Weber Ultrasonics

What Weber Ultrasonics does

Weber Ultrasonics AG is a privately-held German industrial manufacturer founded in 1998 in Karlsbad, Germany, specializing in ultrasonic components and systems for industrial cleaning, welding and cutting. Its product portfolio spans ultrasonic generators (SonoPower 3S for cleaning, Sonic Digital HS3/HS4 for welding), rod and plate transducers (Sonopush), boosters, converters, and sonotrodes, covering a frequency range from 25 kHz to 1 MHz including megasonic. The Saphir System offers a modular, digital, Industry 4.0-capable welding concept, while specialty offerings such as the SonoPower Textile System extend the technology into wet-chemical textile finishing. Customer applications span automotive, food processing, medical technology, textile, electronics and optics, with named enterprise references including Mercedes-Benz (disinfection via partner Mundus Fluid), BRC Solar (junction-box welding for power optimizers), Sonovia (antimicrobial textile finishing), and Nehlsen-BWB Flugzeug-Galvanik (electroplating degreasing).

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct sales from its Karlsbad headquarters, wholly-owned subsidiaries in Clarkston, MI (Weber Ultrasonics America) and Shanghai (Weber Ultrasonics Solutions Shanghai), and a fixed partner network across additional European and Asian countries, serving customers in over 62 countries. Revenue mechanics are anchored in hardware sales of ultrasonic components and systems, supplemented by engineering services for custom solutions and equipment rental. The subsidiary Weber Entec applies ultrasonic disintegration technology developed with the Fraunhofer-Institut to wastewater and biogas plants, representing a separate vertical inside the same ultrasonic core competency. Weber Ultrasonics markets itself as the largest European producer of ultrasonic components for industrial parts cleaning, supported by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, a portfolio of over 55 patents, and a workforce of approximately 125-130 employees as of late 2023.

Name

Weber Ultrasonics

Legal name

Weber Ultrasonics AG

Website

https://weber-ultrasonics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Weber Ultrasonics AG is a privately-held German manufacturer of industrial ultrasonic components and systems - generators, transducers, and modular welding systems from 25 kHz to 1 MHz - for cleaning, welding, and cutting applications across automotive, medical, food, textile, electronics, and optics customers in 62+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Ultrasonic Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts Washing & Degreasing Equipment (IMAHALAD)

Keywords

• Industrial ultrasonic cleaning
• Ultrasonic plastic welding
• Ultrasonic cutting systems
• Ultrasonic generators
• Industrial parts cleaning

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ultrasonic Components and Systems: Full component and system portfolio including generators, converters, boosters, sonotrodes for industrial cleaning, welding and cutting applications. Products are manufactured in Germany with full depth of manufacturing capability.
2. Customized Ultrasonic Solutions: Customer-specific ultrasonic solutions and engineering services for complex production processes. Full-service from development to production to service.
3. Rental Services: Rental terms and conditions available for ultrasonic components and accessories, indicating a rental/lease revenue stream for equipment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Weber Ultrasonics AG manufactures and supplies industrial ultrasonic components and complete systems for cleaning, welding, and cutting applications across industries such as automotive, medical technology, food processing, textile, electronics, and optics. The product portfolio includes ultrasonic generators (e.g., SonoPower 3S, Sonic Digital HS3/HS4), rod transducers (Sonopush), modular welding concepts (Saphir System), converters, boosters, and sonotrodes, plus customized turnkey solutions engineered in Germany. The company also operates a subsidiary, Weber Entec, providing ultrasonic disintegration technology for wastewater and biogas plants.

Product overview

Weber Ultrasonics offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial ultrasonic components and systems for cleaning, welding, and cutting applications. The product lineup centers on ultrasonic generators (SonoPower 3S for cleaning, Sonic Digital HS3/HS4 for welding), transducers (Sonopush rod transducers), and modular welding solutions (Saphir System). The company provides complete turnkey ultrasonic solutions as a full-component supplier, with all products developed and manufactured in Germany. Additional offerings include the SonoPower Textile System for textile finishing and specialized applications for sectors like medical technology, food processing, and environmental technology through subsidiary Weber Entec. The portfolio is designed for industrial automation with Industry 4.0 compatibility across key product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Weber Inside: International cooperation program for manufacturers of machines and automation systems integrating Weber components and solutions
• Weber Entec

