Renishaw has expanded its AGILITY® range of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), purpose-built around advanced 5-axis multi-sensor technology. Designed to support high-performance inspection, AGILITY systems deliver a powerful combination of measurement accuracy, throughput, and flexibility across a wide range of applications. Unlike conventional 3-axis systems, AGILITY’s 5-axis motion allows continuous measurement across complex geometries without the need for indexing, eliminating traditional trade-offs between speed and accuracy.
Optimized for the award-winning REVO® 5-axis multi-sensor system, AGILITY CMMs enable fast, continuous measurement across complex geometries with minimal repositioning. This reduces inspection time while maintaining exceptional precision, whether operating on the shop floor or within a controlled metrology lab environment.
At CMMXYZ, we offer the full AGILITY range as part of our commitment to delivering reliable, high-precision measurement solutions. From system selection to installation, calibration, and ongoing support, we help manufacturers integrate advanced CMM technology with confidence.
The AGILITY range is engineered to deliver high-throughput, multi-sensor measurement on a single, highly capable platform, with a level of build quality and precision engineering designed for long-term performance in demanding environments. Built around Renishaw’s REVO® 5-axis system, it enables continuous measurement across multiple sensor types without the need for time-consuming repositioning or multiple setups. By synchronizing CMM and probe motion, the REVO system minimizes dynamic errors and maintains optimal measurement paths, even when scanning complex part geometries.
With support for all seven REVO sensors, including tactile scanning, surface finish and surface roughness measurement, temperature sensing, ultrasonic thickness, and non-contact probes, AGILITY CMMs allow manufacturers to consolidate inspection processes while maintaining exceptional measurement accuracy and efficiency.
Designed with minimal wear components and protected drive systems, AGILITY supports reliable operation with reduced maintenance requirements.
Key advantages include the following.
High-Speed Accuracy and Repeatability
Maintain precise measurement results even at elevated scanning speeds, supporting both detailed inspection and high-throughput production environments.
Rigid, Thermally Stable Construction
A granite base combined with an anodized aluminum frame minimizes vibration and compensates for thermal variation, ensuring consistent performance across changing conditions.
Frictionless Linear Motor System
Enables continuous, smooth motion with reduced mechanical wear, contributing to long-term reliability and minimal maintenance requirements.
Friction-Free Motion and Air Bearing Design
Renishaw-designed air bearings eliminate mechanical contact, preventing backlash and maintaining measurement stability even at high speeds.
Reduced Wear Through Minimal Contact Design
Advanced probing and scanning strategies limit physical contact, preserving both the machine and measured components over time.
Protected Drive Systems for Shop Floor Use
The elevated Y-axis drive system helps shield critical components from contaminants, making AGILITY suitable for both shop floor and lab environments.
Carefully engineered materials and motion systems minimize heat generation and thermal variation, preserving measurement accuracy across changing environmental conditions.
The AGILITY range is designed to perform reliably across both production and controlled inspection environments, with configurations tailored to each setting.
Built for production environments, AGILITY S delivers high-accuracy inspection where temperature control and clean air cannot be guaranteed. Its design protects critical components while maintaining consistent measurement performance on the shop floor.
The AGILITY L series represents the pinnacle of measurement precision for controlled lab environments. These systems deliver maximum accuracy for detailed inspection applications where environmental stability matters most.
AGILITY CMMs are designed as a complete metrology solution, integrating machine structure, probing systems, fixturing, controllers, and software into a single, unified platform. Each system is precision-calibrated to maintain consistent, repeatable measurement performance over time.
Through integration with Renishaw Central, systems enable real-time reporting and closed-loop process control, helping manufacturers maintain consistent quality, reduce variability, and make faster, data-driven decisions.
Powered by Renishaw’s MODUS metrology software and UCC control system, AGILITY supports advanced programming, automated inspection, and detailed reporting across complex components.
AGILITY CMMs are used across a wide range of precision manufacturing environments, including:
Its multi-sensor capability and high-throughput performance make it well suited for applications requiring both speed and measurement accuracy.
The Renishaw AGILITY is a coordinate measuring machine optimized for the REVO 5-axis multi-sensor probing system. It's available in two configurations — AGILITY S for shop-floor inspection and AGILITY L for metrology labs — both designed for high-throughput dimensional and surface-roughness measurement on a single platform. Every AGILITY is designed, manufactured, and laser-calibrated by Renishaw.
AGILITY S is built for shop-floor use in production environments without strict temperature control, with elevated Y-axis guideways and built-in thermal compensation. AGILITY L is specified for 18-22°C lab and clean-room environments and delivers sub-micron accuracy on the most precise configurations. S targets in-line production inspection; L targets precision lab verification for aerospace, medical, and consumer electronics work.
AGILITY working volumes range from 700 × 900 × 600 mm (smallest S frame) up to 1600 × 2400 × 1200 mm (largest L frame). Raised-volume variants accommodate pallet loading systems and rotary tables, and larger S frames feature dual-drive, dual-scale Y-axis configurations.
AGILITY L delivers sub-micron accuracy on the most precise configurations, with even the largest L 163512 specified at under 2 µm. Every machine is error-mapped and certified using Renishaw's laser calibration systems, with optional UKAS or A2LA accreditation available.
The AGILITY supports the full REVO sensor library — tactile touch-trigger, 2D scanning (RSP2), 3D scanning (RSP3), surface finish, temperature, ultrasonic thickness, and non-contact vision probes. Probes and styli change automatically via the REVO change rack (FCR25), enabling unattended multi-sensor inspection in a single part program.
AGILITY CMMs with REVO 5-axis technology deliver 15% to 50% cycle-time savings versus traditional 3-axis systems. REVO scanning reaches speeds up to 500 mm/s, supported by Renishaw's Lightning Drive zero-backlash linear motors that sustain those speeds without compromising accuracy.
The AGILITY uses Renishaw's UCC S5 controller running the I++ DME open command protocol, making it compatible with all major metrology software — including MODUS, PC-DMIS, Calypso, and other I++-compatible platforms. Customers aren't locked into a single software vendor.
Yes. AGILITY CMMs are fully compatible with Renishaw Central, enabling real-time reporting and closed-loop process control. Inspection data feeds directly back to upstream machining operations, driving corrective action without manual intervention.
AGILITY CMMs are deployed across aerospace, automotive, medical device, consumer electronics, defence, and other safety-critical precision engineering sectors. AGILITY S handles in-line shop-floor inspection of high-volume parts; AGILITY L handles lab-based verification of complex components requiring sub-micron accuracy.
Renishaw bridge CMM platforms are commonly in service for 25+ years, with electronics, probing, and software upgraded over the machine's lifetime. The AGILITY frame combines granite and anodised aluminium for long-term metrological stability, making it a long-term capital asset rather than a short-cycle purchase.
Yes. CMMXYZ is North America's largest independent CMM provider, with decades of experience in CMM sales, installation, calibration, operator training, and ongoing service. AGILITY installations are performed by certified Renishaw-authorised installers, with metrology specialists available on-site and off-site across Canada and the United States.
Contact CMMXYZ directly for AGILITY S and AGILITY L pricing and availability. Final quotes depend on machine size, sensor configuration, software bundle, accreditation requirements, and installation specifics — a CMMXYZ metrology specialist will scope the right model for your application.
CMMXYZ is one of North America’s leading independent CMM providers, with extensive experience in system selection, installation, calibration, and ongoing support.
Whether you’re expanding capacity, improving inspection throughput, or replacing legacy equipment, our team can help you identify and implement the right AGILITY solution for your operation.
