Feinmess Suhl

What Feinmess Suhl does

Feinmess Suhl GmbH is a German precision engineering company headquartered in Suhl, Thuringia, operating as part of the Steinmeyer Group (Steinmeyer Firmengruppe) alongside sister entities August Steinmeyer GmbH & Co. KG and Steinmeyer Mechatronik GmbH. The company traces its heritage to 1878 when Friedrich Keilpart founded the firm, and today employs 51–100 people at its Pfütschbergstraße 11 facility. It specializes in the design and manufacture of precision lead screws and ball screws, micrometer heads, actuators, micrometer positioning stages, and a comprehensive range of metrology and calibration equipment, supplemented by DAkkS-accredited calibration services under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018.

The core technology centers on precision grinding of threads in hardened steel — a craft the company says requires years of experience and meticulous care — with manufacturing capability spanning diameters of 2–100 mm, pitches from 0.2 mm, and lengths up to 300 mm. The portfolio includes proprietary offerings such as the FlexTrieb® flexible lead screw system, aerospace/defense-grade lead screws with integrated rod ends and axial play of 10–20 µm, cleanroom and vacuum lead screws rated to ISO Class 1 and 10E-11 mbar, and automated calibration systems such as the EMP II gauge block tester (0.01 µm resolution) and MFP dial indicator test stations.

The company makes money through one-time hardware sales (standard catalog items and custom solutions priced on a quote basis), DAkkS-accredited and factory calibration services, repair services, and product training seminars. It sells through direct sales with technical consultation and a network of national and international distributors, targeting B2B industrial customers in calibration laboratories, semiconductor technology, optics/photonics/laser, aerospace & defense, machining, and research & development.

Name

Feinmess Suhl

Legal name

Feinmess Suhl GmbH

Website

https://feinmess-suhl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1878

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Feinmess Suhl GmbH, a Suhl-based German precision manufacturer founded in 1878, designs and produces precision lead screws, ball screws, metrology systems, and DAkkS-accredited calibration equipment for aerospace, semiconductor, optics, calibration labs, machining, and R&D customers via direct sales and an international distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Measurement Instruments and Drive Technology

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC), Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH)

Keywords

• Precision lead screws
• Ball screw drives
• Metrology calibration systems
• Micrometer positioning stages
• Precision measurement instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Suhl

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Instrumentation and Systems Sales: Sale of precision lead screws, ball screws, micrometer heads, actuators, micrometer positioning stages, and calibration/measurement systems. Products range from standard catalog items to fully custom-designed components.
2. Calibration and Testing Services: DAkkS-accredited calibration laboratory providing factory and DAkkS calibration services for measurement equipment. Includes calibration of hand measuring instruments, dial indicators, and measurement systems.
3. Custom Development and Manufacturing: Custom design and production services from batch size 1 to large series, including customer-specific positioning systems, actuators, and measurement solutions developed in collaboration with customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Feinmess Suhl GmbH manufactures precision lead screws, ball screws, micrometer heads, actuators, and micrometer positioning stages for drive and positioning applications. The company also produces metrology and calibration equipment (dial indicator testers, gauge block testers, tape measure calibrators, and length measuring systems) and offers DAkkS-accredited and factory calibration, repair, and training services. Production ranges from batch size 1 to large series, serving aerospace, semiconductor, optics/photonics, and machining industries.

Product overview

Feinmess Suhl offers a comprehensive portfolio of precision measurement and drive technology products organized around three main pillars: precision lead screws and ball screws for positioning applications, metrology and calibration equipment for quality assurance, and calibration services. The core product lines include precision lead screws (available as ground, rolled, and custom variants including the FlexTrieb® brand), actuators combining lead screws with motors, and micrometer positioning stages. The metrology portfolio encompasses systems for test equipment calibration (dial indicator testers, gauge block testers, tape measure calibrators, horizontal and vertical length measuring systems), inspection equipment for product measurement, and supporting software (Dialtest, FMS-View, FMSconnect). The company provides both DAkkS-accredited and factory calibration services, repair services, and product training. All products serve precision-dependent industries including calibration laboratories, semiconductor technology, optics/photonics/laser, aerospace & defense, machining, and research and development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FlexTrieb®: Proprietary brand for flexible lead screw drive solutions

Products and services

• Precision Lead Screws (Präzisions-Gleitgewindetriebe)

Quantifiable outcome

• Measurement resolution of 0.01 µm for gauge block testing systems
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• August Steinmeyer GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAugust Steinmeyer GmbH & Co. KG is part of the same corporate group (Firmengruppe/Group of Companies) as Feinmess Suhl. Both companies share common ownership and operate within the Steinmeyer Group, which specializes in precision measurement and drive technology solutions.
• Steinmeyer Mechatronik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteinmeyer Mechatronik GmbH is part of the same corporate group (Firmengruppe/Group of Companies) as Feinmess Suhl. The three companies together form the Steinmeyer Group, offering complementary precision engineering capabilities from mechanical components to mechatronic systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hiwin Technologies: Taiwanese manufacturer of ball screws, linear guides, and precision positioning stages serving semiconductor, medical, and automation customers as a direct competitor in precision motion components.
• Mitutoyo Corporation: Japanese global leader in precision measurement instruments including micrometers, dial indicators, gauge blocks, and calibration systems — directly comparable to Feinmess Suhl's metrology portfolio.
• August Steinmeyer GmbH & Co. KG: Sister company in the Steinmeyer Group; manufactures precision ball screws, lead screws, and positioning systems with overlapping product portfolio and customer base in aerospace, semiconductor, and metrology.
• Mahr GmbH: German precision metrology manufacturer producing dial indicators, micrometer heads, and calibration systems for industrial quality assurance; overlaps with Feinmess Suhl's measurement and calibration product lines.
• Ewellix (SKF Group): Linear motion and electromechanical actuator manufacturer specializing in ball screws, lead screws, and lifting columns; competes with Feinmess Suhl's actuator and positioning stage portfolio.
• NSK Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of ball screws, linear guides, and precision bearings serving semiconductor, aerospace, and machine tool customers with comparable product breadth.
• THK Co., Ltd. Japanese global leader in linear motion components including ball screws and lead screws; competes directly with Feinmess Suhl in precision positioning for semiconductor equipment and machine tools.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: German linear motion and drive technology major offering ball screws, lead screws, and complete positioning systems at global scale across factory automation and machine tool markets.
• Dr. Johannes Heidenhain GmbH: German high-precision measurement and positioning specialist offering linear encoders, length gauges, and metrology systems overlapping with Feinmess Suhl's calibration and measurement business.
• Schaeffler Group (INA): German industrial group with INA brand offering precision lead screws, ball screws, and linear guidance as part of a much larger bearings and automotive supplier portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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