(Hexagon: Stockholm) -- Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announced a strategic partnership with Prosper Machine Tool to deliver advanced precision measurement solutions across manufacturers in north and central Texas, Arizona, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, and north Louisiana. Prosper Machine Tool, with more than a decade of experience in the machine tool industry, will expand its offerings to include Hexagon’s inspection systems and digital manufacturing solutions, showcasing Prosper Machine Tool’s commitment to providing hands-on, localized, and immediate technical support.

The partnership also addresses critical challenges faced by regional manufacturers, such as increasing production complexity, a growing demand for automation, and persistent workforce skill gaps.

As a family-owned business, Prosper Machine Tool has always prioritized its customers, and this new expansion is a testament to its commitment to providing even better solutions and support. “Our decision to partner with Hexagon represents a bold leap forward for Prosper Machine Tool,” says Greg Kinney, owner of Prosper Machine Tool. “Metrology and machining complement each other perfectly, and by integrating Hexagon’s technology with Prosper’s trusted service, we’re empowering manufacturers with robust, turnkey solutions designed for precision and efficiency.”

This collaboration, launched under the newly established Prosper Metrology Group, run by Ken Lambert, is set to expand the availability of much-needed support in key areas of aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, and general manufacturing sectors by combining Hexagon’s metrology technologies with Prosper’s trusted service and support expertise.

Lambert believes that by leveraging local expertise in each of the seven states, Prosper can provide sales and technical expertise when and where it’s needed. Prosper Metrology Group is also partnering with Innovative Measuring Systems (IMS), based in Phoenix, Arizona. As a new Hexagon Value Added Representative, IMS will support Hexagon customers and metrology systems throughout Arizona. The IMS team of measurement professionals will provide clients with sales, service, and parts support.

The new Prosper Metrology Group will provide turnkey solutions to help manufacturers reduce defect rates and optimize production efficiency.

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Through this partnership, Prosper Machine Tool also offers Hexagon’s software tools such as Simufact Welding and Volume Graphics, enabling manufacturers to simulate, analyze, and validate production processes more efficiently. Complementing these technologies, Hexagon’s physical measurement solutions—like the Absolute Arm Portable Coordinate Measurement Machine—will provide unmatched precision while optimizing inspection time and reducing operational bottlenecks.

“Hexagon is proud to join forces with Prosper Machine Tool,” says Paul Rogers, president, Americas and Asia Pacific, of Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division. “Prosper brings a wealth of industry expertise and regional trust, making them the ideal partner to expand Hexagon’s footprint across the Central and Southwestern U.S. Together, we’re committed to delivering smarter manufacturing solutions and exceptional service to our customers.”

The Prosper Metrology Group will address regional growth in aerospace, defense, and semiconductor manufacturing while hiring additional personnel and deploying new resources to meet increasing demand. Prosper Machine Tool’s family-focused culture, ISO certification, and specialization in both machine tools and metrology enable manufacturers to achieve seamless integration and measurable results.