diff --git a/weldx_widgets/visualization/csm_k3d.py b/weldx_widgets/visualization/csm_k3d.py
index a6b86b4..87575f3 100644
--- a/weldx_widgets/visualization/csm_k3d.py
+++ b/weldx_widgets/visualization/csm_k3d.py
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ def _update_positions(self, coordinates: pint.Quantity, orientation: np.ndarray)
         orientation :
             The new orientation
         """
-        self._vectors.origins = [coordinates for _ in range(3)]
+        self._vectors.origins = [coordinates.to(_DL).m for _ in range(3)]
         self._vectors.vectors = orientation.transpose() * self._vector_scale
         self.origin.model_matrix = _create_model_matrix(coordinates, orientation)
         if self._label is not None: