Schut Geometrical Metrology

Name

Schut Geometrical Metrology

Legal name

Schut Geometrische Meettechniek bv

Website

https://schut.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Measurement Instruments and Systems

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK), Metrology & Inspection Systems (CMM, Laser Trackers, Optical Comparators) (IMAAAHAC)

Keywords

• Precision measuring instruments
• Coordinate measuring machines
• Geometrical metrology systems
• Industrial quality control
• Dimensional measurement tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Groningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

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. Precision Measuring Instruments and Systems Sales: Sale of precision measuring instruments and systems including own-brand products (DeMeet, DF-System, Filetta) and distributed products from major manufacturers (Magnescale, Mitutoyo, TESA, Renishaw, Dino-Lite, and others). Products sold directly through sales offices and through international distributor network.
2. Service and Support: Technical service including repairs with large stock of spare parts, calibration services through calibration partners, training, online support, and custom applications for DeMeet measuring machines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Schut Geometrical Metrology develops, produces, sells, and services precision measuring instruments and systems used for industrial quality control and dimensional metrology. Its offering blends proprietary DeMeet 3D CNC coordinate measuring machines and DF/MF-System fixture products with a distribution portfolio of premium international brands (Magnescale, Mitutoyo, TESA, Renishaw, Dino-Lite) and its own Filetta economy line, supported by repair, calibration, training, and custom application services across five European offices.

Product overview

Schut Geometrical Metrology is a precision measuring instruments and systems company offering a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary and third-party products. Their proprietary offerings include DeMeet 3D CNC coordinate measuring machines (available in Video, Combo multi-sensor, and touch probe configurations) and fixture systems (DF-System, MF-System). The company distributes over 38,000 products from major international manufacturers including Magnescale (digital length measuring systems), Mitutoyo and TESA (precision hand measuring instruments), Renishaw (probe systems), Dino-Lite and Peak (microscopes/magnifiers), as well as global brands like Krœplin, Schwenk, Fisso, Käfer, Peacock, LMW, Helios-Preisser, and DEMM. Their own Filetta economy line offers cost-effective alternatives across the full range of measuring instruments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Filetta: Own brand of precision measuring instruments offered at attractive prices, including digital calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and measuring stands.

Products and services

• DeMeet 3D CNC Coordinate Measuring Machines Proprietary 3D CNC coordinate measuring machines providing automatic, user-independent quality control with measuring results traceable to international length standards, available in Video (optical), Combo (multi-sensor for combined video and touch probe), and touch probe models. Used by manufacturing and quality-control teams for in-line 3D inspection.
• DF-System Fixture System Schut-developed fixture system for constructing 3D product fixtures, particularly for optical measurements on DeMeet video and multi-sensor CMMs. Built from extruded/machined AlMgSi1 aluminum with black or silver anodized finishing and single-screw couplings for high repeatability and short lead-times.
• MF-System Universal Construction System Universal construction system of modular parts for quickly building custom measuring fixtures. Manufactured from steel and colored, anodized aluminum; ideal for repeating measurements.
• Magnescale Digital Length Measuring Systems Magnetic-based digital length measuring and gauge systems including scales, probes, displays, and counters using MR (magnetoresistance) sensor technology with 0.1 µm detection resolution and resistance to dirt, oil, shocks, and vibrations; covered by a two-year warranty. Distributed by Schut across Europe.
• Mitutoyo Measuring Instruments Complete line of precision measuring instruments and systems from calipers to height measuring systems, including Digimatic instruments with data output, QuantuMike micrometers, Surftest surface roughness testers, and Linear Height systems. Distributed by Schut (more than 4,200 SKUs, 3,500+ items on stock).
• TESA Measuring Instruments High-tech Swiss-made precision measuring instruments including digital calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, Clinobevel digital inclinometers, Twin-Surf surface roughness testers, and Micro-Hite height measuring columns. Distributed by Schut across Europe.
• Renishaw Probe Systems Leading probe systems including styli, probes, and probe systems for coordinate measuring machines. Distributed by Schut (more than 400 SKUs, 700+ items on stock).
• Dino-Lite Digital Microscopes USB video measuring microscopes and accessories distributed by Schut (more than 450 magnifiers/microscopes, 7,000+ items on stock).
• Peak Magnifiers and Microscopes Stereo microscopes including models with USB camera connection, stand magnifiers, light magnifiers, and folding magnifiers with interchangeable scales. Distributed by Schut (101 catalog item numbers).
• Global Brands Distributed Portfolio Distributed precision instruments from Kröplin, Schwenk, Fisso, Käfer, Peacock, LMW, Martin + Tschopp, Helios-Preisser, and DEMM, including digital inside/outside micrometers, comparator stands, dial indicators, gauge blocks, thread measuring wires, and universal measuring instruments.
• Filetta Economy Line Schut's own-brand measuring instruments and systems offered at attractive prices, including digital calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, gauge blocks, surface plates, and various precision measuring tools. More than 4,000 SKUs and 125,958 products on stock.
• Service, Repair, Calibration and Training Support Technical service and support offering repairs with a large spare-parts stock, calibration via external calibration partners, training, online support, and custom applications for DeMeet measuring machines. Sold as a recurring service engagement supporting instruments sold by Schut.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and support.

