PROMESS Society for Assembly and Testing Systems

What PROMESS Society for Assembly and Testing Systems does

PROMESS Gesellschaft für Montage- und Prüfsysteme mbH, founded in 1977 by Gerhard Lechler in Berlin, designs and manufactures electromechanical NC servo press systems for force-stroke monitored assembly, joining, and testing applications. The product portfolio spans force ranges from 200 N (UFM Precision5) to 500 kN (UFM Klassik), with the UFM Line5 RX (Revolution X) family representing the latest generation and offering multi-axis capability, multi-sensor technology, and a web-based RX controller supporting PROFINET, EtherCAT, Profibus, CANopen, DeviceNet, and Ethernet fieldbus protocols. Force-stroke measurement is delivered through proprietary DMS (strain gauge) and Piezo sensor technology, complemented by a software plugin library (UFMR Database, Barcode, Calibrate, QDE, IPM, XML-Writer) for quality data management, calibration, and process monitoring. Special solutions address cleanroom, robot-mounted, electronic shimming (e-Shim), and positioning (PMD) applications.

The company serves enterprise customers across automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers (Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Bosch, ZF, Schaeffler, Continental, Volkswagen, Porsche, Hyundai, Brose, ThyssenKrupp, Ford, Daimler, Caterpillar, Grob, Arnold, Wolf, Pierburg, Hella), medical technology (Biotronik for pacemaker crimping, Ypsomed for insulin pen assembly), aerospace (Rolls-Royce), e-mobility (NIO for battery production, Lilium for eVTOL), and industrial automation (Siemens, Festo, Wago, Heidenhain, Hitachi, Gefasoft). Revenue is generated through hardware sales of standard and customized servo press systems, one-time software licenses, and professional services including commissioning, training, DAkkS-accredited calibration, and a 'Back to the Cycle' refurbished-equipment resale program. Pricing is quote-based with Ex Works Berlin delivery terms; no recurring subscription model is indicated.

PROMESS operates from its Berlin headquarters and manufacturing/R&D facility (Nunsdorfer Ring 29) with 100+ employees, holds DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, DIN EN ISO 14001:2015, and DAkkS accreditation under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018, and distributes globally through a Berlin-based field sales team supplemented by an international partner network, with active trade show participation in Germany, Switzerland, Spain, France, and the US. A wholly-owned subsidiary, PROMESS Fertigung GmbH, handles manufacturing operations. The company remains privately held under founder family control with no external institutional investment disclosed.

Name

PROMESS Society for Assembly and Testing Systems

Legal name

PROMESS Gesellschaft für Montage- und Prüfsysteme mbH

Website

https://promessmontage.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PROMESS, a privately held Berlin-based German Mittelstand firm founded in 1977, develops and manufactures electromechanical NC servo press systems spanning 200 N to 500 kN for assembly and testing, serving enterprise customers in automotive, medical technology, aerospace, and e-mobility through direct field sales and a global partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Assembly Equipment

NAICS

Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Electromechanical servo presses
• Force-stroke monitoring systems
• Precision joining modules
• Industrial assembly equipment
• NC servo press technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

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, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Electromechanical Servo Press Systems (Hardware): Sale of electromechanical NC servo presses across product lines (UFM Line5, Line5 RX, Compact5, Precision5, Klassik, Multirange), rotational joining modules (URFM), torque modules (UDM5), workstations, and stamping modules. The company manufactures and sells standard components as well as custom special solutions (cleanroom presses, robot presses).
2. Software Licenses and Plugins: Software products including controller firmware, software plugins (UFMR Database, Barcode, Calibrate, QDE, IPM, XML-Writer), and fieldbus device files (PROFINET, EtherCAT, Profibus, CANopen, DeviceNet, Ethernet).
3. Professional Services: Commissioning, process development, preliminary testing, training (operator, methods/programming, maintenance, automation, startup), on-site and telephone support, calibration services, repair and spare parts, rental equipment, and international technical support.
4. Calibration Services and Equipment: DAkkS-accredited calibration services and calibration kits (standard force sensor, measurement box with digital display and USB, factory calibration certificate, optional UFMR Calibrate software, transport case).
5. Factory Outlet / Refurbished Equipment: Back to the Cycle program takes back used servo presses, refurbishes and resells certified used units through the Factory Outlet.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PROMESS develops, manufactures, and globally distributes electromechanical NC servo press systems for force-stroke monitored assembly, joining, and testing tasks across automotive, medical technology, watch, microtechnology, and electronics manufacturing. The product portfolio spans force ranges from 200 N to 500 kN across multiple product families (UFM Line5 RX, Line5, Compact5, Precision5, Klassik), complemented by rotational joining modules, torque modules, workstations, and calibration services.

Product overview

PROMESS offers a modular electromechanical servo press platform with multiple product lines designed for force-stroke monitored assembly, joining, and testing tasks. The core portfolio consists of five joining module families: UFM Line5 RX (latest generation with multi-axis/multisensor capability and web-based RX controller), UFM Line5/Line5s (standard modular joining modules in 10–200 kN range), UFM Compact5 (low-height design for tight installation spaces), UFM Precision5 (high-resolution micrometer-precision units for microtechnology/medical/watch industries), and UFM Klassik (high-force legacy series from 3 to 1000 kN with flexible motor orientation). Complementary modules include the URFM/UDR rotational joining modules for combined axial-rotary processes, the UDM5 universal torque module for torque measurement and testing, and the PROMESS Rapid universal punching module. These are complemented by workstations (C-Compact manual stations, Table Top workstations, and Modular Single Workstations) and a library of software plugins (UFMR Database, Barcode, Calibrate, QDE, IPM, and URMR XML-Writer) for quality data management, process monitoring, and calibration. Special solutions address cleanroom, robot-mounted, e-Shim electronic adjustment, and PMD positioning applications. The entire system supports multiple industrial fieldbus protocols (PROFINET, EtherCAT, ProfiBus, CANopen, DeviceNet, Ethernet) for integration into factory automation environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UFM Line5: Electromechanical NC assembly system with solid mechanics, integrated force-stroke sensors, and directly flanged motor/gearbox. Available in standard sizes and force ranges of 10, 30, 60, 100, and 200 kN.
• UFM Line5 RX
• UFM Compact5
• UFM Präzision5
• UFM Klassik
• URFM
• UDM5
• PROMESS Rapid
• PROMESS Safety Box PSB

