METEK Meteorologische Messtechnik

What METEK Meteorologische Messtechnik does

METEK Meteorologische Messtechnik GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of high-end meteorological measurement instrumentation, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Elmshorn, Germany. The company designs and builds a comprehensive product portfolio spanning in-situ sensors (the uSonic family of ultrasonic anemometers in stainless steel, with multiple variants for scientific, industrial, tunnel, and nacelle applications) and ground-based remote sensing profilers that exploit acoustic, radar, and laser signals — specifically Doppler SODAR (PCS.2000 series) for wind/turbulence profiles to 1,000 m, Radio Acoustic Sounding Systems (RASS) for virtual temperature, 24 GHz FM-CW micro rain radar (MRR-2 / MRR-PRO / MRR-PRO Dome) for precipitation profiles and bright-band detection, Ka-band and X-band Doppler cloud radar (MIRA-10 / MIRA-35 family) for cloud droplet profiling to 15 km, and Doppler LIDAR systems (Wind Ranger 100/200/25k and BEAM6x family) for 3D wind vector determination. METEK also serves as the exclusive distribution partner for Lumibird S.A. meteorological Doppler LIDARs (Streamline family) across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. Supporting the measurement chain are high-precision data loggers (Combilog 1022, mLog08.0) with industrial integration via Modbus, PROFIBUS, SDI-12, CAN bus, and cellular modems, plus calibration services and test equipment.

The company operates a B2B specialty go-to-market combining direct enterprise field sales from Elmshorn with a wholly-owned subsidiary, METEK Nordic ApS (established 2019 at the DTU Risø Campus, Denmark) covering Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, augmented by a long-term network of international sales and service partners. Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based hardware sales of complete measurement systems, with ancillary streams from rental services for campaign-based measurement, calibration and test equipment, and post-sale technical consultancy. The customer base is concentrated in wind energy (resource assessment, turbine power-curve testing, wake studies, erosion-safe mode control via MRR-PRO Dome nowcasting), atmospheric and meteorological research (DWD, Max Planck Institute Hamburg, NCAS Chilbolton, FMI Finland, CNR Italy, Environment Canada, FZ Jülich, TROPOS Leipzig, LMU München, CNRS Clermont-Ferrand, among others), aviation (Amsterdam Schiphol Airport), radiation measurement (Kipp & Zonen), and niche geophysical applications (volcanic profiling, avalanche monitoring). Customer outreach combines the metek.de website, industry events such as HUSUM WIND 2025, and academic conference presentations (e.g., ICUC12 Rotterdam 2025).

METEK is led by sole managing director Hans-Jürgen Kirtzel (Dipl. Met.), who also serves as General Manager of the Nordic subsidiary. The Nordic subsidiary lost co-manager Poul Hummelshøj at the end of October 2025 to DTU Wind and Energy Systems. The legal entity is a German GmbH registered with the Amtsgericht Pinneberg (HRB 1589 EL), with no public listing, no external funding rounds, and no M&A activity disclosed in the source material.

Name

METEK Meteorologische Messtechnik

Legal name

METEK Meteorologische Messtechnik GmbH

Website

https://metek.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

METEK Meteorologische Messtechnik GmbH, founded in 1988 in Elmshorn, Germany, designs and manufactures high-end meteorological instrumentation — including ultrasonic anemometers, Doppler SODAR, micro rain radar, cloud radar, and Doppler LIDAR systems — for wind energy, atmospheric research, weather services, aviation, and environmental monitoring customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Meteorological Instrumentation

NAICS

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

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Sensors (Temperature/Humidity/Gas/Air Quality) (HDAHALAD), Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL)

Keywords

• Meteorological measurement instruments
• Sonic anemometers
• Doppler LIDAR systems
• Micro rain radar
• Doppler cloud radar

Headquarters

HQ city

Elmshorn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Meteorological Instrumentation Hardware: Sale of high-end meteorological instruments including sonic anemometers, radar systems, LIDAR systems, and data loggers. Products are sold as complete systems with customization options for specific measurement applications.
2. Technical Support and Services: Direct technical support, consultancy services for instrumental set-up optimization, and after-sales service through METEK and partner network.
3. Calibration and Test Equipment: Calibration services and test equipment for meteorological sensors and systems.
4. Rental Services: Rental services for meteorological instruments, particularly for campaign-based or short-term measurement requirements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

METEK designs, manufactures, and sells high-end meteorological measurement instruments covering wind, temperature, turbulence, precipitation, and clouds. Its portfolio spans in-situ sonic anemometers (uSonic series), ground-based remote sensing profilers (Doppler LIDAR Streamline/Wind Ranger/BEAM6x, Doppler SODAR PCS.2000, Micro Rain RADAR MRR-2/MRR-PRO, Doppler Cloud RADAR MIRA-35/MIRA-10), RASS temperature profilers, and rugged data loggers, supported by calibration, consulting, and rental services.

