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PowerInspect & OMV

3D measurement & metrology software 

for CMMs & Machine Tooling

Improve part quality and consistency by combining inspection, verification, and reporting in one workflow. Now includes Autodesk Fusion, Fusion Team, and the Fusion Manufacturing Extension for powerful CAD/CAM + inspection workflows (AutoDesk product).


Key benefits

  • Increase part quality – Use in-process inspection to monitor and control your manufacturing and avoid non-conformance.

  • Speed up production – Replace manual checks with automated routines to finish jobs faster.

  • Remove bottlenecks – Run on-machine verification (OMV) on the shop floor to free up your QC team and CMM time.


What you can do with PowerInspect

Work with almost any metrology hardware

Connect to CNC CMMs (DCC/manual), portable arms, laser trackers, structured-light scanners, and spindle-mounted probes—all from a single interface. Autodesk

Automate and de-risk inspection

Program inspections offline with graphical programming and automatic collision checking; simulate sequences before you run them. 

Inspect complex shapes confidently

Apply dedicated strategies for freeform geometry and extract 2D features from point clouds; compile results into clear, professional reports. 

Integrate with manufacturing

Use adaptive fixturing, on-machine verification, electrode inspection, and more to close the loop between machining and quality.

Guide operators to repeatable results

Leverage guided measurement (audio/visual cues), probe rack databases (MCR20/FCR25), and CAD-driven inspection points for consistent execution.


Highlights & workflows

  • Combine inspection + machining – Measure parts while they’re still clamped using spindle probes; make quick scrap/rework decisions. 

  • Shared views & data exchange – Share engineering data with stakeholders and access up-to-date cloud CAD translators (subscription).

  • No-CAD inspections – Measure features without CAD and still export results as CAD formats (e.g., IGES).

What’s included

A PowerInspect subscription includes:

  • Autodesk Fusion (design/CAM),

  • Fusion Team (collaboration), and

  • Fusion Manufacturing Extension (advanced machining workflows).


Typical applications

  • First-article inspection (FAI) & PPAP

  • In-process verification (OMV) on CNCs

  • Mold/die and freeform surface checks

  • Large-part inspection (tooling, jigs, fixtures)

  • Point-cloud analysis for flexible/fragile parts Autodesk

System requirements (summary)

  • OS: Windows® 10 or 11 (64-bit)

  • Hardware: 64-bit CPU; dedicated GPU; 1920×1080 display (or higher)

  • Notes: See Autodesk’s current requirements page for detailed CPU/GPU/RAM guidance and certified graphics.

FAQs

What hardware does PowerInspect support?

CNC CMMs (manual/DCC), portable arms, spindle-mounted probes for CNC machines, and non-contact devices such as structured-light scanners.

Who is it for?

Manufacturers, inspectors, and QC engineers measuring complex parts and running in-process verification on the shop floor.

Can I program and simulate offline?

Yes—use graphical programming, simulate inspections, and enable automatic collision checking before running on the machine.

Does it work without CAD?

Yes—inspect features without CAD and export results to CAD formats when needed.