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Thursday, July 23
 

6:30am CDT

Breakfast
LIMITED
Thursday July 23, 2026 6:30am - 8:30am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available

Thursday July 23, 2026 6:30am - 8:30am CDT
Regency Ballroom

8:00am CDT

Original Equipment Manufacturing
LIMITED
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available



Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
Continental Room

8:00am CDT

CMS Certification Exam
LIMITED
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
CMSC Committee
avatar for Thomas Kinnare

Thomas Kinnare

CMS Certification Chairman, ECM Global Measurement Solutions
After rolling like a bad penny across a wide range of industries for 15 years, Tom landed at East Coast Metrology (ECM), where he has spent nearly 20 fruitful years laboring to bestow the blessings of dimensional metrology on clients at a global level.
As a Principal Engineer at E... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Brasserie

8:00am CDT

Registration / Check-In for Attendees
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
CMSC Committee
avatar for Jan Rode

Jan Rode

BUSINESS MANAGER CMS & MEETING PLANNER, Coordinate Metrology Society
avatar for Rina Molari-Korgel

Rina Molari-Korgel

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TREASURER
Rina Molari-Korgel has been involved with portable industrial metrology since 1983, after graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering in Surveying and Photogrammetry from California State University at Fresno.  Her aerospace experience with General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin introduced... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Grand Foyer / Event Desk

8:00am CDT

Exhibit Hall Open for Vendors
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Regency Ballroom

8:00am CDT

Navy Only Meeting Room
LIMITED
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Venetian Room

8:15am CDT

Conference Updates
LIMITED
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:15am - 8:30am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
CMSC Committee
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Bob Elliott

Executive Committee Vice Chair, Lockheed Martin
Bob Elliott is a Lockheed Martin Fellow specializing in metrology and alignments. He has nearly 30 years of experience in the use of portable metrology equipment, systems engineering and spacecraft testing. Bob is a member of the Lockheed Martin Precision Alignment Lab in Sunnyvale... Read More →
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Justin Novak

Executive Committee Chair, Newport News Shipbuilding
Justin Novak is a Supervisor at Newport News Shipbuilding, where he has been active in the Metrology field for 14 years. He graduated from the NNS Apprentice School in 2008, earning the Charles F Bailey Award for academic excellence, and received an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:15am - 8:30am CDT
International Ballroom

8:30am CDT

Autonomous AI/ML Metrology for Dynamic Defect Detection
LIMITED
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
avatar for Johan Cruz

Johan Cruz

President & CEO, 3D Infotech
Johan Cruz is a LEAN manufacturing process expert with over 20 years of leadership experience in industrial metrology, primarily serving the aerospace and automotive industries. Currently serving as Global Vice President at 3D Infotech, he leads delivery and support fulfillment... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am CDT
International Ballroom

9:00am CDT

Obstructed Line of Sight Measurement using a Fold Mirror
LIMITED
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
avatar for Bob Elliott

Bob Elliott

Executive Committee Vice Chair, Lockheed Martin
Bob Elliott is a Lockheed Martin Fellow specializing in metrology and alignments. He has nearly 30 years of experience in the use of portable metrology equipment, systems engineering and spacecraft testing. Bob is a member of the Lockheed Martin Precision Alignment Lab in Sunnyvale... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am CDT
International Ballroom

9:30am CDT

Establishing and Maintaining a Cartesian Plane on a Geodetic Surface in Large Scale Industrial Metrology
LIMITED
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
WJ

William Jansma

Senior Survey & Alignment Engineer, Argonne National Laboratory
William Jansma is a Senior Survey & Alignment Engineer for the Advanced Photon Source (APS)at Argonne National Laboratory. He specializes in the alignment of particle accelerators and experimental facilities, as well as research and development for next-generation accelerator systems... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
International Ballroom

9:30am CDT

CMSC Tesla Giga Factory Tour
LIMITED
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 1:15pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Visit the Gigatour Tesla, consists of an outdoor drive around the perimeter of the facility and an indoor walk-through consisting of 2 to 3 manufacturing lines.

