TEWS
TEWS is a Hamburg-based industrial manufacturer founded in 1970 that produces patented microwave-based moisture and density measurement systems for enterprise customers in chemicals, feed, food, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, paper, and OEM sectors, sold via direct sales in Germany and the US.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersHamburg, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What TEWS does
TEWS Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG is a Hamburg-based, privately held German industrial measurement company founded in 1970 that designs and manufactures moisture and density measurement systems based on its patented "ruling microwave" resonance technology. The company serves manufacturers in seven primary verticals — chemistry, feed, food and pet food, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, paper, and OEM/customer-driven solutions — providing inline, real-time, non-invasive sensors that enable process control, quality assurance, and energy optimization (claimed up to 8% dryer energy savings). Its product portfolio spans TEWS Microwave Technology (the core patented platform), laboratory instruments, inline process and bypass measurement systems, TEWS Moisture View software for data visualization, and a consulting and digitalization service line branded as Co-Improving, supported by the TEWS Academy knowledge platform.
The business model is primarily direct enterprise sales of industrial measurement hardware, supplemented by software and professional services revenue. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; commercial terms are stated as net 30 days from invoice. TEWS distributes directly via its Hamburg headquarters and a US regional office, with a November 2024 channel partnership with TEMA MAKINA extending reach into Türkiye and Spain. The company employs 101-250 people, identifies with 12 of 17 UN SDGs, and reports a customer base that includes Bayer, Bühler Group, Glatt, Just Born, Kohler Coating, Josera, Brüggen, GWK, Ventilex, CERULANTE, and Ningguo Hengji Weiye Building Materials, spanning regulated and high-quality industrial production environments. The ownership is structured as a German Kommanditgesellschaft (limited partnership) with TEWS GmbH as the general partner and Dr. Tim Richter as the listed executive, with no evidence of venture capital, private equity, or parent company involvement.
TEWS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TEWS
- Legal name
- TEWS Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG
- Website
- https://tewsworks.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- TEWS is a Hamburg-based industrial manufacturer founded in 1970 that produces patented microwave-based moisture and density measurement systems for enterprise customers in chemicals, feed, food, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, paper, and OEM sectors, sold via direct sales in Germany and the US.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TEWS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Process 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
- Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE)
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Where TEWS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hamburg
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
TEWS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Measurement Equipment Sales: Sale of moisture and density measurement hardware including inline sensors, laboratory instruments, and bypass systems. Equipment is sold directly to manufacturing companies in target industries.
- Software and Digitalization Services: TEWS Moisture View software and consulting/digitalization services under the Co-Improving brand for process optimization.
- Technical Support Services: Technical support and service offerings for installed equipment, including calibration and maintenance.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
TEWS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TEWS manufactures and sells patented microwave-based moisture and density measurement systems for industrial processes. The portfolio spans inline process sensors, laboratory instruments, bypass measurement systems, and the TEWS Moisture View software for data-driven process control and Industry 4.0 integration, targeting manufacturers in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, pet food, feed, tobacco, paper, and OEM integrations.
Product overview
TEWS offers a unified portfolio of moisture and density measurement solutions centered on patented microwave technology. The core offering consists of TEWS Microwave Technology as the foundational platform, supported by Laboratory and Processes modules for different measurement contexts. Software offerings include TEWS Moisture View for data visualization and monitoring. Professional services encompass Consulting & Digitalization (Co-Improving) for process optimization and TEWS Academy for knowledge sharing. The company serves industries including Chemistry, Feed, Food & Petfood, Pharma, Tobacco, Paper, and OEM/Customer-Driven Solutions, with reported sustainability benefits including up to 8% energy savings for customers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- TEWS Microwave Technology: Patented microwave technology for moisture and density measurement solutions
- TEWS Software
- TEWS Academy
- TEWS Co-Improving
Products and services
- TEWS Microwave Technology Patented microwave-based moisture and density measurement solution used across multiple industries for inline, real-time process monitoring and quality control. Designed for manufacturing enterprises in chemicals, pharma, food, feed, paper, and tobacco sectors.
- Laboratory Moisture and Density Measurement Systems High precision laboratory moisture and density measurement systems providing accurate benchtop analysis for quality control and research purposes. For manufacturers needing precise reference measurements outside of inline processes.
