Blum-Novotest, Inc.

What Blum-Novotest, Inc. does

Blum-Novotest is a German family-owned precision metrology company operating three interconnected business divisions: BLUM Messkomponenten (measuring components for machine tools, including LaserControl laser systems, Z-Nano/Z-Pico tool-setting probes, TC-series workpiece touch probes, DIGILOG digital probes, roughness and bore gauges, and LC-VISION/FormControl X software); BLUM Messmaschinen (measuring machines for series production, covering brake discs, shafts and axles, 2D measurement cells, crack detection, and motor spindle test stands); and NOVOTEST Prüftechnik (test engineering, with transmission, drive shaft, hydraulic, and E-Drive test benches for automotive and industrial customers). The company sells primarily to manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, medical technology, and die & mould that require in-process measurement, automated quality control, and documentation for safety-critical or high-volume production, and reports compatibility with major CNC control systems from Siemens, Heidenhain, Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, Makino, and Mazak.

The underlying technology stack rests on laser-based non-contact measurement, mechanical touch-trigger probing, and proprietary DIGILOG architectures that combine digital signal processing with proven analog precision, supported by software for process control, kinematics compensation, and mobile measurement. Blum-Novotest is led by Managing Directors Alexander Blum, Günter Blum, and Wolfgang Reiser, with headquarters in Grünkraut, Germany, additional operations in Willich, and a wholly-owned India subsidiary in Bengaluru; the firm maintains company-owned sales and service offices plus a representative network spanning more than 35 countries.

Revenue is generated through direct sales of capital equipment (laser systems, touch probes, measuring machines, test benches), component sales for OEM machine tool integration, and aftermarket services including retrofitting, repair, training, and on-site application engineering. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through local sales representatives and contact forms, consistent with a high-touch enterprise sales motion. The go-to-market combines direct subsidiary sales, channel partners across 35+ countries, OEM integration partnerships with machine tool builders (including Ceratizit KOMflex and Caroneng TMAC/AutoComp partner products), and active participation in industry exhibitions such as EMO and ENGIMACH.

Name

Blum-Novotest, Inc.

Legal name

Blum-Novotest GmbH

Website

https://blum-novotest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blum-Novotest is a German family-owned precision metrology company that designs and sells laser measuring systems, touch probes, measuring machines, and automotive test benches to automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial manufacturers worldwide via a 35+ country sales and service network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Metrology Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK), Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC), Avionics Test, Simulation & Calibration Equipment (IMABAFAN)

Keywords

• Precision metrology systems
• Machine tool measurement
• Tool setting probes
• Test engineering benches
• Laser measuring systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Erlanger

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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. Precision Measurement Components: Sale of laser measuring systems, touch probes, tool setting probes, roughness gauges, and bore gauges for machine tools. Products are sold directly and through channel partners globally.
2. Measurement Machines: Sale of specialized measurement machines for brake discs, shafts, axles, and crack testing for series production quality control.
3. Test Engineering Systems: Sale of test benches for transmissions, drive shafts, hydraulic systems, and E-Drive systems for automotive and industrial testing applications.
4. Services and Support: After-sales services including retrofitting, repair, training, and technical support. Services include on-site training, telephone support, and spare/loan system delivery.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Blum-Novotest designs, manufactures, and sells precision measurement components (laser measuring systems, tool-setting probes, workpiece touch probes, DIGILOG probes, roughness gauges, bore gauges), measurement machines for series production quality control, and test engineering systems (transmission, drive shaft, hydraulic, and E-Drive test benches). The portfolio serves automotive, aerospace, medical technology, and industrial manufacturers requiring in-process precision measurement, automated quality control, and component testing, complemented by measurement software (LC-VISION, FormControl X) and global after-sales services.

