Taylor Hobson is an ultra-precision technology company operating at the highest levels of precision within the field of surface and form metrology. In order to stay at the front of this rapidly evolving field we invest heavily in research and development – 20% of our workforce is involved in developing and maintaining our products.

Taylor Hobson has led the technology of surface and form measurement for many years by investing in applied research with long time horizons. Our research team includes scientists with specialisations in physical and geometrical optics, thin films, computer-simulation, ultra-precision engineering, mechanical modelling and mathematics.