Product overview

METEK Meteorologische Messtechnik GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-end meteorological instruments for measuring wind, temperature, precipitation, turbulence, and clouds. The product range centers on two core technology families: (1) In-situ sensors including the uSonic ultrasonic anemometer series (uSonic-3, uSonic-2, uSonic-1) for wind and turbulence measurement at various complexity levels, and (2) Remote sensing profilers including Doppler LIDAR systems (Wind Ranger series, Streamline by Lumibird, BEAM6x), Doppler SODAR systems (PCS.2000 series), Micro Rain RADAR (MRR-2, MRR-PRO with dome variants), and Doppler Cloud RADAR (MIRA-35, MIRA-10). These are complemented by RASS temperature profilers, data loggers (Combilog 1022, mLog08.0), and test equipment. Products utilize acoustic, radar, and laser signals to provide continuous unattended operation profiles. The company also operates METEK Nordic ApS as a subsidiary for Nordic markets and serves as exclusive distribution partner for Lumibird Doppler LIDAR products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• uSonic-3 Multi-Path High-performance 3D ultrasonic anemometer with multi-path design for optimal wind and turbulence measurements in urban environments, featuring stainless steel construction with optional heating.
• uSonic-3 Scientific RX Precise 3D wind and turbulence sensor with highest accuracy through 3D wind tunnel calibration and very low self-induced turbulence (zsig < 1% of wind speed), for research applications.
• uSonic-3 Omni RX Cost-competitive 3D wind and turbulence sensor measuring three wind components (x, y, z) and acoustic temperature with high precision through 2D wind tunnel calibration.
• uSonic-3 Class A High-performance 3D wind and turbulence sensor optimized for mast instrumentation on booms, with internal data recording unit and optional tilt sensor, suitable for both short campaigns and long-term climate studies.
• uSonic-2 Wind RX Price-competitive 2D wind sensor measuring along and cross wind components and acoustic temperature with automatic data quality check and optional sensor head heating.
• uSonic-2 Tunnel Compact 2D flow sensor optimized for underground subways, traffic tunnels, and air ventilation ducts with minimal installation depth.
• uSonic-1 Flow 1D wind sensor for measuring directional flows, measuring wind component x and acoustic temperature with robust stainless steel construction.
• uSonic-1 Spinner Innovative spinner-mounted wind sensing system for online monitoring of incoming wind flow and yaw angle directly at the turbine rotor, avoiding flow distortion of nacelle installation.
• Wind Ranger 200 Compact Doppler wind LIDAR using FM-CW method for vertical determination of 3D wind vector and turbulence quantities from 7 m to 200 m measurement height with continuous VAD scans.
• Wind Ranger BL Pulsed Doppler wind LIDAR for boundary layer profiling, determining measurement heights from signal runtime with extended range capabilities.
• Wind Ranger 25k Scanning LIDAR for headwind measurements at distances exceeding 25 km, designed for wind energy and atmospheric research applications.
• Streamline Profiler VS+ Pulsed Doppler LIDAR system with arbitrary scanning within a 19 degree cone against vertical, profiling up to 12 km nominal range for clouds with complete scanning unit within housing. Distributed exclusively in Central Europe by METEK for Lumibird.
• Streamline AllSky XR AllSky scanner pulsed Doppler LIDAR system with profiling up to 7.5, 10 or 12 km nominal range and max observed range from 3000 m to 6000 m.
• Streamline AllSky XR+ Doubled signal power compared to Streamline XR with max observed range from 6000 m to 10,000 m under favorable conditions.
• Streamline AllSky LR Compact pulsed Doppler LIDAR with doubled signal power compared to XR+, featuring 100 mm aperture and max observed range exceeding 12 km.
• BEAM6x Windpower Next-generation pulsed Doppler LIDAR system with 1 vertical and 5 tilted beams for wind siting applications in wind energy, profiling from 40 m to 490 m height range.
• BEAM6x Wind sciences Superior performing Doppler LIDAR for wind studies within the boundary layer with 6 fixed beams (5 tilted and 1 vertical), measuring range from 40 m up to 1000 m with high data availability.
• MRR-2 24 GHz FM-CW micro rain radar profiler for hydrometeor Doppler spectra from 15 m to 6000 m, providing rain rate, liquid water content, and melting layer identification, with over 20 years of worldwide field use.
• MRR-PRO Advanced micro rain radar combining MRR-2 technology with high-performance processing unit, featuring up to 254 height ranges, 10 m resolution, 1 s averaging, and automatic melting layer detection.
• MRR-PRO Dome Modified MRR-PRO with enforced protection against humid, salty offshore environments or volcanic conditions, featuring radome enclosure for ship, platform, or wind turbine installation.
• MIRA-35 Vertical Cloud Radar Pulsed Doppler Ka-band radar (35 GHz) with 0.8 m, 1.2 m or 2 m Cassegrain antenna for vertical profiling of cloud droplets with unmatched sensitivity of -53 dBZ at 5 km.
• MIRA-35C Compact Cloud Radar Compact pulsed Doppler Ka-band radar with 0.8 m or 1.2 m Cassegrain antenna, 3 kW Magnetron transmitter, and multi-peak evaluation for target classification.
• MIRA-35S Scanning Cloud Radar Scanning variant of MIRA-35 with continuous azimuth rotation 0-360 degrees and RHI scans from horizon to horizon for volume scan operations.
• MIRA-10 X-Band Cloud Radar Vertically pointing X-band radar using solid-state amplifier with pulse or pulse compression modes, operating at 9.2-9.6 GHz with 800 W peak power.
• PCS.2000-64 Long-range acoustic profiler for wind and turbulence measurements from 20 m to 1000 m with RASS option for temperature profiling, suitable for airports and industrial sites.
• PCS.2000-24 Compact acoustic profiler with mobile system design for easy transportation and quick setup, measuring from 15 m to 500 m height range.
• PCS.2000-24/LP Low-power version of PCS.2000-24 for stand-alone operation at remote sites without power line access, featuring lightweight mobile design.
• PCS.2000-24/LP Trailer Trailer-integrated stand-alone SODAR system with innovative fuel cell power supply and optional solar panel for mobile wind profiling.
• Combilog 1022 High-precision, compact data logger with 8 analog inputs, 0.01% accuracy, supporting voltage, current, resistance, and thermocouple measurements with Ethernet networking.
• mLog08.0 Data Logger Rugged, standalone, low-power data logger with built-in web server, 5 isolated analog inputs, 18-bit resolution, expandable to 100 inputs, with SDI-12, Modbus, CAN bus, and cellular modem support.
• Test Equipment and Calibration Services Calibration services and test equipment for meteorological sensors and systems, supporting installed instruments across the METEK product portfolio.
• Rental Services Rental services for METEK meteorological instruments, particularly for campaign-based or short-term measurement requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• MRR-PRO Dome enables 2-5 minute precipitation forecast for wind turbine erosion-safe mode control
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• METEK Nordic ApScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMETEK Nordic ApS is a 100% owned subsidiary of METEK GmbH Germany, established in 2019 to accumulate market activities in northern European countries and enhance market visibility in wind energy markets. Serves Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Hans-Jürgen Kirtzel continues as General Manager after Poul Hummelshøj's departure in October 2025.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Kipp & Zonen: Kipp & Zonen (now part of OTT HydroMet) is a Dutch specialist in solar radiation measurement instruments. They overlap with METEK in atmospheric research customers and explicitly recommend METEK's Combilog 1022 for radiation measurement, indicating both complementary offering and partnership-style market coexistence.

