hera Laborsysteme

What hera Laborsysteme does

hera Laborsysteme GmbH is a Blaufelden, Germany-based manufacturer of specialized electric laboratory, educational, and assembly furniture, founded in 1959 by Hermann Rapp and operating as a privately held GmbH with 51-100 employees. The company develops and produces modular workstation systems (PROFI aluminum slot-profile, FLEX keyhole steel, and EASY tubular steel), IoT-ready networking electronics under the IMOD and ICOM platforms, the BenchControl centralized room management system, and X-Lift/X-Hub height-adjustable bench series. All mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes are conducted in-house at a single Blaufelden facility covering sheet metal processing, powder coating, aluminum extrusion, PCB and wire harness production, electronic assembly, and furniture final assembly with 100% safety and functionality testing.

hera serves two principal customer groups: educational institutions (vocational schools, technical colleges, and universities) requiring turnkey training laboratories with integrated electronics curricula, and industrial customers in R&D, service, and assembly (including e-mobility and photovoltaics test environments) requiring ESD-protected, configurable workstations with industry-standard compliance. Go-to-market is predominantly direct via a network of regional sales managers covering all major German regions (Norddeutschland, Ostdeutschland, NRW, Mitteldeutschland, Baden-Württemberg, Süd-West, Bayern), supplemented by event-driven demand generation at didacta and productronica, and complemented by 3D room planning tools and a free pCon planner. International sales are handled through an export team and dedicated distributors in the Netherlands (FLEC Nederland) and Switzerland (Rohde & Schwarz Schweiz AG). The 2026 catalog runs approximately 500 pages and pricing is quote-based with no public list price; ancillary revenue is generated from installation, ESD testing, calibration, and DGUV inspection services.

The business model is hardware-led with services bundling: products are engineered for customization (height adjustment, ESD, energy management, room control), distributed through high-touch regional relationships rather than e-commerce, and supported by ongoing service contracts. Product cadence has been steady (PROFI Status-Light RGB 2021, X-Hub 2021, PROFI Towercontainer 2023, PROFIconnect 2025, Didactinsel expansions and heraEXPRESS delivery program in 2025), and operating leadership currently rests with Managing Directors Manfred Zech and Jürgen Walter.

Name

hera Laborsysteme

Legal name

hera Laborsysteme GmbH

Website

https://hera.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

hera Laborsysteme GmbH, founded 1959 in Blaufelden, Germany, manufactures modular electric laboratory furniture, height-adjustable workstations, and IoT-enabled training systems for vocational schools and industrial R&D customers, distributed via regional direct sales in Germany and distributors in the Netherlands and Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Furniture and Technical Workstations

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Lab Furniture, Facilities & Utilities (Benches, Casework, Gas/Water Systems) (HLAGAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces) (EDAEAIAC), Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD), Industrial & Cleanroom Fit-Out (Factories, Warehouses, Controlled Environments) (IMAFANAF)

Keywords

• Electric laboratory workstations
• Technical training furniture
• Modular ESD workbenches
• Height-adjustable lab benches
• Vocational education labs

Headquarters

HQ city

Blaufelden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory and Workshop Furniture Products: hera generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of manufactured electric laboratory workstations, educational benches, assembly/workstation tables, height-adjustable tables, containers, cabinets, and accessories. Products are sold primarily in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other European markets through direct sales and regional distributors. The company also offers a catalog-based product sale model, with approximately 500-page comprehensive catalogs.
2. Technical Training Systems: Sale of technical training systems for vocational education and higher education, including training panels, automation trainers, renewable energy trainers, and installation technology trainers. These are sold as standalone products or as part of complete turnkey laboratory solutions.
3. Services (Installation, ESD Testing, Calibration): hera offers complementary services including on-site professional installation and commissioning, ESD repeat inspection (conductivity testing from floor to superstructure), calibration and testing with DGUV test protocols, and project planning/consulting. These services are bundled with product sales or offered as standalone engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

hera Laborsysteme GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells modular electric laboratory workstations, height-adjustable technical furniture, and technical training systems for vocational schools, universities, and industrial R&D/assembly customers. Its portfolio centers on three furniture platforms (PROFI aluminum slot-profile, FLEX keyhole steel, EASY tubular steel) and integrates proprietary IoT-ready electronic systems (IMOD device series, BenchControl room management) for connected, ESD-safe laboratories. All manufacturing processes — sheet metal, powder coating, aluminum extrusion, PCB and wire harness production, electronic manufacturing, and furniture assembly — are conducted in-house at the Blaufelden headquarters.

