Herrmann Ultraschall

What Herrmann Ultraschall does

Herrmann Ultraschall, formally Herrmann Ultraschalltechnik GmbH & Co. KG, is a privately held German manufacturer founded in 1961 and headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany, specializing in industrial ultrasonic welding technology. The company employs 501-1,000 people and operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries in the United States, China, Japan, Italy, France, and Hungary, with a global service network active in more than 20 countries and over 40 application laboratories worldwide. Its core technology applies high-frequency vibrations between 20 and 40 kilohertz to join plastics, nonwovens, packaging, and nonferrous metals without adhesives, screws, or external heat, enabling short cycle times and repeatable quality in industrial production lines.

Herrmann's product architecture follows a platform-plus-modules structure: four machine lines (HiQ, ULTRACELL, ULTRASAFE, ULTRASAFE X) form the base platform, configured with modular sealing systems (COMPACTLINE, SLIMLINE, MICROBOND CSI/RS, HiS), specialized seal modules (LSM, TSM, VSM), and four application-tuned generators (ULTRAPLAST, ULTRAPACK, ULTRABOND, ULTRAMETAL). The portfolio also includes complete solutions such as MPW punching-and-sealing systems and the HSG handheld welder, plus essential components (converters, boosters, sonotrodes, fixtures, anvils) and the Herrmann Academy training service. Revenue is generated primarily through capital-equipment sales to industrial OEMs, with a secondary aftermarket services and spare-parts stream and a small professional-services layer from training seminars (publicly priced at EUR 730 for Plastics and EUR 960 for Metal Welding per participant).

The company serves six primary verticals: Automotive (including e-mobility batteries and busbars), Food & Packaging, Hygiene (notably diapers), Medical, Electronics, and Battery/E-Mobility, with secondary exposure to Consumer Goods and Automation integrators. Distribution is direct-to-enterprise via the global subsidiary network, with no third-party resellers evident; the sales motion combines application engineering, trusted-advisor consulting, and a recurring service contract layer that supports installed-base retention. In March 2026 Herrmann announced a research collaboration with Fraunhofer IFAM and Fraunhofer IVV to develop adhesive-free ultrasonic sealing of paper packaging, positioning the firm ahead of EU recyclability rules taking effect by 2030. Ownership remains concentrated within the Herrmann family, with no disclosed external institutional capital.

Name

Herrmann Ultraschall

Legal name

Herrmann Ultraschalltechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://herrmannultraschall.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Herrmann Ultraschall is a German family-owned manufacturer founded in 1961 that builds industrial ultrasonic welding machines, generators, and modular systems for joining plastics, nonwovens, packaging, and metals, serving automotive, battery/e-mobility, food packaging, hygiene, medical, and electronics OEMs through global direct subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Ultrasonic Welding Equipment

NAICS

Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (333998)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing) (IMAHADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines (IMAHAOAG), Capping, Closing & Sealing Equipment (Capper, Induction, Heat Seal) (IMALAOAC), Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD)

Keywords

• Ultrasonic welding systems
• Ultrasonic metal welding
• Plastic welding equipment
• Packaging sealing solutions
• Industrial joining technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ultrasonic Welding Equipment Sales: Sale of ultrasonic welding machines (HiQ, ULTRACELL, ULTRASAFE, ULTRASAFE X), systems, modules, generators, and components (converters, boosters, sonotrodes, fixtures, anvils) as capital equipment to industrial manufacturers.
2. Aftermarket Services, Spare Parts & Repairs: Global service operations providing on-site support in over 20 countries, spare parts supply, and repair services through RMA process. Service hotline and immediate support are offered as part of the customer retention model.
3. Training and Seminars: Herrmann Academy offers technical training seminars on ultrasonic welding of plastics and metals, including certification programs. Seminars include hands-on training at ultrasonic laboratories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Herrmann Ultraschall manufactures industrial ultrasonic welding equipment and systems for bonding plastics, nonwovens, metals, and packaging materials without adhesives, screws, or external heat. The portfolio includes ultrasonic welding machines (HiQ, ULTRACELL, ULTRASAFE, ULTRASAFE X), modular system components (COMPACTLINE, SLIMLINE, HiQ modular, seal modules), specialized generators (ULTRAPLAST, ULTRAPACK, ULTRABOND, ULTRAMETAL), and core components (converters, boosters, sonotrodes, fixtures, anvils). The technology serves automotive, food packaging, hygiene, medical, electronics, battery/e-mobility, consumer goods, and automation manufacturers worldwide through direct subsidiary sales and a global service network.

