Sylvac

What Sylvac does

Sylvac SA is a privately-held Swiss manufacturer of digital precision dimensional metrology instruments, headquartered in Yverdon-les-Bains with a secondary engineering and calibration facility in Malleray. Founded approximately 1969–1970, the company employs 51–100 people and has supplied industrial metrology solutions for over 50 years. Its product portfolio is structured around two hardware categories — Handtools (Bluetooth-enabled digital calipers, micrometers, indicators, and height gauges) and Optical Machines (the SCAN series, covering the S25, S65, S76, S76T, S76LT, and S145 models for contactless measurement of cylindrical parts up to ø145mm). A four-product software layer — Sylcom data acquisition, VMux2 virtual multiplexer, Sycopro 3 calibration software, and Sylvac Anywhere 2 mobile application — aggregates measurement data from up to 500 Bluetooth-connected instruments simultaneously and is positioned as Industry 4.0 infrastructure.

The company monetises through four streams: hardware sales of precision instruments and optical machines, software licences and subscriptions, SCS-accredited calibration services (ISO/IEC 17025), and accessories. Pricing is opaque — sold via request-for-quote rather than public list prices — and distribution is executed through a global network of regional agents and distributors, direct e-commerce via sylvac.ch, and a heavy trade-show presence at IMTS, AMB, Micronora, SIAMS, EPHJ, JIMTOF, Metalex, and Manufacturing Indonesia. Sylvac serves eight primary verticals — packaging, electronics, watch-making, automotive, aeronautic, fastening, machine-tool, and medical devices — with named reference customers including Heraeus Medevio. Geographic reach spans Switzerland, Germany, France, Czech Republic, Italy, the United States, Japan, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Commercially, Sylvac is positioned as an independent, founder- or management-owned industrial firm with no disclosed external investment, M&A, or restructuring history. Recent product cadence has been aggressive: three new SCAN optical machines and a redesigned smart caliper line in 2026, the SCAN S65 in 2025, the SCAN S145 with integrated 3D probe in 2024, and calibration/VMux software releases in 2023. Compliance infrastructure is broad, including ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025 calibration-lab accreditation, EU MDR conformity, REACH, RoHS, WEEE, and GDPR alignment. The company maintains an active digital presence on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, and publishes Bluetooth developer tools on GitHub to enable third-party integration with Sylvac smart instruments.

Name

Sylvac

Legal name

Sylvac SA

Website

https://sylvac.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sylvac SA is a Swiss manufacturer of digital precision metrology instruments (calipers, micrometers, optical SCAN machines) and Industry 4.0 software, serving manufacturers in watch-making, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and electronics via a global distributor and direct-sales network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Dimensional Metrology Instruments

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), 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

Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH), Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

Keywords

• Digital precision metrology
• Dimensional measuring instruments
• Optical measurement machines
• Bluetooth smart calipers
• Industrial calibration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Yverdon-les-bains

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Measuring Instruments: Sale of digital precision instruments including calipers, micrometers, indicators, and probes for dimensional measurement applications.
2. Optical Measurement Machines: Sale of SCAN series optical measurement machines for contactless measurement of cylindrical parts, featuring integrated software and touch-screen interfaces.
3. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Revenue from Sylcom data acquisition software, Sycopro 3 calibration software, VMux virtual multiplexer, and Sylvac Anywhere mobile application.
4. Calibration Services: SCS-accredited calibration laboratory services ensuring traceability and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standard.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sylvac designs, manufactures, and supports digital precision metrology instruments including digital calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gauges, and the SCAN series of contactless optical measurement machines. The hardware is sold alongside a proprietary software ecosystem—Sylcom data acquisition software, VMux2 virtual multiplexer, Sycopro 3 calibration software, and the Sylvac Anywhere 2 mobile app—plus an SCS-accredited (ISO/IEC 17025) calibration laboratory service. Primary buyers are industrial manufacturers in watch-making, automotive, aeronautic, electronics, packaging, medical device, fastening, and machine-tool sectors requiring dimensional quality control and Industry 4.0 data integration.

Product overview

Sylvac is a Swiss manufacturer of precision dimensional metrology instruments with over 50 years of experience. Its product portfolio consists of two hardware categories — Handtools (digital calipers, micrometers, digital indicators, height gauges) and Optical Machines (the SCAN series of contactless optical measurement systems) — supported by four software products forming an integrated Industry 4.0 ecosystem: Sylcom (central data acquisition and monitoring platform), VMux2 (virtual multiplexer for aggregating multiple instrument streams), Sycopro 3 (calibration and traceability management), and Sylvac Anywhere 2 (mobile application). All instruments are described as digital, low-consumption, and IoT-ready, enabling real-time quality data collection and integration across manufacturing workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sylcom: Data acquisition software for connecting and managing measurement instruments
• VMUX
• Sycopro 3
• Sylvac Anywhere 2
• Sylvac-Visio

