Quality control measurement continues to evolve, especially as coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), 3-D measurement tools and other inspection innovations gain popularity. But handheld gages maintain steadfast places in job shops and large production facilities for both their precision and reliability.
The primary users of handheld gages are machinists during production runs, often in the automotive, aerospace and medical industries. Gages get a lot of use during the R&D process, too.