Vogtlin Instruments

What Vogtlin Instruments does

Vögtlin Instruments GmbH is a Swiss developer of precision gas flow measurement and control instrumentation, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Muttenz, Switzerland, with primary production in Bavaria, Germany. The company designs and manufactures thermal mass flow meters and mass flow controllers that directly measure the mass (molecule count) of gases flowing past a sensor, making the readings insensitive to temperature and pressure variations. Its portfolio spans the red-y smart, red-y compact (battery-powered portable MEMS-based meter), d·flux multi (multi-parameter, multi-gas), SmartTrak (capillary-based, high accuracy, stainless steel for corrosive gases), and red-y industrial (IP67/NEMA6, ATEX-certified) series, alongside the red-y smart pressure controller, OEM Solutions built on a "Build. Connect. Configure. Control" modular concept, and mechanical accessories Q-Flow and M-Flow.

Vögtlin's target customers are enterprise B2B buyers in life sciences and biotechnology (bioreactor gas flow control and fermentation), analytical and laboratory instrumentation, mechanical engineering/OEMs, and adjacent verticals such as food and beverage and precision glass manufacturing. Revenue is generated through quote-based hardware sales of make-to-order instruments, complemented by Dakks/SCS-accredited calibration services, repair and RMA services, OEM custom solutions, and optional paid feature unlocks in the "get red-y" configuration software. Products are manufactured to customer specifications (gas type, flow range, pressure, interface, certification) with typical 1–3 week delivery and global shipping from German and Swiss facilities.

Distribution is exclusively through an authorized international sales and service partner network covering more than 40 countries, with no direct e-commerce. The company supports this channel with a partner portal, technical content marketing (including a Biotech Hub focused on bioreactor reproducibility), trade-show presence, and post-sale video tutorials and remote support. Vögtlin has been a subsidiary of TASi Measurement (TASI Group) since 2011, which provides global scale while the company retains its Swiss-brand identity and engineering reputation. As of 2026, the company is celebrating its 40th anniversary; it is led by Managing Director Fabian Waltz and headcount is reported in the 11–50 range.

Name

Vogtlin Instruments

Legal name

Vögtlin Instruments GmbH

Website

https://voegtlin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vögtlin Instruments GmbH is a Swiss manufacturer of precision thermal mass flow meters and controllers for gases, founded in 1986 and serving enterprise B2B customers in biotechnology, life sciences, analytical instrumentation, and mechanical engineering/OEMs worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gas Flow Measurement Instrumentation

NAICS

Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

Keywords

• Mass flow meters
• Gas flow controllers
• Thermal flow measurement
• Bioreactor gas control
• Precision flow instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Aesch

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Hardware Sales - Mass Flow Meters and Controllers: Sale of precision thermal mass flow meters, mass flow controllers, pressure controllers, variable area flow meters, and needle valves. Products are manufactured to customer specifications with 1-3 week delivery times. Includes various series (red-y smart, red-y compact, d·flux, SmartTrak, red-y industrial, Q-Flow, M-Flow) targeting different application requirements.
2. Software - get red-y: Free and optional paid software for device configuration, data logging, mixer functions, and digital communication with mass flow devices. Optional unlocks for data logger and mixer functionality.
3. Calibration Services: Factory calibration services including calibration as found, calibration with adjustment, and periodic calibration. Supports Dakks/SCS accredited calibration requirements for regulated industries.
4. Repair and RMA Services: Return merchandise authorization services for device repair, modification (flow range changes, gas changes, pressure condition changes), and warranty claims.
5. OEM Solutions: Custom OEM solutions for system manufacturers including complete gas flow management systems, developed and manufactured according to customer specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vögtlin Instruments GmbH designs, manufactures, and distributes precision thermal mass flow meters, mass flow controllers, pressure controllers, variable area flow meters, and needle valves for gases. Its products are built to customer specifications in Switzerland and Germany using thermal mass flow measurement and MEMS sensor technology, and are sold globally through an authorized sales partner network to life sciences, biotechnology, analytical, mechanical engineering/OEM, and industrial customers.

