What ASCONA does

ASCONA Gesellschaft für optische Messtechnik mbH is a privately held German industrial technology company founded in 1988 and headquartered in Oberteuringen, Germany, with 11-50 employees. The company develops and manufactures optical profile measurement and surface inspection systems used by manufacturers of aluminum, plastic, and rubber profiles to perform dimensional metrology and quality control directly at the extrusion press. Its core product portfolio comprises three system tiers — the promex EXPERT precision measurement system, and the BASIC FAST and ADVANCED FAST rapid inline measurement systems — all 100% Made in Germany and backed by a money-back guarantee.

The underlying technology combines optical sensors, proprietary software, and reference-based measurement algorithms to deliver micrometer-precision cross-section measurements (internal and external) and detection of fine surface defects on aluminum profiles. The systems are designed to integrate at the press for real-time quality assurance, producing objective measurements in seconds and enabling sustainable reduction of rejection rates. ASCONA has installed more than 800 systems across 60+ countries and serves customers in the aluminum extrusion, plastic profile, and rubber profile industries.

The company generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of its measurement systems, with pricing conducted on a quote basis and supplemented by on-site training and after-sales service. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales via website inquiry forms with a global partner network that delivers localized sales, installation, and service in more than 60 countries. Marketing channels include participation in flagship aluminum industry trade fairs (ALUMINIUM Düsseldorf and ALUMINIUM China) and a multilingual corporate website. Named enterprise customers include Hydro Extrusion Nenzing (Austria), Thöni Industriebetriebe (Austria), E-Max Dilsen-Stokkem (Belgium), Profilgruppen (Sweden), and Metra (Italy), with several relationships spanning over a decade.

Name

ASCONA

Legal name

ASCONA Gesellschaft für optische Messtechnik mbH

Website

https://ascona-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ASCONA is a German industrial technology company that develops and manufactures optical profile measurement and surface inspection systems for aluminum, plastic, and rubber profile manufacturers, serving industrial extrusion customers in more than 60 countries via a global partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Optical Profile Measurement Systems

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD), Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB), Industrial Vision & Quality Inspection (HDAAAEAG), Industrial Quality Inspection & Metrology (Machine Vision) (IMAIAMAF), Dimensional Inspection Software (GD&T, SPC, Reporting) (IMAAAHAD)

Keywords

• Optical profile measurement
• Dimensional metrology systems
• Surface inspection equipment
• Aluminum profile quality control
• Industrial measurement technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Meckenbeuren

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Measurement Systems Sales: Sale of optical measurement and inspection hardware and software systems for industrial profile manufacturing. Systems are sold as complete solutions including on-site training and comprehensive after-sales support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ASCONA develops, manufactures, and sells optical profile measurement and surface inspection systems (promex EXPERT, BASIC FAST, ADVANCED FAST) for dimensional metrology of aluminum, plastic, and rubber profiles. Systems combine specialized hardware and software to deliver objective measurement results in seconds directly at the press, enabling inline quality control and rejection-rate reduction in industrial profile manufacturing.

Product overview

ASCONA provides optical profile measurement technology systems that combine advanced hardware and software solutions for dimensional measurement and surface inspection of aluminum, plastic, and rubber profiles. The product portfolio centers on three measurement systems: promex EXPERT for detailed precision inspection, and BASIC FAST and ADVANCED FAST for rapid inline measurement. All systems are 100% Made in Germany, with over 800 systems installed across more than 60 countries, featuring measurement results in seconds and objective quality assessment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• promex EXPERT Precision optical measurement system for detailed inspection of aluminum, plastic, and rubber profiles, providing objective dimensional and surface measurement results in seconds for industrial profile manufacturers.
• BASIC FAST Fast optical measurement system for rapid dimensional inspection of profiles at the press, providing quick, objective, and precise evaluation for profile quality control.
• ADVANCED FAST Advanced high-speed optical measurement system for dimensional inspection of profiles with enhanced capabilities for profile quality control and process optimization at the press.

Quantifiable outcome

• Measurement results delivered in seconds with objective, precise data
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Renishaw: Renishaw manufactures precision measurement systems including optical encoders, probing systems, and laser/tool calibration products for industrial applications. Comparable to ASCONA as a metrology specialist with overlapping optical measurement technology and similar European industrial customer base.
• Mitutoyo: Mitutoyo is a global leader in precision measurement instruments including optical and vision-based systems for industrial inspection. Comparable to ASCONA as a broad incumbent offering dimensional measurement products that overlap with profile metrology applications.
• ZEISS Industrial Metrology: ZEISS Industrial Metrology is a global leader offering coordinate measuring machines, optical and multisensor systems, and 3D scanning for industrial inspection. Comparable to ASCONA as a broad metrology incumbent whose optical systems overlap with ASCONA's profile measurement use cases, though ZEISS serves many additional industries.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division provides a broad portfolio of CMMs, optical 3D metrology, in-line inspection, and quality software. Comparable to ASCONA as a broad incumbent in industrial dimensional and surface inspection that can address profile metrology as part of a wider portfolio.
• Keyence Corporation: Keyence supplies sensors, measurement systems, machine vision, and microscopes for industrial automation and quality control. Comparable to ASCONA as a broad incumbent whose optical and laser-based measurement products compete for the same inline inspection use cases in industrial production.

Emerging players

• Creaform (AMETEK): Creaform manufactures portable 3D measurement and inspection technologies including optical scanners for industrial quality control. Comparable to ASCONA in offering optical dimensional measurement solutions targeting industrial profile and component inspection, with a broader scanner-centric portfolio.
• FARO Technologies: FARO provides 3D measurement, imaging, and realization solutions including laser scanners and optical coordinate measurement for industrial applications. Comparable to ASCONA in optical-based dimensional metrology, with broader applicability across manufacturing environments.

Direct peers

• WENZEL Group: WENZEL Group manufactures coordinate measuring machines and optical multi-sensor metrology systems for industrial applications. Comparable to ASCONA as a mid-sized European specialist offering optical and contact-based dimensional measurement for industrial customers.
• Optical Gaging Products (OGP): OGP specializes in optical and video-based dimensional measurement systems for industrial quality control, particularly in manufacturing environments. Comparable to ASCONA as a focused optical metrology provider serving similar industrial dimensional inspection use cases.
• Mahr GmbH: Mahr is a German-based manufacturer of precision measurement equipment including optical and contact-based dimensional metrology for industrial production. Directly comparable to ASCONA as a German mid-market specialist serving industrial quality control with overlapping optical measurement capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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