Product overview

Herrmann Ultraschall offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial ultrasonic welding equipment and systems, operating as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering consists of four machine lines (HiQ, ULTRACELL, ULTRASAFE, ULTRASAFE X) that serve as the primary ultrasonic welding platforms, which customers configure with specialized system modules and components based on their production requirements. Modular sealing systems include COMPACTLINE, SLIMLINE, and HiQ modular systems, supplemented by specialized seal modules (LSM, TSM, VSM) and MICROBOND systems (CSI and RS) plus the HiS SYSTEM for high-performance applications. The portfolio extends to complete solutions including MPW punching and sealing systems and the HSG handheld ultrasonic welder. Power delivery is managed through four generator lines: ULTRAPLAST (plastics), ULTRAPACK (packaging), ULTRABOND (bonding), and ULTRAMETAL (metal welding). Essential components including converters, boosters, sonotrodes, fixtures, and anvils round out the complete system architecture. The company also provides training services through Herrmann Academy for METALS and PLASTICS specializations. The ultrasonic welding technology enables joining without adhesives, screws, or external heat by strategically melting material through ultrasonic vibrations to produce cohesive or form-fit joints, with short cycle times and repeatable quality results.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HiQ Ultrasonic Welding Machine High-performance ultrasonic welding machine providing precise process control and repeatable quality results for industrial applications.
• ULTRACELL Ultrasonic Welding Machine Ultrasonic welding machine designed for high-volume production environments requiring reliable and efficient sealing capabilities.
• ULTRASAFE Ultrasonic Welding Machine Ultrasonic welding machine focused on safety and operator protection during welding operations.
• ULTRASAFE X Ultrasonic Welding Machine Advanced ultrasonic welding machine with enhanced safety features for demanding industrial environments.
• COMPACTLINE Systems Compact ultrasonic sealing system modules designed for integration into automated production lines with limited footprint requirements.
• SLIMLINE Systems Slim-profile ultrasonic system modules optimized for space-constrained installations in packaging and manufacturing lines.
• HiQ Modular Systems Flexible modular ultrasonic system designed for customizable configurations to meet specific production requirements across various power classes and amplitudes.
• LSM Longitudinal Seal Modules Longitudinal seal modules for ultrasonic sealing of packaging materials along the length of the product.
• TSM Top Seal Modules Top seal modules for ultrasonic sealing of packaging from above, suitable for various packaging formats.
• VSM Valve Seal Modules Valve seal modules for ultrasonic sealing of valve applications in packaging, enabling consistent and reliable seals.
• MICROBOND CSI Systems Compact ultrasonic bonding system for precision joining applications requiring high accuracy and repeatability in electronics and medical device manufacturing.
• MICROBOND RS Systems Rotary-style ultrasonic bonding system designed for continuous production processes with high throughput requirements.
• HiS SYSTEM High-performance ultrasonic sealing system for demanding industrial packaging applications.
• MPW Punching and Sealing Systems Combined punching and ultrasonic sealing system for integrated manufacturing processes.
• HSG Handheld Ultrasonic Welder Portable handheld ultrasonic welding device for manual joining operations and flexible manufacturing needs.
• Component Sets Pre-configured sets of ultrasonic components for specific application requirements.
• ULTRAPLAST Generator Ultrasonic generator optimized for plastic welding applications, providing the necessary power and control for thermoplastic joining.
• ULTRAPACK Generator Ultrasonic generator designed for packaging applications, delivering reliable sealing performance for various packaging materials.
• ULTRABOND Generator Ultrasonic generator for bonding applications, providing consistent energy delivery for strong material joins.
• ULTRAMETAL Generator Ultrasonic generator specialized for metal welding, enabling high-quality joins of nonferrous metals including copper and aluminum for e-mobility applications.
• Converters Piezoelectric converters that transform electrical energy into ultrasonic vibrations for the welding process.
• Boosters Acoustic boosters that amplify and focus ultrasonic vibrations from the converter to the sonotrode.
• Sonotrodes Welding horns that deliver ultrasonic vibrations directly to the materials being joined, available in various designs for specific applications.
• Fixtures Custom-designed fixtures for holding and positioning workpieces during ultrasonic welding operations.
• Anvils Rotating anvils and counter-rollers used in continuous ultrasonic sealing and welding processes.
• Herrmann Academy Training and Seminars Technical training and seminar programs covering ultrasonic welding fundamentals, including METALS and PLASTICS specializations, with hands-on training at ultrasonic laboratories at Herrmann Campus in Karlsbad, Germany. Pricing: EUR 730 per participant for PLASTICS seminar and EUR 960 per participant for METAL Welding seminar.

