What Matesy does

Matesy GmbH is a privately held German technology company headquartered in Jena, Thuringia, founded in 2008 as a spin-off of the research institute INNOVENT Technologieentwicklung e.V. The company specializes in the measurement, visualization, and generation of magnetic fields and in optical twist testing of shafts, serving industrial and research customers that require micrometer- and microtesla-level precision. Its technical core rests on magneto-optical sensors exploiting the Faraday effect, CMOS-based magnetic field imaging (cmos-magview), 3-axis and AMR Hall-effect magnetometers (m-axis, MHLS, m-cat, RMP, 3MTS), 3D magnetic tracking (magtrack), liquid-phase-epitaxy-grown single-crystal YIG films and resonators, and a proprietary optical diffraction method for twist testing (STT) that competes against thread-method and profilometer approaches.

The company's product portfolio spans desktop measurement instruments, handheld devices, OEM magneto-optical sensors, custom permanent magnets, YIG materials for microwave applications, and accessories such as Helmholtz coils. It monetizes through direct and channel-partner hardware sales, calibration and DAkkS-certified measurement services, equipment rental, and magnet/YIG trading — pricing is custom/quote-based with multi-year contracts and German buyer financing via MMVfinrate. Distribution runs through 12 sales partnerships covering at least 27 countries plus direct enterprise sales from Jena handled by Sales Manager Sybille Pukallus, with trade fair presence (Coiltech Germany, Coiltech North America) as the primary demand-generation channel.

Matesy positions itself as the world market leader in single-crystal YIG films and the market leader in optical twist testing. Its installed base of thousands of instruments is reported to be used by more than 10,000 customers across automotive and mechanical engineering, glass and solar manufacturing, forensics, and scientific research verticals. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, has won the 2013 Powtech Innovation Award and the 2014 Thuringia Innovation Award, and maintains ongoing R&D collaborations with INNOVENT, Fraunhofer institutes, and Jena University of Applied Sciences, alongside a co-development partnership with SENIS AG.

Name

Matesy

Legal name

Matesy GmbH

Website

https://matesy.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Matesy GmbH is a Jena-based German precision-instrument vendor, spun off from INNOVENT in 2008, that designs and builds magneto-optical and Hall-sensor-based measurement systems, optical shaft twist testers, and single-crystal YIG materials for automotive, mechanical engineering, glass/solar, forensics, and research customers in 27+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Magnetic Measurement Instruments

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Magnetic Sensors (Hall/Magnetoresistive/Compass) (HDAHALAC), Imaging Sensors (CMOS/CCD/ToF/Depth) (HDAHALAF), Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK), Transformers & Magnetics (Power/Signal) (HDAHANAD)

Keywords

• Magnetic measurement instruments
• Magnetic field visualization
• Permanent magnet testing
• Magneto-optical sensors
• Shaft twist testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Jena

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of magnetic measurement instruments and systems including cmos-magview, m-axis, MHLS, STT, Helmholtz coils, YIG products, and sensors.
2. Professional Services: Calibration services (factory and DAkkS-certified), maintenance, training, and technical consulting. Measurement services for customer-specific challenges.
3. Magnet Trading: Trading and sales of permanent magnets, custom-made and tested with matesy technology.
4. YIG Material Production: Production and sale of YIG (Yttrium Iron Garnet) materials including films, cubes and spheres for microwave applications.
5. Equipment Rental: Rental service allowing customers to test matesy technology under real conditions before long-term purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Matesy designs, manufactures, and sells magnetic measurement and visualization systems, magneto-optical sensors, and optical shaft twist testing instruments for industrial and research customers. The portfolio spans the cmos-magview magnetic field camera, m-axis and MHLS permanent magnet characterization systems, Helmholtz coils, STT shaft twist tester, m-cat magnet bar measuring system, RMP rotor measuring station, 3MTS handheld teslameter, mageye and magview handheld viewers, magtrack 3D tracking system, magneto-optical sensors, and YIG films/cubes/spheres.

