Alwaid
Alwaid is a Czech value-added reseller and systems integrator of industrial 3D metrology equipment — CMMs, measuring arms, scanners, and laser trackers — paired with Metrologic Group software and accredited calibration, modernization, and custom-measurement services for manufacturing customers across Central Europe and beyond.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersMilonice, Czechia
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Alwaid does
Alwaid s.r.o. is a privately held Czech limited company headquartered in Milonice (Blansko district) that distributes industrial 3D metrology equipment and operates the accredited testing laboratory L1452. With more than 20 years of operating history, the firm serves manufacturing enterprises in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and across at least 12 countries including other EU markets, Russia, India, South Korea, and South Africa. Its core customers are quality-control, dimensional-inspection, and Industry 4.0 teams in automotive, aerospace, and general industrial manufacturing, with reference logos spanning BMW, Siemens, Volkswagen, Sonaca, EvoBus, Hella, Gestamp, Magna, Brose, and Novares.
Alwaid's commercial offering is built around three pillars. First, hardware resale of coordinate measuring machines (CMM), portable measuring arms, 3D laser scanners, and laser trackers sourced from Kreon, API, COORD3, Renishaw, TZTEK, Metronor, Nikon, and Stäubli. Second, distribution and licensing of Metrologic Group's Metrolog X4 (universal 3D measuring software supporting 90+ measurement systems) and Silma X4 (offline programming/simulation), including modules such as i-Robot for robotic inspection cells, i-Remote, i-Viewer, and i-Holo augmented reality. Third, a service portfolio covering accredited CMM accuracy testing under ČSN EN ISO 10360 and ČSN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018, CMM modernization (claimed to cost up to 50% of new equipment), repair, custom 3D measurement, reverse engineering, machine relocation, operator training, technical support, and a small 3D printing line for dental/orthodontic models.
The business model is a hybrid value-added reseller and systems integrator. Equipment sales carry capital-expenditure economics, software is sold on subscription/perpetual licensing, and services (calibration, modernization, training, contract measurement) provide recurring and high-margin revenue. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supplemented by participation in MSV Brno and CONTROL Stuttgart trade shows and on-site open-door demonstrations. A small management team led by Managing Director Ing. Daniel Zachoval delivers sales, software specialization, testing, and service functions from the Milonice headquarters.
Alwaid firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Alwaid
- Legal name
- ALWAID s.r.o.
- Website
- https://alwaid.cz
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Alwaid is a Czech value-added reseller and systems integrator of industrial 3D metrology equipment — CMMs, measuring arms, scanners, and laser trackers — paired with Metrologic Group software and accredited calibration, modernization, and custom-measurement services for manufacturing customers across Central Europe and beyond.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Alwaid industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Metrology Equipment
- NAICS
- Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)
- SIC
- Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Calibration, Traceability & Quality Standards (ISO/ASTM) (IMAAAHAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Metrology Automation & Robotics (Automated Cells, In-Line Gauging) (IMAAAHAH)
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Where Alwaid is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Milonice
- HQ country
- Czechia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Alwaid business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- 3D Measuring Equipment Sales: Sale of 3D measuring systems including coordinate measuring machines (CMM), portable measuring arms, laser trackers, and 3D scanners from world brands such as Kreon, API, COORD3, and TZTEK. Equipment sales represent the primary revenue stream with significant capital expenditure per unit.
- Software Licensing: Distribution and licensing of Metrolog X4 and Silma X4 software from Metrologic Group. Software supports connection to over 90 different measurement systems, enabling universal measurement solutions.
- Calibration and Accuracy Testing Services: Accredited testing laboratory (L1452) provides accuracy testing and calibration of coordinate measuring machines according to ČSN EN ISO 10360 standards. The company claims the most extensive experience in Czech and Slovak Republic with over 2,000 accredited accuracy tests performed.
- CMM Maintenance and Modernization: CMM servicing, repair, modernization, and upgrade services. Includes mechanical, electrical, and metrological service. The company offers CMM modernization that can cost up to 50% less than purchasing new equipment.
- Custom 3D Measurement Services: Contract measurement services for companies that do not have necessary equipment or free capacities. Provides measurement protocols and quality control documentation for customers.
- Training and Technical Support: Operator training for measurement equipment and technical support services for metrology software and hardware.
- 3D Printing Services: Custom manufacturing of 3D printed orthodontic models including dental models, implant models, orthodontic models, and surgical guides.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Dental Models (2 jaw) - QUATER |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Dental Models (2 jaw) - FULL ARCH |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Dental Models for Implants |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Orthodontic Models |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Implant Guides and Gingiva |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Alwaid product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Alwaid (ALWAID s.r.o.) is a Czech value-added reseller and systems integrator that distributes 3D metrology hardware — coordinate measuring machines (CMM), portable measuring arms, 3D laser scanners, and laser trackers — from world brands (Kreon, API, COORD3, TZTEK, Renishaw, Metronor). The company also distributes Metrologic Group's Metrolog X4 and Silma X4 software, and operates an accredited testing laboratory (L1452) for CMM calibration, accuracy testing, CMM modernization, custom measurement, reverse engineering, and operator training.
