Thies Clima

What Thies Clima does

Thies Clima (legal name Adolf Thies GmbH & Co. KG) is a family-owned German precision measurement technology company founded in 1945 and headquartered in Göttingen, with production and R&D facilities in Klein Lengden. The company designs, manufactures, and supplies meteorological and environmental sensors and complete measuring systems, including ultrasonic anemometers (1D, 2D, 3D configurations), laser precipitation monitors (disdrometers), precipitation analyzers, integrated weather stations (WSC, Clima Sensor US lines), and discrete sensors for temperature, humidity, air pressure, radiation, and particulate matter. Its proprietary THERMACERN technology uses heat-flow evaluation during phase transitions to distinguish solid-liquid precipitation types such as supercooled precipitation, freezing rain, and black ice—an approach that differentiates it from conventional ice detectors.

The company sells primarily into national weather services (e.g., German Weather Service/DWD), commercial weather networks (METEOGROUP, with 600+ deployed stations in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria), wind energy operators, building automation and BMS integrators, road weather information systems, rail infrastructure (ÖBB Austria, 10+ years), emergency services (100+ fire brigade vehicles), and research institutions. Hardware sales dominate revenue, supplemented by recurring cloud revenue via the Cumulus Cloud platform, calibration and professional services, and component licensing of THERMACERN for third-party integration. Distribution is global through authorized dealers and regional partners, with direct enterprise sales via website inquiry and personalized quotation. The company holds WMO compliance, IEC First Class anemometer classification, ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, ASTM F3673-24 UAS certification, and CEN/TS 15518-4 RWIS compliance—credentials that underpin its positioning in safety-critical and standards-regulated end markets.

Name

Thies Clima

Legal name

Adolf Thies GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://thiesclima.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Thies Clima is a family-owned German manufacturer of precision meteorological sensors and weather stations, including ultrasonic anemometers, laser precipitation monitors, and integrated weather systems. It serves weather services, wind energy, building automation, road and rail safety, and research customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Meteorological Sensors and Weather Measurement Instruments

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Sensors (Temperature/Humidity/Gas/Air Quality) (HDAHALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Environmental Monitoring, Data & Reporting (Air/Water/Soil) (BPAIAMAC)

Keywords

• Meteorological sensors
• Weather measurement instruments
• Ultrasonic anemometers
• Precipitation monitoring
• Integrated weather stations

Headquarters

HQ city

Göttingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of meteorological sensors, weather stations, anemometers, precipitation monitors, and related measurement devices. Includes discrete sensors for wind, precipitation, temperature, humidity, solar radiation, air pressure, and integrated weather stations.
2. Software/SaaS: CUMULUS cloud application for weather data management. Thies Device Utility software for sensor configuration. LNM-View program for precipitation monitor data display.
3. Calibration Services: Calibration services ensuring measurement accuracy compliance with ISO standards. Each Laser Precipitation Monitor supplied with factory acceptance certificate after passing calibration.
4. Professional Services: Technical support, consultation, and individual solutions. Design-in service for components integration into third-party products. Complete service and maintenance offerings.
5. THERMACERN Component Licensing: THERMACERN technology available as industrial component with design-in support for integration into third-party industrial products such as process machines, chemical industry equipment, and agricultural equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Thies Clima develops, produces, and supplies high-precision meteorological and environmental sensors and complete measuring systems, including ultrasonic anemometers (1D/2D/3D), laser precipitation monitors, precipitation analyzers, and integrated weather stations. The company serves meteorology, renewable energy, building automation, traffic engineering, and industrial applications with WMO-compliant and IEC First Class certified instruments, complemented by cloud-based data management (Cumulus Cloud) and calibration services.

Product overview

Thies CLIMA develops, produces and supplies high-quality meteorological and environmental sensors and complete measuring systems. The product portfolio centers on precision weather stations and discrete sensors for wind (ultrasonic anemometers in 1D, 2D, 3D configurations), precipitation (laser precipitation monitors, precipitation analyzers), temperature, humidity, air pressure, radiation, and particulate matter. The integrated weather station lineup includes WSC Advanced (building automation), WSC11 (compact), WSC Agrar (agriculture), and Clima Sensor US (multi-parameter). Key proprietary technologies include THERMACERN for precipitation phase analysis. The company offers cloud data management via Cumulus Cloud platform and mobile app, data logger peripherals, and software tools. Products are designed for meteorology, renewable energy, building management, traffic/road safety, agriculture, and environmental monitoring applications, meeting WMO guidelines and IEC standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cumulus Cloud: Cloud platform for weather data management and monitoring
• THERMACERN
• WSC
• First Class

