Mounted on measuring instruments and precision instruments, micrometer heads are used for various purposes including measurement, feeding and positioning. Recent developments in technology have seen the micrometer head widely utilized in precise feeding devices and cross-travel stages on laser instruments and manipulators, in addition to the usual duties on measurement jigs. In parallel with the application expansion, the customer's needs have increased. To meet customer demands, Mitutoyo provides standard micrometer heads with different measuring ranges, stem type and body size. Furthermore, high-performance types of Digimatic Micrometer Head, 0.1 mm spindle-pitch models (standard 0.5 mm), etc., are now available for the new applications. Mitutoyo also provides customization services for special applications. Micrometer heads with customized spindle tips and precision leadscrews manufactured to customer specification can be offered even in one-off quantities.