Ahlborn

What Ahlborn does

Ahlborn Mess- und Regelungstechnik GmbH is a private German measurement technology company based in Holzkirchen. It designs and manufactures data loggers, measuring instruments, sensors, ALMEMO connectors, measurement software, and calibration services for B2B customers including research and development teams, industrial manufacturers, calibration laboratories, HVAC and climate-technology users, and environmental monitoring applications.

The core product architecture is the ALMEMO modular measurement system. Its programmable input connectors store calibration and configuration data, enable automatic sensor recognition, and support analog and digital sensor generations; D7 connectors add sensor-side AD conversion, up to 10 measurement channels per connector, hot-swappable sensors, and measurement rates up to 1000 measurements/s, while D6 connectors digitize analog sensors and support connection of third-party sensors. The portfolio spans portable and stationary data loggers, systems with up to 1000 measurement inputs, sensors across physical, electrical, chemical, meteorological, water-analysis, gas, and optical-radiation parameters, WinControl software, ALMEMO Control configuration software, and DAkkS-accredited calibration services.

Ahlborn monetizes primarily through B2B hardware sales of data loggers, measuring instruments, sensors, and intelligent connectors, supplemented by one-time software licensing and professional calibration services. The go-to-market motion is direct and technical-sales led: the company uses its website, catalog ordering, newsletter, trade shows, technical hotline, and consultation for custom measurement solutions. Public pricing is not disclosed, indicating a quote-based sales model rather than transparent self-serve purchasing.

Name

Ahlborn

Legal name

Ahlborn Mess- und Regelungstechnik GmbH

Website

https://ahlborn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ahlborn designs and manufactures ALMEMO measurement systems—data loggers, sensors, intelligent connectors, software and calibration services—for research, industrial manufacturing, calibration laboratories, HVAC and environmental monitoring customers needing flexible, traceable measurement solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Measurement Instruments

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH), Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL), Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE)

Keywords

• Measurement data logging
• Industrial measurement technology
• Sensor connector systems
• Calibration laboratory services
• Precision measurement instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Holzkirchen

HQ country

Germany

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Data Loggers and Measurement Devices: Sale of ALMEMO® data loggers and measurement instruments in various configurations from basic 1-channel transmitters to systems with up to 1000 measurement inputs. Devices include portable, stationary, panel-mount, and reference measurement types.
2. Sensors and Probes: Comprehensive range of sensors for temperature, humidity, pressure, flow, force, displacement, vibration,转速, CO2, pH, conductivity, oxygen, gas concentration, optical radiation, and meteorological measurements. Includes digital and analog sensors.
3. ALMEMO® Intelligent Connectors: Programmable intelligent input connectors for digital and analog sensors. Standard, D6, and D7 connector variants with built-in calibration data storage and signal processing capabilities.
4. Measurement Software (WinControl): WinControl software for data acquisition, monitoring, evaluation, and system integration. Sold as accessory with various licensing options.
5. Calibration Services: DAkkS accredited calibration laboratory services for temperature, pressure, flow, humidity, and electrical quantities. Also offers reference measurement devices for calibration purposes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ahlborn designs and manufactures the ALMEMO® modular measurement system, including programmable data loggers and precision measuring instruments (from 1-channel portable devices to systems with up to 1000 inputs), a broad catalog of digital and analog sensors covering temperature, humidity, pressure, flow, force, vibration, electrical, meteorological, optical, water, and gas quantities, and intelligent ALMEMO® connectors (Standard, D6, D7) that store calibration data in the connector. The company also operates a DAkkS-accredited calibration laboratory and provides WinControl measurement software.

Product overview

Ahlborn Mess- und Regelungstechnik GmbH offers the ALMEMO® measurement system, a modular platform-based portfolio centered on data loggers and intelligent sensor connector technology. The core system consists of ALMEMO® data loggers and measuring instruments (ranging from basic 1-channel units to complex systems with up to 1000 measuring inputs) that work with intelligent ALMEMO® connectors supporting three sensor generations: Standard (analog), D6 (digital), and D7 (advanced digital with own AD converter). Key products include portable data loggers (ALMEMO® 104, 202-S, 204, 710), modular acquisition systems (ALMEMO® 500 with up to 90 inputs, ALMEMO® 510 with up to 100 inputs, ALMEMO® 5690/5690CPU with up to 190 inputs), and reference measuring instruments (ALMEMO® 1020, 1030, 1033, 1036, 8036 series) for calibration and quality assurance. The company provides comprehensive sensor offerings across 14 measurement categories including temperature, humidity, pressure, flow, vibration, electrical, meteorological, optical radiation, water analysis, and gas concentration. Supporting software includes WinControl for measurement data acquisition and ALMEMO® Control for connector configuration. The D7 digital connector technology enables sensor digitization with calibration data preservation during sensor replacement. A DAkkS accredited calibration laboratory (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018) is also offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALMEMO®: The company's core brand for its data loggers, measuring instruments, sensors, and intelligent connector technology system for measurement applications.

