CMSC 2026

CMSC 2026

1:00pm CDT

Metrology Jeopardy Quiz Show

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

The main attraction of the Zone is the ever-popular Metrology Jeopardy Quiz Show hosted by Bob Elliott. This test-your-knowledge game is based upon the CMS Level-One Certification program and its core body of knowledge. During the CMS Quiz Show, participants will first compete in heats, and each winning team will stand off in a grand finale game to claim the title of 2025 CMSC Champions. All attendees are invited to engage in this fun and interactive platform to test their metrology chops.
We will be hosting 3 Sessions of Metrology Jeopardy on Tuesday and Wednesday with the Final Metrology Jeopardy event being held late Wednesday afternoon. This Final Jeopardy round will be comprised of the winners from the first three sessions. All participants will get a ticket toward a grand prize to be given out at the Wednesday night Banquet. Winners of each round will get additional tickets toward the grand prize.

Speakers

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 →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Education Zone

Measurement / Education Zone

3:00pm CDT

Metrology Jeopardy Quiz Show

Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

The main attraction of the Zone is the ever-popular Metrology Jeopardy Quiz Show hosted by Bob Elliott. This test-your-knowledge game is based upon the CMS Level-One Certification program and its core body of knowledge. During the CMS Quiz Show, participants will first compete in heats, and each winning team will stand off in a grand finale game to claim the title of 2025 CMSC Champions. All attendees are invited to engage in this fun and interactive platform to test their metrology chops.
We will be hosting 3 Sessions of Metrology Jeopardy on Tuesday and Wednesday with the Final Metrology Jeopardy event being held late Wednesday afternoon. This Final Jeopardy round will be comprised of the winners from the first three sessions. All participants will get a ticket toward a grand prize to be given out at the Wednesday night Banquet. Winners of each round will get additional tickets toward the grand prize.

Speakers

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 →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Education Zone

Measurement / Education Zone

4:00pm CDT

Spotlight on New Technology - ATS800

Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT

Sponsors

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

Join Hexagon at CMSC 2026 to experience the latest advancements in portable metrology and digital manufacturing workflows.
Visit Booth #204 to see live demonstrations of HYPERSCAN high-speed scanning, portable measurement solutions, reverse engineering workflows, and advanced insp... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Education Zone

Measurement / Education Zone

4:30pm CDT

Spotlight on New Technology - API iLT

Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm CDT

2026 Exhibitors

API

API

For three decades, API has developed portable, laser-based dimensional metrology equipment to provide customized solutions for leading companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Voith Hydro, and Ford. API is continually developing products to deliver innovation and... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Education Zone

Measurement / Education Zone

1:00pm CDT

Metrology Jeopardy Quiz Show

Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

The main attraction of the Zone is the ever-popular Metrology Jeopardy Quiz Show hosted by Bob Elliott. This test-your-knowledge game is based upon the CMS Level-One Certification program and its core body of knowledge. During the CMS Quiz Show, participants will first compete in heats, and each winning team will stand off in a grand finale game to claim the title of 2025 CMSC Champions. All attendees are invited to engage in this fun and interactive platform to test their metrology chops.
We will be hosting 3 Sessions of Metrology Jeopardy on Tuesday and Wednesday with the Final Metrology Jeopardy event being held late Wednesday afternoon. This Final Jeopardy round will be comprised of the winners from the first three sessions. All participants will get a ticket toward a grand prize to be given out at the Wednesday night Banquet. Winners of each round will get additional tickets toward the grand prize.

Speakers

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 →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Education Zone

Measurement / Education Zone

2:00pm CDT

Introduction to CMM Certification - Review of Level 1 and 2 (Gary Confalone & Donnie Brown)

Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Education Zone

Training

3:00pm CDT

CMM Inspection of shaped cooling holes

Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

CMM Best Practice: Join a panel of industry experts on a discussion on CMM best practice.

Speakers

Sean Campion

GE Aerospace

Donnie Brown

Owner/Senior Metrologist, Data Point Metrology

Donald (Donnie) D. BrownCertified CMS Level 2 Metrologist | AUKOM Metrologist | First Class Toolmaker | CMS Certification Committee Member Data Point Metrology (2024–Present)Owner / MetrologistProviding metrology consulting and CMM programming services with a focus on enhancing... Read More →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Education Zone