Product overview

Blum-Novotest is a German precision metrology company offering three interconnected business divisions: BLUM Messkomponenten (Measuring Components) for machine tools including LaserControl laser measuring systems, tool-setting probes (Z-Nano, Z-Pico, ZX-Speed Series), workpiece touch probes (TC series), DIGILOG digital probes, roughness gauges, and bore gauges supported by LC-VISION and FormControl X software; BLUM Messmaschinen (Measuring Machines) for series production including brake disc measuring machines, shaft & axle measuring machines, measuring and automation cells, and motor spindle test stands; and NOVOTEST Prüftechnik (Test Engineering) for automotive and hydraulic industries including transmission test benches, drive shaft test rigs, hydraulic test benches, and E-Drive test benches for electric propulsion testing. The company serves automotive, aerospace, medical technology, and precision engineering sectors with a focus on Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LaserControl: Laser measuring systems for tool measurement and monitoring
• DIGILOG
• FormControl X
• LC-VISION
• KinematicsPerfect
• measureXpert App

Products and services

• LaserControl Laser Measuring Systems Laser-based non-contact measuring systems for tool setting, tool breakage detection, and tool monitoring in CNC machine tools. Product family includes LC50-DIGILOG, LC52-DIGILOG, LC53-DIGILOG, LC54-DIGILOG, Micro Compact NT, and PSC Portable SpindleControl models. Targeted at CNC machine operators and OEMs requiring automated in-process tool measurement.
• Tool Setting Probes (Werkzeug-Messtaster) Touch-trigger probes for tool length and diameter measurement on CNC machines, enabling automated tool setting and breakage detection. Includes Z-Nano Series, Z-Pico, ZX-Speed Series, TC53-20, TC63-20, and TC76 models. For CNC machine operators and manufacturers.
• Workpiece Touch Probes (Messtaster) Workpiece touch probes for in-machine measurement of workpieces during machining operations. Includes TC50, TC51, TC52, TC53, TC54-10, TC55, TC60, TC61, TC62, TC63, TC64-10, and TC76 models. For CNC machining operations requiring automated dimensional verification during production.
• DIGILOG Touch Probes Advanced touch probes (TC63-/TC64-DIGILOG, TC76-DIGILOG) combining traditional touch probe functionality with BLUM's proprietary digital measurement technology for enhanced precision and data logging. For manufacturers requiring the highest precision in in-process workpiece measurement.
• Roughness Gauges (Rauheitsmessgeräte) Surface roughness measurement devices (TC63-/TC64-/TC76-RG, TC63-RG Single) for in-process surface quality assessment directly on machine tools. For manufacturers requiring integrated surface finish verification during machining.
• Bore Gauges (Bohrungsmessköpfe) Bore measuring probes (BG60, BG61) for internal diameter measurement and inspection of bored holes in machined workpieces. For manufacturers requiring in-process bore measurement on CNC machines.
• Measurement Software Suite Software suite including LC-VISION (laser control software), FormControl X (process control and automation, achieving 30% time savings in documented customer deployments), measuring cycles for probes, measureXpert App (mobile measurement), and KinematicsPerfect (machine kinematics compensation). For CNC machine operators and automation engineers.
• Signal Receivers (Empfänger) Signal receivers (IC56, IC57, IC58, RC66) for wireless communication between BLUM measurement probes and CNC machine controls. For CNC machine builders and integrators deploying BLUM measurement systems.
• Brake Disc Measuring Machines Specialized measuring machines for brake disc inspection and quality control in automotive series production. For automotive parts manufacturers requiring high-volume brake disc quality assurance.
• Shaft and Axle Measuring Machines Measuring machines for inspection of shaft and axle components in automotive and industrial series production. For automotive suppliers and industrial manufacturers requiring dimensional verification of rotational components.
• Measuring and Automation Cells Integrated measuring and automation cells combining BLUM measurement technology with automated handling systems for unmanned production environments. For series production manufacturers seeking lights-out measurement and inspection.
• Flexible 2D Measuring Machines Flexible two-dimensional coordinate measuring machines for versatile inspection tasks across manufacturing environments. For manufacturers requiring adaptable 2D measurement for varied part geometries.
• Crack Detection Systems (Rissprüfanlagen) Crack detection and testing systems for quality assurance in manufactured components. For manufacturers in safety-critical industries (automotive, aerospace) requiring non-destructive testing of components.