Products and services

• ALMEMO® 104 Data Logger V7-generation precision data logger with 4 measuring inputs supporting all ALMEMO® sensor generations (analog, DIGI, D6, D7), flash memory, SD card support, and sleep mode for autonomous long-term recording.
• ALMEMO® 510 Data Acquisition System V7-generation modular data acquisition system supporting up to 100 measuring inputs with active measurement circuit cards and galvanically isolated inputs, usable as a PC interface with WinControl software.
• ALMEMO® 710 Precision Data Logger V7-generation precision data logger with 5.7" color touchscreen and 10 measuring inputs, built-in lithium battery, integrated barometric pressure sensor, and D7 support up to 1000 measurements/s.
• ALMEMO® 2590-2A Data Logger Professional data logger with graphic display and 2 measuring inputs, up to 10 measurements/s, illuminated display, and external micro-SD storage support.
• ALMEMO® 2690-8A Data Logger Data logger with 5 galvanically isolated measuring inputs, increased measurement accuracy, and measurement rate up to 50/s (up to 500/s with SD card), with built-in air pressure sensor.
• ALMEMO® 2890-9 Precision Data Logger Precision data logger with large graphic display, internal EEPROM for 100,000 values, battery operation with quick charging, and 3 user-configurable menus.
• ALMEMO® 202-S / ALMEMO® 204 Data Loggers V7-generation professional data loggers with 2 (202-S) or 4 (204) measuring inputs for digital D6/D7 sensors, with flash memory, SD card support, and optional rubber shock protection.
• ALMEMO® 500 Data Logger V7-generation data logger with up to 90 measuring inputs, integrated web service and access point, two WLAN access modes, Windows app operation, and up to 1000 measurements/s with D7 sensors.
• ALMEMO® 809 Precision Data Logger V7-generation precision data logger with 9 measuring inputs supporting all sensor generations, enhanced accuracy, fast measurement rate, and up to 1000 measurements/s with D7 sensors.
• ALMEMO® 5690 Multi-Functional Data Logger Multi-functional data logger and measurement acquisition system with up to 99/190 measuring inputs, parallel working measurement circuit cards, 5 status LEDs, and support for all non-V7 sensors.
• ALMEMO® 5690CPU Measurement Acquisition System Multi-functional measurement acquisition system with up to 99/190 measuring inputs, fast measurement rates up to 50/s (up to 400/s with SD card), modular housing, and optional relay/trigger/analog interface.
• ALMEMO® 8590 / 8690 Data Loggers Data loggers and precision measuring instruments with 9 galvanically isolated measuring inputs and over 65 standard measurement ranges, with internal EEPROM/RAM or SD memory and sleep mode for long-term recording.
• ALMEMO® 4390-2 Panel-Mount Data Logger Precision data logger in panel-mount housing with 1 measuring input, enhanced accuracy, up to 50/s (400/s with SD card), 2 limit value relays, and optional dual analog output.
• Universal ALMEMO® Transmitter Universal transmitter with 1 or 2 measuring inputs supporting various digital and analog outputs and multiple power supply options for flexible integration.
• ALMEMO® 2450-1L Compact Measuring Instrument Compact ALMEMO® measuring instrument with over 35 measurement ranges for thermocouples, NTC sensors, humidity, pressure, flow meters, and meteorological sensors.
• ALMEMO® 2490A Basic Measuring Instrument Universal basic measuring instrument with 1 or 2 measuring inputs and over 65 measurement ranges, large 2-line display, up to 10 measurements/s, and 100-measurement-value memory.
• ALMEMO® 2470 Professional Data Logger Professional data logger with color segment display and white illumination, with alarm notifications via acoustic signal, LED, and red-background alarm display when limits are exceeded.
• ALMEMO® 1020-2 Thermocouple Reference Instrument High-precision reference instrument for thermocouple temperature measurement (Types N, S, R, B) with 0.01 K resolution up to 1800°C, 2 galvanically isolated inputs, and multi-point adjustment.
• ALMEMO® 1030-2 Pt100 Reference Instrument High-precision reference instrument for Pt100 temperature sensors with 0.001 K resolution, selectable °C/°F/K, and sensor programming for damping, comments, and resolution.
• ALMEMO® 1033-2 Extended-Range Pt100 Reference Instrument High-precision Pt100 reference instrument with extended range up to 720°C at 1 mK resolution, multi-point adjustment, and programmable Callendar-van-Dusen coefficients.
• ALMEMO® 1036-2 Humidity Reference Instrument High-precision humidity reference instrument using Pt100 psychrometer with automatic air pressure compensation, 0.001 K temperature and 0.01% relative humidity resolution, and Dr. Sonntag formula-based calculations.
• ALMEMO® 8036 Multi-Channel Reference Instrument Multi-channel reference instrument with 9 measuring inputs for Pt100 sensors or up to 4 Pt100 psychrometers, with 0.001 K resolution up to 670°C and multi-point adjustment in up to 35 temperature points.