Product overview
ALWAID is a Czech distributor and service provider specializing in industrial metrology. The product portfolio centers on the Metrologic Group software suite (Metrolog X4 and Silma X4) for 3D measurement connected to various hardware platforms including KREON measuring arms (ACE, ACE+) and scanners (Skyline, Zephyr III), API and Metronor laser trackers, and COORD3/TZTEK coordinate measuring machines (CMM). The company also offers comprehensive services including accredited CMM calibration and accuracy testing (laboratory L1452), CMM modernization and repair, custom measurement services, reverse engineering, and operator training. The ecosystem is unified through Metrolog X4 which can connect to over 90 different measurement systems, enabling customers to use various hardware brands within a single software environment.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Metrolog X4
- Silma X4 Offline programming and simulation software for Metrolog X4. Enables offline preparation of measurement programs and complete simulation without interrupting measurement operations. Compatible with all coordinate measuring machines.
- KREON ACE Measuring Arms 6- and 7-axis portable measuring arms with high ergonomics and measurement accuracy. Used for tactile and 3D scanning measurements in industrial quality control applications.
- KREON ACE+ Measuring Arms Enhanced version of ACE arms with improved accuracy through advanced calibration processes and optimized encoders. Available in 6- and 7-axis versions with measurement volumes from 2.5 to 4.5 meters. ISO 10360-12 certified.
- KREON Zephyr III 3D Scanners 3D laser scanners for CMM, measuring arms, and robots. Three models: Zephyr III 50 (5µm accuracy, 15µm resolution), Zephyr III 150 (150mm laser), Zephyr III 300 (300mm laser for large parts, double speed).
- API Radian Laser Trackers Portable coordinate measuring systems from API with excellent accuracy, large working volumes, and rugged reliability. Used for large-volume measurement in industrial applications.
- TZTEK Coordinate Measuring Machines Coordinate measuring machines from TZTEK. Includes economic CME series and portal-type machines for various industrial measurement needs.
- TZTEK Video Measuring Machines Video measuring devices from TZTEK for rapid measurement and multi-part comparison in single field of view.
- COORD3 Coordinate Measuring Machines Coordinate measuring machines from COORD3, ranging from bench-top CMMs for small parts to large gantry CMMs for large industrial components.
- CMM Calibration and Accuracy Testing Accredited testing laboratory (L1452) for CMM accuracy testing and calibration according to ČSN EN ISO 10360 standards. Accredited by Czech National Accreditation Institute (ČIA) per ČSN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018.
- CMM Modernization Upgrade and retrofit services for coordinate measuring machines, including software updates, CNC controller replacement, encoder updates, air bearing restoration, and integration with modern 5-axis sensing heads (Renishaw PH20, REVO).
- CMM Service and Maintenance Mechanical, electrical, and metrological service for coordinate measuring machines including repair and maintenance.
- Custom 3D Measurement Services Contract measurement services for companies without necessary equipment or free capacity. Provides measurement protocols and accredited outputs for quality control documentation.
- Reverse Engineering Services 3D scanning and reverse engineering services to recreate or modify existing parts using metrology equipment and CAD modeling.
- Operator Training Training services for operators of CMM and 3D scanning equipment to ensure proper use and optimal measurement practices.
- 3D Printing Services Custom manufacturing of 3D printed orthodontic models including dental models, implant models, orthodontic models, and surgical guides.
Quantifiable outcome
- Inspection cycle time reduced by 300% (from 15 minutes to 4 minutes 30 seconds) for Sonaca Group aerospace measurement application
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Alwaid
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Alwaid technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
AI capability2 records
Feature7 records
Alwaid partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered new, core, major and supporting.
- TZTEKnewTZTEK supplies coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and video measuring machines (VMM). ALWAID recently added TZTEK products to their portfolio, including CMM-Economic CME and VMM series, with open house event planned for June 2026.
- API (Automated Precision Inc.)coreALWAID expanded portfolio to include API laser trackers (Radian series) and vProbe wireless touch probes. API is a pioneer in laser tracker technology with over 30 years of experience, originally founded by Dr. Kam Lau at NIST.
- Kreon TechnologiescoreALWAID is a distributor of Kreon measuring arms (ACE, ACE+) and 3D scanners (Zephyr III series, Skyline series). Kreon Technologies specializes in portable coordinate measuring arms and 3D laser scanners for contact and non-contact measurement applications.
- Metrologic GroupcoreALWAID distributes Metrologic Group software including Metrolog X4 (universal 3D measuring software) and Silma X4 (offline programming software). The partnership provides integration capabilities supporting over 90 different measurement systems.