Products and services

• UFM Line5 RX Latest-generation electromechanical NC joining module with integrated force-stroke sensor technology and multi-axis capability. Available in Inline and Parallel configurations, force ranges from 1 to 200 kN, with proprietary RX controller.
• UFM Line5 / Line5s Electromechanical NC joining module with solid mechanics, integrated force-stroke sensor technology, and directly flanged motor/gearbox. Force ranges of 10, 30, 60, 100, and 200 kN in Inline and Parallel configurations.
• UFM Compact5 Compact electromechanical NC joining module with servo motor mounted parallel to the housing, resulting in low overall height. Suitable for tight step dimensions such as valve seat ring and guide assembly, with force range up to 50 kN.
• UFM Precision5 High-precision electromechanical NC joining module specialized for microtechnology, watch industry, and medical technology applications. Delivers results in micrometer range with high-resolution DMS or Piezo sensors. Force ranges from 0.2 to 4 kN.
• UFM Klassik Classic electromechanical NC joining module offering wide selection of load ranges and nominal strokes with DMS or Piezo force measurement technology. Flexible drive concept with motor mounted angled or inline to press mechanism. Force ranges from 3 to 1000 kN.
• URFM (Universal Rotational Joining Module) Universal rotational joining module that combines axial and rotary movements in a single step for demanding applications requiring simultaneous axial and rotational force application and monitoring.
• UDM5 (Universal Torque Module) Universal torque module integrating drive and precise torque measurement for testing switches, measuring torques, and other torque-based quality assurance tasks. Torque ranges from 1.5 to 200 Nm with speeds up to 600 rpm.
• PROMESS Rapid (Universal Punching Module) Universal stamping module for punching and stamping operations within automated assembly lines.
• C-Compact Workstation Compact manual workstation with integrated NC servo press. Suitable for quality-monitored assembly of small series, prototype building, pre-series production, or part rework.
• Table Top Workstation Table-top manual workstation with integrated NC servo press available in V5 and RX versions. Force ranges from 1000 to 3000 N, stroke of 200 mm.
• Modular Single Workstation Modular individual workstation configurable for specific assembly and testing tasks.
• Cleanroom Press (Reinraumpresse) Electromechanical servo press designed for cleanroom environments, suitable for assembly and testing in pharmaceutical, medical device, and other cleanroom-critical manufacturing applications.
• Robot Press (Leichtbaupresse / Lightweight Press) Lightweight servo press designed for robot-mounted applications, available in individual configurations for automated assembly lines.
• PMD (Positioning Module Device) Positioning module device providing maximum flexibility in body construction, enabling adjustable positioning during assembly operations.
• e-Shim (Electronic Shim System) Electronic shim for precise adjustment without interrupting production. Electromechanical substitute for traditional manual shimming methods, enabling automatic in-process adjustment of positioning devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Micrometer-level precision achievable with UFM Precision5 series
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers31 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PROMESS Fertigung GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPROMESS Fertigung GmbH is a subsidiary company that specializes in manufacturing operations. It is referenced as a separate legal entity (promessfertigung.de) and likely handles certain manufacturing or production aspects within the PROMESS group.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Stäubli: Swiss mechatronics specialist offering robotics, automation, and connectors. Adjacent competitor in industrial automation with strong automotive customer base; broader portfolio than PROMESS.
• Festo: Global German pneumatics and automation specialist. Competes in motion control and assembly automation, and is also a PROMESS customer. Broader portfolio across pneumatics, electric automation, and process industry.
• Bosch Rexroth: Large German industrial automation player offering drives, controls, and linear motion technology. Competes broadly in factory automation where PROMESS joining modules are deployed, with much greater scale and R&D resources.
• Siemens: Global industrial automation giant (SIMATIC, SINAMICS, SIMOTION). Competes broadly in factory automation, motion control, and digital manufacturing. Also a customer of PROMESS. Significant scale and R&D advantage in adjacent categories.
• Beckhoff Automation: German specialist in PC-based control, motion control, and automation technology. Broader incumbent offering servo drives, controllers, and fieldbus systems that can integrate with or compete against PROMESS joining modules.
• Parker Hannifin: US-based global motion and control technologies leader. Competes broadly in electromechanical motion, drives, and industrial automation where PROMESS joining modules operate, with substantially larger scale.
• Schuler Group: German press systems manufacturer with global presence, primarily focused on metal forming presses. Adjacent competitor in press technology with a much larger scale and broader automotive customer base.

Direct peers

• Schmidt Technology: German specialist in press systems, assembly automation, and testing technology. Overlaps with PROMESS in force-stroke monitored joining modules for industrial manufacturing customers.
• Tox Pressotechnik: German manufacturer of press systems, joining modules, and assembly technology. Directly competes with PROMESS in electromechanical and pneumomechanical press systems for industrial assembly applications.
• Kistler Group: Swiss manufacturer of force/pressure measurement and joining/press technology, including servo presses. Direct competitor to PROMESS in force-stroke monitored assembly and testing systems across automotive and medical applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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