TESA

What TESA does

TESA SA is a Swiss manufacturer of precision dimensional measurement instruments with an 80-year heritage, producing high-accuracy calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and height gauges sold worldwide to industrial manufacturers and metrology laboratories. Its technology base rests on proprietary mechanical and capacitive measurement principles, including bore gauges built to the Abbe measurement principle, a patented capacitive system paired with the IMICRO cone design, a watch-grade shock-resistant mechanism for dial calipers, and patented QUICKCENTER and FEEL&MOVE technologies for height gauges; digital instruments connect via RS232, USB, and Bluetooth (TLC-BLE) and feed into a proprietary software suite (DATA-VIEWER, DATA-DIRECT, STAT-EXPRESS) with Q-DAS export support.\n\nThe commercial model is hardware sales of precision instruments, with revenue generated through quote-based pricing rather than public list prices. In Central Europe, TESA SA distributes exclusively through DINKUM s.r.o., a Brno-based private limited company that serves as the authorized commercial representative for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, handling local sales, technical consultation, and customer support; this channel-partner structure is the primary go-to-market in the region and is supplemented by downloadable PDF catalogs, a dedicated regional website, and direct phone/email quotation channels.

Name

TESA

Legal name

DINKUM s.r.o.

Website

https://tesabs.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TESA SA is a Swiss manufacturer of high-precision dimensional measurement instruments (calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, height gauges) sold worldwide to industrial manufacturers and metrology laboratories. In Central Europe, it distributes exclusively through DINKUM s.r.o. in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Measurement Instruments

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

Keywords

• Precision measuring instruments
• Dimensional metrology equipment
• Industrial calipers micrometers
• Height gauges dial indicators
• Swiss measurement systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Measurement Instruments: TESA SA generates revenue through the sale of high-precision dimensional measurement instruments including calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and height gauges. Products are available in both analog and digital variants with various measurement ranges and precision levels. The company serves industrial customers in manufacturing and quality control applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TESA SA is a Swiss manufacturer of high-precision dimensional measuring instruments with 80 years of heritage. The company produces calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, height gauges, inductive probes, and display units in both analog and digital variants. Products are designed for demanding industrial production environments as well as high-precision laboratory metrology applications, complemented by proprietary software (DATA-VIEWER, DATA-DIRECT, STAT-EXPRESS) for data collection and statistical quality control.

Product overview

TESA is a Swiss precision measurement systems manufacturer with 80 years of experience, offering a comprehensive portfolio of measuring instruments including digital and analog calipers (TWIN-CAL, TESA-CAL, CCMA), micrometers (MICROMASTER, ISOMASTER), bore gauges (IMICRO, IMICRO CAPA µ SYSTEM), dial indicators (P-LINE, DIALTRONIC COMPACT), and height gauges (MICRO-HITE, TESA-HITE). The products range from manual to digital versions, with advanced digital offerings featuring data output, Bluetooth connectivity, and integration with proprietary software (DATA-VIEWER, DATA-DIRECT, STAT-EXPRESS). The company serves industrial and laboratory applications worldwide with patented solutions emphasizing quality construction and reliability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TWIN-CAL: Digital caliper series with data transmission capability, available in IP40 and IP67 protection ratings
• TESA-CAL IP67
• ISOMASTER
• MICROMASTER
• IMICRO
• DIALTRONIC COMPACT
• P-LINE
• TESA-HITE
• MICRO-HITE
• IMICRO CAPA µ SYSTEM