- COORD3coreCOORD3 is a global leader in coordinate measuring machines with 30+ years of experience and over 5,000 units installed worldwide. ALWAID distributes COORD3 CMM products including gantry, bridge, and horizontal arm types.
- RenishawmajorRenishaw supplies probe components for CMM including PH10 motorized indexing heads, REVO 5-axis scanning system, and probe heads. ALWAID integrates Renishaw technology into their CMM solutions and modernization services.
- MetronorsupportingMetronor supplies portable coordinate measuring systems (optical trackers) known for excellent accuracy, large working volumes, and reliability at affordable costs. Metrologic Group integrated Metronor interface into X4 i-Robot for automated cells.
- StäublisupportingStäubli TX2 90 robots are used in robotic measuring cells showcased by ALWAID. The coordinate measuring robot (CMR) solution combines Stäubli robotics with Kreon ZEPHYR III 150 scanning heads.
- NikonsupportingNikon supplies CMM equipment including Altera with LC60DX optical scanner for coordinate measuring applications. Nikon's industrial metrology products complement ALWAID's portfolio.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Alwaid competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Creaform (Ametek): Provider of portable 3D scanners (HandyScan) and metrology software with an integrator-channel model. Listed in Metrolog X4 i-Robot integrations, directly comparable to Zephyr III/Skyline offerings.
- InnovMetric Software (PolyWorks): Developer of PolyWorks universal 3D metrology software that, like Metrolog X4, connects to a wide range of CMMs, arms, scanners and laser trackers. Closest functional analogue to Alwaid's software distribution and integration role.
- Nikon Metrology (Quality Vision International): Supplies CMMs and industrial 3D laser scanners (Altera/LC60DX) — appears in Alwaid's partnership list — and competes for the same aerospace and precision-manufacturing accounts.
- FARO Technologies: Manufactures portable 3D measurement arms and laser scanners — overlapping Kreon ACE/ACE+ and Zephyr III product families — and sells direct plus via integrators to the same industrial QA market.
Broad incumbents
- Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Division of Hexagon offering CMM hardware, optical scanners, and PC-DMIS/QUINDOS software suites to the same automotive and aerospace manufacturers Alwaid serves.
- Renishaw: Global leader in CMM probing, PH20/REVO 5-axis systems, and Equator gauges. Both a key technology partner of Alwaid and a broad incumbent competing for the same industrial QA spend.
- Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology: Premium CMM and 3D scanner provider with global coverage across automotive, aerospace and medical — same end customers, broader portfolio and direct-sales scale.
- Mitutoyo: Global leader in precision measurement instruments with broad CMM, optical and handheld product lines; competes with Alwaid's distributed brands across the same industrial QA buying centers.
Regional players
- Bowers Group (Bowers Metrology): UK-based metrology distributor and service provider with calibration, repair and modernization offerings analogous to Alwaid's, focused on the British and Irish industrial market.
- Shape Metrology (India): Indian distributor and integrator of CMM, articulated arms, laser trackers and 3D scanners with calibration services — same multi-brand integrator model as Alwaid but serving the Indian manufacturing belt.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Alwaid social profiles
Digital presenceAlwaid compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Alwaid financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Alwaid leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Alwaid funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Alwaid
What does Alwaid do?
Alwaid (ALWAID s.r.o.) is a Czech value-added reseller and systems integrator that distributes 3D metrology hardware — coordinate measuring machines (CMM), portable measuring arms, 3D laser scanners, and laser trackers — from world brands (Kreon, API, COORD3, TZTEK, Renishaw, Metronor). The company also distributes Metrologic Group's Metrolog X4 and Silma X4 software, and operates an accredited testing laboratory (L1452) for CMM calibration, accuracy testing, CMM modernization, custom measurement, reverse engineering, and operator training.
Is Alwaid a public or private company?
Alwaid is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Alwaid founded?
Alwaid was founded in 2003. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Alwaid based?
Alwaid is headquartered in Milonice, Czechia, in the Europe region.
How does Alwaid make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. 3D Measuring Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Licensing, calibration and Accuracy Testing Services, CMM Maintenance and Modernization, custom 3D Measurement Services, training and Technical Support and 3D Printing Services.
Who are Alwaid's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Creaform (Ametek), InnovMetric Software (PolyWorks), Nikon Metrology (Quality Vision International) and FARO Technologies. Broad incumbents are Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Renishaw, Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology and Mitutoyo. Regional players are Bowers Group (Bowers Metrology) and Shape Metrology (India).
Does Alwaid have an API?
No public API is recorded for Alwaid.
What industry is Alwaid in?
Alwaid's product category is Industrial Metrology Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAAAHAI, Calibration, Traceability & Quality Standards (ISO/ASTM), with a secondary code of IMAAAHAH, Metrology Automation & Robotics (Automated Cells, In-Line Gauging). Its NAICS code is 334519 and its SIC code is 3829.