Plenty of shops run inspection routines written 15 or 20 years ago, in software versions two generations old, by someone who’s long gone. They work — until they don’t, or until you replace the machine and nothing transfers. CMM program migration rebuilds those legacy routines in current software so you’re not one failed hard drive away from losing your inspection capability.

What migration involves

• Version upgrades — bringing routines from old software into current, supported releases.
• Machine changes — re-creating routines when you replace or retire a CMM.
• Undocumented program recovery — rebuilding logic when the original programmer is gone and notes don’t exist.
• Cross-software migration — re-programming natively when moving between packages (there’s no clean auto-convert between CMM software).
• Cleanup and documentation — leaving you routines that are readable and maintainable.

Done without losing your inspection history

The goal of migration isn’t just to make old programs run — it’s to preserve the measurement strategy that’s been validated over years while modernizing the routine. We rebuild in your current software, verify against known-good results where possible, and document what we did so the next person isn’t starting from zero. All in your environment, your data staying on your network.

When to migrate

• You’re upgrading CMM software and old routines won’t run.
• You’re replacing a machine and programs don’t transfer.
• A critical routine is undocumented and its author is gone.
• You’re consolidating onto one software package.

Frequently asked questions

Can old programs be auto-converted to new software?

Between major CMM packages, no — there’s no reliable direct conversion. Routines are re-programmed natively, which is also a chance to clean up and optimize them.

Will the migrated program give the same results?

That’s the goal — we preserve the validated measurement strategy and verify against known results where available, so your inspection stays consistent.