Mitutoyo has been included in the DMG MORI Qualified Products (DMQP) program, aiming to provide customers with a combination of high-end precision machining and advanced inline precision measuring equipment. Dr. Masahiko Mori, President and CEO of DMG MORI, and Shigeyuki Sasaki, Acting President of Mitutoyo Corporation, signed the partnership during the DMG MORI Open House held in Pfronten, Germany.
The DMG MORI Qualified Products portfolio is continually growing and now includes a wide range of machine components, peripherals, and accessories, including tools, clamping devices, software, measurement technology, and cooling lubricants. This range is increasingly complemented by digital solutions that specialize machines and machining processes or make them more efficient. To meet the growing need for technological diversification and innovation, DMG MORI is continually expanding its portfolio. At the Open House in Pfronten, held in early February, four new partner companies were presented whose technologies significantly contribute to efficient production: in the case of Mitutoyo, the reliable integration of precision measurement into the machining process.
During the DMG MORI Open House in Pfronten, Germany, a ten-day event that welcomed more than 6,700 visitors, Dr. Eng. Masahiko Mori, President and CEO of DMG MORI, and Shigeyuki Sasaki, Acting President of Mitutoyo Corporation, officially launched Mitutoyo's entry into the DMQP partnership, marking a new milestone in the cooperation between the two companies.
This cooperation has intensified in recent years. John Kooning, Managing Director of DMG MORI NL, who spearheaded Mitutoyo's integration into the DMQP program, stated: " Mitutoyo has been actively participating in our Open Houses for many years, demonstrating the perfect compatibility and added value of its products with our machines. In Europe, we have also extended this collaboration to the important EMO trade fair in 2023 and 2025. "
Mitutoyo's DMQP status should be viewed in the context of the DMG MORI Machining Transformation (MX) strategy, which represents a true revolution in the manufacturing industry. A key component of MX is technology integration, combining different processes such as turning, milling, grinding, and even measurement functions in a single machine tool to achieve greater productivity. This integration reduces the number of operators required, frees them from having to perform multiple setups, and helps create a rewarding work environment within a company. More time can be dedicated to high-value activities, making work more rewarding for employees.
Integrated measurement is the key here for Mitutoyo. Pralhad Thapa, Business Solution Manager: "DMG MORI chose our compact MiSTAR 555 coordinate measuring machine, which can be physically installed in the production line, in close proximity to the machine tool. Movement between machines can be performed by a robot. From a software perspective, a seamless connection is created using DMG MORI's Tulip software."
The result: the customer can combine precision machining—milling, turning, integrated grinding, etc.—with high-precision measurements, without the need to transport parts to a dedicated measuring room or laboratory. Indeed, stable dimensions can be guaranteed even when maximum precision is required, and any deviations will be detected so quickly that the user can react before tolerances are exceeded. Scrap will be reduced and productivity will be improved.
The MiSTAR 555 is the perfect coordinate measuring machine (CMM) for this purpose, as it is designed for factory applications of almost any size and shape. For example, it can operate at temperatures ranging from 10°C to 40°C. Even in harsh environments, it offers exceptional speed and precision, effectively creating the basis for high utilization of a single machining center, rather than the partial utilization of several simple machines. This is a clear goal of the DMG MORI MX Machining Transformation strategy, as an efficient path to the "Factory of the Future." Mitutoyo is proud to be part of this strategy.
In addition to the inline CNC CMM, the DMQP offering will include other Mitutoyo precision instruments and machines. These offerings also include packages for schools and universities: the two companies have long collaborated in this field, promoting the dissemination of specialized skills in the workshop environment. And there are other similarities. Henk Slotboom, Marketing Director of Mitutoyo Europe: "Social commitment is very important to both DMG MORI and Mitutoyo, and both companies have set very high quality standards in their respective markets."
DMG MORI is a leading global manufacturer of high-precision machine tools and is represented in 44 countries with 124 sales and service locations, including 17 production facilities. As a "Global One Company," over 13,500 employees drive the development of holistic solutions for the manufacturing industry. Following the guiding principle of Machining Transformation (MX), DMG MORI combines four pillars for efficient and sustainable production of the future: process integration, automation, digital transformation (DX), and green transformation (GX).
DMG MORI stands for innovation, quality, and precision. Our portfolio includes sustainable manufacturing solutions based on turning, milling, grinding, boring, ultrasonic, laser technology, and additive manufacturing. Through technology integration, end-to-end automation, and digitalization solutions, we enable simultaneous increases in productivity and resource efficiency.
At our production sites around the world, we produce complete turnkey solutions for the key industries of aviation and space, automotive and e-mobility, mold and die, medical, and semiconductor. Through the DMG MORI Qualified Products (DMQP) partner program, we offer perfectly matched accessory products from a single source. Our customer-focused services cover the entire life cycle of a machine tool, including training, repair, maintenance, service, and spare parts supply.
About Mitutoyo Corporation
Mitutoyo Corporation is a world leader in precision measurement technologies and offers a comprehensive range of metrology products and solutions. Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan, Mitutoyo has grown into a global company with operations in over 40 countries. Its broad product portfolio includes micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), optical systems, form measuring instruments, and advanced metrology software.
With an unwavering commitment to accuracy, quality, and innovation, Mitutoyo serves a wide range of markets, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, and manufacturing. The company also operates a network of accredited calibration laboratories, training centers, and technical support centers, helping customers maintain the highest standards of quality assurance and production efficiency.
Mitutoyo's philosophy, "Good Environment, Good People, Good Technology," guides its mission to support global industry through precise measurement and continuous technological advancement.
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