Product overview

hera Laborsysteme GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of modular laboratory furniture, electric workbenches, and technical training systems developed and manufactured in Blaufelden, Germany since 1959. The product portfolio centers on three modular furniture systems: the premium PROFI system (aluminum slot profiles), the economic FLEX system (keyhole steel), and the classic EASY system (tubular steel frame). All systems are available with height-adjustability and full ESD protection. The portfolio includes height-adjustable workstations (X-Hub series with 650mm lift and up to 480kg capacity), fixed and retractable instrument racks, the IMOD intelligent networking device series (IoT-ready with web-based IMODdesktop/IMODmobile control), BenchControl room management system, PROFIconnect flexible base/mobile bench concept, PROFI Didactinsel modular training islands, container and cabinet storage solutions, and comprehensive training systems for automation, installation, renewable energies, and electronics education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PROFI Lab Furniture System Highly modular aluminum slot-profile furniture system for configuring electric laboratory, training, and assembly workstations. Includes height-adjustable tables, integrated electronic equipment, energy columns, instrument racks, container systems, ESD protection, and 19-inch integration. Targeted at industrial R&D, service, and assembly customers as well as educational institutions.
• EASY Training Bench System Budget-friendly, functional training bench system with stable EASY tubular steel frame and 45° steel energy board. Compatible with EP inserts, supports large power components in under-table cable tray, includes signal lamp and side cable routing for row configurations. Targeted at vocational schools and training facilities.
• FLEX Workshop Bench System Modular workshop bench system with keyhole perforation on rear FLEX braces for attaching tool supports, swivel arms, shelves, and a modular channel with electrification and compressed air. Available with overhead lamp or shelf-attached LED workstation lamp; all versions offer height adjustment and optional ESD. Targeted at industrial workshops and mechanical/electrical assembly environments.
• IMOD Intelligent Device Series IoT-standard intelligent networking device series for laboratory and training workstations. Comprises Control-Unit (touchscreen operation/observation), enclosed Function-Unit (power modules), and Connecting-Unit (bench rack integration). A single Control-Unit operates up to five Function-Units, with web-based remote access via IMODdesktop and IMODmobile on PC, tablet, or smartphone.
• BenchControl Room Control System Ethernet (LAN) based centralized room management system for training rooms. Combines IMOD BenchControl Central (instructor touchscreen), ICOM/IMOD BenchControl I/O (trainee stations), and IMODdesktop browser-client software. Enables remote activation, monitoring, and emergency-stop control of all connected workstations, operating independently of a PC for maximum reliability.
• X-Hub Height-Adjustable Lab Bench Series Electric height-adjustable lab bench series featuring latest telescopic lifting columns (650 mm lift height, up to 38 mm/s, up to 480 kg lifting force) with position memory and app control. Available as X-Lift Quattro (4 lifts for heavy-duty benches) and X-Lift Duo (2 lifts for IT/low-weight benches). Targeted at R&D, service, and educational facilities requiring sit/stand ergonomic workstations.
• PROFIconnect Mobile Workstation System Stationary base bench with modular power sources and connectors, combined with a mobile workstation for docking. Enables flexible lab, frontal teaching, and group/project work configurations in a single training room. Optional PROFIconnect magnetic locking provides precise alignment and eliminates caster brake adjustment. Targeted at vocational schools and universities.
• PROFI Didactinsel Training Islands Flexible modular training islands for installation work and experiments. Configurable from basic mobile SINGLE or ENERGIE versions (with electric equipment in columns), with shelf boards, door elements, wings, grid walls, installation walls, and DIN-A4 Didac frames. Targeted at vocational training rooms requiring flexible group-workstation setups.
• Safety Test Cabin for High Voltage Stable nut-profile frame cabin with acrylic inserts for safe testing of assemblies under hazardous voltages. Features near-effortless parallel lift mechanism, magnetic or mechanical safety interlocks with status monitoring, and integration with the IMOD system and StatusLight visualization. Targeted at e-mobility and photovoltaics R&D environments.
• heraEXPRESS Fast Delivery Program Quick-delivery program bundling 50 of hera's most popular articles (PROFI lab tables, containers, shelves, energy columns, ESD swivel chairs) for shipment within a maximum of 2 weeks. No minimum order value required; all items combinable due to uniform 1,800 mm width. Targeted at industrial and educational customers needing fast delivery of standard catalogue items.
• Renewable Energies Training Systems Training systems covering wind power, photovoltaics, thermal solar, geothermal energy, and heat pumps. Cover technical principles and practical applications for educational purposes. Targeted at vocational schools, technical colleges, and universities offering renewable energy curricula.
• Installation Technology Training Systems Training systems for domestic and industrial wiring and electrical safety, including compact panels, component panel systems, transparent box systems with installation walls/cabins, alarm systems, intercom systems, lamp panels, and WiFi-controlled building automation (KNX). Targeted at vocational schools and electrical apprenticeship programs.
• Automation Technology Training Systems Training systems based on Siemens LOGO and Siemens SIMATIC for controlling different processes. Available as software simulation, LED light simulation with process masks, or mechatronic models with DC, AC, or Servo motors. Targeted at vocational schools, technical colleges, and universities covering automation and control engineering.
• Basics of Electronics Training Systems Training systems for fundamental electronics including AC/DC technology, digital technology, PID control, transformers, and sensorics. Includes the EASY Electronics Case for lower grades and plug-board systems for beginners. Targeted at vocational schools and entry-level technical education.
• hera Professional Services (Installation, ESD Testing, Calibration) On-site professional services including installation and commissioning by hera's own trained technicians, ESD repeat inspection covering floor-to-superstructure conductivity testing per DIN EN 61340 standards, recurring calibration and DGUV-protocol inspections, and project planning/consulting including 2D/3D room design with pCon planner. Targeted at industrial and educational customers purchasing hera furniture and electronic systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Height adjustable lab benches with lifting capacity up to 640kg (for motor test benches), enabling diverse industrial applications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ETS DIDACTIC GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026hera co-exhibited with ETS DIDACTIC GmbH at the didacta 2026 trade show in Cologne, presenting a combined booth that showcased their complementary product portfolios. ETS DIDACTIC specializes in technical training equipment, making the partnership strategically valuable for educational laboratory customers seeking comprehensive solutions.
• Berthold Horstmann GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026hera's sister company Berthold Horstmann GmbH co-exhibited at didacta 2026 alongside hera and ETS DIDACTIC. The three-company joint presence formed a strong demonstration of their collaborative and complementary offerings, reinforcing existing business relationships and joint market positioning.
• FLEC NederlandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFLEC Nederland is hera's official sales distributor for the Netherlands, managing all sales activities, customer relationships, quotations, and support for Dutch customers from its office in Oud Gastel. FLEC represents hera as the exclusive channel partner in the Dutch market.
• Rohde & Schwarz Schweiz AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRohde & Schwarz Schweiz AG serves as hera's official sales distributor for Switzerland, handling sales, quotations, and customer support for Swiss customers. Rohde & Schwarz is a well-established technology company with extensive distribution infrastructure in Switzerland.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Lucas-Nülle: Lucas-Nülle manufactures technical training equipment for electrical engineering, automation, and renewable energy education, with strong presence in European vocational schools. Directly comparable to hera on technical training systems and renewable-energy trainers, with greater international distribution.
• Denios: Denios is a German manufacturer specializing in hazardous-substance storage, cleanroom facilities, and controlled-environment workspace equipment. Partially comparable to hera on laboratory/cleanroom fit-out and ESD/safety-protected technical workspaces for industrial customers.

