METROL Co., Ltd.

METROL Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in high-precision positioning sensors and switches used for factory automation, machine tools, robotics, and a broad range of industrial applications. Founded in 1976 and based in Tachikawa, Tokyo, METROL has grown into a globally recognized leader, holding the top share in the world for “tool setter” sensors, which detect tool wear at micron-level precision for NC (numerical control) machine tools. METROL designs, manufactures, and sells its own brand of sensors, leveraging mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and wireless technologies, along with deep expertise in machine tools and automation systems. The company is known for innovation, with a foundational philosophy of never imitating competitors and creating highly original products.