What SSM Testronik does

SSM Testronik GmbH is a privately held German specialist manufacturer founded in 1985 in Hochdorf-Assenheim by the partners Schmitz, Schädler, and Müller, currently managed by Meike Füßer, Daniela Becker, and Benjamin Hauck. The company designs and produces digital measurement and control electronics for material and component testing, with its core platform comprising the proprietary MCS 7060i and MCS 7070i modular control systems, the Test+Motion application software, and the HDS 7040 hardness display system. These products support tensile, compression, bending, hardness (Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell), and pendulum impact testing across electromechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, static and dynamic test configurations, with resolutions up to 120,000 steps and multi-axis synchronization capability.

The company operates a dual business model: modernization/retrofitting of legacy material testing machines from various manufacturers (replacing obsolete electronics while preserving mechanical assets) and distribution of new testing machines supplied exclusively by Czech partner LABORTECH s.r.o. across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Revenue is generated through hardware sales of new and modernized testing systems, professional services including repair/maintenance and DAkkS-accredited calibration (delivered with HABU-Hauck Prüftechnik), and consumables such as calibrated hardness comparison plates. Pricing is custom and project-based, delivered via direct sales-led engagement with on-site consultation, supplemented by trade fair presence (notably Control in Stuttgart) and channel-partner marketing with LABORTECH.

SSM Testronik serves manufacturing and industrial companies requiring quality assurance testing, research institutions and universities (e.g., FMPA Stuttgart, Fachhochschule), and accredited testing/calibration laboratories. Customer references include Deutsche Bahn (2000 kN buffer spring testing machine), superconductor research installations operating at 2 Kelvin, and university laboratory modernizations. The company holds ISO 9000-aligned training documentation and operates an in-house DAkkS-accredited hardness laboratory, while partner LABORTECH maintains ISO 9001:2016 and ISO 14001:2016 certifications.

Name

SSM Testronik

Legal name

SSM Testronik GmbH

Website

https://ssm-testronik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SSM Testronik GmbH is a German specialist manufacturer of digital measurement and control electronics for material testing machines, modernizing legacy equipment and distributing LABORTECH testing machines across the DACH region for industrial, research, and academic customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Testing Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH), Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH)

Keywords

• Material testing machines
• Testing machine modernization
• Hardness testing equipment
• Pendulum impact testing
• Measurement control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Hochdorf-assenheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Testing Machines Sales: Sale of new universal testing machines, pendulum impact testers, and hardness testing machines. Products sourced from LABORTECH partnership and sold through direct sales and channel partners.
2. Modernization Services: Retrofitting and upgrading of legacy material testing machines with modern electronics (MCS systems), sensors, and software. Core business focus for over 30 years.
3. Repair, Maintenance and Spare Parts: Repair services, regular maintenance, and spare parts supply for testing machines of all manufacturers. Includes replacement parts for discontinued brands sourced from former suppliers.
4. DAkkS Calibration Services: Accredited calibration and acceptance testing for force, length, Rockwell, Vickers, Brinell hardness testers, and pendulum impact testers in partnership with HABU-Hauck Prüftechnik.
5. Hardness Comparison Plates: Calibrated reference plates for Brinell, Vickers, and Rockwell hardness testing. Produced in-house with DIN EN ISO and ASTM certification. Multiple calibration options per plate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SSM Testronik modernizes, retrofits, and sells material testing machines (tensile, compression, hardness, and pendulum impact testers) for industrial, research, and educational customers. Its proprietary MCS 7060i/7070i digital measurement and control electronics and Test+Motion software can be installed into legacy machines to extend life and restore norm-compliant testing, or supplied with new LABORTECH-branded testing machines that SSM distributes exclusively in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The portfolio is complemented by hardness comparison plates, LED illumination units, calibration services, and spare-parts/repair offerings.