Products and services

• SonoPower 3S SonoPower 3S cleaning generator series providing industrial ultrasonic cleaning technology for parts cleaning applications across frequencies from 25 kHz to 1 MHz, targeted at industrial manufacturers.
• Saphir System Saphir System is a modular ultrasonic plastic welding solution that is digital, networked, and intelligent, designed for Industry 4.0 integration in plastic welding applications.
• Sonopush Rod Transducer Sonopush rod transducer (Stabschwinger) for the toughest industrial ultrasonic cleaning applications, providing high power output for demanding cleaning tasks.
• Sonic Digital HS4 Welding Generator Sonic Digital HS4 is a high-performance ultrasonic welding generator delivering up to 2,000 W power across 20/35 kHz, with patented SonoScan frequency detection and Industry 4.0 compatibility.
• Sonic Digital HS3 Welding Generator Sonic Digital HS3 is a flexible ultrasonic welding generator with 1,200–2,000 W output and 20/30/35/40 kHz frequency range, featuring patented SonoScan and Teach-In functions for parameter control.
• SonoPower Textile System SonoPower Textile System is an ultrasonic system for wet-chemical treatment and finishing of web materials in textile processing, using acoustic cavitation to deliver 30% water savings, 30% less chemicals, and 50% less energy consumption.
• Weber Entec Ultrasonic Disintegration Systems Weber Entec provides ultrasonic disintegration technology for wastewater and biogas plants, based on Fraunhofer-Institut research, accelerating decomposition of organic material in treatment facilities worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% water savings in textile finishing
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Sonovia Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Strategic partnership for antimicrobial textile finishing technology. Sonovia developed the Sono Finishing process at Bar Ilan University in Israel. Weber Ultrasonics developed series production-ready ultrasonic solutions for industrial mass production using acoustic cavitation technology for antimicrobial textile treatment.
• Brueckner Textile TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Strategic partnership with Brueckner Textile Technologies alongside Sonovia and Weber Ultrasonics for transfer of Sono Finishing technology from laboratory to industrial mass production.
• Bar Ilan UniversitycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Research institution where the Sono Finishing antimicrobial textile processing technology was originally developed. Weber Ultrasonics partnered with the university spin-off Sonovia to industrialize the technology.
• Mundus Fluid AGstrategicTechnology or IntegrationCustomer partnership for UV light and ultrasound-based disinfection systems. Weber Ultrasonics provides ultrasonic components for continuous operation in disinfection systems with capacities of 2 to 250 cubic meters per hour.
• Weber EntecstrategicTechnology or IntegrationSubsidiary specialized in ultrasonic disintegration for wastewater and biogas plants. Technology originated from a research project with the Fraunhofer-Institut. Weber Entec's plant technology accelerates decomposition of organic material in biogas plants and treatment facilities worldwide.
• BRC SolarstrategicTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for ultrasonic welding in solar module junction boxes. BRC Solar uses Weber Ultrasonics Saphir line 35 kHz systems for strain relief and housing welding in power optimizers, providing 25-year guarantee on weather-exposed products.
• Universities and Research InstitutescoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational research and partner network including universities, research institutes and associations for continuous product and solution development.
• Fraunhofer-InstitutcoreTechnology or IntegrationResearch partnership for development of ultrasonic disintegration technology for wastewater treatment, which became the foundation for Weber Entec subsidiary.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Branson Ultrasonics (Emerson): Branson is the largest industrial ultrasonic welding and cleaning equipment maker globally, owned by Emerson Electric. It directly competes with Weber across ultrasonic plastic welding, metal welding, and parts cleaning, serving the same automotive, medical, and industrial OEMs.
• Herrmann Ultraschall: German specialist in ultrasonic welding and cutting systems for plastics, packaging, and technical textiles. Direct competitor to Weber in ultrasonic welding generators and turnkey systems across the DACH region and globally.
• Telsonic (SCHUNK): Swiss-headquartered ultrasonic welding, cutting, and cleaning equipment maker, part of the SCHUNK Group. Directly comparable to Weber across plastic welding, food cutting, and metal welding applications, with similar global reach into automotive and textile customers.
• Sonics & Materials: US-based manufacturer of ultrasonic equipment for plastic assembly, metal welding, food processing, and laboratory applications. Direct peer to Weber across welding, cutting, and dispersion/sonochemistry systems.
• Rinco Ultrasonics: European ultrasonic plastic welding equipment maker serving automotive, electronics, and packaging markets. Direct competitor to Weber's Saphir welding systems and Sonic Digital generators.
• Dukane (Intelligent Automation Solutions): US-based manufacturer of ultrasonic welding systems, notably the iQ series of smart generators. Directly competes with Weber Ultrasonics' Sonic Digital line for plastic welding applications in medical, automotive, and consumer electronics.
• Bandelin electronic: German specialist in ultrasonic cleaning devices for laboratory, medical, and industrial applications. Direct peer to Weber's SonoPower cleaning generator portfolio, particularly in medical technology and parts cleaning.
• Crest Ultrasonics: US-based manufacturer of ultrasonic cleaning systems and equipment for industrial, medical, and aerospace customers. Direct competitor in industrial parts cleaning, complementing Weber's 'largest ultrasonic cleaning producer in Europe' positioning.
• Elma Schmidbauer: German supplier of ultrasonic and precision cleaning devices, including industrial multi-chamber cleaning systems. Comparable DACH competitor to Weber in ultrasonic cleaning of precision components for medical, automotive, and optics applications.

Broad incumbents

• Miele Professional: German manufacturer of industrial cleaning, disinfection, and laboratory equipment. Although broader than Weber Ultrasonics, it overlaps in ultrasonic industrial parts cleaning and lab/medical reprocessing, representing a much-larger incumbent with overlapping customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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