virginia, Washington, USA). Total funds in excess of 35 million euro have been raised to finance the acquisition and integration of the three privately held companies.

“Through these acquisitions Metris becomes a total solution provider offering both unique breakthrough optical as well as classical tactile metrology technologies combined with best in class services.” says Bart Van Coppenolle, Metris President and CEO. “This strategy guarantees our customers a risk and hassle-free upgrade path to new optical metrology technologies.”

Metris now holds the unique position of being able to offer their customers a totally integrated hard and software solution covering the complete range of 3D inspection tasks. In addition to the classical CMM touch probe technology, Metris offers 3D optical metrology solutions, in fixed and portable configurations, for measurement volumes applicable in automotive and aerospace applications. Metris' technologies are integrated with native single point and point cloud software and supported by an extensive service organization.