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other subcontinents. API has almost to be the benchmark for metrology Laser, and automated inspection
200+ employees and an active reseller Automation, Precision, and Innovation. equipment, are manufactured in the US
network across the world. API measurement and calibration for companies globally. API Services
For more than 30 years API has products are at the heart of manufacturing specializes in 3D measurements and
pioneered laser-based equipment for organizations worldwide ensuring product high-volume metrology solutions and
measurement and calibration. API quality and performance. is home to some of the world’s leading
founder and CEO, Dr. Kam Lau, invented API also provides on-site dimensional metrology technical experts. API’s
the laser tracker while working at USA’s inspection, metrology, and calibration products and services can be used for
National Institute of Standards and services. part inspection, assembly, calibration,
Technology (NIST) to allow industrial machine tool error mapping, 3D CAD
robot accuracies to be determined. Q. What We Do? modeling, and reverse engineering.
Today API is a global company with its We make metrology a different
Laser Trackers, machine tool and robot experience. Services:
calibration equipment, optical sensors, and API’s award-winning products, API Services can help with every step
coordinate measuring products continuing including Radian Laser Tracker, XD in the manufacturing process. We can

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