NEXTSENSE

What NEXTSENSE does

NEXTSENSE GmbH is a Graz, Austria–based measurement technology developer that operates as the CALIPRI business unit inside Hexagon AB's Measurement & Production Intelligence division. Founded in 2007, the company employs 51–100 people and builds non-contact laser light section measurement systems based on a patented method called the CALIPRI Principle, which automatically corrects for device tilt, rotation, and temperature variation to deliver reproducible results across handheld and automated form factors.

Its product portfolio spans the CALIPRI family — handheld devices (C14, C15, Prime), automated inline systems (CB20, VEPOSE for 6D vehicle position detection), rail-specific wheelset and wayside solutions (X, C42 Railway, Predictor cloud software), and steel-industry tools (RCx for long products, C42 Rollshop). End customers include major rail operators and OEMs (Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Alstom, SNCF, Amtrak, Japan Railways, China Railway), automotive manufacturers (BMW, Audi, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover, Kia), and aerospace (Airbus).

NEXTSENSE generates revenue through two streams: hardware sales of measurement devices and systems, and an emerging recurring software/cloud layer anchored by CALIPRI Predictor for predictive maintenance. Pricing is opaque and fully custom — customers are routed through direct enquiry forms into Hexagon's global enterprise sales organization, with multi-year contracts typical for industrial deployments. Marketing and demand generation run through Hexagon's corporate website, newsletters, and industry events rather than self-serve or e-commerce channels.

Name

NEXTSENSE

Legal name

NEXTSENSE GmbH

Website

https://nextsense.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

NEXTSENSE GmbH is a Graz-based Hexagon AB business unit that develops patented non-contact laser light section measurement systems (CALIPRI) for rail operators, automotive OEMs, aerospace manufacturers, and steel producers, selling handheld and automated devices plus predictive maintenance software.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metrology and Laser Measurement Systems

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB), Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance Instrumentation (Vibration/ultrasound, oil analysis sensors, IIoT monitoring) (IMAGAFAG)

Keywords

• Non-contact laser measurement
• Gap and flush measurement
• Wheel profile measurement
• Railway measurement systems
• Laser light section technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Graz

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales and Measurement Systems: Sale of proprietary measurement devices including handheld systems (CALIPRI C14, C15) and automated solutions (CALIPRI CB20, VEPOSE). Revenue generated from hardware product sales to industrial clients in rail and automotive sectors.
2. Software and Cloud Services: Cloud storage and analysis solutions such as CALIPRI Predictor provide predictive maintenance capabilities through integrated analysis features, generating recurring software service revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NEXTSENSE designs, manufactures, and sells the CALIPRI family of non-contact laser light section measurement systems for industrial clients. The portfolio covers handheld measuring devices, automated inline measurement systems, and rail-specific wheelset and wayside measurement solutions, complemented by a cloud-based predictive maintenance offering. Customers include railway operators, automotive OEMs, aerospace manufacturers, and steel producers.

Product overview

NEXTSENSE offers the CALIPRI product family, a suite of non-contact laser-based measurement systems based on a patented CALIPRI Principle using laser light section technology. The portfolio includes handheld devices (CALIPRI C14, C15, Prime), automated systems (CALIPRI CB20), rail-industry specific solutions (CALIPRI X, CALIPRI C42 for Railway, CALIPRI Predictor), and specialized measurement tools (VEPOSE for conveyor integration, CALIPRI C42 Rollshop for roll gap measurement, CALIPRI RCx for long product measurement). The products feature automatic roll and pitch correction, temperature compensation, and factory calibration for high accuracy and repeatability across rail, automotive, and manufacturing applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CALIPRI: Patented non-contact laser light section technology for dimensional and profile measurements, including handheld and automated measurement systems for the rail and manufacturing industries.

Products and services

• CALIPRI C14

Quantifiable outcome

• Highly accurate and reproducible measurement results with automatic roll and pitch correction

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hexagon ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEXTSENSE GmbH operates as the legal entity and business unit within Hexagon AB (parent company), leveraging Hexagon's global sales network, brand recognition, and R&D capabilities. The CALIPRI product line is part of Hexagon's Measurement & Production Intelligence division.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hexagon AB: Parent company and global leader in sensor, software, and autonomous solutions. Overlaps with NEXTSENSE's measurement technology portfolio through its Manufacturing Intelligence division but serves a far broader range of metrology and geospatial applications.
• ZEISS Industrial Metrology: Division of Carl Zeiss offering CMMs, optical systems, and 3D X-ray metrology for industrial inspection. Overlaps with NEXTSENSE's optical measurement approach for aerospace and automotive quality assurance.
• KEYENCE: Japanese provider of industrial sensors, measurement systems, and machine vision products. Comparable to NEXTSENSE in inline dimensional measurement and laser-based profile/wheel inspection, with a much wider sensor portfolio.
• Mitutoyo: Japanese global leader in precision measurement instruments including calipers, micrometers, and optical/profile measurement systems. Comparable in dimensional metrology across automotive and manufacturing, with a much broader product catalog than NEXTSENSE.

Direct peers

• Cognex: Specialist in machine vision and industrial barcode reading, including 3D vision systems used in automotive gap/flush and profile inspection. Directly competes with NEXTSENSE in automated optical measurement for automotive and manufacturing lines.
• Creaform (AMETEK): Specializes in portable 3D measurement and 3D scanning technologies for industrial applications. Directly comparable to NEXTSENSE in handheld and automated optical measurement for automotive and manufacturing inspection.
• Renishaw: UK-based global supplier of precision measurement and metrology systems including laser-based probing, scanning, and calibration equipment. Directly comparable to NEXTSENSE in industrial dimensional metrology with overlapping rail and manufacturing customers.
• Nikon Metrology: Supplier of optical, laser, and X-ray measurement solutions for industrial applications including automotive and aerospace. Directly comparable to NEXTSENSE's optical metrology offerings for high-precision profile and dimensional measurement.
• FARO Technologies: Provider of 3D measurement and imaging solutions including laser scanners and articulated arms for industrial metrology. Comparable to NEXTSENSE in non-contact dimensional measurement for manufacturing quality control.

Emerging players

• Schenck RoTec: Provider of balancing machines and condition monitoring systems for rotating equipment including rail wheelsets. Adjacent peer to NEXTSENSE in rail wheelset measurement and predictive maintenance applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nextsense_world
• Facebookfacebook.com/nextsensegmbh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/next-sense

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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