Quantifiable outcome

• Process-stable, material-friendly, and economical alternative to traditional welding in busbar manufacturing, reducing rejects and unreliable connections

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2026Research collaboration with Fraunhofer IFAM (Bremen) and Fraunhofer IVV (Dresden) on ultrasonic sealing technology that bonds paper packaging without adhesives, using high-frequency vibrations between 20 and 40 kilohertz to fuse cellulose fibers directly. This technology addresses adhesive contamination problems in recycling and EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation recyclability requirements taking effect by 2030.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dukane: US-based direct competitor manufacturing ultrasonic welding, ultrasonic cleaning, and heat-staking equipment. Closely comparable product portfolio spanning plastics, metals, and packaging applications, with comparable target customer base in automotive, medical, and packaging.
• Schunk Sonosystems: German specialist in ultrasonic metal welding, particularly for battery and e-mobility applications — directly competing with Herrmann's ULTRAMETAL generator line and busbar/battery module solutions.
• Sonobond Ultrasonics: US-based ultrasonic metal welding specialist, with particular strength in wire splicing, battery tab welding, and electrical connections — directly comparable to Herrmann's e-mobility and electronics busbar applications.
• Rinco Ultrasonics: Swiss manufacturer of ultrasonic welding equipment for plastics and packaging, with comparable product family (machines, generators, components). Competes head-to-head with Herrmann in packaging and plastics integration.
• Sonics & Materials: US manufacturer of ultrasonic welding systems for plastics, metals, and nonwovens. Comparable in scope and product range to Herrmann, with overlap in laboratory, medical, and packaging use cases.
• Telsonic: Swiss ultrasonic welding specialist with a product range covering plastics, metals, packaging, and nonwovens. A like-for-like European competitor with comparable end-market exposure and direct overlap in packaging and automotive applications.
• Mecasonic: French specialist in ultrasonic welding of plastics, primarily serving the automotive and packaging industries. A regional competitor with strong overlap to Herrmann's product lines and key European end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Kiefel (Windmöller & Hölscher Group): Larger German packaging-machinery incumbent (part of the W&H Group) supplying thermoforming and sealing equipment. Competes in Herrmann's Food & Packaging vertical as a multi-modality alternative rather than a pure-play ultrasonic rival.
• Branson Ultrasonics (Emerson): Emerson Electric's ultrasonic welding division is the largest broad-incumbent player in the same technology category, serving plastics joining, metal welding, and cleaning across virtually all of Herrmann's end markets — but as part of a much larger industrial conglomerate portfolio.

Emerging players

• MS Ultrasonic Technology: German-based ultrasonic systems manufacturer with a narrower portfolio focused on plastics welding for automotive, medical, and electronics — an emerging niche competitor with meaningful but partial overlap to Herrmann's specialized verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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