What LD DIDACTIC GmbH does

LD DIDACTIC GmbH is a privately held German limited liability company headquartered in Hürth (North Rhine-Westphalia) with manufacturing in Urbach, Thuringia, that develops and manufactures modular science and engineering teaching and training systems under the LEYBOLD brand. Founded in 1849 and operating for 175 years, the company serves German and European secondary schools, vocational schools (Berufsschulen/Berufsbildende Schulen), and universities, addressing STEM curricula, electrical engineering, automotive/KfZ technology, automation, energy technology, and building-systems vocational tracks.

Its product portfolio is built around five interlocking technology platforms: the CASSY family of modular measurement devices (Mobile-CASSY 2 WLAN, Sensor-CASSY 2, Power Analyser CASSY, etc.) integrated with software including CASSY Lab 2, the CASSY App (iOS/Android/web), and LeyLab; the COM4LAB digital-elective laboratory platform combining master units, experiment boards, and 30+ e-learning courses; the STE modular plug-in system with 500+ safety-compliant (DIN VDE 0105-112) components; the TPS (Training Platform System) for energy/automation/drivetrain experiments; and the ASIMA plant simulator compatible with Siemens S7 and Bosch Rexroth ctrl X PLCs. Differentiated content and trust signals come from co-development with Audi AG (high-voltage and lighting trainers), Gira (KNX/DALI building-systems trainers), Bosch Rexroth (hydraulics), and Siemens (SPS/PLC). Recurring and adjacent revenue is captured via CASSY software (perpetual licenses, subscriptions for course content), LeyLab subscription, and fee-based services under LEYBOLD Premium Services (Fachberatung consultation, room planning, installation, technical support, maintenance/repair, spare parts, and Fortbildungen & Schulungen training sessions). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based for B2B sales to institutions, with online Webshop storefronts across Germany, Europe, and France, and a Salesforce-based contact portal for institutional inquiries.

Name

LD DIDACTIC GmbH

Legal name

LD DIDACTIC GmbH

Website

https://ld-didactic.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1849

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LD DIDACTIC GmbH, a German manufacturer founded in 1849, designs and produces modular science, electrical, automotive, and automation training systems under the LEYBOLD brand, sold to secondary schools, vocational schools, and universities in Germany and Europe via direct consultative sales and a multi-country Webshop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Training Systems

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces) (EDAEAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Instructional Equipment & Classroom Tools (Whiteboards, Lab Kits, Manipulatives) (EDAEAIAB), Mechatronics Systems & Integration (EDAOAHAB)

Keywords

• Educational training systems
• Science teaching equipment
• Vocational training hardware
• Measurement data acquisition
• Automation training platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Hürth

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (Training Equipment and Systems): LD DIDACTIC generates the majority of revenue from selling physical training systems, experiment platforms (TPS, STE, COM4LAB boards), measurement devices (CASSY family), simulators (ASIMA), and associated components to educational institutions. Products range from individual experiment kits to complete turnkey laboratory setups.
2. Software and Digital Content Subscriptions / Licenses: Revenue from software including CASSY Lab 2, LeyLab platform, CASSY App, Lab Docs Editor, and COM4LAB digital courses. Software may be sold as perpetual licenses, included with hardware, or offered as subscriptions for course content.
3. Professional Services (Training, Consulting, Support): The company offers fee-based services including training sessions (Fortbildungen & Schulungen), LEYBOLD Fachberatung (expert consultation), LEYBOLD Experience Center demonstrations, room planning, installation, technical support, maintenance, repair, and spare parts supply under LEYBOLD Premium Services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LD DIDACTIC GmbH manufactures and sells modular educational and training systems under the LEYBOLD brand for science and technical education. The company offers proprietary hardware platforms (CASSY measurement systems, STE plug-in system, TPS training platform, ASIMA plant simulator) complemented by integrated software (CASSY Lab 2, CASSY App, LeyLab, Lab Docs Editor) and a library of more than 30 COM4LAB digital courses. Customers include secondary schools, vocational schools, and universities that use the equipment for hands-on instruction in physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, automotive technology, electromobility, automation, and Industry 4.0.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CASSY: Digital measurement and data acquisition systems for educational experiments
• COM4LAB
• LeyLab
• ASIMA