• ALMEMO® Sensor and Probe Catalog Comprehensive catalog of digital and analog sensors covering temperature, infrared, humidity, material moisture, air flow, pressure, force, displacement, vibration, speed, flow, electrical current/voltage/power, building physics, meteorology/indoor climate, optical radiation, water analysis, and gas concentration, designed to be hot-swapped on ALMEMO® devices.
• ALMEMO® D7 Digital Connectors Programmable digital connectors with integrated AD converter supporting up to 10 display/function channels per connector, with high measurement speeds and stored calibration data for hot-swappable precision sensors.
• ALMEMO® D6 Digital Connectors Digital D6 connectors that digitize analog sensor signals and store calibration data in the connector, with total accuracy independent of the ALMEMO® device and extension cables, enabling use of third-party sensors.
• ALMEMO® Standard Intelligent Connectors Standard intelligent programmable ALMEMO® input connectors with 6 screw terminals, pre-configured sensor parameters, and automatic sensor recognition for digital and analog sensors.
• ALMEMO® Input Connectors and Adapter Cables Universal adapter cables with free ends, MU connectors for insertion cards with 64-pin spring contact strip, and digital input adapters for connecting third-party devices to ALMEMO® measurement devices.
• ALMEMO® Device Accessories Accessories including holsters, DIN rail mounts, magnetic mounts, power adapters, and power cables for various ALMEMO® measuring devices.
• WinControl Measurement Software Comprehensive measurement software for all ALMEMO® data loggers and measuring instruments for real-time monitoring, evaluation, and system integration, with a unified software protocol across the entire ALMEMO® device family.
• ALMEMO® Control Configuration Software Free configuration software for programming ALMEMO® connectors, enabling sensor parameter configuration, measurement range selection, calibration data management, and custom linearization with up to 30 points.
• DAkkS Accredited Calibration Service DAkkS-accredited calibration laboratory service for relative humidity, temperature, pressure, flow velocity, and electrical quantities in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018, with comprehensive calibration spectrum for all ALMEMO® measurable quantities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Measurement accuracy up to 0.001 K resolution for temperature
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Instruments (NI): US-based provider of modular data acquisition (DAQ) systems and test/measurement software (LabVIEW). Direct competitor in the modular, multi-channel data logger and sensor-acquisition space, with a much larger R&D budget and global sales organization.
• Testo SE & Co. KGaA: German family-owned manufacturer of portable measurement instruments for temperature, humidity, flue gas, and HVAC. Direct peer to Ahlborn in the German industrial/building-physics measurement market, with a broader commercial footprint and stronger consumer/HVAC brand.
• OTT HydroMet (Lufft): German manufacturer of meteorological and environmental sensors (formerly Lufft). Direct peer in meteorological, weather station, and environmental monitoring measurement, acquired by Fortive-backed Danaher/Hach ecosystem.
• Gossen Metrawatt (GMC-I): German manufacturer of measurement and metrology instruments including electrical safety testers, multimeters, and calibration equipment. Direct peer in German electrical measurement and accredited calibration services.
• WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG: German family-owned manufacturer of measurement instruments for pressure, temperature, force, flow, and level. Direct peer in industrial temperature, pressure, and calibration-related instrumentation, with similar Mittelstand profile but larger scale.
• Kistler Group: Swiss-German manufacturer of sensors and systems for measuring pressure, force, torque, and acceleration. Direct peer in industrial sensor manufacturing and measurement data acquisition, with a stronger automotive and manufacturing OEM presence.

Broad incumbents

• Fluke Corporation: Fortive-owned global leader in portable electronic test tools and industrial measurement. Direct overlap with Ahlborn in handheld/portable data loggers for temperature, humidity, and electrical measurement, with a much larger installed base and channel network.
• HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): Global provider of test, measurement, and monitoring solutions for sound, vibration, force, and strain. Overlaps with Ahlborn in vibration sensors, force/displacement measurement, and data acquisition systems.
• Keysight Technologies: Global leader in electronic test and measurement instrumentation. Overlaps with Ahlborn in electrical signal measurement and precision instruments but operates at a vastly larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Endress+Hauser: Swiss-German family-owned leader in industrial process instrumentation for flow, level, pressure, temperature, and analytical measurement. Broader and more process-industry focused than Ahlborn, but directly competes in industrial temperature/pressure sensors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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