- Inline Process Measurement Solutions Inline process measurement solutions including bypass systems for real-time monitoring and control of moisture and density during manufacturing operations, including drying processes. Targeted at industrial production lines requiring continuous measurement.
- TEWS Moisture View Software Software product including TEWS Moisture View for data visualization, monitoring, and analysis of moisture and density measurement data from TEWS instruments. Supports process optimization and Industry 4.0 readiness for manufacturing customers.
- Consulting & Digitalization (TEWS Co-Improving) Professional consulting and digitalization services focused on transferring client ideas and TEWS know-how into better solutions, accelerating company goals and driving process optimization for industrial customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 8% energy savings in drying processes
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use TEWS
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
TEWS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
TEWS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- TEMA MAKINAcoreTEWS and TEMA MAKINA announced a collaboration starting November 2024. TEMA MAKINA is a Turkish company with expertise in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cosmetics, and food industries. The partnership combines TEWS' patented microwave moisture and density measurement technology with TEMA's equipment solutions and market presence in Türkiye and Spain. Both companies share a customer-centric approach and commitment to innovation and reliability.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
TEWS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Mettler-Toledo: Major supplier of precision laboratory and inline process instruments, including moisture analyzers used in food and pharma, overlapping with TEWS' lab and PAT sensor offerings but on a much larger scale.
- SICK AG: German industrial sensor manufacturer with a broad portfolio of measurement and detection technologies, including process analytical solutions relevant to TEWS' target applications in industrial manufacturing.
- Endress+Hauser: Global leader in industrial process instrumentation offering a broad portfolio of analytical and physical measurement sensors; competes with TEWS in moisture and density but across many more process variables and geographies.
Direct peers
- MoistTech Corp. MoistTech manufactures NIR-based inline moisture sensors for bulk solids, slurries, and powders, overlapping directly with TEWS' microwave-based moisture measurement offering across food, feed, and chemical applications.
- Kett Instrument Company: Specializes in moisture and composition measurement for food, paper, and chemical industries with both handheld and inline instruments, competing head-to-head with TEWS in moisture-focused industrial applications.
- Sartorius AG: Supplies bioprocessing and pharmaceutical process sensors including PAT-compatible analytics for upstream and downstream operations, directly comparable to TEWS' pharma fluid bed dryer and PAT offerings.
- NDC Technologies: NDC specializes in online near-infrared (NIR) moisture, fat, protein, and coating measurement for industrial process lines — directly competing with TEWS in inline moisture sensing across food, paper, and converting applications.
- Berthold Technologies: Berthold supplies process measurement instruments including density, moisture, and concentration sensors, sharing TEWS' focus on industrial analytics with comparable use cases in chemicals, mining, and food.
- Process Sensors Corp. Manufactures infrared and microwave moisture sensors for industrial process control across food, paper, and converting — closely aligned with TEWS' inline moisture measurement portfolio and target customers.
Emerging players
- PCE Instruments: Provides a wide range of moisture and density measurement devices aimed at industrial and laboratory users, offering competitively priced alternatives to TEWS' specialty sensors in similar end markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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TEWS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
TEWS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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TEWS M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about TEWS
What does TEWS do?
TEWS manufactures and sells patented microwave-based moisture and density measurement systems for industrial processes. The portfolio spans inline process sensors, laboratory instruments, bypass measurement systems, and the TEWS Moisture View software for data-driven process control and Industry 4.0 integration, targeting manufacturers in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, pet food, feed, tobacco, paper, and OEM integrations.
Is TEWS a public or private company?
TEWS is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was TEWS founded?
TEWS was founded in 1970. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is TEWS based?
TEWS is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does TEWS make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Industrial Measurement Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are software and Digitalization Services and technical Support Services.
Who are TEWS's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Mettler-Toledo, SICK AG and Endress+Hauser. Direct peers are MoistTech Corp., Kett Instrument Company, Sartorius AG, NDC Technologies, Berthold Technologies and Process Sensors Corp.. PCE Instruments is listed as an emerging player.
Does TEWS have an API?
No public API is recorded for TEWS.
What industry is TEWS in?
TEWS's product category is Industrial Process Measurement Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAE, Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity). Its NAICS code is 334513 and its SIC code is 3823.