• Motor Spindle Test Stands Motor spindle test stands including SE100 End-of-Line and SL100 Laboratory Test Stand for quality testing of machine tool spindles. For machine tool manufacturers and spindle producers requiring end-of-line and laboratory-grade spindle performance validation.
• Transmission Test Benches Comprehensive transmission testing solutions for automotive transmissions, including front-longitudinal, front-transverse, robot gearboxes, heavy-truck transmissions, double-clutch transmissions, and 2-motor test bench configurations. For automotive OEMs and transmission manufacturers requiring functional, endurance, and NVH testing of transmissions.
• Drive Shaft Test Rigs Drive shaft testing rigs including endurance testing (4-Square), boot testing (high-speed, hot/cold, ambient, cold squeak), fatigue testing (torsional, dual), NVH testing, and breaking load testing of Cardan shafts. For automotive driveline manufacturers requiring comprehensive drive shaft validation.
• Hydraulic Test Benches Hydraulic test benches for impulse testing, burst testing, temperature testing, and impulse-flex testing of hydraulic components. For hydraulic component manufacturers and automotive suppliers requiring certified hydraulic component validation.
• E-Drive Test Benches Test benches for electric drive systems including axle drive test benches, e-drive transmission test benches, and high-speed gearbox test benches. For automotive OEMs and electric drive manufacturers developing and validating electrified drivetrains.
• Retrofitting and Repair Services Installation and retrofitting of BLUM measurement systems into existing machine tools, plus comprehensive repair services including full inspection, cost estimation, and immediate repair. Spare and loan systems delivery available. For existing BLUM customers seeking to upgrade or maintain their measurement equipment.
• Training and Workshops User training courses and workshops for BLUM measuring systems including basic training, specific customer training, OEM integration training, and group workshops. Offered at the BLUM Tech-Center and on-site at customer premises with expert application engineers. For BLUM customers and OEM partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% time savings in automated manufacturing with FormControl X software
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Machine Tool Manufacturers (OEM)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIntegration training programs for OEM machine manufacturers to ensure optimal integration of BLUM measuring components with their machines and control systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Renishaw: Global leader in machine tool touch probes and laser tool measurement, directly competing with BLUM's TC-series touch probes and LaserControl systems across CNC machine tool OEMs and end users.
• Heidenhain: Manufacturer of precision measurement and control systems for machine tools, including encoders and touch probes; competes head-to-head with BLUM Messkomponenten and is also integrated with BLUM probes via BLUM's CNC compatibility list.
• Marposs: Supplies measurement, inspection, and test solutions for machine tools and automotive production, directly overlapping BLUM's probe and test bench offerings.
• Nikon Metrology: Provides laser scanners, CMMs, and in-machine measurement solutions; competes with BLUM Messkomponenten and Messmaschinen in precision dimensional measurement.
• AVL List: Major provider of automotive and powertrain test systems including e-drive testbeds; competes with BLUM's NOVOTEST Prüftechnik division in transmission and E-Drive test benches.

Broad incumbents

• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Large industrial metrology portfolio including CMMs, laser trackers, and in-machine probing; competes with BLUM Messkomponenten and Messmaschinen at the broad industrial metrology level.
• Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology: Broad precision metrology provider (CMMs, optical systems, 3D scanning via GOM); overlaps with BLUM Messmaschinen and high-end dimensional measurement applications.
• Mitutoyo: Global precision measurement instruments manufacturer whose hand-held and bench-top gauges and probes compete with select BLUM Messkomponenten offerings in industrial metrology.

Others

• Keyence: Broad industrial sensor and measurement portfolio with laser, optical, and contact measurement products that overlap with BLUM's tool and workpiece measurement categories.

Emerging players

• GOM (Carl Zeiss GOM): Specializes in optical 3D metrology and scanning; an emerging alternative for in-process measurement that intersects with BLUM's touch probe and laser measurement offerings for Industry 4.0 applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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