Products and services

• CASSY Measurement Systems A family of modular measurement devices for data acquisition in educational experiments, featuring WLAN connectivity, integrated sensors, and software integration with CASSY Lab 2, MATLAB/Simulink, and LabVIEW. Used by secondary schools, vocational schools, and universities for physics, chemistry, and engineering experiments.
• COM4LAB Digital Laboratory Platform An integrated e-learning and hands-on experimentation platform combining a Master Unit, experiment boards, and interactive digital courses for electrical engineering, automotive technology, and communications. Used by vocational schools and universities.
• STE (Stecksystem) Plug-in System A modular building-block system with over 500 individual components for circuit experiments, featuring safety sockets compliant with DIN VDE 0105-112 and operating at safe extra-low voltage (SELV). Used for hands-on electrical engineering education in vocational and secondary schools.
• TPS (Training Platform System) A large-scale modular platform system for professional-grade experiments in energy technology, automation, and drive systems, with combinable modules for Smart Grid, power transmission, and production line simulations. Used by vocational schools, universities, and training centers.
• ASIMA Plant Simulator A universal, maintenance-free plant simulator for automation technology education that supports multiple units linked into a modular virtual factory for Industry 4.0 training and is compatible with Siemens S7 and Bosch Rexroth ctrl X PLCs. Used by vocational schools and universities.
• CASSY App A mobile and browser-based application for real-time measurement data capture and visualization with Mobile-CASSY 2, featuring an offline exam mode and support for up to four simultaneous devices per CASSY unit. Used by secondary school and vocational school teachers and students.
• LeyLab A collection management platform for organizing and managing educational equipment and resources in schools and training facilities, including CASSY device management and configuration. Used by school administrators and science department staff.
• Hochvolt-Systemtechnik-Trainer A high-voltage system technology trainer for electric vehicle training that incorporates Audi original components and supports safe de-energization training of electric vehicles. Used by vocational schools training automotive technician apprentices.
• Gebäudesystemtechnik Training Systems (KNX & DALI) Building systems technology training systems including the Workshopkoffer KNX Experte (Smart Home training) and DALI Kompakttrainer (DALI lighting control), co-developed with Gira using original Gira components for KNX programming, home automation, and DALI-based lighting control. Used by vocational schools training electronics technicians for building systems integration.
• LEYBOLD Premium Services Bundled post-sale services including room planning, installation, technical support, maintenance and repair, and spare parts supply for educational institutions that purchase LEYBOLD training systems.
• Fortbildungen & Schulungen (Professional Development & Training) Professional development and training sessions for educators, with separate tracks for natural sciences and electrical/automotive technology, offered as part of post-sale engagement to support effective use of LEYBOLD training systems.
• LEYBOLD Fachberatung (Expert Consultation) Consultative expert advisory service in which a team of specialist advisors (Fachberater) provides tailored recommendations for complete laboratory setups, room planning, and custom configurations for schools and vocational institutions.

Named customers4 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

Integration11 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Gira (Gira, Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KG)coreTechnology or IntegrationGira is a key technology partner for LD DIDACTIC's building systems technology (Gebäudesystemtechnik) training solutions. The companies co-developed the Workshopkoffer KNX Experte (compact Smart Home training system with Gira components) and the DALI Kompakttrainer (DALI lighting control compact trainer), both using original Gira components for realistic hands-on training in KNX programming, home automation, and DALI-based lighting control systems.
• Audi AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAudi AG is a strategic industrial partner for LD DIDACTIC's automotive technology and high-voltage training programs. The companies jointly developed the Hochvolt-Systemtechnik-Trainer (high-voltage system technology trainer) for electric vehicle training, incorporating Audi original components. The partnership also covers lighting technology training boards using authentic Audi components, bringing genuine automotive industry practice into vocational education.
• Bosch RexrothcoreTechnology or IntegrationBosch Rexroth is a technology partner providing hydraulics and pneumatics training modules for LD DIDACTIC's automation technology curriculum. Their industrial components are integrated into LEYBOLD's didactically prepared training modules for hands-on education in fluid power systems.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens is a technology integration partner for LD DIDACTIC's automation and control technology training. LEYBOLD's SPS (PLC) training systems utilize Siemens S7 systems and the TIA Portal software, enabling students to learn programming with industry-standard automation equipment. The ASIMA plant simulator is also compatible with Siemens S7 PLCs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lucas-Nülle: Lucas-Nülle is a German-based provider of vocational and technical training systems for electrical engineering, automation, and automotive technology. It overlaps directly with LD DIDACTIC's TPS, COM4LAB, and automotive/KfZ training lines serving Berufsschulen.
• PASCO Scientific: PASCO Scientific is a US-based developer of science education technology, including sensors, data loggers, and software for physics and chemistry labs. It is comparable to LD DIDACTIC's CASSY family for measurement and data acquisition in science classrooms.
• Festo Didactic: Festo Didactic is the education arm of Festo, offering automation, pneumatics, hydraulics, and Industry 4.0 training systems. It is a direct competitor in mechatronics and automation training with comparable modular platforms used in vocational education.
• Vernier Software & Technology: Vernier is a US-based provider of sensors, interfaces, and software for science education. Its measurement and data-acquisition portfolio directly mirrors LD DIDACTIC's CASSY systems and competes in secondary and higher-education STEM markets globally.
• Feedback Group: Feedback Group manufactures educational test and measurement instruments and training systems for technical universities and vocational institutions. It overlaps with LD DIDACTIC's measurement-based training portfolio, especially in electronics and communications.
• Phywe Systeme GmbH & Co. KG: Phywe is a German manufacturer of physics, chemistry, biology, and STEM educational equipment. It competes most directly with LD DIDACTIC in the German secondary school and university market with overlapping experiment systems and curricula.
• TecQuipment Ltd. TecQuipment is a UK-based manufacturer of engineering teaching equipment for universities and technical colleges. It is comparable to LD DIDACTIC's university and vocational engineering product lines, particularly in mechanical, electrical, and process engineering rigs.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth (Training Division): Bosch Rexroth provides industrial automation and fluid power training solutions alongside its main hydraulic and drive business. It is a technology partner of LD DIDACTIC today but also operates adjacent training offerings that compete for the same vocational budgets.
• Siemens (Automation / Digital Industries Training): Siemens offers automation, PLC, and Digital Industries training programs and curricula worldwide. Its SITRAIN and TIA Portal ecosystem is integrated with LD DIDACTIC's ASIMA and SPS systems but also competes for institutional automation-training wallet share.

Emerging players

• ELABO GmbH: ELABO is a German provider of workplace and training systems for electrical engineering education, including workbench and trainer platforms. It competes in vocational electrical training alongside LD DIDACTIC's STE and TPS lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/lddidactic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ld-didactic-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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