What Traffic Data Systems does

Traffic Data Systems GmbH is a privately held, family-run German manufacturer founded on 27 August 1997, headquartered in Hamburg with a secondary engineering and R&D office in Dresden. The company designs and produces highly integrated systems for traffic data acquisition, dynamic axle load measurement (Weigh-in-Motion / WIM), and optical measurement of road markings and retroreflective materials. Core proprietary product lines include the OIML R134-certified WIM-DSP 32 (the first independently certified WIM system worldwide, certified by METAS in 2016), the TMCS-IP and TDS 824 / TDS 821 detector-classifier family (BASt Accuracy Class A1 certified up to 1,050m feeder cable lengths), the LTL 3500 / LTL 3000 / LTL-M retroreflectometer range distributed exclusively for DELTA (FORCE Technology) in the DACH region since 1998, the RetroSign GRX, and the newly launched AltaVis safety clothing monitoring software (February 2025). Supporting modules include ANPR/overview cameras from Adaptive Recognition, CA Traffic, Pips, and Yunex Traffic, SICK 3D Vehicle Profiling Systems, LED dialog displays, GNSS modules, and integrated Road Weather Information Systems.

The business operates a sales-led B2B model targeting primarily federal, state, and municipal highway authorities across Europe, with named end-customers including the Hamburg Port Authority (Köhlbrand Bridge WIM project), the German Federal Office for Goods Traffic (BAG), and metrology institutes METAS and LAT MB. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of certified measurement systems, full project execution including civil and electrical engineering works, a BASt-recognized ZTV-M test centre (No. F 01 00) for road marking quality assurance, recurring retroreflectometer maintenance and DANAK-traceable calibration, and consultancy/tender preparation under HOAI Phases 1–6. Distribution combines direct sales in Germany with an international representative network covering ten European countries and exclusive representation in Austria through PRT. The company participates actively in industry bodies (ISWIM, ITS Mobility, FGSV, DSGS), with CEO Florian Weiss appointed to the PTB project group 'Automatic Road Vehicle Scales' in October 2022.

Name

Traffic Data Systems

Legal name

Traffic Data Systems GmbH

Website

https://traffic-data-systems.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Traffic Data Systems is a German family-run manufacturer of certified Weigh-in-Motion systems, traffic data acquisition systems, and optical retroreflectometers, serving European government highway authorities, ports, and road marking testing organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Traffic Monitoring Equipment

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

DOT/Annual Vehicle Safety Inspections & Roadworthiness Certification (TLAKANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Code Scanning Services (TLAKANAA), Telematics/ELD & Onboard Data Recorder Diagnostics / Compliance Checks (TLAKANAE), Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH)

Keywords

• Weigh-in-motion systems
• Traffic monitoring equipment
• Retroreflectometers road markings
• Vehicle classification detectors
• Road weather information systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - WIM Systems: Sale of dynamic axle load scales (Weigh-In-Motion systems) including WIM-DSP 32, sensors, and related equipment for enforcement, tolling, preselection and statistical applications.
2. Hardware Sales - Traffic Monitoring Systems: Sale of traffic data acquisition systems including TMCS-IP, TDS 824-H/R, TDS 821-H/U, and loop detectors for classification and counting applications.
3. Optical Measurement Instruments: Sale and distribution of DELTA retroreflectometers (LTL 3500, LTL 3000, LTL-M, RetroSign GRX) for measuring photometric properties of road markings and retroreflective materials.
4. Civil and Electrical Engineering Services: Project planning, implementation and documentation including installation of systems requiring roadworks, excavation, and electronic installation work. Services include traffic safety, civil engineering and electrical work.
5. Consulting and Tendering Services: Consultancy services and production of enquiry specifications for traffic data gathering, dynamic axle load scales (WIM), photometric measuring instruments and lane markings. Services in accordance with HOAI Phases 1-6.
6. ZTV-M Test Centre Services: Quality assurance testing of road markings including inspection during application, finished marking inspection, pattern matching, warranty expiration checks, arbitration investigations, and expert opinions.
7. Maintenance and Calibration Services: Maintenance of retroreflectometers and calibration of standards in photometrically accredited laboratory (DANAK). Recommended every two years for DELTA measuring instruments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Traffic Data Systems manufactures and integrates Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) systems, traffic data acquisition and classification systems, and optical measurement instruments (retroreflectometers) for measuring photometric properties of road markings and retroreflective sheetings. The company also delivers civil and electrical installation services, ZTV-M road marking test centre services, calibration/maintenance, and consulting/tender specification services primarily to government highway authorities and road marking companies.

