What ProUmid does

ProUmid GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German manufacturer of dynamic vapor sorption (DVS) analyzers and modular humidity generators, headquartered in Ulm, Germany, and operating for over 30 years since its founding in 1992. The company's core technology uses gravimetric measurement with high-precision microbalances to quantify water vapor sorption and desorption of materials under precisely controlled relative humidity and temperature, serving pharmaceutical R&D and QC, food research, building materials, packaging, and personal care/cosmetics laboratories worldwide.

The product portfolio splits across two main lines: the DVS analyzers (the high-resolution SPS series and the cost-efficient Vsorp series) and the modular humidity generators (MHG32 with patented mixer architecture for small volumes, MHG100 for larger chambers, and CHG300/CHG300TC for mid-size enclosures including gloveboxes). The portfolio is augmented by accessories (video camera, Raman spectroscopy integration, permeability kits, large object kits, powder conditioner, membrane dryer), an MCC reference material for sensor validation, and a 21 CFR Part 11 compliant software package that enables regulated pharmaceutical use cases.

ProUmid operates a direct B2B sales motion with custom quote-based pricing, no disclosed third-party distribution, and worldwide reach driven by personalized technical advice, a website product finder, application-note content, trade-show participation (e.g., Powtech), and the long-running Moisture Sorption Analysis Seminar co-organized with the University of Innsbruck. Revenue is generated from hardware sales of instruments, accessories, and software options, supplemented by technical support and calibration services for an installed base with reported equipment longevity exceeding 25 years.

Name

ProUmid

Legal name

proUmid GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://proumid.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ProUmid is a German manufacturer of high-precision dynamic vapor sorption analyzers and modular humidity generators serving pharmaceutical, food research, building materials, packaging, and personal care laboratories worldwide with direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Analytical Laboratory Instruments

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI), Laboratory Testing & Analytical Services (in-house/contract labs; microbiology, metals, organics) (EUANAJAB)

Keywords

• Moisture sorption analyzers
• Humidity generators
• Dynamic vapor sorption
• Water vapor analysis
• Analytical laboratory instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Neu-ulm

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. DVS Systems (SPS & Vsorp): Sale of dynamic vapor sorption analyzer systems for measuring moisture sorption properties of materials. These are precision laboratory instruments used in research and industry for material analysis.
2. Modular Humidity Generators (MHG): Sale of precision humidity generators including MHG32, MHG100, and CHG300 models for controlling relative humidity in test chambers, gloveboxes, and analytical instruments.
3. Accessories & Software Options: Sale of accessories including video cameras, Raman spectroscopy integration, permeability kits, large object kits, membrane dryers, and optional software packages including 21 CFR Part 11 compliant software.
4. Powder Conditioner: Sale of powder conditioning equipment for humidity conditioning of powders, granules, and chunky samples for preparation prior to further analysis.
5. Technical Support & Service: Technical support services and device servicing for installed instruments, including calibration and maintenance services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ProUmid manufactures Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) analyzer systems and Modular Humidity Generators (MHG) for precise measurement and control of water vapor sorption and desorption in materials. The product portfolio includes the SPS and Vsorp DVS series for gravimetric moisture analysis, along with MHG32, MHG100, CHG300, and CHG300TC humidity generators for controlling relative humidity in test chambers, analytical instruments, and gloveboxes. Target customers are research institutions and industrial laboratories in pharmaceutical, food, building materials, and packaging sectors.

Product overview

ProUmid is a German manufacturer offering high-precision moisture sorption systems and humidity generators for demanding analytical applications. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) systems and Modular Humidity Generators (MHG). The DVS product line includes the SPS Series (premium, highest resolution) and Vsorp Series (excellent price-to-performance ratio), both enabling precise analysis of moisture-induced material behavior through gravimetric measurement of water vapor sorption and desorption. The MHG product line includes MHG32 (for small volumes up to 2000 ml), MHG100 (for larger chambers up to 100 L), and CHG300/CHG300TC (for midsize volumes like gloveboxes up to 1000 L). The portfolio includes accessories such as Powder Conditioner for powder preparation, Video Camera and Raman Spectroscopy for combined analysis, and various Permeability Kits for water vapor transmission testing. Optional software includes 21 CFR Part 11 compliant packages for pharmaceutical regulation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DVS Systems: Brand name used alongside ProUmid on the website header to denote the company's product line of Dynamic Vapor Sorption systems.

