Itp

What Itp does

itp GmbH is a German precision-engineering specialist founded in 1994 and headquartered in Völklingen, Saarland. The company designs, manufactures, and supplies tactile measurement probes (styli) and accessories for coordinate measuring machines (CMM), CNC machine tools, and robot-arm measurement systems. Its catalog spans more than 1,000 standard products across multiple geometries (straight, star, cylinder, disc, hollow hemisphere), materials (stainless steel, titanium, tungsten carbide, ceramic, carbon fiber), and ball sizes, and is engineered to be cross-compatible with the dominant metrology platforms of Zeiss, Renishaw, Hexagon (TESA), Mitutoyo, Blum, Heidenhain, Faro, and Marposs.

ITP's product technology rests on several proprietary in-house developments: a connection technique that maximizes ball-to-axis concentricity for calibration accuracy, a coolant-resistant adhesive used in Blum-compatible probes, a pre-defined breaking-point design for Heidenhain-compatible probes that protects the measuring system under overload, and the UltraScanning line of 10 µm diamond-like carbon-coated balls for abrasive-material scanning. A web-based configurator enables customer-designed custom probes reviewed by ITP engineers before manufacture. The firm is privately held by managing directors Thomas Speicher and Patrick Tampkins, with 11–50 employees and no disclosed institutional investors or parent company.

The business model is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce operation: ITP sells standard probes and accessories through its own web shop with Next Day Service within Germany and ships globally from Völklingen, while custom configurations are quoted on request. Standard diamond-coated titanium/carbide products are listed in the €479–€749 range; pricing is otherwise quote-based. End customers are fragmented CMM/CNC operators and precision manufacturers (aerospace, automotive, medical devices, general engineering), with no public revenue, ARR, or growth metrics disclosed.

Name

Itp

Legal name

itp GmbH

Website

https://itp-probes.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

itp GmbH is a German precision manufacturer founded in 1994 that designs, makes, and sells tactile measurement probes (styli) and accessories for CMM, CNC, and robot-arm metrology users, offering over 1,000 standard products cross-compatible with all major measurement platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Measurement Probes

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD), Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

Keywords

• Precision measurement probes
• CMM tactile styli
• CNC machine probes
• Industrial metrology accessories
• Coordinate measuring equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Völklingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Standard Product Sales: Sale of over 1,000 standard probe products including straight styli, star styli, cylinder styli, adapters, extensions, and accessories through direct web shop.
2. Custom Probe Manufacturing: Custom-designed probes manufactured according to customer specifications through the online configurator, reviewed by ITP experts for optimal precision and reliability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

itp designs, manufactures, and supplies precision tactile probes (styli) and accessories for coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and CNC measurement systems. The portfolio includes over 1,000 standard products covering straight, star, cylindrical, disc, and hollow hemisphere probes, along with adapters, extensions, change discs, probe sets, and calibration accessories. Products are manufactured in-house in Völklingen, Germany, and are designed for full compatibility with measurement systems from ZEISS, Renishaw, Hexagon, Mitutoyo, BLUM, Heidenhain, and Faro. Custom probe configurations are produced to order via an online configurator reviewed by itp experts.

Product overview

itp is a precision engineering company founded in 1994, offering precision elements for industrial measurement technology. The product portfolio centers on tactile probes (tasters) and accessories for coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and CNC measurement systems. The core offering comprises straight probes (Typ A-T), star probes (Typ U-V-W), cylindrical probes (Typ P-R), disc probes (Typ M-O), and hollow hemisphere probes. Supporting products include adapters/holders, extensions, change discs, and accessories such as calibration normals and reference probes. The company provides over 1,000 standard products across various materials, dimensions, and configurations. A proprietary online configurator enables custom probe design for specific measurement requirements. The product range is notable for its compatibility with all major measurement system manufacturers including ZEISS, Renishaw, Hexagon, Mitutoyo, BLUM, Heidenhain, and Faro. Specialized offerings include UltraScanning diamond-coated probes for abrasive material scanning and pre-configured probe sets optimized for specific systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UltraScanning: Diamond-coated probes for extreme measurement applications, featuring wear-resistant diamond-like coating on balls from Ø1mm to Ø8mm.