Tours operate rain or shine, so please plan accordingly.
  • Departure Location: in the Back under the porte-cochere (backside of casino under Bistro Napa) No pickup in the Valet Area 
  • Dress Code:  Require long sleeved shirts, long pants, and closed toes shoes. We do recommend bringing your own steel toes if you have them as the steel toe covers we have are not the most comfortable.
  • Exploration: Walking tour with several flights of stairs
  • Cameras are allowed in designated areas and are strictly prohibited on the manufacturing lines.
CMSC Specific Info:TOUR
  • 8:10am pick up.   Two tours: one from 8am to 11am and one from 10:30 to 1:30
  • 20 people total on Thursday 
  • Duration: 1.5 hours

Details:
  • Cost is only $69 per person
  • Transportation by bus only. Personal transportation is NOT allowed.
  • No Age Restrictions (Only CMSC Members)
  • No Restrictions for Non-US Citizens
  • Clothing restrictions,  Require long sleeved shirts, long pants, and closed toes shoes. We do recommend bringing your own steel toes if you have them as the steel toe covers we have are not the most comfortable, sunglasses.
  • NO refunds.
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 1:15pm CDT
Rear Porte-Cochere

10:00am CDT

Morning Coffee Break
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am CDT
CMSC Committee
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Coordinate Metrology Society

Coordinate Metrology Society
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am CDT
Paradise Terrace

10:00am CDT

CMS Professional Certification Preparation Course
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am CDT

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Continental Room

10:15am CDT

New Methods For Measuring Critical Dimensions Of EV Motor Stator Assemblies
LIMITED
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 10:45am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
avatar for David Wick

David Wick

Director of Product Management, ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions
David Wick is the Director of Product Management at ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions, where he leads a team responsible for bringing new solutions to market that solve customer manufacturing challenges. He is also currently directing the New Energy vehicle initiative for ZEISS in... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 10:45am CDT
International Ballroom

10:45am CDT

Metrological Validation of an Aeroengine Diffuser Casing using 3D Structured Light Scanning System for High-Fidelity Quality Evaluation
LIMITED
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
avatar for Suneel Kumar

Suneel Kumar

Gas Turbine Research Establishment
Suneel Kumar is a seasoned expert in Inspection, Metrology, and Quality Assurance,currently specializing in Aero Engine development at the Gas Turbine ResearchEstablishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru. With over two decades of dedicated experience, hehas become a pivotal figure in the precision... Read More →
avatar for Dr. RAVI GEORGE

Dr. RAVI GEORGE

Quality Assurance Engineer, Gas Turbine Research Establishment
Dedicated Quality Assurance Engineer and Researcher with 30+ years of experience in Research and Development of Gas Turbine Aeroengines at GTRE Bengaluru. Expertise in “Metrology, Manufacturing Process Quality Control, NDT, Technical Documentation and Auditing”. Committed to... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am CDT
International Ballroom

11:15am CDT

Next Gen Enginerds: Boldy designing what students haven’t metrologized before!
LIMITED
Thursday July 23, 2026 11:15am - 11:45am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
avatar for Ben Thomason

Ben Thomason

Founder / Principal, Rocket City Metrology
Ben Thomason carved out two decades as a civilian powerhouse within the Department of Defense, pushing the boundaries of aviation and missile sustainment R&D. He didn’t just adopt 3D scanning—he weaponized it to transform advanced manufacturing. After the DoD chapter, he launched... Read More →
avatar for Niah Thomason

Niah Thomason

Intern, Rocket City Metrology
Niah is an aspiring technologist with a passion for space exploration and computer programming. Inspired by Star Trek, he hopes to build a future career contributing to the advancement of space technology and the betterment of mankind.
avatar for Ilan Thomason

Ilan Thomason

Intern, Rocket City Metrology
Ilan is an aspiring problem-solver with a passion for metrology and real-world engineering applications, combining analytical thinking with creativity inspired by strategy games and fantasy worlds.
Thursday July 23, 2026 11:15am - 11:45am CDT
International Ballroom

12:00pm CDT

Lunch
LIMITED
Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Regency Ballroom

12:30pm CDT

Exhibit Hall Open for Attendees
Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Regency Ballroom

1:00pm CDT

Online Learning Platforms Including NPL
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Online measurement platforms

Online learning platforms including NPL eLearning and 3DMU incorporating byte size learning applications, training sessions organized by Learning pathways to support metrology knowledge and understanding.

