Wyler
WYLER AG is a Winterthur-based Swiss manufacturer founded in 1928 that produces precision electronic inclination measuring instruments, clinometers, sensors, and DIN-certified spirit levels, together with the wylerSOFT measurement software suite and SCS-accredited calibration services for industrial, automotive, aerospace, medical, and rail customers worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1928
- HeadquartersWinterthur, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Wyler does
WYLER AG is a Swiss precision instrument manufacturer founded in 1928 and headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland. The company designs, produces, and sells electronic inclination measuring instruments, precision clinometers (including the wireless Clinotronic S), dual-axis and single-oscillator inclination sensors (ZEROTRONIC, ZEROMATIC), and a broad catalog of high-precision spirit levels certified to DIN 877 and DIN 2276/1, complemented by the wylerSOFT / wylerSOFT 3 software platform (wylerELEMENTS, wylerPROFESSIONAL, wylerSPEC, wylerCHART, wylerPLOT, wylerDYNAM, wylerINSERT) and a .NET SDK for third-party integration.
The firm operates an SCS-accredited calibration laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025, registration SCS 0044, maintained continuously since 1993) traceable to METAS, providing both standard test certificates and SCS calibration documentation for WYLER and third-party instruments. Revenue is generated through five streams: hardware sales of measurement instruments and sensors, one-time software licenses (now centrally managed via the new wylerLICENSE framework in wylerSOFT 3), SCS calibration services, customer training, and repair/maintenance. Pricing is quote-based in Swiss Francs, ex-works Winterthur (Incoterms 2020), with prepayment required for export.
Go-to-market is channel-led: WYLER sells primarily through an exclusive worldwide distributor network with partners in 17+ countries (e.g., messwelk GmbH in Germany, Andes Meettechniek BV in the Netherlands), supplemented by direct sales from headquarters, international trade exhibitions (AMB, Metavak, Precisiebeurs), on-site and headquarters-based training, and digital documentation. The customer base spans machine-building and manufacturing, railway engineering, automotive, civil engineering, aerospace, medical technology, and renewable energy, with named reference use cases including Formula 1 racing teams, airplane manufacturers, radiology clinics using Linac machines, and European Train Control System radar alignment. Since 2022, WYLER has been majority-owned by Precise People GmbH, the holding company of its German distributor messwelk GmbH, with leadership transitioning in July 2023 to CEO Urs Kammacher under Supervisory Board Chairman Michael Adam.
Wyler firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Wyler
- Legal name
- WYLER AG
- Website
- https://wylerag.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1928
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- WYLER AG is a Winterthur-based Swiss manufacturer founded in 1928 that produces precision electronic inclination measuring instruments, clinometers, sensors, and DIN-certified spirit levels, together with the wylerSOFT measurement software suite and SCS-accredited calibration services for industrial, automotive, aerospace, medical, and rail customers worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Wyler industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Precision 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
- Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)
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Where Wyler is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Winterthur
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Wyler business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Precision Measuring Instruments: Sale of hardware including precision spirit levels, clinometers, electronic inclination measuring instruments, and inclination sensors
- Measurement Software: Sale and licensing of wylerSOFT software products including wylerELEMENTS, wylerPROFESSIONAL, wylerSPEC, and related modules
- Calibration Services: SCS calibration certificates for WYLER products and third-party products, providing internationally recognized calibration documentation
- Customer Training: Product training services conducted at WYLER headquarters, distributor facilities, or customer sites covering measurement methods and software usage
- Repair and Maintenance Services: Repair services, plate service for granite measuring equipment, and warranty extension programs
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Standard delivery terms EXW Winterthur (Incoterms 2020) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Wyler product offering
Product offeringCore offering
WYLER AG manufactures precision inclination measuring instruments, sensors, and companion software used to measure angles, flatness, straightness, and geometric alignment in industrial environments. Its portfolio includes precision spirit levels, Clinometers, the BlueSYSTEM family of electronic inclination instruments, ZEROTRONIC and ZEROMATIC inclination sensors, the wylerSOFT measurement software platform, and an SCS-accredited calibration laboratory for length (flatness) and angles.
Product overview
WYLER AG is a Swiss manufacturer (Winterthur, founded 1928) of precision inclination measuring instruments and sensors. The product portfolio is organized into five main categories: (1) Electronic inclination measuring instruments — the BlueSYSTEM Modular (with BlueLEVEL variants in types 113–453, BlueLEVEL-2D, and wylerLEVEL Frame), BlueSYSTEM Bundles (pre-configured sets), nivelSWISS Standalone, and wylerCLINO/Clinotronic family (including Clinotronic S with Android wireless connectivity); (2) Inclination measuring sensors — the ZEROTRONIC (high-speed digital, single-oscillator) and ZEROMATIC (dual-axis); (3) Software platforms — wylerSOFT (with modules wylerELEMENTS, wylerPROFESSIONAL, wylerSPEC, wylerCHART, wylerPLOT, wylerDYNAM, wylerINSERT, SW LabEXCEL CLINO, and SDK) and its successor wylerSOFT 3 with integrated license management; (4) High-precision spirit levels (manual, per DIN 877/DIN 2276/1) in horizontal, magnetic, adjustable, micrometer, crankpin, shaft, tubular, screw-on, angle, cross, and circular configurations; and (5) Calibration and service including the SCS-accredited calibration laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025), repairs, plate service, and customer training. The company also offers displays/interfaces (BlueMETER SIGMA, wylerCONNECT) and accessories.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- BlueSYSTEM Modular Modular family of electronic inclination measuring instruments including multiple BlueLEVEL variants (Types 113, 117, 122, 126, 133, 136, 173, 17B, 213, 24E, 453), a dual-axis BlueLEVEL-2D model, and the wylerLEVEL Frame at ±0.001 mm/m. Designed for geometry measurements at different locations with vibration-dampened analog signal processing.
