Renishaw plc

Renishaw plc is a British engineering and scientific technology company headquartered in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England, specializing in precision measurement and healthcare solutions. Founded in 1973 by Sir David McMurtry and John Deer, it pioneered the touch-trigger probe for coordinate-measuring machines, revolutionizing precision metrology for delicate components in industries like aerospace and manufacturing. The company develops advanced products including touch probes for CNC machine tools, calibration systems, linear and rotary encoders, additive manufacturing machines for metal 3D printing, dental CAD/CAM systems, Raman spectroscopy equipment, and medical devices for functional neurosurgery. Renishaw plc operates globally with 67 locations across 36 countries and over 5,000 employees, focusing on innovation in metrology, motion control, healthcare, spectroscopy, and industrial automation. Its technologies enhance efficiency in manufacturing sectors such as transport, agriculture, and electronics, while advancing healthcare applications, establishing it as a FTSE 250 constituent and leader in high-precision engineering.