 •3D Measurement U (3DMU.org) is the online video training platform of the Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS), dedicated to metrology education, with a focus on 3D and coordinate measurement. The platform was born from a partnership between the CMS and Quality Digest, a longtime publication covering all aspects of the quality field.  •
             
•National Physical Laboratory eLearning Platform covering fundamentals of measurement, and differing aspects of scientific Metrology. Understanding the science of measurement, standards, traceability and core concepts required to support industrial needs and the skills and competencies needed for future metrologists. NPL Training – Measurement and Metrology Training

Speakers
avatar for Keith Bevan

Keith Bevan

Executive Committee Past Chair, NPL
Keith Bevan is the National Physical Laboratory's (NPL) Head of Manufacturing Training, responsible for the delivery network activities of NPL's training framework, training materials and quality of delivery.
Keith has been involved in measurement for 40 years having joined Rolls-Royce Ltd (aero engines) in 1975 as an apprentice working across a range of metrology activities including engine testing, manufacturing, co-ordinate metrology and calibration. During the mid-1980s Keith was employed... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Continental Room

1:00pm CDT

CMS Certification Exam
LIMITED
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
CMSC Committee
avatar for Thomas Kinnare

Thomas Kinnare

CMS Certification Chairman, ECM Global Measurement Solutions
After rolling like a bad penny across a wide range of industries for 15 years, Tom landed at East Coast Metrology (ECM), where he has spent nearly 20 fruitful years laboring to bestow the blessings of dimensional metrology on clients at a global level.
As a Principal Engineer at E... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Brasserie

1:00pm CDT

Hexagon SpatialAnalyzer Training
LIMITED
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Session Thurs 1 : Unlock the Full Potential of Your ATS600 & ATS800 with SA (1:00-2:00PM)
Scott, Steve, Sarah, Tristan, Nick
Join us for a focused walkthrough of the ATS600 & ATS800 workflows in Spatial Analyzer, including tips for setup, measurement strategies, and advanced use cases. This session will wrap with an open Q&A, so bring your questions and challenges for live discussion.

2026 Exhibitors
avatar for Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT

1:30pm CDT

CMS Education Committee Report
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Learn about the CMS Education Committee and their important role in our society.  You hear from the committee chair about their recent activity and the impact on metrology
CMSC Committee
avatar for Keith Bevan

Keith Bevan

Executive Committee Past Chair, NPL
Keith Bevan is the National Physical Laboratory's (NPL) Head of Manufacturing Training, responsible for the delivery network activities of NPL's training framework, training materials and quality of delivery.
Keith has been involved in measurement for 40 years having joined Rolls-Royce Ltd (aero engines) in 1975 as an apprentice working across a range of metrology activities including engine testing, manufacturing, co-ordinate metrology and calibration. During the mid-1980s Keith was employed... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Education Zone

2:00pm CDT

Ask the Experts - Uncertainty and Error Sources
Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Uncertainty and Error Sources:  Bring your questions to a panel of metrology experts that will discuss uncertainty and error sources. 
Speakers
avatar for Stuart Robson

Stuart Robson

Airbus Chair in Large Volume Metrology, University College London [UCL]
Stuart Robson is the Airbus Chair in Large Volume Metrology where his research is focussed on innovation, demonstration and validation of sensing systems for aerospace manufacture and structures test. A on-going theme is on developing and deploying networks of imaging sensors built... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Education Zone

2:30pm CDT

Afternoon Break
Thursday July 23, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Sponsors
avatar for HUBBS Metrology Solutions

HUBBS Metrology Solutions

Hubbs Metrology Solutions
HUBBS Metrology Solutions (also known as HUBBS Machine & Manufacturing) is pleased to continue innovating for and servicing the metrology industry. Since its founding in 1984, HUBBS has become the most trusted OEM around the world for quality metrology targeting, accessories, and... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Hubbs Metrology Booth 306 in the Exhibit Hall

3:00pm CDT

Automation Panel Discussion/Q&A
Thursday July 23, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
This panel discussion will focus on automation and it’s role in industry and how to apply it.  The panel will not only discuss automation but will entertain questions from the audience.
Thursday July 23, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Education Zone

4:00pm CDT

CMS All-Member & Exhibitor Happy Hour and Feedback Session
Thursday July 23, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
CMS Happy Hour and Feedback Session:  This session will wrap up the 2025 CMSC with a cash bar and a conference feedback session.  Let us know what you liked about the CMSC and what should change.  We value your input!
CMSC Committee
avatar for Kim Madden

Kim Madden

EC, Standards Committee, Boeing
Thursday July 23, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Education Zone

5:30pm CDT

Exhibit Hall Teardown
Thursday July 23, 2026 5:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
Thursday July 23, 2026 5:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
Regency Ballroom
 
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