Product overview

SSM Testronik offers a unified platform-plus-modules portfolio centered on material testing machines and modernization solutions. The core product line comprises the MSC 7060i/7070i digital measurement and control systems, which serve as the electronic backbone for both modernized legacy machines and new testing equipment, paired with the Test+Motion application software for test control and data management. Supporting products include the HDS 7040 hardness display system for hardness tester modernization, pendulum impact testing machines (CHK series), and electromechanical/servo-hydraulic testing machines from partner LABORTECH. The portfolio is complemented by accessories (hardness comparison plates, LED illumination units), DynPack dynamic testing software, and services including machine modernization, DAkkS calibration, and repair/maintenance. The modular architecture allows customers to modernize existing equipment incrementally or procure complete turnkey testing solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MCS 7060i Digital Measurement and Control System Compact modular standard electronics for electro-mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, static and dynamic test systems with a digital high-precision controller (60,000-step resolution), integrated force channel, and 2 additional slots for displacement and strain measurement. Used to retrofit legacy material testing machines and equip new ones.
• MCS 7070i Digital Measurement and Control System Advanced version of the MCS family with 120,000-step resolution and 7 expansion slots for additional load cells, strain gauges, and I/O modules. Supports synchronization of multiple MCS units for multi-channel applications such as multi-axis material testing.
• HDS 7040 Hardness Display System Compact measuring unit for hardness testers with illuminated graphics display, keyboard input, Digipoti for direct measurement range selection, PC interface, and modular design for Brinell, Vickers, and Rockwell testers. Used to modernize legacy hardness testing machines.
• Test+Motion Application Software User-friendly application software for Windows 10 with intuitive operation, user management, integrated test standards, real-time graphics, statistical functions, multi-workstation capability, and export functions (ASCII, Excel, PDF). Used to control material testing machines built around MCS electronics.
• E.1 Single-Column Testing Machine (up to 5 kN) Single or dual-column desktop tensile/compression/bending testing machine with machine resolution of 0.026 µm and accuracy class 1 or 0.5 per EN ISO 7500-1. Used for low-capacity materials testing in labs and QA.
• E.2 Dual-Column Testing Machine (up to 600 kN) Floor-top dual-column testing machine with integrated linear guide, high stiffness and mechanical resistance, designed for high-capacity tensile, compression, and bending tests.
• CHK Pendulum Impact Testing Machine (50J–750J) Pendulum impact testing machine series for Charpy, Izod, Dynstat, and Brugger test methods per EN, ASTM, ISO, DIN and GOST standards, with optional instrumented impact and automatic BLUERUNNER configuration.
• LABORTECH Electromechanical Testing Machines (up to 2 MN) Electromechanical tensile-compression testing machines from LABORTECH with capacities up to 2 MN, featuring ball-screw technology and precision control. Distributed in DACH by SSM Testronik.
• LABORTECH Servo-Hydraulic Testing Machines (up to 5 MN) High-capacity servo-hydraulic testing machines from LABORTECH up to 5 MN for dynamic and static material testing applications. Distributed in DACH by SSM Testronik.
• LABORTECH Dynamic and Fatigue Testing Systems Dynamic testing systems from LABORTECH for fatigue and cyclic loading applications with servo-hydraulic actuation. Distributed in DACH by SSM Testronik.
• Hardness Comparison Plates Calibrated hardness reference plates for Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell and Knoop testing methods, available in steel and aluminum with optional ASTM calibration certificates and raster markings. Produced in-house with DIN EN ISO and ASTM certification.
• LED Unit for Hardness Testers Energy-efficient LED replacement for traditional bulbs in Brinell and Vickers hardness testers, with high light intensity, adjustable dimming, and optional camera integration.
• Material Testing Machine Modernization Service Retrofit service for outdated material testing machines, replacing electronics while preserving mechanical components, using MCS measurement systems and Test+Motion software to restore compliance with current standards. The company's core business focus for over 30 years.
• DAkkS Calibration and Acceptance Testing Service DAkkS-compliant calibration and acceptance testing for force, length, hardness testers, and pendulum impact testing machines per DIN 51220, EN ISO 7500-1, and EN ISO 9513 standards, delivered in partnership with HABU-Hauck Prüftechnik.
• Repair, Maintenance and Spare Parts Service Comprehensive repair and maintenance services for testing machines of all manufacturers, with rapid spare parts procurement including components for discontinued machine brands sourced from former suppliers.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LABORTECH s.r.ocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1990Long-standing distribution partnership since 1990. SSM Testronik serves as exclusive distributor for LABORTECH testing machines in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. LABORTECH manufactures electro-mechanical and hydraulic testing machines up to 5000 kN. SSM provides service and uses MCS electronics and Test+Motion software in LABORTECH machines, ensuring consistent service capability.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Instron (Illinois Tool Works): Instron is a global manufacturer of universal materials testing machines. Comparable to SSM Testronik in tensile, compression, and fatigue testing, and is explicitly referenced in SSM's customer case (university retrofit).
• AMETEK Test & Calibration: AMETEK is a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, including test and calibration equipment. Comparable adjacency to SSM Testronik's MCS measurement and control electronics business.
• ZwickRoell: ZwickRoell is a leading German manufacturer of material and component testing machines. Directly comparable to SSM Testronik's testing machine and modernization business, but operates at significantly larger scale as a full-line OEM.
• MTS Systems: MTS manufactures servo-hydraulic and electromechanical testing systems for material and structural testing. Overlaps with SSM Testronik's dynamic, fatigue, and high-capacity testing capabilities.
• Shimadzu Scientific Instruments: Shimadzu produces universal testing machines, hardness testers, and impact testers. Comparable to SSM Testronik's full product portfolio across tensile, hardness, and impact categories.

Direct peers

• Buehler (Illinois Tool Works): Buehler specializes in hardness testing equipment, including hardness comparison plates and reference standards. Directly overlaps with SSM Testronik's hardness testing modernization and calibrated reference plate offerings.
• EMCO-Test: EMCO-Test manufactures hardness testing machines (Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell) and accessories. Comparable to SSM Testronik's hardness testing product line and HDS 7040 retrofit system.
• Hegewald & Peschke Meß- und Prüftechnik: Hegewald & Peschke is a German manufacturer of universal, hardness, and impact testing machines. Closest direct competitor to SSM Testronik in German-speaking markets with similar focus on materials testing equipment.
• Tinius Olsen: Tinius Olsen manufactures material testing machines (tensile, compression, impact, HDT). Comparable to SSM Testronik in testing machine product range and modernization/replacement offerings.
• LABORTECH s.r.o. LABORTECH is SSM Testronik's strategic distribution partner and a manufacturer of electromechanical and hydraulic testing machines up to 5,000 kN. Highly comparable product portfolio, with SSM providing electronics and services for LABORTECH machines in DACH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ssm-testronik-gmbh

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about SSM Testronik