What Dr. Heinrich Schneider Messtechnik does

Dr. Heinrich Schneider Messtechnik GmbH is a German precision measurement technology manufacturer headquartered in Bad Kreuznach, founded in 1946 and operating as a privately held GmbH subsidiary of Allit AG Kunststofftechnik since 1973. The company designs and builds optical, tactile, and multisensor coordinate measuring machines — including the PMS, WMM, WWM, and WM1 series — as well as large-format optical projectors and the STP 500 tool presetting fixture, all grounded in a proprietary combination of optical, mechanical, and chromatic white light sensor technology. Its SAPHIR software platform controls measurement definition and reporting, while the CONFORMITY module supports FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance for medical technology customers. The company serves nine primary verticals: automotive and components, aerospace, medical technology, machine and plant engineering, machining and precision tool manufacturing, electronics, calibration, watchmaking and precision engineering, and general industrial suppliers. Revenue is generated through direct enterprise sales via regional field sales managers (Gebietsverkaufsleiter) in Germany, supported by a global agency and distributor network spanning more than 20 countries, complemented by on-site service, remote control support, and customized engineering for specialized applications such as a 5m x 5m x 8m CNC 6-axis projector for measuring large aerospace turbine wheels. Named customers include Ford-Werke (Q1 award recipient in 2001), Formula 1 racing teams, leading Swiss and German watch manufacturers, a leading aerospace company, and medical device manufacturers.

Name

Dr. Heinrich Schneider Messtechnik

Legal name

Dr. Heinrich Schneider Messtechnik GmbH

Website

https://dr-schneider.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dr. Heinrich Schneider Messtechnik GmbH is a German precision metrology manufacturer building optical, tactile, and multisensor coordinate measuring machines, software (SAPHIR), and large-format projectors for automotive, aerospace, medical technology, and watchmaking customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metrology and Coordinate Measuring Machines

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK), Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB)

Keywords

• Coordinate measuring machines
• Optical measurement systems
• Multisensor metrology
• Precision shaft measurement
• Industrial quality control equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Kreuznach

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. Measurement Machines and Devices: Development, manufacturing and marketing of optical, tactile and multisensor measuring machines and coordinate measuring machines for quality control within manufacturing processes.
2. Service and Maintenance: On-site service including mobile service team for installation, maintenance, repairs, relocation; remote control service for rapid support; software updates and application support.
3. Customized Solutions: Customized machine functions, features and software tools; development and manufacturing of new machine models to customer specifications.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dr. Heinrich Schneider Messtechnik develops, manufactures, and markets optical, tactile, and multisensor coordinate measuring machines for industrial quality control. The product portfolio includes 3D multisensor portal measuring machines (PMS Series), 3D shaft measuring machines (WMM/WWM Series), tool presetting fixtures (STP 500), large projectors for aerospace components, and supporting measurement software. Products are used globally for precision measurement in automotive, aerospace, medical technology, watchmaking, and other manufacturing industries.

Product overview

Dr. Heinrich Schneider Messtechnik is a precision measurement technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of optical, tactile, and multisensor measuring machines and related software. The core product lineup includes the PMS Series (compact 3D multisensor portal measuring machines with granite construction), WMM Series (3D multisensor shaft measuring machines for vertical clamping), WWM Series (3D shaft measuring machines as industry benchmarks), WM1 Series (multisensor production metrology devices), STP 500 (universal tool presetting fixtures), and large projectors for aerospace applications. These hardware products are complemented by the SAPHIR software platform for measurement control and reporting, the CONFORMITY administration interface for FDA compliance, and Remote Control Service for digital support. The company provides complete solutions including on-site service, customer training at the Technikum (virtual and physical showroom), and Industry 4.0 compatible automation concepts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PMS Series 3D Multisensor Portal Measuring Machine Compact 3D multisensor portal measuring machine with granite construction, high-resolution CCD cameras, tactile switching/scanning probes, optional laser sensors, and chromatic white light sensors for universal industrial measurement applications across automotive, aerospace, medical technology, and tool manufacturing.
• WMM Series 3D Shaft Measuring Machine
• WWM Series 3D Shaft Measuring Machine 3D wellenmessmaschine (shaft measuring machine) for measuring highly precise rotationally symmetric components, representing the benchmark in the field of shaft measurement.
• WM1 Series Multisensor Measuring Device
• STP 500 Universal Tool Presetting Fixture Universal tool presetting fixture for tool measurement in the production and regrinding of drilling and milling tools and complex cutting machines or blades, featuring high-precision optical measurement for continuous quality control.
• WMX Series Measurement System Measurement system series for specialized measurement applications in industrial metrology.
• Large Optical Projectors Large format optical projectors for measuring large objects with considerable image distance, providing unambiguous measuring results for aerospace applications including engine turbine wheels of up to 1.40m diameter and 500kg weight. Custom formats available.
• Customized Machine Solutions Customized machine functions, features, and software tools; development and manufacturing of new machine models built to customer specifications, including large-format and special-application measurement systems.
• On-site Service and Maintenance Mobile field service team providing expert on-site assistance for installation, maintenance, repairs, relocation, software updates, and application support of measurement equipment at customer locations. Technicians are onboarded at Bad Kreuznach headquarters before traveling to customer sites.
• Remote Control Service Digital service solution enabling rapid remote support for measurement systems, complementing on-site service capabilities for troubleshooting and software assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced throughput times through single-workstep measurement of length, diameter, radii, angles, chamfers and rotationally symmetrical parts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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