Products and services

• Handtools (Digital Calipers, Micrometers, Indicators, Height Gauges) Line of digital precision hand tools including smart calipers, micrometers, digital indicators, and height gauges with Bluetooth connectivity, IoT-readiness, low power consumption, and digital displays for dimensional measurement in manufacturing environments.
• Optical Machines (SCAN Series) Contactless optical measurement machines for high-precision dimensional measurement of cylindrical parts across the SCAN S65, S76, S76LT, S76T, S145, and S25 models, featuring touchscreen interfaces, LED lighting, dynamic measurement, and tilting axes for thread measurement.
• SYLVAC-SCAN S76T Optical Measurement Machine Optical measurement machine with motorised tailstock essential for full automation integration, adjustable clamping force, LED interior lighting, 8-inch touchscreen interface, and ISO quick-change tool system for rapid part changes. Measures up to Ø76mm diameter and 350mm length with resolution up to 0.0001mm.
• SYLVAC-SCAN S76LT Optical Measurement Machine Vertical optical measurement machine for static and dynamic measurement of various elements on cylindrical parts up to Ø76mm and 700mm length. Features 8-inch touchscreen, dynamic LED lighting, integrated calibration with temperature sensors, and 30° tilting axis for thread measurements (parallel, trapezoidal, conical, ball screws, etc.).
• SCAN S145 Optical Measurement Machine with 3D Probe Optical measurement machine from the SCAN series with integrated 3D probe for dimensional measurement applications.
• SCAN S65 Optical Measurement Machine Optical measurement machine from the SCAN series for contactless dimensional measurement.
• Form E & Form B Smart Calipers Digital precision calipers in ergonomic Form E and Form B configurations with redesigned ergonomic shape, digital display, Bluetooth connectivity, and smart data transmission capabilities.
• Sylcom Data Acquisition Software Central software platform for acquiring measurement data from up to 500 Sylvac instruments simultaneously, guiding operators through data collection processes, monitoring processes, and providing comprehensive data management capabilities.
• VMux (Vmux2) Virtual Multiplexer Software Virtual multiplexer software that aggregates and manages data streams from multiple Sylvac measuring instruments simultaneously.
• Sycopro 3 Calibration Software Calibration software for managing instrument calibrations, tracking calibration schedules, and maintaining full traceability of measurements to accredited standards.
• Sylvac Anywhere 2 Mobile Application Mobile application enabling users to connect to and receive data from Sylvac smart instruments on smartphones and tablets.
• SCS-Accredited Calibration Services Professional calibration services delivered through the Sylvac SA Malleray calibration laboratory, accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) according to ISO/IEC 17025 for technical competence in calibration and measurement activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 500 instruments can transmit data in seconds without cables
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Keyence Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of industrial sensors, measurement systems, and microscopes that competes across Sylvac's metrology categories and brings a high-touch direct sales model that pressures incumbent distributors like Sylvac.
• Renishaw plc: UK-based metrology and precision engineering company offering CMM probes, optical encoders, and machine calibration systems; broader portfolio but overlaps with Sylvac on precision measurement and Industry 4.0 factory connectivity.
• Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology: Division of Carl Zeiss providing CMMs, optical and CT-based industrial metrology, comparable to the higher-end automated optical measurement capability of Sylvac's SCAN series and adjacent in factory-quality workflows.

Direct peers

• Fowler / Fred V. Fowler Co. US manufacturer and distributor of digital calipers, micrometers, height gauges and bore gauges with strong North American distribution, directly comparable to Sylvac's handtool offering and channel-partner GTM.
• Mahr Group: German precision metrology manufacturer producing calipers, micrometers, indicators, optical and form-measuring instruments comparable to Sylvac's handtools and SCAN optical machines, particularly strong in European industrial customers.
• Tesa (Hexagon AB): Swiss precision measurement brand (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, inductive probes) under the Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence umbrella, a like-for-like competitor in Sylvac's home market and core product categories.
• Bowers Group: UK-based manufacturer of bore gauges, internal measurement, and micrometers, comparable in form factor, distribution model, and target customer segments to Sylvac's handtool portfolio.
• Mitutoyo: World-leading Japanese manufacturer of precision dimensional metrology instruments (calipers, micrometers, CMMs, vision systems) and a direct competitor to Sylvac across virtually every product line, including industrial IoT-ready digital instruments.
• The L.S. Starrett Company: US-headquartered precision tool, gauge, and metrology instrument maker with calipers, micrometers, indicators and optical comparators - a long-standing direct competitor in handtool dimensional measurement.

Emerging players

• Insize Co., Ltd. Chinese low-cost precision metrology manufacturer rapidly expanding into digital and Bluetooth-enabled calipers, micrometers and indicators, competing directly with Sylvac on price-performance in dimensional metrology handtools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgithub.com/SylvacDev/BluetoothDevTools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMMxm45Po93wnJ8fcu_xw-A
• Facebookfacebook.com/SylvacSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sylvac-sa-switzerland
• Instagraminstagram.com/sylvacsa

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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