Software at Status
PolyWorks, PC-DMIS and Zenith are trusted, widely used metrology software packages each with its own strengths depending on your requirements.
PC-DMIS
PC-DMIS is tightly integrated with Hexagon machines, making it feel purpose-built for modern CMMs. It’s fast, versatile across different part types, and often preferred by users who want seamless performance with Hexagon hardware.
If you’re working primarily with Hexagon equipment and want the most integrated experience, PC-DMIS is a great match.
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PolyWorks
PolyWorks is known for its universal 3D metrology platform. It works smoothly across a wide range of devices from CMMs to scanners and portable arms and offers intuitive tools like Play Inspection that make multipiece measurement straightforward and user-friendly.
If you need flexible, hardware-agnostic software that supports mixed inspection environments, PolyWorks is an excellent choice.
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Zenith
Zenith is a straightforward, reliable software solution designed for portable measuring arms. With an intuitive interface and efficient workflow tools, it enables fast, consistent measurement and reporting in everyday inspection environments. Ideal for users who want simplicity, accuracy, and repeatability, Zenith supports core metrology tasks without complex IT, making it a practical choice for shop-floor and mobile measurement applications.
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Software Comparison
Compare capabilities to find the software best suited to your inspection needs.
FEATURE
BEST FOR
Users working primarily with Hexagon CMMs who want deep integration and advanced capability.
Mixed hardware environments needing flexible, universal 3D portable arm metrology.
Straightforward, reliable inspection workflows.
KEY STRENGTHS
Strong integration with Hexagon hardware; powerful automation;
handles complex part types.
Hardware-agnostic; excellent for portable arms; robust 3D tools.
Easy to learn; clean workflow; stable and consistent for routine measurement.
USER EXPERIENCE
Feature-rich, highly customisable;
suited to advanced and high-volume inspection.
Intuitive interface with visual 3D workspace and guided tools like
Play Inspection.
Simple, efficient interface ideal for quick adoption and day-to-day repeatability.
MEASUREMENT DEVICES SUPPORTED
Best with Hexagon CMMs but supports a wide range of hardware.
Very broad support CMMs, scanners, laser trackers, and portable arms.
Focused on solid, dependable performance.
LEARNING CURVE
Moderate to steep (depending on feature depth).
Moderate; visual tools help reduce complexity.
Gentle; ideal for new operators or straightforward inspection needs.
IDEAL USE CASES
High-precision production, automation, and advanced GD&T.
Multi-sensor environments,
3D inspection, scanning-heavy workflows.
Routine measurements, shop-floor inspection, training new users.
TRAINING AVAILABLE FROM STATUS
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