Direct peers

• Campbell Scientific: Campbell Scientific is a major manufacturer of data loggers (CR1000X, CR6) and integrated meteorological measurement systems, serving the same wind energy, research and aviation customer base as METEK. Their data loggers are particularly comparable to METEK's Combilog and mLog product lines.
• Gill Instruments: Gill Instruments (UK) is a long-established specialist manufacturer of ultrasonic anemometers (WindSonic, WindMaster, WindObserver) used in meteorology, wind energy and aviation. The closest direct competitor to METEK's uSonic family, competing head-to-head in 2D and 3D sonic wind sensing.
• Thies Clima: Thies Clima is a German manufacturer of meteorological sensors including ultrasonic anemometers, precipitation sensors, and weather stations. A direct regional competitor with overlapping customer base in Central European wind energy and meteorology.
• R.M. Young Company: R.M. Young Company is a US manufacturer of meteorological sensors including sonic anemometers, wind sentries, and precipitation sensors. A direct competitor in the wind and turbulence sensor category serving research, aviation, and weather services customers globally.
• Halo Photonics (Lumibird): Halo Photonics, now part of Lumibird S.A., manufactures the Streamline and Streamline Pro Doppler wind LIDARs that METEK distributes in Central Europe. They also sell directly in other regions, making them both a supplier/partner and a direct competitor for LIDAR-based wind profiling in wind energy and atmospheric research.

Emerging players

• Radiometer Physics GmbH (RPG): RPG manufactures microwave radiometers and cloud radar systems for atmospheric research. They overlap with METEK's MIRA cloud radar business in the atmospheric research customer base, although their focus is more on passive microwave radiometry than Doppler radar.
• AXYS Technologies: AXYS Technologies (Canada) designs and manufactures remote marine and environmental monitoring systems including wind LIDAR (WindSentinal) and metocean buoys. Overlaps with METEK in wind-energy site assessment and offshore deployment use cases, particularly given METEK's MRR-PRO Dome for harsh marine environments.

Broad incumbents

• Vaisala: Vaisala is the global leader in weather, environmental and industrial measurement, offering sonic anemometers (e.g., the WS425), ceilometers, LIDAR wind profilers (WindCube), and a broad portfolio of meteorological instruments. Direct product overlap with METEK across wind, precipitation and remote-sensing categories, but at much greater scale and with a far broader portfolio.
• Lufft (OTT HydroMet): Lufft, now part of OTT HydroMet (a subsidiary of Danaher), produces a broad range of meteorological and environmental sensors including ultrasonic anemometers, weather stations, and road weather sensors. Overlaps with METEK's in-situ and conventional sensor categories but operates at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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