Deva Electronic Controls has added native CNC touch-probe control to PolyWorks|Inspector 2026, InnovMetric's universal metrology software platform. The integration lets CMM operators running Deva controllers build and execute automated measurement sequences directly from within PolyWorks|Inspector, removing the need for specialized CMM programming skills or a separate controller software layer.
What's new here is the elimination of a distinct programming step between the metrology software and the machine controller. A direct, low-latency communication link between PolyWorks|Inspector and Deva's controller hardware enables real-time CNC commands from within the inspection environment, replacing what previously required either dedicated CNC expertise or an intermediate configuration step.
PolyWorks|Inspector retains its PTB-certified algorithmic calculations within the integrated workflow, and its always-on collision avoidance remains active during CNC execution. The integration reduces system complexity by removing the need to synchronize a separate controller application alongside the metrology software.
Ruth Pickworth, Managing Director of Deva Electronic Controls, called the release "an important step towards further CNC capabilities in the future." Eric Roberge, Vice President of Product and Innovation for InnovMetric's metrology platform, said the integration "aligns with our objective of offering a universal platform that benefits CMM users worldwide," adding that Deva controllers are already trusted by a number of InnovMetric's CMM hardware partners.
The current release covers touch-probe applications only. Deva says tactile scanning and laser scanning support are planned for future updates, so operators running scanning or non-contact probes will need to wait for subsequent releases. The integration is compatible with CMMs running Deva controllers, and existing customers can contact the company for upgrade details.