Measurement / Education Zone

3:00pm CDT

CMM Best Practices

Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Speakers

Dr. Ed Morse

UNC Charlotte

Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Education Zone

Training

4:00pm CDT

Final Metrology Jeopardy Quiz Show

Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT

The main attraction of the Zone is the ever-popular Metrology Jeopardy Quiz Show hosted by Bob Elliott. This test-your-knowledge game is based upon the CMS Level-One Certification program and its core body of knowledge. During the CMS Quiz Show, participants will first compete in heats, and each winning team will stand off in a grand finale game to claim the title of 2025 CMSC Champions. All attendees are invited to engage in this fun and interactive platform to test their metrology chops.
We will be hosting 3 Sessions of Metrology Jeopardy on Tuesday and Wednesday with the Final Metrology Jeopardy event being held late Wednesday afternoon. This Final Jeopardy round will be comprised of the winners from the first three sessions. All participants will get a ticket toward a grand prize to be given out at the Wednesday night Banquet. Winners of each round will get additional tickets toward the grand prize.

Speakers

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 →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Education Zone

Measurement / Education Zone

1:00pm CDT

Spotlight on New Technology Nikon Laser Radar

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm 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

2026 Exhibitors

Nikon

Nikon Metrology is world-renowned for the engineering quality of the company’s optics, which forms the backbone of a deep lineup of exceptionally reliable test and measurement equipment. Nikon’s Laser Radar solution, on display at CMSC, provides convenient inspection in a wide... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Education Zone

Measurement / Education Zone

1:30pm CDT

Ask the Experts - GD&T Cage Match

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT

Uncertainty and Error Sources: Bring your questions to a panel of metrology experts that will discuss uncertainty and error sources.

Speakers

Donnie Brown

Owner/Senior Metrologist, Data Point Metrology

Donald (Donnie) D. BrownCertified CMS Level 2 Metrologist | AUKOM Metrologist | First Class Toolmaker | CMS Certification Committee Member Data Point Metrology (2024–Present)Owner / MetrologistProviding metrology consulting and CMM programming services with a focus on enhancing... Read More →

Gianluca Giordano

SME technician, Leonardo Aeronautics Division

Metrolgy and GD&T Expert - Lenardo PRODUCT QUALITY organization    
Finmeccanica S.p.A. at  Grottaglie-Monteiasi Plant
Strada Provinciale 83 Grottaglie-Monteiasi - Grottaglie(TA) - 74023 - Italy Gianluca Giordano is the SME technician for Leonardo Aeronautics Division, an Italy-based company that works in the aeronautics, defense, and space sectors for the world's leading aircraft manufacturers... Read More →

Francesco Savelli

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Boeing

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Tooling & Digital Product Definition (DPD) [CAMS/CAD/CAI] Associate Technical Fellow (ATF) – 3D Metrology and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Boeing Designated Expert (BDE) - Engineering Verification Requirements / Inspection Automation... Read More →

CMSC Committee

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 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Education Zone

Measurement / Education Zone

2:15pm CDT

Education Committee Update

Thursday July 23, 2026 2:15pm - 2:30pm CDT

Speakers

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 2:15pm - 2:30pm CDT
Education Zone

Measurement / Education Zone

2:30pm CDT

Spotlight on New Technology Gelsight

Thursday July 23, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm 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 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Education Zone

Measurement / Education Zone

3:00pm CDT

Laser Tracker Best Practices

Thursday July 23, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Speakers

Prof. Ben Hughes

Chief Technology Officer, K3 Metrology Ltd

Ben is the inventor of Metralis and an internationally recognised leader in dimensional metrology, with more than three decades at the National Physical Laboratory developing instruments from the nanometre scale to systems spanning tens of metres. Three commercial instruments on the... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Education Zone

Measurement / Education Zone

3:45pm CDT

Spotlight on New Technology Metrolis

Thursday July 23, 2026 3:45pm - 4:15pm CDT

Speakers

Dr Mike Campbell

Chief Executive Officer, K3 Metrology Ltd

Mike is CEO and co-founder of K3Metrology, leading the commercialisation of Metralis after more than 10 years of research and development at the National Physical Laboratory. A physicist specialising in large-volume, high-accuracy metrology, he has worked with organisations including... Read More →

Prof. Ben Hughes

Chief Technology Officer, K3 Metrology Ltd

Ben is the inventor of Metralis and an internationally recognised leader in dimensional metrology, with more than three decades at the National Physical Laboratory developing instruments from the nanometre scale to systems spanning tens of metres. Three commercial instruments on the... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 3:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Education Zone

Measurement / Education Zone

4:15pm CDT

CMS All-Member & Exhibitor Happy Hour and Feedback Session

Thursday July 23, 2026 4:15pm - 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

Kim Madden

EC, Standards Committee, Boeing

Thursday July 23, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Education Zone

Measurement / Education Zone