Etalon AG, founded as a spin-off from the PTB (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt) in 2004, offers system solutions for the accurate and full geometric analysis, monitoring, and accuracy improvement of machine tools, measuring machines, and robots. In the area of machine compensation, Etalon is an official Zeiss Business Partner as well as Siemens Solution Partner. Etalon customers are companies from mechanical engineering, industrial instrumentation, automotive, and aerospace industries and the research sector.