Druck

What Druck does

Druck is a specialized designer, developer, and manufacturer of precision pressure-sensing devices, instruments, and software, headquartered in Leicester, United Kingdom, with 501-1000 employees and a heritage dating to 1972. The company's product portfolio is organized into two main categories: (1) Industrial and Aerospace Pressure Sensors — including configurable modular sensors, digital communication sensors, flight-qualified aerospace sensors, and OEM custom sensors; and (2) Test and Calibration Instrumentation — including Air Data Test Sets (ADTS), the 4SIGHT2 calibration management software, and the PACE modular pressure controller line. Core technology is built around Druck's proprietary TERPS (Terrace Etched Resonant Pressure Sensor) platform, validated by National Metrology Institutes as a metrological transfer standard, and includes the world's first flight-certified cryogenic hydrogen pressure sensor for hydrogen-powered aircraft.

Druck serves aerospace and heavy/process industrial customers through direct enterprise sales, industry events (e.g., Paris Air Show), and technical conference engagement (e.g., NCSLI). Its primary verticals are aerospace (flight-qualified sensors, air data test sets) and industrial/energy (process control, predictive maintenance, telematics), with a forward-looking bet on emerging hydrogen aviation. The company was historically a brand within Baker Hughes' Measurement, Testing & Controls portfolio and was acquired by Crane Company (NYSE: CR) on January 1, 2026, where it now operates within Crane's Aerospace & Electronics segment. Revenue is generated primarily through B2B hardware sales with quote-based pricing for enterprise customers; Druck's own revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Post-acquisition, Druck's strategic positioning has been reinforced by a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the University of Bath's IAAPS institute to develop the first flight-certified cryogenic hydrogen pressure sensor, and Crane has reported that the acquired sensor portfolio (Druck, Panametrics, Reuter-Stokes, optek-Danulat) performed above expectations in Q1 2026. The business carries a flight-certification-anchored regulatory moat and a proprietary-technology moat in TERPS, with expansion optionality tied to hydrogen aviation and digital/smart sensor growth.

Name

Druck

Legal name

Druck

Website

https://bakerhughes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Druck designs and manufactures precision pressure-sensing devices, calibration instruments, and software for aerospace and heavy industrial customers. Now a Crane Company subsidiary following its January 2026 acquisition, it is best known for proprietary TERPS sensor technology and flight-certified aerospace sensors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pressure Measurement Instrumentation

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure & Force Sensors (Pressure/Strain/Load Cells) (HDAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK), Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC), Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL)

Keywords

• Pressure measurement instruments
• Aerospace pressure sensors
• Industrial pressure transducers
• Calibration instrumentation
• Flight-qualified sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Leicester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pressure Sensors: Manufacture and sale of industrial and aerospace pressure sensors including configurable modular pressure sensors, digital communication pressure sensors, flight-qualified aerospace pressure sensors, and OEM custom pressure sensors.
2. Test and Calibration Instrumentation: Production and sale of calibration instruments including air data test sets, calibration software, and modular pressure controllers for precision measurement applications.
3. Process Calibration Tools: Global process calibration tools market valued at US$663.07 million in 2024, projected to reach US$927.50 million by 2031, with Druck participating in this market segment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Druck designs, develops, and manufactures precision pressure sensors, pressure transducers, and test and calibration instrumentation for aerospace and industrial applications. Its offering spans industrial pressure sensors, configurable modular sensors, digital communication sensors, flight-qualified aerospace sensors, custom OEM sensors, Air Data Test Sets (ADTS), PACE modular pressure controllers, broader test and calibration instruments, and 4SIGHT2 calibration management software.

