Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.
We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra precision metrology company.
We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.
Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond®, Form Talysurf® PGI, Form Talysurf® i-Series, Surtronic®, LUPHOScan, Form Talysurf® PGI Optics, Talyvel®, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope, AMECare.
Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $5 billion.
Taylor Hobson is an ultra-precision technology company operating at the highest levels of precision within the field of surface and form metrology. In order to stay at the front of this rapidly evolving field we invest heavily in research and development – 20% of our workforce is involved in developing and maintaining our products.
Taylor Hobson has led the technology of surface and form measurement for many years by investing in applied research with long time horizons. Our research team includes scientists with specialisations in physical and geometrical optics, thin films, computer-simulation, ultra-precision engineering, mechanical modelling and mathematics.
