What Hidrex does

HIDREX GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer and distributor of electronic aids and medical technology, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Heiligenhaus, Germany. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes medical electrical devices and assistive technology from a single facility, with operations organized around three product clusters: wheelchair special controls (RSST) including head, chin, and zero-travel joystick controls; table center controls and accessories integrating R-Net and PG Drives platforms; and augmentative and alternative communication devices such as the Human Kommunikator HK13 Pro and HK13 Eye Alea. Beyond rehabilitation technology, HIDREX produces iontophoresis devices for hyperhidrosis treatment (Class IIa medical devices, FDA-approved for US distribution), mounting systems (HidrexFlex, Rehadapt, Daessy), environmental control units such as HouseMate Pro 6S, and OEM products including veterinary laser and magnetic field devices.

The business operates a B2B model through a registration-gated online shop at hidrex.de, selling exclusively to certified dealers, trained specialists, and healthcare providers rather than directly to end consumers. HIDREX is DIN EN ISO 13485 certified since 1999, FDA-approved for iontophoresis distribution in the United States, and an R-Net certified repair center, with additional integrations for Permobil wheelchairs, Eldat EasyWave environmental controls, and mo-vis accessories. Geographic reach covers the DACH region (Germany, Austria, UK) and the United States under existing regulatory clearances. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of medical devices and assistive technology components, supplemented by professional training services for dealers and end users. Pricing is quotation-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the custom-configured nature of the products and the dealer-mediated channel structure.

Name

Hidrex

Legal name

HIDREX GmbH

Website

https://hidrex.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HIDREX GmbH is a German manufacturer of electronic assistive medical technology, producing wheelchair special controls, augmentative communication devices, iontophoresis equipment, and mounting systems sold through certified dealers to people with disabilities and healthcare providers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Technology & Medical Devices

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Assistive Technology, Adaptive Equipment & Home Exercise Program Training In-Home (HSABADAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Connected Medical Devices & Wearables (Sensors, Patches, Implantables) (HLACAPAB)

Keywords

• Rehabilitation technology
• Assistive technology
• Medical devices
• Wheelchair controls
• Environmental control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Heiligenhaus

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. Medical Device Sales: Sale of electronic medical devices including iontophoresis devices, wheelchair special controls, environmental control systems, and assisted communication devices. Products are medical devices classified as Class I (rehabilitation products) and Class IIa (stimulation products).
2. Assistive Technology Products: Sale of assistive technology products including sensors, adapters, mounting systems, joystick accessories, and related components for rehabilitation and disability assistance.
3. Professional Services and Training: Training services for dealers and end users on proper installation and use of rehabilitation technology products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

HIDREX develops, manufactures, and distributes electronic medical devices and assistive technology for people with disabilities. Its portfolio includes iontophoresis devices for hyperhidrosis, wheelchair special controls (joysticks, head/chin controls, table-mounted center controls), environmental control systems, augmentative and alternative communication aids with eye tracking, mounting systems, and OEM products, sold via a B2B online shop and certified specialist dealers from its Heiligenhaus, Germany facility.

Product overview

Hidrex GmbH is a German manufacturer and distributor of electronic assistive devices and medical technology with over 40 years of experience. The product portfolio centers on rehabilitation technology (REHA-Technik) for people with disabilities, organized into major categories: wheelchair special controls (Rollstuhlsondersteuerungen) including joysticks, head controls, and chin controls; table center controls (Tischmittelsteuerungen) as alternatives to standard wheelchair joysticks; environmental control systems (Umfeldsteuerung) including the Eldat EasyWave program; communication aids including the Human Kommunikator series with eye tracking; mounting and holder systems (HidrexFlex, Rehadapt, Daessy); sensors and adapters; and specialized assistive products like the Obi food robot, Edero and Salvum arm supports, and Leva arm support. The company also produces medical devices including iontophoresis machines for hyperhidrosis treatment, laser and magnetic field devices for veterinary use, and various OEM products. Manufacturing facilities are located in Heiligenhaus, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Human Kommunikator: Communication aid product line including HK13 Eye Alea and HK13 Pro models
• HidrexFlex System
• TMS NG (Tischmittelsteuerung Next Generation)
• Edero
• Salvum
• Elemento
• Leva