Products and services

• TWIN-CAL IP40/IP67 Digital Calipers Digital calipers with TLC (TESA Link Connector) for data transmission, IP67 or IP40 protection against dust and liquids, 11mm LCD display, ABS measuring function, and optional Bluetooth data transfer. For industrial production and quality control environments.
• TESA-CAL IP67 Digital Calipers Budget-friendly digital calipers without data output, featuring IP67 protection for use in production environments with dust and liquid exposure, automatic power on/off, and mm/inch conversion. Targeted at industrial measurement applications.
• Dial Calipers (Analog) Analog calipers with patented shock-resistant mechanism using watch-manufacturing components, providing stable measurement results and long-term reliability with impact-protected gear mechanism. For industrial users needing durable mechanical measurement.
• Vernier Calipers High-standard vernier calipers suitable for intensive industrial use, made of hardened stainless steel with matte chrome scale background and screw locking. For traditional manual measurement applications.
• TESA ISOMASTER Analog Micrometers Analog micrometers with oblique millimeter markings and perpendicular half-millimeter markings to eliminate reading errors, respecting Abbe's principle. For precision mechanical measurement applications.
• TESA MICROMASTER Digital Micrometers Digital micrometers with robust construction for longevity and stable results, high protection against liquids and dust (IP54), large high-contrast display, long battery life, with or without data output. For industrial precision measurement.
• TESA IMICRO CAPA µ SYSTEM Digital Bore Gauges Combination of TESA's patented capacitive system with unique IMICRO cone, featuring large high-contrast display digits, constant measuring force, and data transmission via opto-RS232 port. For high-precision bore measurement.
• TESA IMICRO Analog Bore Gauges Self-centering and self-aligning three-point bore gauge, the only bore gauge in the world respecting Abbe's principle with precision thread and three-point contact measuring styli for maximum accuracy independent of temperature changes.
• TESA DIALTRONIC COMPACT Digital Dial Indicators Digital dial indicators with 45mm diameter dials for confined spaces, featuring data output, preset function, mm/inch selection, IP54 or IP67 protection, and 12.5mm measuring range. Ideal for measurements in confined spaces or for integration directly into machines.
• P-LINE Lever-type Dial Indicators Analog lever-type dial indicators with up to 3mm measuring range and 36mm probe length, ruby-mounted precision mechanism, ideal for measuring axial and radial runout. Combines metrological experience with quality materials.
• MICRO-HITE Manual Height Gauges High-end manual height gauges for 1D or 2D coordinate measurements with patented QUICKCENTER technology, touch screen and keyboard interface, and free SCS calibration certificate. For workshop and laboratory use.
• TESA-HITE MAGNA Manual Height Gauges 1D height gauges with Magna-µ-System for harsh conditions, featuring IP65 panel protection, color screen, 60-hour battery life, and magnetic measuring system. Designed for workshop environments.
• MICRO-HITE +M Motorized Height Gauges Motorized height gauges with patented FEEL&MOVE hand-wheel technology for fast probe positioning, advanced measuring modes, automatic PDF report generation, and free SCS calibration certificate. For high-end laboratory and workshop measurement.
• TESA DATA-VIEWER (Freeware) Free software for easy data collection from TESA digital measuring instruments with automatic device recognition, compatible with Bluetooth and USB connectivity, supports export to STAT-EXPRESS, Q-DAS, and Excel. For quality control professionals using TESA digital instruments.
• TESA DATA-DIRECT User-friendly software for creating custom quality inspection reports, collecting and reporting real-time measurement results from TESA instruments with data output capability. For quality inspection professionals.
• TESA STAT-EXPRESS Statistical software for quality control, enabling downloading, reporting, and storing measurement data from single or multiple instruments simultaneously, with tolerance management and statistical reporting. For quality control teams managing large data sets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Temperature-independent measurement accuracy through Abbe principle compliance
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DINKUM s.r.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDINKUM s.r.o. serves as the exclusive commercial representative of Swiss manufacturer TESA SA for the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The partnership enables local availability of professional measurement instruments and measurement technology. The distributor maintains an online presence through tesabs.cz website, provides customer contact through phone (+420 721 650 183) and email ([email protected]), and operates from offices in Brno.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Renishaw: UK-based measurement and manufacturing technology company. While Renishaw's core focus is CMM probes, scanning, and additive manufacturing, it competes in factory-floor measurement and increasingly in industrial metrology adjacent to TESA's portfolio.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Division of Hexagon AB covering industrial metrology including CMMs, portable arms, laser scanners, and dimensional measurement software. Overlaps with TESA in dimensional metrology but operates at significantly larger scale across a broader portfolio.
• Keyence: Japanese measurement and sensor manufacturer offering laser displacement sensors, profilometers, vision systems, and digital micrometers/calipers. Keyence competes in the same industrial QA budget as TESA, increasingly via vision-based measurement that complements or substitutes traditional hand tools.
• ZEISS Industrial Metrology: ZEISS's industrial metrology division supplies CMMs, optical systems, and dimensional measurement solutions. The division overlaps with TESA in precision metrology but addresses higher-end, vision-based, and automated applications.

Direct peers

• Sylvac: Swiss manufacturer of precision dimensional measurement instruments (calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gauges) directly overlapping TESA's product range, distribution model, and customer base. Sylvac is TESA's closest geographic and product-line competitor.
• Mitutoyo: Global market leader in precision measurement instruments, with the largest installed base of calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMMs. Mitutoyo is the dominant incumbent TESA competes against across nearly every product category.
• Bowers Group: UK-based metrology manufacturer specializing in bore gauges, internal measurement, and hand-held precision instruments. Directly comparable to TESA's IMICRO bore gauge line and other internal-measurement offerings.
• Fowler / S-T Industries: American manufacturer of precision measuring instruments — calipers, micrometers, height gages, bore gages — competing with TESA in general-purpose industrial metrology at the mid-market price point.
• L.S. Starrett: American manufacturer of precision tools and metrology instruments including calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauge blocks. Starrett competes with TESA in dimensional measurement for industrial and toolroom customers.
• Mahr: German manufacturer of precision metrology equipment — calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gauges, and form measurement — competing head-to-head with TESA in industrial quality control and laboratory applications across Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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