3D Service

What 3D Service does

3D Service GmbH is a privately held, family-owned industrial metrology company headquartered in Partenstein, Germany (Spessart region), founded in 2005 and operating with 11–50 employees across six offices in four countries (Germany, Netherlands, UK, and China via Shanghai Songwan Precision Instrument Co.). The company specializes in coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and the surrounding service ecosystem, targeting manufacturing and industrial customers that require precision dimensional inspection and quality control.

Its offering is organized across three layers. Hardware includes distributed new LK Metrology portal CMMs, Nikon Metrology 3D scanners and APDIS Laser Radar systems (MV430/MV450/MV430E/MV450E, ranges up to 50m, 4000 Hz data rate), Renishaw probes and sensors, dk Fixiersysteme modular fixturing, and refurbished CMMs with warranty. Proprietary products — PRECICATOR V4 (step, rotation, straightness, squareness, and reversal error correction), the 3D NRW Temperature Recorder (+/- 0.12 K accuracy, 15 sensors), and custom industrial PC controllers — create an attach-accessories revenue stream. Services include DAkkS-accredited calibration (D-K-18164-01-00), ISO 9001:2015-certified maintenance and modernization, in-house contract measuring with three CNC portal machines in climate-controlled rooms, on-site and in-house training, and TeamViewer-based remote maintenance.

Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales (new and refurbished CMMs), software distribution (PolyWorks, Wenzel conversion packages), and recurring professional services (contract measuring, calibration, maintenance, modernization, training). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; sales are inquiry-based and B2B only (contracts concluded exclusively with entrepreneurs under §14 German Civil Code). Customers are reached via direct field engagement, inside sales through the website inquiry form, and channel partners in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, and China.

Name

3D Service

Legal name

3D Service GmbH

Website

https://3d-service.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

3D Service GmbH is a family-owned German industrial metrology company that sells coordinate measuring machines (new and refurbished), runs a DAkkS-accredited calibration laboratory, and provides contract measuring, modernization, training, and proprietary accessories to manufacturing and industrial customers across Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metrology Services

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK), Metrology & Scanning Services (Inspection Labs, On-Site Measurement) (IMAAAHAJ), Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH)

Keywords

• Coordinate measuring machines
• Industrial metrology services
• 3D measurement solutions
• CMM calibration and maintenance
• Quality control inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Partenstein

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. Contract Measuring (Lohnmesstechnik): 3D Service operates CNC-controlled portal measuring machines in air-conditioned measurement rooms to perform tactile measurement tasks for customers. Customers send parts for measurement services, paying per job or contract basis.
2. CMM Sales (New and Refurbished): Sale of new coordinate measuring machines (as LK Metrology distribution partner) and refurbished/used machines with warranty. Revenue from one-time hardware sales.
3. CMM Service, Maintenance, Calibration, and Modernization: Calibration laboratory services, maintenance, calibration, and retrofitting/upgrade services for customer-owned coordinate measuring machines. Also remote maintenance services.
4. Training Services: Individual basic training for newcomers and advanced training for experienced metrology technicians, conducted at 3D Service facilities or on-site at customer locations.
5. Own Products (Accessories): Sale of proprietary accessories including PRECICATOR V4 accuracy systems, temperature recording systems, and PC systems/controllers for measuring machines.
6. Software Distribution: Sale and distribution of measuring software solutions including PolyWorks and Wenzel conversion packages.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

3D Service GmbH sells, services, and operates coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) for manufacturing and industrial clients. The company offers contract measuring services using CNC-controlled portal machines, DAkkS-accredited calibration and maintenance, modernization/retrofitting of existing machines, metrology training, distribution of new and refurbished CMMs from LK Metrology, Nikon Metrology, and Renishaw, as well as proprietary accessories (PRECICATOR V4 accuracy system, 3D NRW temperature recorders, and PC controller systems).

