Precision measurement technology OGP marks 80 years of innovation in optical and multisensor metrology

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Optical Gaging Products, a division of Quality Vision International Inc. (QVI), marks its 80th anniversary as a global provider of optical and multisensor metrology systems for industrial quality control.

Over the past eight decades, OGP has contributed to key technological developments in precision measurement — from introducing one of the first electronic edge detection systems in the 1950s to launching the recent Smart Scope M-Series. The company continues to focus on advancing metrology solutions for diverse industrial applications.

Keith E. Polidor, the company’s 3rd generation President and Chief Executive Officer, remarked: “We are extremely proud of our longstanding legacy as a leader in dimensional metrology. Our mission has always been to provide innovative optical and multisensor solutions to the world's precision measurement needs, and to be our customer’s first choice solve their challenging dimensional metrology requirements. We achieve this by remaining steadfast in delivering leading innovation and unparalleled service, driven by the dedication of our employees and the support of our partners”.

OGP has enjoyed a rich history of innovation, garnering more than 90 patents over the years. The company started from humble beginnings in post-war 1945, producing optical comparators. Automatic edge detection for the optical comparator was developed in 1956 in the form of Projectron, an early electro-optical image sensing system. OGP introduced the first truly revolutionary computer-controlled automatic video measuring system in 1980 – the Vidicom Qualifier. Soon after, OGP pioneered multisensor measurement by combining video measurement with lasers and tactile sensors via the innovative IQ-2000 system, which then led to the introduction of Smart Scope and fully automatic 3D multisensor measurement in the 1990’s. Technological leaps in both hardware and software led to Smart Scope becoming a “household name” in the quality and inspection industries, trusted by thousands of leading manufacturers around the world. System advancements continue today with the next evolution of Smart Scope — Smart Scope M-Series — featuring the patented IntelliCentric-M Optical system for unparalleled accuracy and repeatability.

OGP systems have played a vital role in ensuring the quality of component parts used in a wide variety of industrial success stories – from personal computers and smartphones to digital video and electric cars — even commercial spaceflight and recent fusion energy breakthroughs. Consumer products produced around the world contain parts measured on OGP systems. OGP is proud to be the leading optical technology innovator and pacesetter in the dimensional metrology industry.

In 2025, OGP is reflecting on the milestones that have contributed to its international standing in optical and multisensor measurement technology. A central element of the company’s development has been its vertically integrated approach, encompassing optics, engineering, software design, manufacturing, and applications engineering. Through this structure, OGP continues to develop and deliver solutions that address complex measurement requirements across a wide range of industries. OGP celebrates these innovations in its 80th year. R. Stephen Flynn, President of OGP, added, “OGP has helped thousands of manufacturers around the world achieve confidence in their quality programs using OGP systems. We are an international company with subsidiary offices in multiple countries, and channel partners covering every industrialized corner of the globe to support our growing list of customers on a local basis. During our anniversary celebration, we recognize and celebrate our channel partners and employees for being such an integral part of our success over these 80 years.”

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