What Kimatic Precision Industrial Systems does

Kimatic Precision Industrial Systems (legal name KIMATIC SISTEMAS INDUSTRIALES DE PRECISION SL) is a privately held Spanish industrial equipment distributor and authorized technical service provider founded in 1993 and headquartered in Durango, Bizkaia. The company operates exclusively as the official distributor and SAT (Servicio de Asistencia Técnica) for a curated portfolio of European industrial equipment OEMs across the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal), with a headcount of 1-10 employees. Its represented principals include LAP (Germany) for laser projection and non-contact measurement, MESUTRONIC (Germany) and Fortress for metal detection, X-ray inspection, and separation, GESSMANN (Germany) for industrial control systems (joysticks, pedals, consoles, naval and railway controllers), SOLLAU (Czech Republic) for magnetic separation, MUDATA (France) for linear positioning systems and encoders, SCANMEG for infrared photoelectric barriers, CAMLOGIC for silo and tank level control, and SCHALLER for industrial humidity measurement.

The company's technical scope spans laser projection for CAD-template and geometric positioning in composite manufacturing (notably wind turbine blade lamination), non-contact optical measurement via triangulation and laser profiling, metal contamination detection and separation for food, pharma, plastics, wood, textile, glass, and recycling lines, magnetic and eddy-current separation, ergonomic operator controls for cranes, naval vessels, and rolling stock, and linear encoder systems for industrial automation including wood-processing lines. Kimatic supplements distribution with a full SAT offering: study, programming, installation, commissioning, and end-customer staff training, performed by its own technical staff and supported by partner OEMs. The website also lists machine-vision and used/refurbished equipment resale as adjacent commercial lines.

Commercially, Kimatic generates revenue from three streams: (1) hardware sales of new precision industrial equipment distributed under exclusive Iberian mandates, (2) professional services revenue from installation, commissioning, programming, training, and after-sales technical support, and (3) resale of used and demo equipment. Pricing is quote-based B2B; standard terms are net 30 days from invoice, ExWorks Durango (excluding freight, packaging, insurance, installation, and taxes), with advance payment or guarantees required before delivery. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales plus a channel network of industrial automation integrators across Iberia, supplemented by participation in industry trade fairs, technical documentation, a LinkedIn presence, a corporate website with newsletter signup, and WhatsApp Business for direct commercial contact.

Name

Kimatic Precision Industrial Systems

Legal name

KIMATIC SISTEMAS INDUSTRIALES DE PRECISIÓN SL

Website

https://kimatic.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kimatic Precision Industrial Systems is a privately held Spanish industrial equipment distributor and authorized technical service provider that represents multiple European OEMs (LAP, MESUTRONIC, GESSMANN, SOLLAU, MUDATA, SCANMEG) across Spain and Portugal, supplying laser projection, metal detection, industrial controls, and magnetic separation systems to manufacturers and automation integrators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Durango

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Distribution: Distribution of precision industrial equipment including laser projection systems, metal detectors, industrial controls, encoders, and magnetic separators as official distributor for European manufacturers (LAP, MESUTRONIC, GESSMANN, SOLLAU, MUDATA, SCANMEG) across the Iberian Peninsula
2. Technical Service and Commissioning (SAT): Technical support, installation, commissioning, and after-sales service for distributed equipment as official authorized technical service (SAT)
3. Used/Second-hand Equipment Sales: Sale of refurbished and demo industrial equipment including magnetic separators, as listed on their occasion/material section

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kimatic is the official distributor and Authorized Technical Service (SAT) for European industrial precision equipment manufacturers across the Iberian Peninsula. It sells, installs, commissions, and services laser projection and measurement systems, metal detection and separation equipment, industrial control systems, magnetic separators, linear positioning systems and encoders, infrared barriers, level controllers, and humidity measurement systems, complemented by used/second-hand equipment sales.