Product overview

Matesy offers a comprehensive portfolio of magnetic measurement and visualization technologies. The product line centers on magneto-optical sensor-based systems (cmos-magview cameras, mageye USB microscope, magview handheld device, and standalone MO sensors) that leverage the Faraday effect for rapid magnetic field visualization. Supporting these are precision measurement instruments including the m-axis permanent magnet characterization system, MHLS Hall Line Sensor for large-area magnetic characterization, RMP rotor measuring station, and Helmholtz coil systems for field generation. Unique to Matesy is the STT Shaft Twist Tester offering optical twist testing as an alternative to conventional thread or profilometer methods, plus the m-cat magnet bar measuring system for sputtering applications. As a materials supplier, Matesy provides single crystal YIG films (world market leader) and YIG cubes/spheres for microwave applications. The 3MTS handheld teslameter and magtrack 3D magnetic tracking system round out the portfolio. These products function as complementary systems within Matesy's ecosystem, with shared software platforms enabling integrated workflows from measurement through analysis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• cmos-magview – Magnetic Field Camera High-resolution magnetic field camera using the Faraday effect in magneto-optical sensors for rapid visualization and measurement of magnetic stray fields and structures. Available in S, M, L, and XL variants with sensor sizes up to 60 x 45 mm² and geometric resolution down to 15 µm. Targeted at automotive, mechanical engineering, and research customers requiring magnetic field visualization.
• m-axis – Permanent Magnet Measurement System Measurement system for characterizing magnetic specifications of permanent magnets, determining magnetic moment and magnetization direction in seconds using integrated AMR sensor technology. Available in S, M, L, and XL variants covering measurement ranges from 0.01 to 50.00 Am². Designed for magnet manufacturers and electric motor developers.
• MHLS – matesy Hall Line Sensor High-precision, large-area magnetic field characterization system featuring highly integrated 3-axis Hall sensors arranged in 2.5 mm pitch. Available in 80, 160, 240, and 320 variants with measurement accuracy of 0.5% on ±800 mT and sampling rates of 200 S/s. Built for flexible inline testing and quality control of magnetic components.
• Helmholtz Coils Magnetic field generation and compensation systems using one- to three-axis coil arrangements for homogeneous field production and Earth magnetic field compensation. Available in sizes from 10 cm to 4 m with field homogeneity of ≤0.1%. Used in laboratory and industrial test environments that require defined magnetic fields.
• STT – Shaft Twist Tester Optical twist testing system for shafts that visualizes twist structures through diffraction without using the thread method or profilometer. Available in NO (analog), NK (digital camera), and NV (video camera) variants. Provides rapid quality control in seconds for twist structures and twist-free surfaces during grinding and turning processes.
• m-cat – Magnet Bar Measuring System Magnetic field mapper for magnetrons and adjustable magnetic bars used in sputtering systems for float glass coating and solar industry. Measures magnetic stray field data in all three spatial axes with measurement lengths from 0.4 m to 5.0 m. Targets glass coating and solar cell manufacturers.
• RMP – Rotor Measuring Station Universal measurement system for precise surveying and quality control of multi-pole permanent magnet rotors. Features controllable axes, precision mechanics, and calibrated 1-axis or 3-axis Hall sensors, with measurement capabilities for rotors up to 80 kg. Designed for electric motor manufacturers performing rotor quality control.
• YIG Films Single crystal yttrium iron garnet (YIG) films grown via liquid phase epitaxy on gadolinium gallium garnet (GGG) substrates. Available in thicknesses from 100 nm to 20 µm with FMR linewidth less than 2 Oe at 6.5 GHz. Matesy is the global market leader in this technology, serving microwave and magneto-optical research and component manufacturers.
• YIG Cubes and Spheres Low-loss single crystal yttrium iron garnet spheres and cubes with extremely high quality factor for microwave oscillator and filter applications. Feature ferromagnetic resonance linewidth ΔH of less than 1.5 Oe and saturation magnetization 4πMs of 1600 ± 80 G. Sold as raw material for microwave device makers and research institutions.
• 3MTS – Triple Axis Handheld Teslameter Handheld 3-axis teslameter co-developed with SENIS AG featuring a fully integrated 3-axis Hall probe in a carbon fiber holder, USB connectivity, temperature-compensated output, and calibrated measurement ranges of 0.1 T, 0.5 T, and 2 T. Used for monitoring permanent magnets and magnet systems in industrial and laboratory environments.
• mageye Mobile magneto-optical USB hand microscope combining a highly sensitive magneto-optical sensor with a high-quality USB microscope for visualizing surface magnetic fields with micrometer resolution. Targeted at mobile quality control and forensic investigations.
• magview Mobile hand-held device with magneto-optical (MO) sensor for rapid visualization of magnetic structures and stray fields by eye. Features an integrated light source, variable analyzer, and long battery life, designed for use in manufacturing, laboratory, and office environments.
• Magneto-optical Sensors High-sensitivity magneto-optical sensors based on the Faraday effect for magnetic field visualization. Available in sizes up to 60 x 45 mm² with four sensitivity types (A, B, C, D) covering measurement ranges from 0.03 to 130 kA/m and lateral resolution down to 1 µm. Sold as standalone components to instrument integrators and researchers.
• magtrack Magnetic 3D tracking system for recording, analyzing, and optimizing movement sequences in closed systems using magnetic marker monitoring. Detects absolute 3D position and orientation of magnetically marked particles in real time with accuracy up to 0.1 mm and evaluation up to 1 kHz. Contact-free and non-optical measurement without ionizing radiation.