Product overview

V\u00f6gtlin Instruments is a Swiss developer of precision gas flow measurement and control instrumentation founded in 1986. Its product portfolio centres on thermal mass flow meters and mass flow controllers for gases, available across several series differentiated by form factor, connectivity, and environmental ratings. The red-y smart series provides the core high-precision thermal measurement platform with analog and digital interfaces. The red-y compact series adds a unique battery-powered, touch-display portable meter using MEMS sensors. The d\u00b7flux multi series extends the portfolio with multi-parameter capability (measuring 5 variables, up to 15 gases/gas mixtures). The SmartTrak\u00ae series offers capillary-based instruments for corrosive gases with all-stainless steel construction. The red-y industrial series adds IP67/NEMA6 and ATEX-rated enclosures for harsh and potentially explosive environments. The red-y smart pressure controller integrates pressure regulation with flow measurement. OEM custom solutions extend the modular 'Build. Connect. Configure. Control' concept into complete systems. Variable area flow meters (Q-Flow) and precision needle valves (M-Flow) serve as mechanical alternatives. All digital devices are supported by the get red-y configuration and monitoring software. The portfolio serves life sciences, analytical applications, biotechnology/bioreactors, food industry, mechanical engineering, and hydrogen production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• red-y smart series: High-precision thermal mass flow meters and controllers for gases with digital and analog interface.
• red-y compact series
• d·flux multi series
• SmartTrak series
• red-y industrial series
• red-y smart pressure controller
• Q-Flow
• M-Flow
• get red-y

Products and services

• red-y smart series
• red-y compact series
• d·flux multi series
• SmartTrak® series
• red-y industrial series
• red-y smart pressure controller
• red-y OEM Solutions
• Software get red-y
• Q-Flow
• M-Flow
• Calibration Services
• Repair and RMA Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Long-term stability: drift-free MEMS sensors maintain calibration over years without recalibration
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TASi Measurement (TASI Group)flagshipOthers · 1 January 2011Vögtlin Instruments GmbH is a company of TASi Measurement, part of the TASI Group. Since integration into TASI Group in 2011, Vögtlin has continuously expanded its international presence while maintaining its Swiss engineering excellence and precision manufacturing capabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bronkhorst High-Tech: Direct Dutch-headquartered competitor specializing in thermal mass flow meters and controllers for gases and liquids, serving similar laboratory, biopharma, and industrial OEM customers with comparable product breadth.
• Sierra Instruments: US-based manufacturer of mass flow meters and controllers for gases, with thermal and Coriolis technologies overlapping Vögtlin's red-y and SmartTrak portfolios in research and OEM applications.
• Aalborg Instruments: US-based manufacturer of thermal mass flow controllers and meters, competing in similar laboratory, analytical, and process gas flow measurement segments with comparable price positioning.
• Brooks Instrument: Specialist manufacturer of thermal and Coriolis mass flow meters and controllers, directly competing with Vögtlin in bioprocess, analytical, and industrial gas flow applications globally.
• Bürkert Fluid Control Systems: German-headquartered fluid control specialist offering mass flow controllers and meters for gases within a broader valve and sensor portfolio, directly addressing the same European OEM and process customers.

Broad incumbents

• MKS Instruments: Large US-listed provider of instruments, subsystems, and process control solutions including mass flow controllers via its MFC product line serving semiconductor, biopharma, and industrial customers at much greater scale.
• Parker Hannifin: Large US industrial conglomerate with a fluid handling division offering mass flow controllers as part of a broader pneumatic and fluid power portfolio, serving overlapping OEM and process customers.
• Endress+Hauser: Swiss-headquartered global leader in industrial process instrumentation including flow measurement, with thermal mass flow meters competing in similar process and biopharma accounts at much larger scale.
• HORIBA: Large Japanese analytical and measurement instrument group with a flow products division offering mass flow controllers overlapping Vögtlin's portfolio, particularly in semiconductor and analytical laboratory applications.

Regional players

• Tokyokeiso (Tokyo Keiso): Japanese manufacturer of flow meters and controllers serving process industries primarily in Asia-Pacific, comparable technology overlap with Vögtlin's thermal mass flow product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/voegtlinmassflow
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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