The Center for Precision Metrology (CPM) focuses on the research, development and application of precision metrology, or the science of measurement, for advanced manufacturing. We work on the scale of one-millionth of a millimeter, but our work can have impact on a full range of manufacturing products and processes–from microchips to airplanes. Precision metrology encompasses inspection in manufacturing, measurement, algorithms, tolerance representation, and the integration of metrology into factory quality systems. Together with our Affiliate members, the National Science Foundation, national laboratories and other government agencies, CPM continually seeks to break new ground in precision metrology by addressing real-world industrial concerns.