OGP Launches SmartScope M130: Redefining Precision for Large 3D Metrology!

Optical Gaging Products (OGP) has introduced the SmartScope M130, an advanced addition to its renowned M-Series 3D multisensor measurement systems. The launch signifies a major leap forward in optical metrology, offering manufacturers handling large and heavy components a perfect blend of precision, optics, and speed. Designed for modern industrial environments, the SmartScope M130 embodies OGP’s three-decade legacy of innovation in multisensor measurement technology.

The SmartScope M130 has been engineered to meet the increasing demand for high-accuracy inspection of large parts that contain numerous detailed features. Its core strength lies in the IntelliCentric-M Optical System, a patented technology that features a 20-megapixel camera with OGP’s proprietary VIRTUAL ZOOM™ capability. This allows instant magnification changes without the need for mechanical zoom adjustments, ensuring consistent accuracy and reducing downtime during complex measurement routines. With this technology, manufacturers gain faster inspection cycles and enhanced repeatability, even at lower magnifications where minute details can be critical.

Tim Fantauzzo, Vice President of North American Sales at OGP, highlighted that the M-Series systems have quickly become the preferred choice for manufacturers seeking unmatched reliability and measurement confidence. He explained that the SmartScope M130’s fully telecentric optical system eliminates distortion, ensuring accurate readings across the entire field of view — a critical factor when inspecting large components with multiple intricate features.

The machine’s design also emphasizes ease of use and ergonomic handling. It offers a generous measuring volume of 790 x 815 x 200 mm, which can be extended to 300 or 400 mm on the Z-axis. Its payload capacity of 75 kg allows manufacturers to measure heavy components without compromising precision. The newly designed base keeps the stage height low, simplifying the loading and unloading of bulky parts and fixtures, thereby improving workflow efficiency in production environments.

Equipped with state-of-the-art sensors, advanced illumination, and precision-controlled motion systems, the SmartScope M130 delivers exceptional throughput while maintaining OGP’s hallmark accuracy standards. Combined with ZONE3 Metrology Software, users benefit from advanced edge detection, parallel processing, and optimized measurement routines that streamline complex inspections. The system ensures superior data reliability, reduces operator dependency, and strengthens overall quality assurance programs.

Steve Flynn, President of OGP, remarked that since its inception in 1992, the SmartScope family has helped thousands of manufacturers worldwide achieve greater confidence in their inspection processes. With the launch of the M130, OGP continues this tradition by integrating cutting-edge optical and software innovations into a platform built for the next generation of large-part metrology.

By combining advanced optics, software intelligence, and ergonomic design, OGP’s SmartScope M130 sets a new benchmark in precision measurement. It empowers industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and heavy machinery manufacturing to maintain tighter tolerances, accelerate production, and achieve consistent quality — reaffirming OGP’s position as a global leader in multisensor metrology technology.