(InnovMetric: Quebec City) -- InnovMetric, an independent software development company that empowers manufacturers of every size to digitally transform their 3D measurement processes, has launched PolyWorks 2026.

This major release delivers three key pillars of innovation:
• A data management solution in a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) model
• Improved software compatibility to support a broader range of measurement devices
• An AI assistant designed to provide technical support 24/7

PolyWorks 2026 enables metrology engineers and quality control managers to implement standardized dimensional inspection processes, facilitating multisite collaboration among metrology teams as well as with external suppliers.

A digital thread infrastructure

PolyWorks 2026 introduces two major enhancements that leverage a digital thread framework to create the ultimate inspection lab:
• DataLoop Cloud, an SaaS solution designed to ensure secure data centralization for manufacturers seeking to outsource their data management server setup and maintenance, thereby simplifying deployment and reducing ongoing upkeep
• Seamless sharing of PolyWorks|Inspector licenses as well as piece measurement templates with tailored interfaces, streamlining multisite inspection by driving standardization and boosting efficiency

Metrology platform extensions

The universal metrology platform delivers four key extensions, enabling metrologists to work smoothly and with greater flexibility:
• A computed tomography (CT) scanning module that automates CT-based multipiece inspection in production environments
• A web-based data app that enables collecting and consolidating data from handheld gauges and visual checks, directly on the shop floor
• Real-time integration of portable multiline scanners within PolyWorks|Inspector, enabling direct processing of scan data and eliminating manual transfers as well as the need to switch between software platforms
• Advanced 5-axis probe head support that includes native go-to-positioning, head-touch measurement, and built-in collision analysis functionalities.

AI assistant for an enhanced customer experience

InnovMetric is also launching MyPolyWorks AI, a smart assistant fully integrated into the MyPolyWorks customer portal. Available 24/7, it provides instant, reliable technical answers in the customer’s preferred language and includes hyperlinks for deeper insights.

Marc Soucy, co-founder and president of InnovMetric, says, “We dream with our customers, and together, we’re taking a step closer toward the ultimate inspection lab—a place where data flow digitally, complex tasks become simple, collaboration between humans is effortless, and traceability is achieved without stress. We chose this path because measurement data drive manufacturing agility. When companies have accurate, traceable data, they can maximize quality, make better decisions, and reduce time to market. Our innovations connect people, processes, and data through a digital thread, empowering manufacturers to stay competitive and thrive in a rapidly changing world.”

PolyWorks 2026 is now available worldwide through InnovMetric and its reseller network.