Products and services

• Tischmittelsteuerung Next Generation (TMSNG) Table-mounted wheelchair center control for users with limited hand motor skills, integrating R-Net Omni 2 modules, large display, plastic housing with warm feel, Bluetooth connectivity, and support for up to 7 external switches via Assignable Buttons technology; intended as an alternative to standard wheelchair joysticks.
• Human Kommunikator HK13 Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device available in Pro and Eye Alea variants, featuring built-in cameras and eye tracking capabilities for hands-free operation by individuals with severe physical disabilities.
• Hidrex Nullwege Joystick Zero-travel joystick for users with minimal motor control, requiring no physical movement to activate electric wheelchair controls.
• HidrexFlex System Proprietary mounting system for wheelchair special controls and environmental control devices, comprising clamps, bases, connectors, and adapters for securing assistive devices to wheelchair frames and tables.
• R-Net System (PG Drives) Wheelchair control system by PG Drives Technology distributed and integrated by HIDREX, including Omni 2 display and interface modules, power modules, gyro modules, and connection cables for power wheelchair configuration.
• Linx System Dynamic Power wheelchair control system comprising REM500 control panel, DLX-IN500 input module, DLX-OUT500 output module, DLX-ACU200 companion control, and connection cables for power wheelchair configuration.
• Obi Speiseroboter Robotic feeding device that enables individuals with limited arm and hand mobility to eat independently through robotic arm control.
• Edero Armunterstützung Arm support system for individuals with limited arm mobility, assisting with positioning and movement of the arms during daily activities.
• Salvum Set Konfigurator Configurable arm support system offering modular components for customized positioning and mobility assistance.
• HouseMate Pro 6S Environmental control unit with IR and Eldat EasyWave connectivity for operating home appliances, lights, and electronic devices, targeted at individuals with limited mobility.
• Eye Tracking System (Augensteuerung) Eye-controlled input system allowing individuals with severe physical disabilities to control computers, communication devices, and wheelchairs through camera-based eye tracking.
• Iontophoresegeräte (Iontophoresis devices) Medical iontophoresis devices for treating hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), classified as Class IIa medical devices and FDA-approved for US distribution.
• 10-Tasten Steuerungsmodul R-Net 10-button control module for R-Net wheelchair systems with integrated voice control functionality for accessible wheelchair input.
• DualPro Hinterkopfsteuerung Analog/digital rear-head (occipital) wheelchair control system with 3 sensors, available in small and large form factors for operating electric wheelchairs via head movements.
• AssistivePad Tablet-based assistive technology solution including cases, mounts, finger guides, and holding systems for iPad and Android devices to support accessibility and communication.
• Leva Armunterstützung Arm support device designed to assist individuals with limited arm mobility in performing daily activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quality management system continuously certified since 1999
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• R-Net (PG Drives Technology)coreTechnology or IntegrationHIDREX integrates R-Net wheelchair control systems into their products and is a certified R-Net repair center. Products include R-Net Omni 2 modules, joystick modules, and related connectivity solutions.
• PermobilcoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecial integration of HIDREX Tischmittelsteuerung (table center controls) with Permobil electric wheelchairs, including specific PPP technology integration for full seat positioning display.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Daessy: Manufacturer of wheelchair mounting solutions and device holders. Comparable as a niche AT peer whose products HIDREX distributes, sharing the same dealer channel and end users.
• Permobil: A leading global manufacturer of powered wheelchairs that integrates HIDREX's Tischmittelsteuerung (TMS) with PPP technology. Directly comparable as a powered-wheelchair ecosystem player with overlapping end customers and shared dealer relationships in Europe.
• Rehadapt: Manufacturer of mounting systems for assistive technology devices on wheelchairs and tables. HIDREX distributes Rehadapt products and competes/collaborates in the mounting-and-holder subsegment of the same end market.
• Mo-vis: Belgian manufacturer of special wheelchair controls, joysticks, and assistive switches. Closely comparable as a niche AT peer with overlapping products (chin controls, switches) and shared powered-wheelchair OEM relationships.
• Tobii Dynavox: Specialist in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and eye-tracking technology, directly overlapping with HIDREX's Human Kommunikator and Papillon eye-tracking product lines for users with severe physical disabilities.
• PG Drives Technology (Curtiss-Wright): Provider of R-Net wheelchair control systems that HIDREX integrates and is certified to repair. A core technology platform peer whose products underpin HIDREX's flagship TMS NG and special controls.
• Eldat: German manufacturer of radio-based environmental control (EasyWave) systems. Directly comparable as a niche peer in wireless home automation for accessibility, integrated into HIDREX's HouseMate Pro offering.

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock: Global leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and rehabilitation technology with a broad portfolio of mobility and AT solutions. Comparable as a DACH-headquartered rehab/AT incumbent overlapping on wheelchair controls, environmental control, and assistive devices.
• Invacare: Global manufacturer of wheelchairs, seating, and respiratory products serving rehabilitation and long-term care markets. Comparable as a broader mobility and AT incumbent with overlapping dealer channels and end customers.
• Sunrise Medical: Global manufacturer of manual and powered wheelchairs, seating, and mobility aids with strong European presence. Comparable as a powered-wheelchair incumbent selling through similar dealer networks and serving overlapping end users.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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