Products and services

• Straight Probes (Typ A-T)
• Star Probes (Typ U, V, W)
• Cylindrical Probes (Typ P, Q, R)
• Disc Probes (Typ M, N, O)
• Adapters and Holders
• Extensions
• Hollow Hemisphere Probes
• Change Discs
• Accessories
• Probe Sets
• UltraScanning Diamond-Coated Probes
• Probe Configurator
• Custom Probe Configurations

Quantifiable outcome

• Industry's most comprehensive product range with over 1,000 standard probes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ZeisscoreTechnology or IntegrationITP products are specifically designed and optimized for compatibility with Zeiss CMM and CNC measuring systems. Dedicated blog content and flyers available for Zeiss-compatible probes. Products include direct cross-reference to Zeiss part numbers (e.g., 626115-0819-064).
• RenishawcoreTechnology or IntegrationITP probes are fully compatible with Renishaw measuring systems including SP80 and other models. Probe sets optimized for Renishaw systems are available as standard products.
• HexagoncoreTechnology or IntegrationProducts compatible with Hexagon TESA measurement systems. Dedicated product line and flyer available for TESA/Hexagon system users.
• MitutoyocoreTechnology or IntegrationITP probes are designed for full compatibility with Mitutoyo CMM systems.
• BlumcoreTechnology or IntegrationBLUM-compatible probes manufactured with ITP's proprietary connection technology and special adhesive, making them resistant to coolant. Available as standard products.
• HeidenhaincoreTechnology or IntegrationITP probes designed for Heidenhain CNC machine measuring systems, featuring ruby balls and breaking point technology for overload protection.
• FarocoreTechnology or IntegrationITP products are compatible with Faro measuring systems for coordinate measurement applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Renishaw: UK-based global leader in CMM probing systems (touch-trigger probes, probe heads, styli) and industrial metrology. Renishaw sells its own branded styli that directly compete with ITP's Renishaw-compatible range, and is both a compatibility partner and a key competitor.
• Carl Zeiss (ZEISS Industrial Metrology): Major German manufacturer of coordinate measuring machines and OEM-branded styli/accessories. ZEISS sells first-party probes that compete with ITP's ZEISS-compatible product line.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Global industrial metrology group owning CMM brands (Global, DEA, Leitz, TESA, Brown & Sharpe) and associated probe/stylus lines. Directly competes with ITP's Hexagon/TESA-compatible probes and bundle services.
• Mitutoyo: Japanese precision measurement leader producing CMMs and OEM styli/accessories. Mitutoyo's first-party probe offering directly competes with ITP's Mitutoyo-compatible catalogue.
• Blum-Novotest (Blum Laser Measuring Technology): German manufacturer of CNC machine tool probing systems used in production environments. ITP makes Blum-compatible probes with proprietary adhesive technology; Blum is both a compatibility partner and a competing probe supplier.
• Heidenhain: German manufacturer of linear encoders, CNC controls, and CNC machine tool probing systems. Heidenhain's OEM probes directly overlap with ITP's Heidenhain-compatible range (ruby balls, breaking-point designs).
• Marposs: Italian-based global supplier of precision measurement and quality control systems, including gauging and probing solutions for machine tools. Marposs' probe offerings compete with ITP's Marposs-compatible accessories.
• Mahr: German manufacturer of precision length metrology (Federal/Mahr brand) including surface measurement, form testing, and stylus/calibration products. Mahr is a like-sized German precision metrology specialist with overlapping stylus and calibration-normal offerings.
• FARO Technologies: US-headquartered supplier of 3D measurement, imaging, and realization technology, including portable CMM arms with associated styli. FARO sells OEM probe accessories that overlap with ITP's FARO-compatible line.

Emerging players

• Insize: China-based manufacturer of a broad range of precision measurement instruments, including styli and CMM accessories at lower price points. Insize represents a commoditizing, low-cost competitive threat to ITP's standard styli portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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