Enabling Moog Controls Investment in Precision Measurement with a Carl Zeiss O-INSPECT CMM
- Healthcare
- Carl Zeiss
MOOG Controls Limited (MOOG) is a subsidiary of MOOG Inc., which is a global engineering company based in the USA that designs and manufactures precision motion-control systems and components. In the UK, MOOG Controls Ltd is a global leader in motion control technology, with over 50 years’ experience supplying servo valves, actuators, and flight control systems across land, sea, air, and space.
When MOOG began exploring investment in advanced inspection and measurement technology, they identified Carl Zeiss IQS (IQS) as the right solution for their requirements.
Through our long-standing partnership with IQS, they contacted us to structure a finance lease that would enable MOOG to procure a ZEISS O-Inspect CMM without the need for significant upfront capital expenditure.
Facilitating Advanced Inspection Capabilities with Bespoke Finance
MOOG required highly accurate inspection and measurement technology to support demanding quality standards and production requirements.
To maximise financial flexibility and preserve working capital, MOOG needed a solution that didn’t require significant upfront capital investment but still enabled quick access to the equipment.
SAF worked closely with IQS and MOOG to develop a tailored five-year finance lease solution structured for both parties.
The Importance of Strong Supplier-Finance Partnerships
Before proceeding, MOOG undertook a detailed evaluation process using its own components to ensure the system could deliver the accuracy and consistency required for its inspection processes. This approach ensured the investment decision was supported by real-world performance evidence rather than specification alone.
Working closely with both IQS and MOOG, SAF kept the transaction flexible while that evaluation took place, so the equipment could be properly assessed before the deal moved forward.
SAF supported the transaction from funding approval through to equipment delivery and implementation. By maintaining strong communication between all parties, SAF ensured the project progressed, and the funding structure remained aligned with all parties’ requirements.
The 5-year finance lease enabled MOOG to invest in industry-leading metrology equipment while preserving capital for wider business priorities.
By combining Carl Zeiss IQS’s technical expertise with SAF’s commercial funding solutions, the project demonstrated the value of strong supplier finance partnerships in helping businesses access critical technology solutions quickly and efficiently.
This project highlights how SAF’s partnership-led approach helps suppliers give customers access to the equipment they need to support growth, innovation and operational excellence. By working alongside Carl Zeiss IQS from the outset, SAF was able to provide a flexible funding solution that helped MOOG Controls invest in cutting-edge inspection technology and move forward with confidence.
Supporting a customer through a live testing phase alongside a finance deal is complex, with the management of different aspects requiring strong coordination amongst the three parties. Our long-standing relationship with IQS meant we could stay in close contact, keeping the transaction flexible whilst the equipment was assessed against MOOG’s requirements.
We then arranged a five-year finance lease that suited everyone and supported it through to delivery and implementation. It’s a great example of how we work with our supplier partners, ensuring they secure the sale, whilst their customers get exactly what they need.
Nathan Wilde, Business Development Executive, SAF Solutions