Products and services

• SPS Series Premium Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) analyzer offering the highest measurement resolution on the market, with multi-sample capability for precise moisture sorption and desorption analysis of materials. Designed for research institutions and industrial laboratories in pharmaceutical, food, building materials, and packaging sectors.
• Vsorp Series Dynamic Vapor Sorption system offering excellent price-to-performance ratio with versatile configuration and accuracy for water vapor sorption measurements. Targets laboratories seeking reliable DVS analysis at a more accessible price point.
• MHG32 Modular Humidity Generator Modular humidity generator for small volumes (up to 2000 ml) with rapid humidity changes. Patented design generates humidity directly at the target volume, enabling fast and precise control at low flow rates up to 1000 ml/min. Available in Standard, TC (with temperature control), and 100/TC (low flow 100 ml/min) variants.
• MHG100 Modular Humidity Generator Modular humidity generator for large test chambers and open systems with gas flow rates up to 15 L/min. Suitable for chamber volumes up to 100 L with modular design and wide temperature/humidity range. Configurable sensor interface supports any sensor with analogue signal output.
• CHG300 Humidity Generator Humidity generator for midsize volumes such as gloveboxes or enclosures. Provides dynamic humidity control for chamber volumes up to 500 L and static control up to 1000 L. Features closed-loop regulation with constant circulation principle, individually placeable temperature and humidity sensor, intuitive touchscreen HMI, internal data storage, and external PC access with remote control.
• CHG300TC Humidity and Temperature Generator Humidity and temperature generator for midsize volumes. Adds temperature control via Peltier modules (up to 550 W) to the CHG300 platform for simultaneous humidity and temperature regulation in target systems such as test chambers and gloveboxes.
• Powder Conditioner Enables precise humidity conditioning of powders, granules, and chunky samples using the Dynamic-Flow method for preparation before further analysis such as powder rheometry or shear cell testing.
• DVS Analysis Software Software for controlling SPS and Vsorp sorption analysis systems, managing humidity profiles with plateaus, ramps, and different humidity levels. Data output is compatible with Excel and common scientific data formats.
• 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant Software Package FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant software package designed for pharmaceutical industry applications requiring regulatory compliance for electronic records and signatures.
• MHG Humidity Generator Software Software controlling all MHG humidity generator parameters with the ability to generate and store any number of humidity curves (methods). Includes a Multisample/Multimethod option for multi-sample analyzers. Uses USB Modbus Protocol for connectivity.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Institute of Pharmacy at the University of InnsbruckcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026Annual cooperation for the Moisture Sorption Analysis Seminar (MSAS). The seminar covers theoretical and practical aspects of moisture sorption analysis, including fundamental principles, instrumentation, calibration, experimentation, and result interpretation. This partnership combines proUmid's practical expertise with academic knowledge from the university.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Vaisala: Finnish global leader in humidity, dewpoint, and environmental measurement instruments for industrial and pharmaceutical applications. Competes with ProUmid in precise humidity measurement and control, particularly for regulated industrial and cleanroom environments.
• Setaram (Keppel Technologies): French-headquartered manufacturer of calorimetry, thermal analysis, and humidity-controlled sorption instruments used in pharma, energy, and materials research. Competes with ProUmid's humidity generator integrations into TGA/DMA and adjacent thermal-sorption workflows.
• TA Instruments (Waters): Major analytical instrument provider offering thermal analysis (TGA, DMA, TMA), sorption, and rheology systems under the Discovery and Trios brands. Overlaps ProUmid's humidity-controlled TGA/DMA/XRD use cases as part of a much broader analytical portfolio with global service infrastructure.
• Bruker: Global provider of X-ray diffraction (XRD), SAXS, and analytical instruments often used in combination with humidity-controlled environments for materials and pharmaceutical research. Tangentially competitive in humidity-integrated structural analysis use cases served by ProUmid's MHG line.
• Mettler Toledo: Global precision instrument manufacturer offering laboratory balances, thermal analysis, and automated moisture analyzers (e.g., HX204, V20S). Competes with ProUmid in gravimetric moisture measurement and is a frequent vendor-of-record in pharmaceutical and food QC laboratories.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Largest analytical instrument conglomerate offering spectroscopy, chromatography, and lab equipment with global service networks. An indirect competitor and ecosystem presence in pharma and food QC where ProUmid's DVS systems are deployed.

Direct peers

• Quantachrome Instruments (Anton Paar): Manufacturer of gas and vapor sorption analyzers (e.g., Vstar, Autosorb) for surface area and moisture sorption characterization. Part of the Anton Paar Group since 2018, competing with ProUmid in sorption analysis for pharmaceuticals, catalysts, and porous materials.
• Hiden Isochema: Manufacturer of gravimetric sorption analyzers (e.g., IGAsorp, XEMIS) for water vapor, gas, and vapor sorption characterization. Competes with ProUmid in precision moisture and gas sorption analysis for pharmaceuticals, energy materials, and academic research.
• Surface Measurement Systems: UK-headquartered developer of Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) analyzers and gravimetric sorption instruments. Direct head-to-head competitor to ProUmid's SPS and Vsorp product lines in moisture sorption analysis for pharmaceutical, food, and materials research.

Others

• Rotronic (Process Sensing Technologies): Manufacturer of high-precision humidity probes (e.g., HC2A-S) used as the reference sensor integrated into ProUmid's MHG humidity generators. An enabling supplier/adjacent technology partner rather than a direct DVS competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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