Product overview

Druck is a specialized pressure measurement technology company that operates as a business unit under Crane Company (previously part of Baker Hughes). The company's product portfolio consists of two main categories: (1) Industrial Pressure Sensors covering configurable modular sensors, digital communication sensors, flight-qualified aerospace sensors, and OEM custom sensors; and (2) Test and Calibration Instrumentation including Air Data Test Sets, Calibration Management Software (4SIGHT2), and Modular Pressure Controllers (PACE). The product architecture follows a modular approach where sensors can be configured for specific applications and calibration instruments support the verification of pressure measurement equipment. Druck serves critical industries including aerospace, defense, and industrial process sectors with a focus on precision measurement solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PACE: Modular pressure controllers for test and calibration instrumentation
• 4sight2
• ADTS

Products and services

• Industrial Pressure Sensors Pressure sensors designed for industrial process and measurement applications where reliable, accurate pressure data is required.
• Configurable Modular Pressure Sensors Modular, configurable pressure sensors built to accommodate a range of installation and measurement requirements in industrial applications.
• Digital Communication Pressure Sensors Pressure sensors equipped with digital communication interfaces for integration into modern industrial and test systems.
• Flight Qualified Aerospace Pressure Sensors Aerospace-grade pressure sensors qualified for flight applications, including engine control and altimetry use cases on aircraft platforms.
• OEM Custom Pressure Sensors Custom-engineered pressure sensors designed for OEM integration into customer-specific systems and equipment.
• Air Data Test Sets (ADTS) Air data test sets used by aerospace customers for pitot-static testing and calibration of aircraft air data systems.
• PACE Modular Pressure Controllers Modular pressure controllers designed for use in test and calibration laboratory environments.
• Test and Calibration Instrumentation Broader portfolio of test and calibration instruments supporting pressure measurement applications across industrial and aerospace customers.
• 4SIGHT2 Calibration Management Software Calibration management software used by industrial and laboratory customers to manage instrument calibration workflows, records, and traceability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Digital and smart sensor variants growing at 7-9% annually, expected to reach 35-40% of market value by 2035
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• University of BathcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2026Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop the world's first flight-certified cryogenic hydrogen pressure sensor for hydrogen-powered aircraft. The partnership leverages the university's IAAPS institute for advanced materials testing and prototype development compliant with aerospace certification standards. If successful, this innovation could represent one of the most significant breakthroughs in harsh environment pressure measurement technology and help advance net-zero aviation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Additel: Specialist in digital pressure calibrators and process calibration tools, providing direct competition for Druck's PACE controllers and field calibration product lines in industrial and metrology applications.
• WIKA: Global leader in industrial pressure measurement and calibration instrumentation across process industries. Highly comparable to Druck in product scope (pressure sensors, calibration tools) and end markets (industrial, oil & gas, aerospace), making it one of the closest head-to-head competitors.
• Fluke Calibration: A division of Fortive specializing in precision calibration instruments including pressure calibration. Directly comparable to Druck's calibration instrumentation portfolio and competes for the same industrial metrology customers.
• Mensor (Beamex/WIKA group): Specializes in precision pressure calibration instruments and controllers, directly overlapping with Druck's PACE modular controllers and calibration portfolio. Beamex-Mensor competes head-on with Druck in laboratory-grade and field pressure calibration.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell: Industrial conglomerate with significant aerospace and process-sensing businesses including pressure sensors and calibration solutions. Competes with Druck in both flight-qualified aerospace pressure sensing and industrial calibration.
• TE Connectivity: Large diversified sensor and connector supplier with a meaningful pressure sensor portfolio serving industrial, aerospace, and automotive markets. Competes with Druck at the OEM sensor level for industrial and aerospace applications.
• Endress+Hauser: Large diversified industrial measurement instrumentation supplier covering pressure, flow, level, and analytics. Comparable to Druck in pressure instrumentation within a wider portfolio, and competing for the same industrial process customers.
• Ruska (GE/baker-hughes heritage calibration brand): Historically a pressure calibration leader within GE Measurement, now part of Baker Hughes. Direct overlap with Druck's legacy calibration and deadweight tester business within the same former parent ecosystem.
• Ametek Calibration Instruments (Crystal, M&G, Jofra): Ametek's Calibration Instruments division includes pressure calibration brands like Crystal and M&G that overlap with Druck's pressure calibration and controllers, serving metrology labs and industrial customers globally.

Emerging players

• Kistler: Swiss-based specialist in dynamic pressure, force, and vibration sensors, with strong aerospace and automotive credentials. Comparable niche in high-precision sensing for harsh and safety-critical environments, overlapping with Druck's aerospace pressure sensor focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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