Digmesa
Digmesa is a Swiss precision manufacturer of turbine-based flow sensors and flowmeters serving OEMs in coffee machines, water purification, beverage dispensing, medical equipment, and industrial processing, with a global distributor network and in-house injection moulding.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersBienne, Switzerland
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Digmesa does
Digmesa is a Swiss precision industrial component manufacturer specialising in turbine-based and epicycloid-wheel flow measurement devices, founded in 1983 in Ipsach, Switzerland. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures a portfolio of flow sensors and flowmeters — including the Nano, FH, FHK, FHKU, FHKSC, FF, EPI, and CombiSensor product families — using proprietary Hall IC pulse-emitter technology, in-house plastic injection moulding (via subsidiary Digmesa Polyform AG, merged into the parent in 2024), and specialised materials such as lead-free brass, stainless steel, PEEK, and PVDF for high-purity semiconductor and aggressive-chemical applications.
The business serves OEM customers across five primary verticals: coffee machines (Nano DM60, FHKSC, FHKU), water purification and treatment (CombiSensor, FHKU with LCD), beverage dispensing (FF with foam detection), medical engineering and sterilisation (FHKSC double-isolation), and industrial process applications (EPI for viscous media, FHK for semiconductor wafer polishing). Named customers include Shark Ninja, Philips, Miele, Kärcher, Steelco, Hach, Versuni, Wetrok, and Grünbeck. Products carry ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, CE, NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, and NSF/ANSI 169 certifications, and meet PFAS and REACH compliance.
Digmesa generates revenue through direct enterprise sales supported by Key Account Managers, a regional sales force, and a network of authorised distributors spanning Europe, North America, and Asia (Italy, Germany, Netherlands, USA, Austria, Spain, Japan, Canada, China, India). Pricing is quote-based for series and volume orders with standardised payment terms (30 days net), while a publicly accessible online sample store enables lower-volume purchases at fixed CHF prices ranging from approximately CHF 9.69 to CHF 184.60. Customised solutions — from modified standard fittings to fully new product development — represent an additional revenue stream enabled by the in-house injection moulding capability.
Digmesa firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Digmesa
- Legal name
- Digmesa AG
- Website
- https://digmesa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Digmesa is a Swiss precision manufacturer of turbine-based flow sensors and flowmeters serving OEMs in coffee machines, water purification, beverage dispensing, medical equipment, and industrial processing, with a global distributor network and in-house injection moulding.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Digmesa industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Flow measurement sensors
- NAICS
- Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF), Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic) (IMALAOAB)
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Where Digmesa is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bienne
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Digmesa business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Precision Flowmeters (Hardware): Digmesa generates revenue primarily through the sale of precision flowmeters and flow sensors. Products include various series (Nano, FH, FHK, FHKU, FHKSC, FF, EPI, CombiSensor) with different materials, flow ranges, and specifications. Hardware is sold directly and through distributors globally.
- Customized Solutions: Custom product development and manufacturing services, from modified standard products with different fittings to fully new developments. Includes customized injection mold design and manufacturing. Revenue generated through project-based engineering and production services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Entry-level flow sensors (sample pricing) |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Series/volume pricing (quote-based) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Digmesa product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Digmesa develops, engineers, and manufactures precision flowmeters and non-contact flow sensors for a wide range of professional applications. Its portfolio includes the Nano, FH, FHK, FHKU, FHKSC, FF, EPI, and CombiSensor product families, covering flow rates, pressure ranges, and materials from lead-free brass and stainless steel to PVDF and PEEK, supported by in-house plastic injection molding for custom variants. The company sells primarily to enterprise OEM customers in coffee machines, water purification, beverage dispensing, medical engineering, and industrial segments, with selected products available for sample purchase online.