Product overview

Traffic Data Systems is a German manufacturer offering highly integrated traffic monitoring and measurement systems. The product portfolio centers on Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) systems (WIM-DSP 32, WIM-Enforcement, WIM-Preselection, WIM-Statistics), traffic data acquisition systems (TMCS-IP, TDS 824-H/R, TDS 821-H/U/R, VDK 900), and optical instruments (LTL 3500, LTL 3000, LTL-M, RetroSign GRX). Supporting products include ANPR/overview cameras, LED displays, SICK Vehicle Profiling System, thickness gauges, LTL StripeScan, colorimeters, and AltaVis software. Services encompass civil/electrical engineering works, ZTV-M road marking testing, and tenders/consulting. Products work as integrated systems where WIM systems combine with cameras for enforcement, optical instruments serve road marking quality assurance, and RWIS supports weather-compensated measurements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AltaVis: Software program for checking retroreflective strips and clothing color according to DIN EN 20471 for safety clothing monitoring
• TMCS-IP
• TDS 824-H
• TDS 821-H
• TDS 824-R
• VDK 900
• WIM-DSP 32
• YS4560
• LTL 3500
• LTL 3000
• LTL-M
• RetroSign GRX
• LTL StripeScan

Products and services

• WIM-DSP 32 Weigh-in-Motion System OIML R134-certified independent Weigh-in-Motion system for enforcement and tolling applications, covering speed range from 5 km/h to 120 km/h (HGV) or 140 km/h (light vehicles) with PSHC long-term sensor monitoring and IP67 protection.
• TMCS-IP Traffic Monitoring and Classification System Complete TLS remote monitoring station with integral FG1 (traffic monitoring/classification with inductive loops), optional FG2 (weigh-in-motion), optional FG6 and control module. BASt certified accuracy class A1/1,050m.
• TDS 824-H Detector/Classifier 8-channel detector/classifier for single loops (5+1 classification) and/or double loops (8+1 classification). BASt certified accuracy class A1 for 50m, 300m, and 1,050m cable lengths.
• TDS 824-R Detector/Classifier 19-inch 8-channel detector/classifier (3U/4HP) for single loops (5+1 classification) and/or double loops (8+1 classification). BASt certified accuracy class A1 for 50m, 300m, and 1,050m.
• TDS 821-H CPU Module Higher-level CPU module processing data and managing communications with 1 to 4 TDS 824-H detector/classifier assemblies as FG1-EAK per TLS 2012.
• VDK 900 Traffic Monitoring System Traffic monitoring system with BASt certification for accuracy class A1 with feeder cables up to 300m. Supports 8+1 (TLS 2012), SWISS 10, DK 15, and NorSIKT classification.
• LTL 3500 Portable Retroreflectometer Flagship portable retroreflectometer for measuring nighttime (RL) and daytime (Qd) visibility of road markings. Measures dry and wet markings including continuous rain. Optional DIN EN 1436 or ASTM E 1710 compliance.
• LTL 3000 Portable Retroreflectometer Portable retroreflectometer for measuring nighttime (RL) and optional daytime (Qd) visibility of road markings. Compact instrument for measurements in daytime and nighttime on dry and wet markings.
• LTL-M Dynamic Retroreflectometer Dynamic retroreflectometer mounted on vehicle for continuous measurement of nighttime visibility in flowing traffic. Measures in speed range 10-120 km/h with automatic compensation for vehicle movements.
• RetroSign GRX Retroreflectometer Retroreflectometer for measuring photometric properties of retroreflective sheetings on traffic signs, vehicles, safety clothing. Measures at 1, 3, or 7 observation angles simultaneously with automatic color detection.
• Retroreflectometer Maintenance Service Maintenance service for DELTA retroreflectometers including cleaning, system checks, software updates, inspection of light sources/batteries/angles, hardware/software adaptation, and calibration of standards in DANAK-accredited laboratory.
• Civil and Electrical Engineering Works Planning, implementation, and documentation of traffic monitoring installations including civil works, electrical installation, inductive loop installation, WIM sensor installation, and traffic safety measures.
• ZTV-M Road Marking Test Centre BASt-recognized test centre (No. F 01 00, Stage 1 and 2) for lane markings per ZTV-M 13. Provides inspection during application, finished marking checks, pattern matching, warranty inspections, arbitration, and expert opinions.
• Tenders and Consulting Services Consultancy and tender specification production for traffic data gathering, dynamic axle load scales, photometric instruments, and lane markings. Services per HOAI phases 1-6 for traffic systems.
• AltaVis Safety Clothing Monitoring Software Software for checking retroreflective strips and color of clothing per DIN EN 20471. Connects spectro-photometer (YS4560) and retroreflectometer (GRX) for comprehensive safety clothing testing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accuracy class A1 for feeder cables up to 1,050m certified by BASt
