With the integration of flexibility and automation into the world of metrology, dedicated gauging benches are often being replaced with measurement solutions that can adapt to a variety of components. At the same time, the continuing focus on streamlining processes and controlling costs remains critical. This paper examines how hand-held gauging systems can play an increasing role in shop floor measurement to address these trends. Includes information on how hand-held gauging solutions can offer a variety of data gathering and analysis techniques, and the ability to integrate with upstream systems.