Strategic Acquisition Expands High-Precision Metrology and Alignment Solutions Across Critical Industries
Milwaukee, WI | May 2026 – In-Place Machining Company (IPM) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Midwest Metrology Solutions (MMS), a respected provider of advanced dimensional metrology, laser tracker inspection, precision alignment, and reverse engineering services, headquartered in Newburgh, Indiana.
The acquisition supports IPM’s continued long-term growth strategy and further strengthens the company’s ability to deliver high-stakes measurement, alignment, and machining solutions to customers across critical industrial industries throughout North America and global industrial markets.
Founded by Cody Thacker, Midwest Metrology Solutions has earned a strong reputation for delivering highly accurate onsite measurement and alignment services utilizing advanced laser tracker systems, portable CMM technology, 3D scanning, and dimensional inspection solutions. The company serves customers across critical industries, including defense, nuclear power generation, aerospace, automotive manufacturing, and heavy industrial markets where precision, accuracy, and reliability are essential.
“Midwest Metrology Solutions is an outstanding addition to our growing organization,” said Dean Flint, CEO of In-Place Machining Company. “Cody and his team have built a highly respected company known for technical expertise, responsiveness, and a strong commitment to customer service. Their capabilities complement our existing metrology and alignment businesses extremely well and further strengthen our ability to support customers executing critical projects in demanding industrial environments where accuracy, reliability, and experienced technical partnership matter most.”
“This partnership creates exciting opportunities for both our employees and our customers,” said Brian Hiltunen, Executive Vice President of In-Place Machining Company. “Midwest Metrology Solutions brings strong technical capabilities, experienced personnel, and an excellent reputation in the Midwest region. By joining IPM, we are able to further expand our geographic reach, service capacity, and advanced metrology solutions while continuing to provide the high level of support our customers expect on complex industrial projects throughout North America and beyond.”
“This is an exciting next step for Midwest Metrology Solutions,” said Cody Thacker. “It was important to find a partner that understands the value of advanced metrology and alignment services, while also investing in people, technology, and long-term growth. Joining In-Place Machining Company allows us to expand our capabilities and continue delivering exceptional service and support to our customers.”
Midwest Metrology Solutions provides onsite precision measurement services utilizing state-of-the-art metrology equipment and software, including laser trackers, portable coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), and 3D scanning technologies. The company’s capabilities include dimensional inspection, precision alignment, reverse engineering, measurement planning, and large-scale industrial measurement solutions.
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MMS joins Exact Metrology, East Coast Metrology, and OASIS Alignment Services within IPM’s growing Measurement & Alignment Services operations. Together, these companies provide customers with a comprehensive range of dimensional metrology, 3D scanning and modeling, reverse engineering, precision machine alignment, and calibration services from strategically located service centers across North America.
With the acquisition of Midwest Metrology Solutions, IPM continues to strengthen its position as a leading provider of high-precision industrial field services and advanced metrology solutions, helping customers execute critical projects safely, accurately, and reliably across demanding industrial environments throughout North America and global industrial markets.
CONTACTS
Dean Flint
President & CEO
In-Place Machining Company, LLC
3811 N. Holton Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
414.600.0511
Cody Thacker
President
Midwest Metrology Solutions
5788 Ferstel Rd.
Newburgh, IN 47630
812.629.5536
About In-Place Machining Company: On-Site Machining Solutions In-Place, Any Place in the World.
In-Place Machining Company is a leading provider of high-precision engineered field machining, machine shop repair, large-scale cutting and drilling, dimensional metrology, precision alignment, and calibration services for customers across high-stakes industrial markets worldwide. With 19 service centers strategically located across the United States and Canada, IPM supports essential infrastructure and manufacturing operations across the defense, nuclear, and conventional power generation, aerospace, heavy manufacturing, renewable energy, automotive, and industrial processing industries. IPM helps customers execute high-stakes projects where precision, experience, and reliability matter most — both throughout North America and in demanding industrial environments around the world.
For more, visit www.inplace.com.
About Midwest Metrology
Midwest Metrology Solutions provides onsite precision measurement and metrology services utilizing advanced laser tracker systems, portable CMM technology, and 3D scanning equipment. The company specializes in dimensional inspection, precision alignment, reverse engineering, and large-scale industrial measurement solutions for customers across multiple industrial sectors. For more information, visit www.mms-indiana.com.