- BlueSYSTEM Bundles Pre-configured instrument bundles combining BlueSYSTEM components, including BlueSYSTEM II Bundles 003 and 004 and BlueSYSTEM Bundles 005 and 007, supplied as complete measurement setups for industrial metrology tasks.
- nivelSWISS Standalone Standalone electronic inclination measuring instrument for precision measurement tasks in industrial and laboratory environments.
- wylerCLINO / Clinotronic Family
Companies that use Wyler
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Wyler technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature6 records
Wyler partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- messwelk GmbHcoreExclusive distribution partner for WYLER products in Germany. Parent company Precise People GmbH acquired majority ownership of WYLER AG in 2023.
- METAS / Metrology and Accreditation SwitzerlandcoreSwiss Federal Institute of Metrology providing accreditation for WYLER's calibration laboratory under ISO/IEC 17025 (registration SCS 0044) since 1993. WYLER's calibration standards are traceable to national metrology institute.
- Andes Meettechniek BVcoreDistribution partner representing WYLER AG in the Netherlands, participating in exhibitions including Metavak Gorinchem and Precisiebeurs Den Bosch.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Wyler competitors and assessment
Company assessmentPeers
Broad incumbents
- Mitutoyo: Japanese global leader in precision measurement instruments including calipers, micrometers, CMMs, vision systems, and form/angle metrology. Mitutoyo is a broad incumbent with significant overlap to WYLER in machine-shop and precision-manufacturing customers, though at a much larger scale and broader product range.
- Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Division of Hexagon AB covering industrial metrology, including portable measuring arms, laser trackers, and software. Hexagon MI competes broadly with WYLER for industrial customers needing precision geometry measurement, and through its Leica Geosystems and Tesa brands it also overlaps with WYLER's spirit level / electronic level categories.
- Renishaw: UK-based global leader in precision measurement, motion control, and additive manufacturing. While focused on probes, encoders, and Raman/CMM systems, Renishaw is a broad incumbent in industrial metrology and competes with WYLER for machine-builder and high-precision industrial customers, often as part of larger measurement suites.
- Hommel (Jenoptik): German precision measurement brand within Jenoptik's Industrial Metrology segment, offering surface, contour, and form measurement. Hommel shares WYLER's German-speaking industrial customer base and competes in precision geometric measurement, though at a much broader product scope.
- Taylor Hobson (Ametek): UK-based ultra-precision surface form, roundness, and angle measurement specialist owned by Ametek. Taylor Hobson is a broader incumbent serving similar high-precision industrial and optical customers as WYLER, with complementary rather than fully overlapping product lines in angle/flatness metrology.
- Leica Geosystems (Hexagon): Hexagon-owned brand for surveying, geospatial, and construction measurement instruments including laser levels and digital levels. Leica Geosystems competes with WYLER in spirit levels, digital levels, and site/construction inclination measurement, with a much larger global sales footprint.
Direct peers
- Nivel System: Polish manufacturer of electronic levels, laser levels, and optical/leveling instruments for construction and industry. Nivel System offers direct substitutes for entry- and mid-range WYLER clinometers and electronic levels, primarily in Eastern and Central European markets.
- STATUS Pro Maschinenmesstechnik: German specialist in precision inclination, leveling, and geometric machine measurement. STATUS Pro is one of the closest direct competitors to WYLER's BlueSYSTEM and ZEROTRONIC product families, serving machine tool builders, alignment, and industrial metrology customers in similar verticals.
- Stabila Messgeräte Gustav Ullrich: German manufacturer of spirit levels, electronic inclinometers, and laser distance/angle measurement tools. Stabila directly competes with WYLER in precision spirit levels and electronic inclination instruments for construction, trades, and industrial users, with overlapping distribution channels in Europe.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Wyler social profiles
Digital presenceWyler compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Wyler financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Wyler leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Wyler funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Wyler M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Wyler
What does Wyler do?
WYLER AG manufactures precision inclination measuring instruments, sensors, and companion software used to measure angles, flatness, straightness, and geometric alignment in industrial environments. Its portfolio includes precision spirit levels, Clinometers, the BlueSYSTEM family of electronic inclination instruments, ZEROTRONIC and ZEROMATIC inclination sensors, the wylerSOFT measurement software platform, and an SCS-accredited calibration laboratory for length (flatness) and angles.
Is Wyler a public or private company?
Wyler is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Wyler founded?
Wyler was founded in 1928. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Wyler based?
Wyler is headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Wyler make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Precision Measuring Instruments are the primary driver. The others are measurement Software, calibration Services, customer Training and repair and Maintenance Services.
Who are Wyler's main competitors?
Bosch Power Tools (Measuring Tools) is listed as a peer. Broad incumbents are Mitutoyo, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Renishaw, Hommel (Jenoptik), Taylor Hobson (Ametek) and Leica Geosystems (Hexagon). Direct peers are Nivel System, STATUS Pro Maschinenmesstechnik and Stabila Messgeräte Gustav Ullrich.
Does Wyler have an API?
Yes. WYLER AG provides a .NET-based Software Development Kit (SDK) containing the wyBus library (.NET assembly) for communication with WYLER measurement instruments. The SDK enables integration of WYLER devices into third-party applications. Integration with LabVIEW is referenced as feasible via .NET assembly calls, though WYLER has not tested or documented this integration.
What industry is Wyler in?
Wyler's product category is Precision Measurement Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAC, Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches), with a secondary code of IMAGAJAF, Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors). Its NAICS code is 334513 and its SIC code is 3823.