Meet MarWin, a software platform for all advanced measuring systems

By Staff Report June 5, 2025 7:32 pm IST

Mahr’s core design philosophy is scalability, with Shaft Measurement Machines accommodating contact and non-contact measurement technologies for unprecedented flexibility. Deepayan Das, Managing Director of Management at Mahr Metrology India Private Ltd., discusses their MarWin software platform that is compatible with all advanced measuring systems. 

How does Mahr ensure its products remain adaptable to various industries and applications, especially in emerging manufacturing hubs such as India and Vietnam?
Adaptability is engineered into our core design philosophy. We achieve this through modular design and scalability. With the growing demands and challenges our customers face, we have put extensive efforts into designing systems that are scalable in terms of capacity and capability, such as our Shaft Measurement Machines, which can accommodate contact and non-contact measurement technologies to bring unprecedented flexibility.

One of the key strengths of the metrology solution is the foundation of powerful software capabilities. Our MarWin software is evolving with new capabilities and features to address unique and emerging application trends in manufacturing hubs in India and Vietnam.

What steps are you taking to ensure seamless support and availability of your products across different regions, given the increasing complexity of global supply chains?
Navigating complex global supply chains is a challenge. We’ve actively ensured uninterrupted support and product availability.

We operate strategically located logistics and warehousing hubs in our subsidiaries across different continents, including a robust network in Asia. We stock critical components, finished spare parts and accessories products closer to our customers. This reduces our lead times and mitigates the risks of global disruptions.

In India and Vietnam, we rely on a network of well-trained local partners and our service centres. We train our partners to handle common queries and requirements of our customers.

What technological advancements are you most excited about in metrology, and how is Mahr leveraging these innovations to drive better quality control for OEMs globally?
We are particularly excited about the global trend toward measuring precise, faster, and closer machines. We are constantly engaging our research team to meet these requirements and solutions, e.g., scatter light sensors, which is a recent development by us. This helps our customers to measure components with live feedback to the production machine, allowing for the correction of surface abnormalities such as chatter marks or undulations that directly impact the frictional properties of precision high-performance surfaces.

How are your tactile and non-contact measurement solutions different from others in the market, especially in terms of speed, accuracy, and integration with factory systems?
We don’t aim for speed; we go for precision at speed. Our solutions directly enhance manufacturing efficiency through a combination of proprietary technology and a focus on specific applications. Non-contact precision measurements come with their challenges, as measurements are prone to the cleanliness of the part surface. The combination of advanced optics and image processing algorithms with our legacy MarWin software streamlines the handling of these challenges.

With traceability in mind, our solutions are designed with Industry 4.0 principles. Our software is capable of reading and integrating data from barcode scanners, and our MarWin software platform is compatible with all advanced measuring systems. This provides seamless connectivity to factory systems, enabling real-time data exchange and remote monitoring, which significantly reduces downtime and reduces efficiency for OEMs.

What attributes and qualities in measurement impact the growth prospects of the measurement industry in India?
The demand for greater precision influences the growth prospects of India’s measurement industry. As India’s manufacturing sector rapidly advances towards aerospace components, electric vehicles, advanced electronics, and medical devices. The demand for increasingly higher precision measurements becomes non-negotiable. This fuels the need for advanced metrology solutions.

The push for industry 4.0 adoption across Indian industries means manufacturers actively strive for automated, integrated measurement solutions that can seamlessly connect to production lines. This reduces human error, increases throughput, and aligns with global manufacturing standards, driving demand for automated solutions.

The availability of skilled personnel who can operate, interpret, and maintain advanced metrology equipment is crucial for effective operation. Investments in training and technical education will directly impact the industry’s ability to adopt sophisticated measurement technologies and maximise the utility of instruments.

As Indian manufacturers aim for global markets, adherence to stringent international quality standards (e.g., ISO, IATF, ASTM) becomes critical. Robust measurement quality, assured by our certified Mahr calibration services and traceable instruments, ensures compliance and opens doors to global supply chains.

While global technology is essential, the ability of metrology providers to offer localised solutions, strong after-sales service, quick calibration, and readily available spares significantly impacts adoption and sustained growth in the Indian market.

Can you elaborate on how Mahr is integrating Industry 4.0 principles into its product offerings and how this is benefiting OEMs in terms of automation and smart manufacturing?
We are deeply committed to integrating Industry 4.0 principles, transforming our product offerings into intelligent, interconnected components of a smart manufacturing ecosystem. Our solutions are equipped with advanced interfaces for communicating with factory networks, ERP systems, and other production equipment. This is foundational for real-time data exchange across the production floor.

Even the smallest gauge Vernier calliper from us integrates an RF sensor, making it a powerful tool to measure and share results with any Windows- or Android-based software that uses predefined templates. Integrated with central servers, removing the complete need for manual data entry. Our MarWin platform is designed for intelligent analysis and visualisation.