MarCator 1086/1087 Digital Indicators from Mahr Deliver Precision with Smart Connectivity

PROVIDENCE, RI – September 23, 2025 –Mahr Inc., a leading provider of dimensional metrology solutions, today announced the latest generation in the MarCator family, the new 1086 and 1087 digital indicators. Designed to redefine accuracy and connectivity in handheld metrology tools, the new instruments are equipped with state-of-the-art featurestailored for both static and dynamic measuring tasks, including touchscreen buttons, extra-hardened glass fronts, colored LEDs for measured value classification, and remote control and connectivity options to ensure convenience when measuring and setting the instrument.

The new features enable the MarCator 1086 and 1087 digital indicators to be ideal for use in any work environment. The extra-large digital display, featuring a hardened glass front and touchscreen buttons with direct, practical functions, makes measuring and data recording easy and reliable. Innovative colored LED indicators facilitate quick and accurate classification of measurements, identify good products and waste, as well as reworks or warning limits. In addition, the large LCDs offer immediate visibility of measured values and symbols, enhancing clarity and reducing errors.

The MarCator 1086 and 1087 digital indicators are available for a wide range of measuring tasks: for static measurements such as lengths, distances, and length differences, and dynamic measurements such as radial runout, concentricity, straightness, and flatness. Measurement data is conveniently and securely transmitted wirelessly (Ri models) or via a USB data cable with bidirectional data transmission (R and Ri models).

Furthermore, specialized versions are available to meet specific requirements such as inside and outside comparison measurements, even higher accuracy, or special IP protection, enabling users to select the ideal solution tailored to their unique measurement needs. Using the complimentary MarCom Professional software, users can conveniently configure settings, customize locking functions, and remotely control the device from their PC. Three measurement presets and tolerance values ​​are also available.

“The MarCator 1086 and 1087 handheld metrology tools seamlessly integrate advanced technology with a rugged, user-friendly design, making precise measurement both reliable and convenient,” said Dr. Farzad Azimi, Precision Gages Product Manager at Mahr Inc. “Advanced connectivity also provides faster, clearer decisions and seamless data integration, at the bench or on the shop floor.”

About Mahr Inc.
When customers are faced with a metrology need, they turn to Mahr Inc., for unmatched industry expertise. Mahr Inc.’s knowledgeable, experienced team has made the company a leader in precision measurement for more than a century.

Mahr Inc., a member of the Mahr Group, has been providing dimensional measurement solutions to fit customer application needs for more than 160 years. The company manufactures and markets a wide variety of dimensional metrology equipment, from simple and easy-to-use handheld gages to technically advanced measurement systems for form, contour, surface finish and length. Mahr Inc. is also well known as a producer of custom-designed gages and a provider of calibration and contract measurement services. Mahr Inc.’s calibration laboratories are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 NVLAP Lab Code 200605-0 (see our Scope of Accreditation for accredited calibration processes). For more information, visit www.mahr.com