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This section provides an overview for measuring software as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 9 measuring software manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked measuring software companies as of April, 2026: 1.AHLBORN, 2.Autodesk Inc., 3.Tokyo Measuring Instruments Laboratory Co., Ltd..
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Measuring software, also known as land surveying software, assists in determining angles and distances between points, and evaluating a 3D landscape. It is used to create maps and boundaries for buildings, or other underground public projects.
Measuring software is primarily used in the design and construction of transportation networks, improving layout and construction site processes. It enhances survey team productivity by minimizing manual drawing updates, such as in the creation of ductwork layouts, reducing time and layout errors.
Measuring software efficiently registers coordinate values and supports various calculation functions, including traverse calculations and two-point narrow-angle surveying.
It calculates plane, longitudinal, and cross-sectional alignments, and is interoperable with CAD. This functionality is efficient for road and river route calculations, as well as 3D edge calculations.
Linking longitudinal alignment with plane alignment enables 3D tension simulations in various situations.
Calculation results can be visually displayed, allowing for efficient work and visualization. Measuring software enables 3D visualizations of the finished product, improving communication among construction parties and aiding in design data error prevention.
Traverse surveying, a basic surveying technique, uses a sequence of measurement points from a reference point to create polygonal lines. Measuring software calculates distances and angles using prisms and devices like optical rangefinders or theodolites to determine point positions and draw floor plans.
Measuring software calculates building foundation heights and assists in tensioning calculations based on design values like cross-sections and structural drawings.
When calculating the tensioner, the design values are used as a guide. When calculating the hinge, the design value calculation and the hinge calculation are prepared on a separate sheet of paper, and the basis for the calculations is clarified.
The software outputs longitudinal and cross-sectional design drawings, such as road drawings. Longitudinal sections depict height relationships at measuring points, while cross-sections show structure configurations, aiding in road slope and width determinations.
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Autodesk Inc is a manufacturer of 3D softwares, founded in 1982, and headquartered in Mill Valley, California. Offerings of the company encompass 3D design and modeling tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Fusion 360 for architecture, engineering, and product design. In the construction realm, it provides BIM 360, aiding in streamlined project management and collaboration. For the media and entertainment sector, software like Maya and 3ds Max facilitates 3D animation and rendering. Additionally, the company's portfolio includes engineering simulation software, CAM tools, educational resources, cloud-based collaboration platforms, as well as VR/AR applications, and solutions for GIS, mapping, robotics, and PLM.
Sinowon Innovation Metrology Manufacture Limited, founded in 2006 with facilities in China, is a manufacturer of geometric dimension measurement instruments and precision devices. The company's products include automatic vision measuring machines, 2D optical measuring machines, profile projectors, video microscopes, and precision displacement platforms. Sinowon Innovation Metrology Manufacture Limited's products are used for measuring dimensional and positional tolerances such as flatness, perpendicularity, and position. The company serves various industries, including 3C consumer electronics, new energy vehicles, medical health, home appliances, and solar photovoltaics.
Mitutoyo was founded in 1934 and headquartered in Kawasaki City, Japan. The company is a manufacturer and seller of precision measuring instruments including software, optics, machinery, and electronics. The company is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited for calibration services for measuring instruments. The company’s product lines include Micrometers, Calipers, Calibration Equipment, Vision Measuring Systems, and many others. The company’s coordinate measuring machines and roundness/cylindricity measuring machines are sol in over 60 countries worldwide.
Established in 1954, Tokyo Measuring Instruments Laboratory Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Sokki Kenkyujo Co., Ltd.) is a manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in stress measurement equipment. The company has developed a wide range of strain gauge transducers, essential components for stress measurement in general and civil engineering. The company also produces other instruments, such as the portable digital strainmeter for automatic multi-point measurements. With overseas representative offices in China, Germany, and 43 other countries, TML serves global customers, providing solutions for the safety and efficiency of structures.
Hexagon AB was established in 1992 in Stockholm, Sweden as a manufacturer, designer, and marketer of digital reality solutions and autonomous technologies. The company offers various products, such as, digital quality inspection, Jovix, LuciadCPillar, REcreate, among others. The solutions offered by the company enhance productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety in various sectors, including manufacturing, infrastructure, industrial, public sector, and mobility applications. It also offers geographic information system (GIS) software for creating 3D models and maps, as well as sensors for satellite location and data collection from the air and ground.
Ranking as of April 2026
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AHLBORN |
30.0%
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| 2 | Autodesk Inc. |
20.0%
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| 3 | Tokyo Measuring Instruments Laboratory Co., Ltd. |
20.0%
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| 4 | Verisurf Software, Inc. |
10.0%
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| 5 | Mitutoyo Corporation |
10.0%
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| 6 | Hexagon AB |
10.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the measuring software page as of April 2026. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Japan
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2 | 33.3% |
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United States of America
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1 | 16.7% |
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China
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1 | 16.7% |
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Sweden
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1 | 16.7% |
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Germany
|
1 | 16.7% |
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77 products - Page 2
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