PolyWorks Inspector
Inspection management software
Environmental, quality and safety management software
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What is PolyWorks Inspector
PolyWorks Inspector is a 3D metrology and inspection software application used to measure parts and assemblies and to generate inspection results and reports. It supports dimensional inspection workflows that use coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), portable measurement arms, laser trackers, and 3D scanners. The product focuses on aligning and analyzing 3D measurement data against CAD models and producing repeatable inspection routines for manufacturing quality control and metrology teams.
Broad metrology hardware support
PolyWorks Inspector is designed to work with common metrology devices such as CMMs, portable arms, laser trackers, and 3D scanning systems. This helps organizations standardize inspection processes across multiple measurement technologies. It is well suited to shop-floor and lab environments where measurement sources vary by part type and tolerance requirements.
Strong CAD-to-measurement workflows
The software centers on comparing measured data to CAD and nominal geometry to evaluate dimensional conformance. It supports alignment, feature extraction, and tolerance evaluation that are typical in manufacturing inspection. This makes it a fit for repeatable, engineering-driven inspection routines rather than generic form-based checklists.
Inspection reporting and traceability
PolyWorks Inspector produces inspection outputs that can be used for quality documentation and communication with production and engineering. It supports structured inspection results that can be reused across runs, improving consistency. Compared with general mobile form tools, it is more specialized for metrology-grade measurement results and dimensional reporting.
Not an EHS management suite
While inspection outputs can support quality processes, the product is not positioned as a full environmental, health, and safety management system. Capabilities such as incident management, audits for safety compliance, hazard registers, and corrective/preventive action workflows typically require separate systems. Organizations seeking an all-in-one EHS platform may need additional software.
Less suited to field forms
PolyWorks Inspector targets metrology and dimensional inspection rather than mobile-first field data capture. Use cases like simple checklist inspections, offline mobile forms, and lightweight workflow approvals are generally better served by dedicated form and field productivity platforms. Teams without metrology hardware may find the product overly complex for basic inspections.
Specialized skills and setup
Effective use often requires metrology expertise, including understanding alignments, GD&T concepts, and measurement planning. Building robust inspection routines and maintaining them across part revisions can take time. This can increase onboarding effort compared with simpler inspection management tools focused on configurable forms.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| PREMIUM | Not publicly listed — contact sales | Includes all extension modules for portable probing, CNC CMM probing, and scanners; full feature set and enterprise capabilities (as listed on PolyWorks official packages page). |
| STANDARD | Not publicly listed — contact sales | Core inspection toolset with support for common scanners and probing devices; fewer extensions than PREMIUM. |
| PROBING++ | Not publicly listed — contact sales | Focused on enhanced probing capabilities for portable metrology and CNC CMMs; includes additional probing extensions. |
| PROBING | Not publicly listed — contact sales | Probing-only package for hard-probe metrology (historically a lower-cost yearly license for probing devices). |
| GAUGING | Not publicly listed — contact sales | Gauging-focused package for virtual gauging workflows; limited to gauging extensions. |
Notes: Official PolyWorks site provides a feature matrix and package names but does not publish list prices on the product or packages pages. For purchase, PolyWorks directs users to "How to Buy" / "Talk to an Expert" and to contact sales or schedule a demo. (Pricing details are not publicly listed on the official site.)
Seller details
InnovMetric Software Inc.
Québec City, Québec, Canada
1994
Private
https://www.innovmetric.com/
https://x.com/InnovMetric
https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovmetric-software-inc/