Product overview

Kimatic Precision Industrial Systems is a Spanish industrial automation distributor representing European manufacturers, offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision industrial systems. The core offering includes LAP laser projection and measurement systems (SERVOLASER, CAD-PRO, ATLAS/POLARIS/ANTARIS/CALIX/METIS series), MESUTRONIC metal detection and separation equipment (METRON detectors, QUICKTRON/PLASTRON/P-TRON separators, TRANSTRON conveyors), GESSMANN industrial control systems (joysticks, pedals, control panels, naval and railway controllers), SOLLAU magnetic separation technology, MUDATA linear positioning systems and encoders, SCANMEG infrared barriers, CAMLOGIC level controllers, and SCHALLER humidity measurement systems. The company provides technical service and commissioning support, serving sectors including aerospace, wind energy, composites, prefabricated construction, wood, food, plastics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, glass, recycling, aggregates, and industrial machinery OEM manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LAP Laser Projection and Measurement Systems LAP GmbH laser projection and non-contact measurement systems distributed by Kimatic for industrial applications, including linear projection, CAD-template geometric projection, motorized SERVOLASER projectors, and ATLAS/POLARIS/ANTARIS/CALIX/METIS measurement series. Used by industrial manufacturers for precision positioning and quality control.
• SERVOLASER XPERT Motorized laser projection system with 3 colors, high visibility and durability for positioning in production processes. Distributed by Kimatic for Iberian industrial manufacturers.
• CAD-PRO Laser Projection System Laser projection system that generates visible lines on surfaces of objects or tools from CAD files, controlled via PRO-SOFT interface or API application programs. Used for geometric template projection in industrial manufacturing.
• ATLAS, POLARIS, ANTARIS, CALIX, METIS Measurement Series Laser measurement systems using triangulation, shadow effect, and laser profiling methods for non-contact industrial measurement applications.
• MESUTRONIC Metal Detection and Separation Systems MESUTRONIC metal detectors and separators for food, plastics, pharmaceuticals, wood, textiles, glass, recycling, aggregates, and packaging industries. Includes METRON tunnel detectors, QUICKTRON separators, PLASTRON separators, TRANSTRON conveyor systems, and P-TRON separators.
• XtrAlign Laser Family Laser-based positioning and alignment system family designed for complex industrial environments, including the XtrAling HY green laser guide for forklift trucks that enables precise fork positioning.
• METRON Metal Detectors METRON tunnel metal detectors for conveyor belt installation, vibratory chutes and material slides. Multiple models including METRON 07 CI, METRON 05 CI, METRON 05 D, METRON 05 S, METRON 04 ProfiLine, METRON 05 ProfiLine, METRON 05 PowerLine, METRON 07 PowerLine, METRON 07 FlatLine, METRON 05 VT, and METRON 05 CO for wood applications.
• DTEC-PRO Calibration Assistance Calibration assistance system combining IR flash and camera for detecting reflections on targets, with data transmitted to software for analysis.
• P-TRON 05GM V2 Metal Separator Metal separator for pneumatic conveyor lines with operating temperatures up to 160°C, featuring digital evaluation method and complete shielding against external interference.
• PLASTRON 05 K Metal Detector and Separator Metal detector and separator for injection molding and extrusion machines, examining plastic granules, ground material and powders for metallic contaminants with temperatures up to 120°C.
• TRANSTRON Conveyor Systems Special conveying systems for packed and bulk products in production processes with metal-free area integration for metal detectors. Available in S/M/L/XL/CM/CL/CX series.
• GESSMANN Industrial Control Systems W. GESSMANN GmbH industrial control systems including joysticks, pedals, control panels, ergonomic seats, and specialized controllers for industrial, naval, and railway applications.
• SOLLAU Magnetic Separation Technology SOLLAU magnetic separators including eddy current separators (ECS), overband separators (DND AC E), magnetic plates, filters, and mobile separation units (MSU & MSU-LUX) for industrial material processing.
• MUDATA Linear Positioning and Encoders MUDATA numeric linear positioning systems and encoders for industrial automation, including cable encoders (series 90.1402, CD), rotary encoders (GHM, IN series), and complete wood industry automation solutions.
• SCANMEG Infrared Barriers SCANMEG photoelectric barriers for height, area and diameter control of products on conveyor lines, accelerating and optimizing factory production.
• CAMLOGIC Level Controllers CAMLOGIC level controllers for silos and tanks, providing comprehensive material level control in dust or granulated storage silos and liquid tanks.
• SCHALLER Humidity Measurement Systems SCHALLER humidity detection systems for measuring and controlling moisture content in various industrial applications.
• Technical Service and Commissioning (SAT) Technical support, installation, and commissioning services for all distributed industrial automation systems, including coordination from study, programming, and setup to customer personnel training.
• Used and Second-hand Industrial Equipment Sale of refurbished and demo industrial equipment including magnetic separators, as listed in Kimatic's 'Ocasión' / second-hand material section.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved production time efficiency through laser projection template systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LAP GmbH Laser ApplikationencoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of laser projection and measurement technology. KIMATIC is official distributor and SAT for the Iberian Peninsula. Products include CAD-PRO laser projectors, SERVOLASER systems, and measurement sensors (ATLAS, POLARIS, ANTARIS, CALIX, METIS series).
• MESUTRONIC Geratebau GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of metal detection and separation systems. KIMATIC distributes full product range including METRON tunnel detectors, QUICKTRON separators, TRANSTRON conveyor systems, and P-TRON pneumatic separators for food, pharma, plastics, wood, textile, glass, and recycling industries.
• W. GESSMANN GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of industrial control systems including joysticks, pedals, consoles, and ergonomic seating. Products serve material handling/lifting, naval, railway (locomotives, trains, trams, subways), and general industrial applications.
• SOLLAU s.r.o.coreTechnology or IntegrationCzech manufacturer specializing in magnetic separation technology. Products include overband separators, eddy current separators (ECS), magnetic plates, filters, and mobile separation units (MSU series) for metal separation in various industries.
• MUDATA SAScoreTechnology or IntegrationFrench manufacturer of linear positioning systems and encoders for industrial automation. Products serve wood processing industry including log parks, log carriages, saws, delineation systems, and automatic retest classifiers.
• SCANMEGcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of infrared detection and measurement barriers for industrial production line control. Products control height, area, and diameter of products on transport lines to accelerate and optimize factory production.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• SICK AG: German industrial sensor and automation systems manufacturer producing detection, identification, and measurement solutions for factory and process automation. Directly competes with LAP and SCANMEG product lines that Kimatic distributes but operates as an OEM manufacturer.
• Pepperl+Fuchs: German industrial sensor and explosion-protection manufacturer serving factory automation, process industries, and material handling. Adjacent to Kimatic's MESUTRONIC metal detection, SCANMEG infrared, and industrial controls categories but as an OEM rather than a multi-brand distributor.
• SMC Corporation: Japanese industrial pneumatics and automation components manufacturer serving factory automation globally. Adjacent product category to Kimatic's industrial automation portfolio but competes as a principal brand rather than a distributor model.
• Festo: German industrial automation components manufacturer specializing in pneumatics, electric drives, and control technology for factory automation. Adjacent to Kimatic's GESSMANN control and MUDATA positioning portfolios but operates as an OEM rather than distributor.

