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As Taylor Hobson began to manufacture more accurate lenses, we realised that we needed instruments that would measure the perfection of each lens. Without anything else on the market, Taylor Hobson resorted to what they knew best - they invented something themselves, the first Talysurfs and Talyronds, which led the inspection and measurement industry for years to come.
1941 - Talysurf 1 - the world's first true surface texture measuring instrument. It became the standard for reference and controlling surface finish in the manufacturing shop
1949 - Talyrond 1 - the world’s first roundness measuring instrument invented but only 1 unit was made and used at Taylor Hobson's premises. Customers had to send parts to Taylor Hobson to be measured.
1951 - The Micro Alignment Telescope developed
1954 - Talyrond 1 went into production after demands from customers