Products and services

• Ultrasonic Anemometer 3D (US3D) High-precision 3D ultrasonic wind measurement instrument used by weather services worldwide, suitable for extreme climatic conditions and demanding environments.
• WSC Advanced Weather Station Professional all-in-one weather station for building automation, smart infrastructure and industrial control systems with Modbus, LoRaWAN, MQTT connectivity and integrated 24-hour weather forecast data without requiring internet connection.
• WSC11 Weather Station Compact integrated weather station with thermal wind measurement technology, no moving parts, with discrete sensors for wind, precipitation, temperature, humidity, solar radiation, and air pressure.
• WSC Agrar Weather Station Ultra-compact turnkey weather station solution designed for smart farming and agricultural applications, providing weather data for precision agriculture.
• Clima Sensor US Compact precision weather sensor combining ultrasonic wind measurement and radar precipitation detection in a maintenance-free design, with GPS receiver and electronic compass, suitable for building automation, solar parks, smart cities, agriculture, meteorology, drone/UAS applications, and emergency response vehicles.
• First Class Advanced Anemometer IEC-classified anemometer setting global standard for wind measurement technology with 5-year warranty, First Class designation for highest accuracy requirements.
• Laser Precipitation Monitor (LPM/LNM) Laser-based disdrometer for measuring and detecting precipitation types including drizzle, rain, hail, snow, and mixed precipitation. Provides particle size (0.16-8mm), speed (0.2-20 m/s), intensity, and precipitation type classification.
• Precipitation Analyzer Advanced precipitation analysis device utilizing THERMACERN technology to detect, distinguish and quantify precipitation including supercooled precipitation (FZRA, FZDZ, FZFG) and freezing rain.
• THERMACERN Industrial Component Proprietary solid-liquid precipitation analysis technology using heat flow evaluation during phase transitions, available as industrial component with design-in support for third-party integration.
• Wind Transmitter Compact Industrial-standard wind speed transmitter with frequency output (0-60 m/s range), low power consumption, anodized aluminum housing, IP55 protection rating.
• Ultrasonic Anemometer Compact Compact ultrasonic anemometer for 2D wind measurement, maintenance-free design suitable for industrial and meteorological applications.
• Cumulus Cloud Platform Cloud platform for weather data management, monitoring and visualization across Thies CLIMA weather stations and sensors.
• THIES-CUMULUS Mobile App Mobile application for accessing and managing weather data from Thies CLIMA devices and the Cumulus Cloud platform.
• Thies Device Utility Software PC software for initial operation and configuration of Thies sensors with serial interface, enabling sensor discovery, communication settings and real-time measurement value display.
• Data Logger Data logging devices for collecting and storing weather measurement data from Thies sensors.
• Automatic Weather Station (AWS) with Measurement Masts Automatic weather stations with mast systems for professional meteorological networks and climate monitoring applications.
• Turnkey Solution for Photovoltaic Performance Monitoring Turnkey solution for photovoltaic performance monitoring according to DIN EN IEC 61724-1:2021, including silicon radiation sensor, pyranometer and weather station.
• Calibration Services Calibration services ensuring measurement accuracy compliance with ISO standards, with factory acceptance certificates for delivered instruments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Laser Precipitation Monitor achieves >97% accuracy for drizzle, >99% for rain and snow compared to human observer
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 202410+ year partnership providing precision weather monitoring along Austrian rail network. Thies CLIMA weather stations have been operating reliably in ÖBB measuring network since January 2014, demonstrating long-term partnership in rail safety infrastructure.
• METEOGROUPcoreTechnology or IntegrationInstalled more than 600 weather stations with METEOGROUP measuring network in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Ongoing integration of Thies CLIMA sensors into commercial weather forecasting and monitoring networks.
• RR Kommunal (Austria)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing successful partnership for Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) deployment on Austrian roads. RR Kommunal integrates Thies LNM sensors for improved road safety monitoring and winter maintenance operations.
• Groupe Consertek LM Inc. (Canada)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian distribution partner hosting visits for knowledge exchange and training. Part of Thies CLIMA's international partner network for North American market support.
• US Regional Partner (Skypower International)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized local partner for US market providing FCC compliant products (LoRaWan US915 MHZ), U.S.-based support, and local shipping. Handles project inquiries and technical guidance for North American customers.
• Measurement Valley NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Measurement Valley network connecting companies and institutions in measurement technology field in Göttingen region. Provides access to regional expertise and collaboration opportunities in precision measurement technology.
• APQP4WindcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPQP4Wind Company Member with access to tools and methods that improve processes, optimize resources, and promote collaboration in wind industry.
• SPECTARIS Industry AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of SPECTARIS industry association representing over 400 innovative companies in optics, photonics, analytics, biotechnology, and medical technology sectors in Germany.
• GEOkomm NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of GEOkomm network connecting geoinformation industry companies and research institutions across Germany.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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