Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division has released PC-DMIS 2026.2, which introduces PC-DMIS Specialised Geometries, an application that brings complex geometry inspection into "a single workflow." Gear inspection modules are available now. Blade and impeller modules are planned for future releases.

Specialised Geometries is delivered as separately licensed modules, so customers license the geometry types they need and add others as the platform grows. Cylindrical Gear and Unknown Gear are the first two. "Customers working with gears, blades and impellers have told us they want one place to do that work," said Ken Woodbine, Senior Portfolio Manager: Stationary Metrology Software at Hexagon.

AI Edge Detection is also new. Hexagon says it measures difficult edges that conventional detection methods cannot capture, and it folds that capability into one method. QuickFixture now models fixture hardware directly within the measurement routine, with new on-screen controls and automatic positioning. A new AutoSphere scan strategy lets programmers scan spheres instead of measuring them only by touch probing, which Hexagon positions for applications where spherical form accuracy is critical. Point cloud inspection gets faster data handling, clearer scan visualisation and richer output for downstream analysis, along with support for the latest scanning hardware.

Quality engineers working under audit will want to look at the digital thread changes. Expanded STEP support for QIF-based workflows carries design intent through to measurement planning while maintaining traceability. Enhanced Teamcenter integration gives quality teams auditable links between CAD data and CMM inspection, and PC-DMIS Protect adds controls for regulated environments.

Shop-floor changes are smaller. PC-DMIS Inspect gets workflow improvements for operators. Support for Hexagon's SENMATION sensor interface enables automatic probe changes during measurement programmes, and Extended Sheetmetal Features now ship in the main installer.

The update has been available since October 29, 2026.