Sustainability at Status Metrology

Sustainability is no longer a future goal and hasn’t been for a while; being environmentally aware in engineering is a present-day responsibility. Across the manufacturing sector, businesses are under increasing pressure to reduce waste, extend equipment lifecycles and operate more efficiently. Here at Status Metrology, sustainability has long been a core value of our work. By helping manufacturers across industries such as automotive, defence and aviation to get the most out of their metrology solution or existing metrology equipment, we support greener, leaner and more efficient operations.

Here is how our service and solutions contribute to a more sustainable future of business operations:

Extending Equipment Lifecycles

Unfortunately, too often, valuable CMMs are scrapped simply because they are outdated or under-used, not because they are unusable. At Status, our retrofit services breathe new life into existing CMMs, replacing obsolete controllers and software while preserving the original mechanical structure. Therefore, this processes significantly reduces the demand for new materials, manufacturing energy and transportation emissions associated with buying new machinery.

Reduced Waste Through Enhanced Precision

It is common knowledge that accurate measurements reduces scrap and rework – two major sources of waste in any production industry. By improving precision and reliability of measurement processes, our solutions help manufacturers produce right-first-time components, lowering material waste and energy consumption through the production process.

Here at Status Metrology, we provide subcontract measurement and inspection services in our UKAS accredited labs to allow you to boost your accuracy and reduce bottlenecks. Find out more

Optimising Energy Usage

Unplanned downtime, inefficient business operations and inaccurate measurements all greatly contribute to energy wastage. Our metrology solutions and support services can help manufacturers ton optimise their processes, reduce cycle time and energy consumption per-part. From effective and industry recognised training to software enhancements that give your machines complete overhaul, we are sure that Status Metrology has the solution for your business.

Enabling Circular Economy Practices

At Status Metrology, our business model is built around maintaining, upgrading and supporting existing equipment, not just selling new systems. This supports a circular economy approach by extending the useful life of machinery and reducing the need for new manufacturing. Wherever possible, we refurbish components, further minimising our environmental impact.

Local Supply and Support

As a centrally UK-based Company, we serve customers across the UK and Europe, we help shorten supply chains and reduce carbon emission related to shipping and logistics. Our on-site servicing, local support and response times also help minimise unnecessary machinery downtime, a key contributor to operational waste

Status CMMs

One of our specialities is our Status CMMs. Not only can we source premium new CMMs but our certified Status Refurbished CMMs are a more sustainable alternative to give your business effective and precise measurements with the performance of a factory fresh machine without the heavy price tag.

We Buy Unwanted CMMs

We are all for sustainability sourcing products, that is why we will even by your unused or unwanted CMMs to prevent them being scrapped. If you have a Mitutoyo, LK, DEA, Nikon or Hexagon CMM our experts will be happy to assess your machine and provide a fair competitive price based or condition, specification and brand. Find out more about the process here.

Driving Sustainable Impact

Sustainability is a broad spectrum and is often overlooked in metrology, however, it plays a vital role in modern manufacturing. From extending the lifecycle of equipment, improving processes and reducing waste, Status Metrology has the best measurement solution to not only boost your business but to significantly reduce its environmental impact.

If you’re ready to get more out of your CMMs and reduce your carbon-footprint in the process, we are happy to help. Get in touch to find out more about our retrofit, buying and support services.