r/Metrology is a subreddit with 20k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and opportunities, and the community frequently discusses cmm, metrology, measurement, calibration, and software, and they frequently recommend/review 3d scanner, scanner, and microscope.
Popular Themes in r/Metrology
#1
Advice Requests
: "How to accurately measure surface profile tolerances on curved radii?"
1 post
#2
Opportunities
: "Job Opening in San Diego"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Metrology
#1
Cmm
: "How to get a career as a Cmm programmer"
69 posts
#2
Metrology
: "Who do you follow for Metrology info & News?"
66 posts
#3
Measurement
41 posts
#4
Calibration
: "Engineers who calibrate equipment — how do you manage devices and produce Calibration certificates?"
29 posts
#5
Software
20 posts
#6
Gd&t
: "Diametrical Profile tolerance?"
17 posts
#7
Probe
15 posts
#8
Pc Dmis
15 posts
#9
Calypso
13 posts
#10
Surface
: "How to accurately measure Surface profile tolerances on curved radii?"
12 posts
Products Discussed in r/Metrology
3d Scanner
7 reviews
#1
Surphaser
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Leica
3.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Zeiss
4.0★ from 1 review
Scanner
3 reviews
#1
Hex
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Creaform
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Faro
4.0★ from 1 review
Microscope
1 review
#1
DINO-LITE
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Metrology
#1
GD&T | Blueprint Interpretation
: "*Sigh* I guess a thru hole can be at 90°?"
29 posts
#2
Advice
: "pH standards"
15 posts
#3
General
: "My dad was a metrologist his whole life, and passed away a year ago. Does anyone know what this is? It has a bunch of Calypso cds in it."
7 posts
#4
Software Support
: "PC-DMIS help"
7 posts
#5
Hardware Support
: "Probe not triggering"
5 posts
#6
Showcase
: "Clearance is clearance"
4 posts
#7
Surface Metrology
: "Which is better: Keyence XM or a Certified Tape Measure?"
3 posts
#8
Thermal or Mass Metrology
: "Why do customers have to be like this?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Metrology
Yearly
+4k members(27.2%)
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Last updated: June 7, 2026