Direct peers

• Bott: Bott is a German manufacturer of industrial workstations, assembly tables, and workshop furniture with configurable, modular systems. Comparable to hera on the industrial-assembly-table product line (Elektromontagetische) and modular furniture approach for industrial customers.
• Rau Systemtechnik: Rau Systemtechnik manufactures technical training furniture and educational laboratory installations for German vocational schools and technical colleges. Directly comparable to hera in technical training benches and educational furniture for electrical professions.
• Waldner Laboreinrichtungen: Waldner is a leading German premium manufacturer of laboratory furniture, fume hoods, and laboratory installations, serving research, educational, and industrial customers. Directly comparable to hera on lab-furniture product category, target customers (vocational schools, R&D labs), and German Mittelstand market positioning.
• Lista: Lista is a European manufacturer of industrial workstations, modular storage systems, and professional workshop furniture, serving industrial and assembly customers. Comparable to hera on the industrial-workshop/assembly-table product line and modular furniture approach for technical professionals.
• Treston Group: Treston manufactures modular industrial workstations, workbenches, and ESD-protected furniture for electronics assembly and laboratory use across Europe. Comparable to hera on height-adjustable industrial workstations and ESD-protected modular furniture systems.
• Hohenloher Schulmöbel: Hohenloher is a German manufacturer specializing in school and vocational-education furniture, including technical training rooms. Directly comparable to hera in the educational-furniture segment for electrical/technical training, with similar DACH market focus.

Broad incumbents

• Köttermann Systemlabor: Köttermann is a long-established German lab furniture manufacturer now part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, serving laboratory and industrial customers across Europe. Comparable to hera in lab workstations and lab installations, but with broader international reach and parent-company backing.
• Festo Didactic: Festo Didactic is the global market leader in technical education and vocational training, offering automation, pneumatics, and electrical training systems. Comparable to hera on automation training systems (Siemens LOGO/SIMATIC trainers), but with much broader international scale and product breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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