Direct peers

• Hoffmann Group: German-headquartered value-added distributor of precision tools, measuring instruments, and industrial equipment with in-house technical service. Highly comparable to Kimatic as a multi-principal industrial precision equipment distributor combining product sales with calibration and commissioning services, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader European footprint.
• Misumi: Japan-origin global catalog distributor of factory automation components, including linear motion, encoders, and positioning systems that overlap with Kimatic's MUDATA encoder portfolio. Comparable business model offering modular industrial automation components with engineering support and configure-to-order services.
• Bossard Group: Swiss-based industrial distribution and engineering services firm specializing in fastening technology, technical consulting, and supply-chain integration. Comparable to Kimatic in combining third-party principal products with value-added engineering, assembly, and logistics services for industrial customers.
• Elesa+Ganter: Germany-Italy joint venture distributing standard machine parts, industrial controls, and positioning components through regional sales networks across Europe. Comparable distribution model to Kimatic serving industrial OEMs with catalog-based precision components.

Broad incumbents

• RS Components (RS): Global broad-line industrial and electronics distributor serving engineers and buyers across Iberia with thousands of industrial brands. Overlaps with Kimatic's metal detection, sensor, and industrial control categories but at vastly larger scale and broader scope than Kimatic's specialty precision portfolio.
• Farnell / element14: Global electronic components and industrial products distributor with Iberian operations, overlapping with Kimatic in industrial encoders, sensors, and measurement instruments. Much broader catalog and scale than Kimatic's focused industrial automation niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInkimatic.es/linkedin

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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