Product overview
Digmesa is a Swiss precision flow measurement company offering a comprehensive portfolio of flowmeters and flow sensors developed and manufactured in Switzerland. The product lineup includes multiple product families: the compact Nano series (Nano DM60, Nano Brass, Nano Inox, Nano Flex) for various mounting configurations; the FH and FHK series with U-form designs for flexible positioning; the inline FHKU series with LCD display options; the FHKSC series specifically designed for coffee machines with vibratory pumps; the FF series for beverage dispensing with optional foam detection; the EPI volumetric series (EPI PEEK, EPI Arnite, EPI-Mini) for measuring viscous media; and the CombiSensor series that measures flow, temperature, and conductivity. The portfolio also includes the FC Pro display accessory for system integration. Products range from low-flow sensors (0.03 l/min) for coffee machines to high-flow meters (11.50 l/min) for industrial filling applications, serving industries including coffee machines, water purification, beverage dispensing, medical engineering, and industrial manufacturing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Nano DM60 Compact flow sensor designed for coffee machines with vibratory pumps, installed between the water tank and pump on the suction side to prevent measuring errors from pulsating flow. Features double isolation (liquid/electronics) compliant with IEC/EN 60335-1 standard.
- Nano Brass FH G18 BSP General-purpose flow sensor with lead-free brass housing for measuring, regulating, or metering liquid quantities. Features straight flow path, compact design, ultrahigh measurement resolution, and integrated pulse generator.
- Nano Brass FHC AVS Roemer Flow sensor with lead-free EcoBrass housing and AVS Roemer 4mm connections for measuring, regulating, or metering liquid quantities with high measurement resolution; hose diameters from Ø4.0mm can be directly connected.
- Nano Inox FH G18 BSP Flow sensor with stainless steel (inox) housing for general-purpose measuring, regulating, or metering applications. Features compact design with straight flow path and integrated electronic pulse generator for nearly unlimited service life.
- Nano Flex General-purpose flow sensor with sealed cable design for reliable operation in demanding applications, used for measuring, regulating, and metering liquid quantities with integrated pulse generator; hose diameters from Ø8.0mm can be directly connected.
- FH (Slim) General-purpose flowmeter with inlet and outlet on the same side, compact design, and wide working range depending on nozzle diameter. Features lead-free brass housing, high pressure resistance, robust design, and integrated pulse generator.
- FHK Arnite Universal flowmeter with U-shaped flow path for measuring, regulating, or metering; features compact design, flexible mounting, modular construction, high measurement accuracy, and integrated pulse generator.
- FHK PVDF Flowmeter with PVDF housing for high-temperature and chemical-resistance applications; designed for the semiconductor (wafer polishing) sector due to high material purity. Features U-shaped flow path with integrated pulse generator.
- FHKU Inline flowmeter with linear inlet and outlet, compact design, and wide measuring range depending on nozzle diameter. Used for measuring, regulating, or metering with integrated electronic pulse generator guaranteeing nearly unlimited service life.
- FHKU John Guest Inline flowmeter with John Guest Speedfit connections for quick installation; linear inlet and outlet, compact design, and great working range; hose diameters from 3/8" (9.5mm) can be directly connected.
- FHKSC PBT Flowmeter designed for coffee machines with vibratory pumps, installed between water tank and pump on the suction side. Features ball catch fitting Ø3.9mm and doubled isolation (water/electronics) according to IEC/EN 60335-1 standard.
- FHKSC PVDF Flowmeter for coffee machines and industrial applications with pulsating flow; features fastening pin Ø2.8mm x 7.5mm, doubled isolation (liquid/electronics), and high material purity for semiconductor applications.
- FF Universal precision flowmeter with freely selectable mounting position due to jewelled bearing; measures with constant precision for accurate fluid volume measurement. Features optional foam detection and integrated electronic pulse generator.
- EPI PEEK Volumetric flowmeter designed for highly viscous media such as syrup, oil, or detergent concentrates. Features epicycloid wheels for high-precision measurement with minimal pressure loss; suitable for high temperatures and chemically aggressive media.