• MagnescalecoreTechnology or IntegrationMagnescale is a key brand distributed by Schut, offering magnetic-based digital length measuring and gauge systems including scales, probes, and counters. Products feature superior resistance to dirt, oil, chips, shocks, and vibrations. Schut sells more than 450 different Magnescale products with more than 900 on stock.
• MitutoyocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMitutoyo is a major brand distributed by Schut, offering comprehensive range of measurement instruments from calipers to height measuring systems. Schut offers 765 Mitutoyo catalog items with more than 4,200 products available and 3,500+ items on stock.
• TESAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTESA is a premium Swiss-made brand distributed by Schut, offering high-tech measurement instruments and systems. Schut catalogs 426 TESA items with more than 1,300 products available and 2,000+ items on stock.
• RenishawcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRenishaw is a key brand distributed by Schut, offering leading probe systems, styli, probes, and probe systems. Schut offers 91 Renishaw catalog items with more than 400 products available and 700+ items on stock.
• Dino-LitemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDino-Lite digital microscopes and accessories are distributed by Schut. 42 Dino-Lite item numbers cataloged, more than 450 different products, with 7,000+ items on stock.
• FissomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFisso comparator stands distributed by Schut as part of global brands portfolio.
• KäfermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKäfer comparators distributed by Schut as part of global brands portfolio including thickness gauges, comparators, and lever indicators.
• PeacockmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPeacock comparators and measuring instruments distributed by Schut as part of global brands portfolio.
• DEMMmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDEMM (Made in Italy) specialized high-quality measuring instruments distributed by Schut, including digital universal calipers and digital depth calipers.
• HELIOS-PREISSERmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHELIOS-PREISSER measuring instruments distributed by Schut including digital universal calipers, workshop calipers, depth calipers, universal measuring instruments, and feeder bands.
• Witte (Alufix)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWitte Alufix flexible fixture system made of high-tensile aluminum, also used in aerospace industry, distributed by Schut.
• Calibration PartnerssupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal calibration partners who provide traceable measurement reports when required by quality systems.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mitutoyo: Largest hand-measuring-instrument and CMM manufacturer globally; Schut is also one of Mitutoyo's European distributors. Direct competition in calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMMs alongside a partnership relationship.
• Bowers Group: European distributor and manufacturer of precision measurement instruments (including Sylvac and Baty lines). Comparable model: combining proprietary instruments with multi-brand distribution and calibration services.
• Trescal: Global calibration and metrology services provider. Adjacent competitor to Schut's service arm (calibration partners, traceable measurement reports) and a possible larger consolidator in the European metrology-services space.
• Renishaw: Leading CMM probe and styli supplier; Schut is a Renishaw distributor in Benelux/Europe. Competitor in probing systems and accessories, and overlapping in CMM ecosystem support.
• Werth Messtechnik: German specialist in multi-sensor and optical-tactile CMMs. Direct competitor to Schut's DeMeet combo machines in the niche of optical + touch-probe coordinate measurement.
• WENZEL Group: German-based mid-sized CMM and metrology manufacturer. Closest scale-and-business-model peer to Schut: makes proprietary CMMs and operates across Europe with technical sales/service comparable to Schut's positioning.
• FARO Technologies: US-listed 3D measurement and CMM/imaging player (laser trackers, 3D scanners, CMMs). Direct competitor in dimensional metrology and a reference point for global CMM/measurement peers.

Broad incumbents

• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Global metrology and CMM conglomerate owning TESA (whose products Schut distributes). Competitor across CMMs, laser trackers, and dimensional metrology, but with vastly broader product breadth and global coverage than Schut.
• ZEISS Industrial Metrology: Major global CMM and optical/metrology systems player. Competes with Schut's DeMeet line in CMM and coordinate measurement, with much broader software and multi-sensor capabilities.
• Nikon Metrology: Industrial metrology division of Nikon offering CMMs, X-ray CT, laser scanners and optical measuring. Overlaps with Schut's DeMeet/CNC measurement focus and broader dimensional inspection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries4 records

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