Fowler is a privately held, family–owned and operated company. Since 1946 Fowler has been a leading supplier of high quality inspection, leveling, quality control and calibration equipment across North America. The Fowler brand of precision hand tools encompasses some of the most cost-effective and innovative precision tools available anywhere in the world. Fowler precision tools are used every day by a diverse range of customers including, quality control and calibration professionals, machinists, tool makers, manufacturing engineers, service technicians, mechanics and woodworkers, just to name a few.

As North American manufacturers continue to produce and inspect products that are smaller, lighter, faster, more precise and just-in-time, Fowler continues to introduce important new tools designed to lead the way in inspection and measurement. Familiar items including calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gages and bore gages have been carefully redesigned with state-of-the-art electronics to ensure compatibility with the latest in computer integrated manufacturing and control. Here are just some of the highly innovative and familiar tradenames that are part of the growing Fowler family brand.

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The zCAT is truly portable and goes where no CMM has ever gone before! At only 30 lbs. zCAT is an industry first, fully portable, fully DCC driven CMM. What could you do with automated, precise 2D and 3D measurement anywhere on the shop floor? zCAT can fit inside most machining centers so you can actually measure a part still in the vise, while still in the machine! The zCAT uses the powerful and easy-to-use Fusion measurement software with teach-and-repeat programming. zCAT operators are up and running in hours, not weeks. zCAT requires no costly installations or lengthy off-site training programs. No more dedicated CMM programmers. For a full video on the amazing features and benefits of the zCAT check out the zCAT website.		Fusion makes complex measurement easy and affordable! Fusion CMMs together with Fusion feature-rich and easy-to-use software offer an incredible cost/benefit solution for any company. Fusion CMM models range from Manual to Full CNC systems. Fusion CMMs offer load capacity up to 6 tons and dimensional capacity to 1200mm (x), 3000mm (y) and 1000mm (z). The Fusion group of products represents a powerful synthesis of innovative 3D precision measuring equipment, including CMMs (including zCAT), Vision Systems and Optical Comparators. Fusion measuring software is user-friendly and feature-rich. Fusion 3D software has been written by engineers for engineers and sets the industry standard for robust simple-to-use measurement software. Fusion 3D software is not only ahead of its competition in being the industry standard for 'easy-to-use' software, but also has the depth of functionality to make it the choice for either occasional users or full-time inspection professionals. Fusion software is easy on the inspection budget too. Acquisition costs are less than half of competitive CMM software training is usually on-site in one day. Fusion measurement software has no annual fees and free upgrades.
Bowers is located in the UK and is the world’s leading bore gauge manufacturer with innovative off-the-shelf tools as well as pioneering custom solutions. Bowers bore gauges are being used by the most demanding manufacturers around the world. Bowers exclusive bore gauging solutions are available in 2-point, 3-point and smart plug options. Bowers beam gauges made from light weight carbon fiber allow an operator to measure ID and OD diameters up to 80”. Special Bowers deep-hole gauges can measure pneumatically to 50’ deep. When the competition says “no” Bowers shines with even more special application solutions for measuring grooves, threads, splines and tapers just to name a few. Bowers innovative pistol grip bore gauges even offer fully integrated blue tooth that provides unmatched data collection capability without bulky cables or attachments. Inspectors will enjoy the vastly improved ergonomics, accuracy and repeatability. Using Bowers, every operator get the same result – you owe it to yourself to experience the Bowers difference. Visit Bowers Group website for more information.		Sylvac is located in the Valle’e de Joux, Switzerland’s watch-making region, which is the cradle of cutting-edge micro-technology. Sylvac develops designs and manufactures precision measuring instruments and digital measuring systems for a wide range of industrial applications. Drawing on a resourceful mix of expertise in electronics, mechanics and metrology, their high-precision products are renowned for their innovation and Swiss quality. Sylvac’s well-known products include electronic calipers, indicators, micrometers, depth gauges, height gauges and probes. Sylvac’s newest products include optical scanning and blue tooth equipment. Many of the Sylvac products have been proven so reliable that Fowler offers many of them with a Life-time warranty. Sylvac products are well-designed, robust, user-friendly and above all – accurate! Next time you need the best inspection equipment made anywhere in the world, consider where it all started, experience the Sylvac difference! Visit Sylvac website for more.
In a world where quality control is becoming more important every day, Trimos offers inspection professionals a wide range of Swiss-made products to exceed their dimensional measurement requirements. For over 40 years, Trimos products have combined high precision, innovation, advanced design and ease of use. Trimos is a world-wide leader in the manufacture of 1D and 2D electronic height gauges. Trimos height gauges are the most intuitive height gages on the market, with features that include smart reverse. Trimos streamlined keypad functionality allows operators to be fast, accurate and efficient even for complex measurements such as programming, angles and statistical analysis. Trimos is also known for their stable, accurate and repeatable horizontal measuring instruments used for calibration and shop-floor setting applications. For more visit Trimos website.		Since 1928 WYLER AG, headquartered in Switzerland, has enjoyed a rich tradition of precision and innovation in the field of inclination measurement. Thanks to the application of cutting-edge technologies and consistent development of new products, WYLER AG is among the world’s leading producers of precision inclination measuring devices and systems. From traditional precision spirit levels to complex electronic measuring systems, WYLER products are used successfully around the world. Check out our Fowler Wyler Levels and Protractors here.
Baty is a UK based company with a long history making precision measuring equipment. Today, Baty is known for its state-of-the-art vision equipment which includes non-contact inspection systems and dual-function non-contact camera and touch-probe systems with full CNC functionality. Baty allows advanced features like scanning and best fitting to be done quickly without taking up the time of skilled operators. Baty also makes a wide range of feature-rich profile projectors. All Baty vision systems use the powerful and easy-to-use Fusion measurement software. For more visit Baty website.		For 75 years HELIOS has been one of the biggest German manufacturers of high-quality metrology tools. Helios premium quality products and decades of experience make them an ideal partner for everything regarding highly precise measurements using hand-held instruments. Check out  Helios website.