- EPI Arnite Volumetric flowmeter with John Guest 3/8" connections for viscous media measurement. High-precision measurement with epicycloid wheels, minimal pressure loss, good chemical resistance, and direct hose connection capability.
- EPI-Mini Compact and lightweight functional-model flowmeter that measures media with a wide viscosity range under changing temperature conditions. Can be specified for series orders on customer request.
- CombiSensor digital Compact multi-parameter sensor measuring flow, temperature, and electrical conductivity with RS-485 interface (Modbus protocol). Features temperature-compensated conductivity measurement with 2.25% per °C compensation factor; designed for the water filter industry including compact RO equipment.
- CombiSensor analog Compact multi-parameter sensor with pulse output for flow and two current outputs for conductivity and temperature. Provides temperature-compensated conductivity measurement for water filter applications.
- Customized Flow Sensor Solutions Engineering and manufacturing service covering modified standard products with different fittings through to fully new flow sensor developments, including customized injection mold design and production; supports rapid prototyping and series production for OEM-specific requirements.
Quantifiable outcome
- Products are individually function- and leak-tested before packaging to ensure highest quality
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Digmesa
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Digmesa technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Digmesa partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.
- Riels Instruments srlregionalAuthorized distributor for Italy. Located at Viale Spagna, 16, 35020 Ponte S.Nicolò (OD), Italy. Contact: Tel +39 049 8961771, [email protected]
- Teesing BVregionalAuthorized distributor for the Netherlands. Located at Verrijn Stuartlaan 40, 2288 Rijswijk, Netherlands. Contact: +31 70 413 07 00, [email protected]
- Daitron Inc.regionalAuthorized distributor for the United States. Located at 9720 Southwest Hillman Court, Suite 805, OR 97070 Wilsonville, USA. Contact: 503-682-7560, [email protected]
- Daitron Co., Ltd. (Global Business Division)regionalAuthorized distributor for Japan. Located at 6, Kojimachi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Contact: +81-3-3264-0221
- PossibleregionalAuthorized distributor for Japan. Located at 1453-6, Yokotate, Otsuka-cho, 880-0951 Miyazaki, Japan. Contact: +81-985-30-4811
- VISION Solutions de ProcédésregionalAuthorized distributor for Canada. Located at 364, rue McArthur, QC H4T 1X8 St-Laurent, Canada. Contact: (514) 733-1800, [email protected]
- Suffice Industrial Technology LtdregionalAuthorized distributor for Hong Kong/China. Located at Wai Yip St, 108 C-BONS International Centre, Hong Kong. Contact: +852 2343 7563, [email protected]
- Dandong Virtue River Technology Co. LtdregionalAuthorized distributor for China (Liaoning Province). Located at Binjiang Road No. 132, 118002 Dandong City Liaoning Province, China. Contact: +86-415-6199 871, [email protected]
- AV Measurement & ControlregionalAuthorized distributor for India. Located at 102, Sonata Commercial Complex, 421203 Dombivali (E), Near Mumbai, India. Contact: +91-9820561864, [email protected]
- W.E. BlaschitzregionalAuthorized distributor for Austria. Located at Grazer Straße 58, A-8101 Gratkorn, Austria. Contact: +43 3124 21021, [email protected]
- ASCon GastrosystemsregionalAuthorized distributor for Austria. Located at Schölbing 142, A-8230 Hartberg, Austria. Contact: +43 3332 631122, [email protected]
- Cr2Egara S.L.regionalAuthorized distributor for Spain. Located at Carrer de Múrcia, 43, 08227 Terrassa (Barcelona), Spain. Contact: +34 937 863 163, [email protected]
- Polyform Kopp AG (Acquired 2013)coreAcquired in 2013 by Digmesa Systems Holding AG and renamed to Digmesa Polyform AG. Strengthened vertical integration through in-house production of plastic components. The company was officially merged with Digmesa AG in 2024.