Quantifiable outcome

• cmos-magview provides geometric resolution down to 15 micrometers for magnetic field visualization
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• INNOVENT Technologieentwicklung e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and development institute from which matesy was spun off in 2008. Ongoing close cooperation in research projects and development work. One of the key research partners for matesy's innovative power.
• Jena University of Applied SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose cooperation with the university in Jena for research and development projects. Contributes to innovative power and know-how exchange.
• Fraunhofer InstitutesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious Fraunhofer institutes cooperate with matesy on research projects. Contributes to research supervision and joint development work.
• SENIS AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partner for the 3MTS Triple Axis Handheld Teslameter. The 3MTS was developed in cooperation between matesy GmbH and SENIS AG.
• MMVfinrateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancing partner providing financial services for matesy products to customers within Germany. Offers online rate calculation for monthly payment options.
• Alfahosting GmbHminorOthersIT infrastructure service provider for hosting and operating matesy's IT and communications solutions. Provides infrastructure services, computing capacity, storage, database services, and email communications.
• designerei – Agentur für Strategisches Design (Maren Thier & Anja Eglmeyer GbR)minorOthersDesign agency providing web development and editorial services for matesy's website and communications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SENIS AG: Swiss developer of 3D Hall sensors and teslameters, already a co-development partner with Matesy on the 3MTS handheld teslameter. Directly comparable in 3-axis magnetic field sensing and integrated Hall probe technology.
• Magnetic Instrumentation Inc. US manufacturer of Helmholtz coils, gaussmeters, and custom magnetic test systems. Closely comparable to Matesy's Helmholtz coil product line and 3MTS teslameter for permanent magnet QA.
• Lake Shore Cryotronics: US-based manufacturer of precision magnetic measurement instruments, Hall sensors, and materials characterization systems. Overlaps with Matesy's magnet characterization, Hall sensors (MHLS), and YIG/cryogenic measurement product areas.
• Hirst Magnetic Instruments: UK-based maker of magnetic measurement instruments including fluxmeters, gaussmeters, and hysteresisgraphs. Comparable to Matesy in industrial permanent magnet testing and QC instrumentation.
• Metrolab Technology SA: Swiss manufacturer of high-precision magnetometers, including NMR and Hall-effect instruments, for laboratory and industrial use. Closely comparable to Matesy's cmos-magview, m-axis, and MHLS lines in the precision magnetic field measurement category.

Broad incumbents

• Bruker Corporation: Large analytical and scientific instrument maker with a portfolio that includes magnetic resonance, NMR, and materials characterization tools. Represents a major incumbent competitor in adjacent measurement categories that could expand into Matesy's core niches.
• AMETEK Inc. Diversified electronic instrument and electromechanical device manufacturer with significant exposure to test, calibration, and process measurement markets. Represents a potential consolidator that could acquire and scale a niche player like Matesy.
• Keysight Technologies: Global leader in electronic test and measurement equipment, offering electrical signal analyzers and power supplies. A broad incumbent whose bench and production test portfolio overlaps with the electronics/signal-conditioning side of Matesy's instruments.

Regional players

• PCE Instruments (PCE Deutschland GmbH): German-headquartered distributor and manufacturer of measurement instruments including magnetic field meters. Comparable as a European peer offering handheld and bench-top magnetic measurement products through catalog and online channels.

Emerging players

• Magneto-Optical Technology Inc. (Mag-Opt): Specialist in magneto-optical indicator films and visualization products for magnetic field imaging. Closely comparable to Matesy's magneto-optical sensor (Faraday effect) and mageye product lines, though narrower in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@matesy

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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 Matesy