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• KistlercoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for Lineas sensors and charge amplifiers used in WIM-DSP 32 Weigh-in-Motion systems. Kistler is a leading manufacturer of force, pressure, and torque measurement equipment essential for accurate axle load detection.
• SICKcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for Vehicle Profiling Systems (VPS). SICK 3D laser scanners are used for vehicle dimension measurement (height, length, width) complementing WIM installations.
• DELTA - a Part of FORCE TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive marketing partnership since 1998 for DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) for DELTA retroreflectometers (LTL 3500, LTL 3000, LTL-M, RetroSign GRX) and related measurement systems. DELTA provides photometric calibration standards traceable to DANAK, PTB, and NIST.
• Adaptive RecognitionsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras used in WIM enforcement and tolling applications. Cameras integrated with weigh-in-motion systems for vehicle identification and documentation.
• ISWIMsupportingOthersInternational Society for Weigh-in-Motion - Industry association membership for global WIM technology leadership and networking.
• ITS MobilitysupportingOthersGerman ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) industry association membership for networking and industry representation.
• FGSV (Forschungsgesellschaft für Straßen- und Verkehrswesen)supportingOthersGerman Research Society for Roads and Transport - Active participation in working committees including AA 3.6 'Road Markings', AK 3.6.5, AK 4.3.4, and leading AK 3.6.7 for technical testing specifications.
• DSGS (Deutscher Straßen- und Verkehrskongress)supportingOthersGerman Road and Transport Congress - Participation in annual congress for industry visibility and customer engagement.
• PRT Computersteuerungen Gesellschaft m.b.H.supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative in Austria. Represents Traffic Data Systems exclusively in the Austrian market.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kapsch TrafficCom: Austrian-headquartered provider of intelligent transportation systems including Weigh-in-Motion, tolling, and traffic management. Kapsch is a direct competitor in WIM and enforcement across Europe and globally, and competes for the same government and toll-operator procurements TDS targets.
• SWARCO: Global Austrian-headquartered ITS company with road-marking materials, traffic management, and traffic detection products. SWARCO overlaps with TDS in road-marking quality assurance and traffic detection solutions, particularly across DACH and broader European markets.
• Wavetronix: US-based traffic detection and data collection specialist offering radar-based vehicle detection and classification. Wavetronix competes with TDS in traffic data acquisition across North American and international markets.
• Iteris: US-based intelligent transportation systems provider offering traffic detection, classification, and data analytics. Iteris competes with TDS in traffic monitoring and provides overlapping solutions for smart mobility programs.
• Vitronic: German machine-vision specialist with traffic enforcement, WIM, and road-marking inspection products. Vitronic competes head-to-head with TDS in WIM enforcement and tolling installations across Germany and other European markets.
• Jenoptik: German photonics and traffic-solutions provider with WIM, enforcement, and traffic-monitoring systems. Jenoptik's Traffic Solutions division is a direct competitor in WIM and ANPR-based enforcement, leveraging broader corporate scale than TDS.

Broad incumbents

• SICK AG: German sensor and instrumentation manufacturer supplying 2D/3D laser scanners (Vehicle Profiling System) used in TDS installations. SICK is a key technology partner but also offers measurement products adjacent to TDS's WIM and traffic data acquisition offerings.
• TE Connectivity (formerly CROSS Zlín): TE Connectivity acquired CROSS Zlín, a Czech WIM systems specialist, expanding its offering of piezoelectric WIM and weigh-bridge solutions. TE/CROSS competes with TDS in WIM hardware across European markets.
• Kistler Group: Swiss-based global leader in piezoelectric measurement technology and a core technology supplier to TDS for WIM-DSP 32 Lineas sensors. While primarily a sensor supplier rather than systems integrator, Kistler has its own WIM systems business and competes at the WIM equipment layer.

Emerging players

• DataFromSky: Czech company specializing in aerial video-based traffic analytics, vehicle classification, and traffic flow analysis. While using a different sensing modality (drone/computer vision), DataFromSky overlaps with TDS in traffic data acquisition for monitoring and statistics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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