Product overview

3D Service is a specialist provider of coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and related metrology services. The offering is organized as a portfolio of complementary hardware products, software, and services rather than a single unified platform. Hardware products include new LK Metrology portal measuring machines, Nikon APDIS Laser Radar systems (MV430/MV450 series), Nikon 3D scanners, mobile measuring solutions, and Renishaw probes and sensors, all resold through distribution partnerships. The own-product line comprises PC systems and controllers (tower and 19-inch industrial variants), the PRECICATOR V4 accuracy enhancement module, and 3D NRW temperature recorders. The service layer covers contract measuring (using three in-house CNC portal machines), training programs, CMM calibration/servicing, machine modernization/retrofitting, and remote maintenance via TeamViewer. Used and refurbished machines are also offered. Software distribution includes PolyWorks metrology software and conversion packages for Wenzel machines. All products are complemented by dk Fixiersysteme modular clamping solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contract Measuring (Lohnmesstechnik) Outsourced tactile measurement services performed on three CNC-controlled portal measuring machines housed in climate-controlled measurement rooms. Customers send parts to 3D Service for contract-based dimensional measurement, quality inspection, first article inspection, and 3D analysis of complex geometries.
• Training Services (Schulungen) Individual basic training for metrology newcomers and advanced training courses for experienced metrology technicians, delivered at 3D Service facilities or on-site at customer locations. Targets engineers and quality control professionals.
• CMM Calibration & Maintenance (KMG-Service) DAkkS-accredited calibration laboratory services for coordinate measuring machines, including maintenance, calibration, and retrofitting of customer-owned CMMs to ensure traceable measurement results.
• CMM Modernization (Modernisierung) Retrofitting and modernization of existing coordinate measuring machines, offered as an alternative to purchasing new equipment, to upgrade performance and extend equipment life.
• Remote Maintenance (Fernwartung) Remote troubleshooting and support for coordinate measuring machines delivered via TeamViewer, enabling faster issue resolution for customers without on-site visits.
• LK Metrology New CMMs New coordinate measuring machines from LK Metrology sold by 3D Service as official distribution partner, with project planning and implementation support for customers.
• Refurbished CMMs (Gebrauchtgeräte) Refurbished and inspected used coordinate measuring machines sold with warranty as a cost-effective alternative to purchasing new equipment.
• Nikon APDIS Laser Radar Systems Non-contact laser radar measurement systems (MV430/MV450/MV430E/MV450E) for automated inspection of objects ranging from small components to large assemblies, with measurement ranges of 30m or 50m and data rate of 4000Hz. Sold as Nikon Metrology distribution partner.
• PRECICATOR V4 Accuracy Enhancement System Proprietary accuracy enhancement device for 3D coordinate measuring machines, providing step correction of position, rotation, and straightness, plus squareness and reversal error correction. Increases accuracy of CNC and manual measuring machines.
• 3D NRW Temperature Recorder Proprietary temperature measurement system that continuously captures temperature data from up to 15 sensors with accuracy of +/- 0.12 K in the 15°C to 25°C range. Available in package configurations with PC/monitor or as a basic package for existing PC connection via RS232.
• PC Systems and Controllers for CMMs Custom PC systems and 19-inch industrial controller desks for measuring machine environments, including tower cases (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, Win 7/10 Pro) and 19-inch industrial cases (Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM), with cable management, network filters, and CNC/probe interface integration.
• dk Fixiersysteme Modular Clamping Systems Modular clamping and fixation systems with approximately 1,000 components for tactile measurement, optical measurement, surface and contour measurement, computed tomography, machine vision, and laser measurement applications. Distributed by 3D Service as channel partner.
• Measurement Software Solutions PolyWorks 3D measurement software and Wenzel machine conversion packages sold and supported by 3D Service, enabling point cloud processing and analysis with coordinate measuring machines.

Quantifiable outcome

• DAkkS accredited calibration ensures traceable measurement results meeting international standards (ASME B89.4.19-2006 for APDIS systems)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LK MetrologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3D Service is an official distribution partner for LK Metrology, selling new coordinate measuring machines. They support customers not only with purchasing new machines but also with planning and executing projects.
• Nikon MetrologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3D Service is a sales and distribution partner for Nikon Metrology products, including Nikon 3D Scanning solutions and Nikon APDIS Laser Radar systems for non-contact measurement and inspection.
• RenishawcoreTechnology or Integration3D Service distributes Renishaw products, a leading manufacturer of precision measurement and healthcare technology, including sensors and components for coordinate measuring machines.
• dk FIXIERSYSTEMEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3D Service is a distribution partner for dk FIXIERSYSTEME, a company specializing in modular clamping and fixing systems for metrology since 1972. They offer approximately 1,000 modular components for tactile/optical measurement, surface/contour measurement, computed tomography, machine vision, and laser measurement applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mitutoyo: Japanese global leader in precision measurement, producing CMMs, vision systems, and hand-held tools. Competes with 3D Service across Europe for industrial quality-control customers.
• Nikon Metrology: Manufacturer of laser radar (APDIS) and optical CMM/scanning systems, and a principal partner of 3D Service. Competes in the high-precision optical measurement segment across Europe.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Global metrology leader offering CMMs (Global S series), optical measurement, CT scanning, and software. Overlaps with 3D Service on CMM distribution/service but at vastly larger scale and with broader portfolio.
• Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology: Major German metrology incumbent producing CMMs, optical systems, and CT-based measurement. Directly competes with 3D Service in the German mid-market and shares the DACH customer base.
• Renishaw plc: UK-based manufacturer of probes, sensors, and CMM components — also a principal partner of 3D Service. Directly comparable in product offering for CMM accessories and probing systems.
• LK Metrology: European CMM manufacturer whose products 3D Service distributes. Overlaps in the bridge and gantry CMM segment and competes indirectly through 3D Service's own distribution channel.

Emerging players

• InnovMetric Software (PolyWorks): Provider of PolyWorks 3D metrology software distributed by 3D Service. Adjacent ecosystem partner offering the software layer for CMM inspection workflows that 3D Service supports.

Direct peers

• Trescal Group: Global calibration services provider including CMM and dimensional metrology calibration. Directly comparable to 3D Service's DAkkS-accredited calibration lab business, but at much larger international scale.
• Wenzel Group GmbH: German CMM manufacturer and software developer (Wenzel conversion packages). Closely comparable mid-market CMM specialist competing with 3D Service in Germany and Europe.
• Aberlink Ltd: UK-based CMM and vision measurement manufacturer. Closely comparable in size and product focus; shares UK industrial customer base with 3D-Service Metrology LTD.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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