- Digmesa AG (Germany)regionalRegional office for Germany. Contact: [email protected], +41 32 332 77 51
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Digmesa competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ifm Electronic: German manufacturer of industrial sensors and controls including flow sensors for process and factory automation. Competes with Digmesa in OEM flow measurement but offers a much wider industrial sensor portfolio (position, vision, IO-Link).
- SICK AG: Global sensor manufacturer with a flow-measurement line (e.g., FLOWSIC products) targeting industrial process and emissions applications. Larger incumbent serving overlapping end markets such as water, beverage, and industrial process.
- Omega Engineering: Broad-line industrial measurement and control supplier including flowmeters. While much larger and more of a catalog/incumbent player, it overlaps with Digmesa across flow, temperature, and conductivity measurement SKUs in similar end markets.
- Endress+Hauser: Global leader in industrial process measurement instrumentation, including a dedicated flow product line. A much larger incumbent in flow measurement competing for similar water, beverage, chemical, and industrial applications but with broader process-automation portfolio.
- Bürkert Fluid Control Systems: Global manufacturer of fluid control and measurement solutions including flowmeters, valves, and sensors. Overlaps with Digmesa's flow-measurement portfolio but operates at much larger scale across a broader fluid-management and automation portfolio.
Direct peers
- Kobold Messring GmbH: German manufacturer of flow, temperature, level, and pressure measurement instruments. Closely comparable mid-sized European specialist in industrial flow meters serving similar OEM and process-industry applications as Digmesa.
- Titan Enterprises: UK-based precision flowmeter manufacturer (including oval-gear and turbine technologies) serving medical, industrial, and process markets. Directly comparable mid-sized specialist in custom and OEM flow measurement.
- Gems Sensors & Controls: Manufactures flow, level, pressure, and temperature sensors for industrial OEM applications. Directly comparable to Digmesa in core flow-sensor technology and OEM customer base, with similar application breadth across water treatment, medical, and industrial process markets.
- Bronkhorst: Dutch specialist in low-flow thermal mass flow meters and controllers for OEM and laboratory applications. Highly comparable niche precision flow-measurement player with similar Swiss/DACH-region industrial discipline and OEM design-in business model.
- AW-Lake Company (part of TASI Group): US manufacturer of positive-displacement and turbine flow meters for industrial fluid measurement. Comparable mid-sized flow-sensor specialist with similar OEM focus and engineered customization capabilities.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Digmesa social profiles
Digital presenceDigmesa compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance9 records
Digmesa financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Digmesa leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Digmesa subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Digmesa funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Digmesa M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Digmesa
What does Digmesa do?
Digmesa develops, engineers, and manufactures precision flowmeters and non-contact flow sensors for a wide range of professional applications. Its portfolio includes the Nano, FH, FHK, FHKU, FHKSC, FF, EPI, and CombiSensor product families, covering flow rates, pressure ranges, and materials from lead-free brass and stainless steel to PVDF and PEEK, supported by in-house plastic injection molding for custom variants. The company sells primarily to enterprise OEM customers in coffee machines, water purification, beverage dispensing, medical engineering, and industrial segments, with selected products available for sample purchase online.
Is Digmesa a public or private company?
Digmesa is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Digmesa founded?
Digmesa was founded in 1983. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Digmesa based?
Digmesa is headquartered in Bienne, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Digmesa make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Precision Flowmeters (Hardware) is the primary driver. The others are customized Solutions.
Who are Digmesa's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ifm Electronic, SICK AG, Omega Engineering, Endress+Hauser and Bürkert Fluid Control Systems. Direct peers are Kobold Messring GmbH, Titan Enterprises, Gems Sensors & Controls, Bronkhorst and AW-Lake Company (part of TASI Group).
Does Digmesa have an API?
No public API is recorded for Digmesa.
What industry is Digmesa in?
Digmesa's product category is Flow measurement sensors. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHANAC, Specialty & Metering Pumps, with a secondary code of IMAHAOAF, Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid). Its NAICS code is 334514 and its SIC code is 3561.