What Wiest does

Wiest AG, headquartered in Neusäß, Germany, and founded in 2001 by Dr. Ulrich Wiest, is a privately held Aktiengesellschaft specializing in optical measurement systems for industrial robot calibration. The company designs and builds proprietary laser-triangulation sensors and closed-loop calibration algorithms that enable kinematic calibration of robot cells, tool center point (TCP) determination, 6D gripper measurement, and base coordinate system measurement directly in production environments. Its product portfolio comprises three core hardware systems — LaserLAB (all-in-one calibration), RotoLAB (360° TCP measurement for rotationally symmetric tools such as welding torches and glue guns), and GripLAB (6D gripper and tool frame measurement) — alongside the Wiest:IN Calibration Manager software platform with modules tool:in, base:in, loop:in, and kir:in.

The business operates a sales-led, quote-based enterprise model with no public pricing. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of measurement systems, licensing of Wiest:IN software modules, professional services including commissioning, training, and consulting, and recurring annual calibration and maintenance contracts on LaserLAB installations. Distribution is direct to end customers, supported by native integrations with ABB, KUKA, FANUC, Yaskawa/Motoman, and Comau robot controllers and fieldbus protocols including Profinet, Profibus, DeviceNet, and EtherCAT. Named end customers include BMW, Volkswagen, GRAMMER, MTU Aero Engines, DLR (German Aerospace Center), Olympus, KUKA, and ABB, spanning automotive, aerospace, medical technology, and general industrial automation verticals. The company has been DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certified since February 2016 and maintains a staff of 1-10 employees with no external institutional funding disclosed.

Name

Wiest

Legal name

Wiest AG Kalibriersysteme

Website

https://wiest-ag.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wiest AG is a German specialist in optical laser-triangulation measurement systems and proprietary calibration software for industrial robots, serving automotive, aerospace, medical technology, and general automation manufacturers via direct enterprise sales and native integrations with all major robot OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Robot Calibration Systems

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC), Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH), Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

Keywords

• Robot calibration systems
• Optical measurement systems
• Industrial robot metrology
• Kinematic cell calibration
• Precision measurement instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Neusäß

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Systems Sales: Sale of optical measurement hardware including LaserLAB, RotoLAB, and GripLAB systems. Hardware includes sensors, measuring rods, mounting accessories, and interfaces for robot controller integration.
2. Software Licensing: Wiest:IN Calibration Manager software modules (tool:in, base:in, loop:in, kir:in) sold as licensing packages. Compatible with multiple robot controller types.
3. Professional Services: Technical support, commissioning, training, and consultation services. Includes remote support, on-site assistance, and customized measurement programs.
4. Annual Calibration and Maintenance: LaserLAB maintenance contracts offering annual calibration and servicing at fixed prices. Ensures measurement accuracy compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wiest AG develops and manufactures optical measurement hardware systems (LaserLAB, RotoLAB, GripLAB) and supporting software (Wiest:IN Calibration Manager) for kinematic calibration of industrial robots directly in the production cell. The products enable automatic TCP measurement, 6D gripper calibration, base/user coordinate system measurement, and closed-loop absolute positioning accuracy for robots from ABB, KUKA, FANUC, and Yaskawa/Motoman. The company also delivers professional services including consultation, commissioning, training, and ongoing maintenance contracts.

Product overview

Wiest AG offers a portfolio of three specialized optical measurement hardware products—LaserLAB (all-in-one calibration system), RotoLAB (360° TCP measurement for rotationally symmetric tools), and GripLAB (6D gripper calibration)—supported by the Wiest:IN Calibration Manager software platform. The platform includes four modules: tool:in (tool calibration), base:in (workpiece coordinate measurement), loop:in (kinematic robot calibration), and kir:in (positioner/additional axes calibration). These products work together to enable robot calibration, tool measurement, and cell measurement directly in production environments, eliminating manual re-teaching and minimizing downtime.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LaserLAB: All-in-one solution for measurement and calibration tasks in robot cells. A compact, wireless measurement system for kinematic cell calibration.
• RotoLAB
• GripLAB
• Wiest:IN Calibration Manager

Products and services

• LaserLAB All-in-one optical measurement system using laser triangulation for kinematic calibration of industrial robots directly in the production cell. Performs robot calibration, tool calibration, measurement of user coordinate systems, and additional axes. Compatible with most major robot manufacturers.
• RotoLAB 360-degree TCP measurement system for automated testing and calibration of rotationally symmetric robot tools such as welding torches, adhesive nozzles, plasma cutters, and spot-welding guns. Provides full TCP correction in under 30 seconds with 4-second tolerance checks.
• GripLAB High-precision 6D calibration system for gripper and tool frame measurement. Captures complete error chain from robot flange to component in under 60 seconds with calibration accuracy better than 0.2mm. Supports fieldbus integration via ProfiNET, Profibus, DeviceNet, and EtherCAT.
• Wiest:IN Calibration Manager Software Software platform serving as the link between measurement systems and robot controllers. Includes modules for tool center point determination (tool:in), workpiece coordinate transformation (base:in), robot axis optimization via closed-loop method (loop:in), and kinematics measurement for positioners and additional axes (kir:in).
• Consulting and Planning Services Expert consultation for identifying causes of robot accuracy problems, advising on solutions, and developing customized measurement programs and systems for industrial customers.
• Commissioning and Training Services Initial commissioning, re-measurement of plants, and hands-on training of maintenance personnel conducted by experienced robot specialists.
• Technical Support Services Technical support via email, telephone, video call, or on-site assistance with complete measurement data logs for optimal remote diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• LaserLAB Annual Maintenance Contract Annual calibration and maintenance service contract for LaserLAB systems at fixed recurring prices. Ensures measurement accuracy compliance and ongoing system reliability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full tool measurement completed in under 30 seconds with automatic correction transfer to robot controller
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ABB (Robot Controller Compatibility)coreTechnology or IntegrationFull integration support for ABB robot controllers including S4C, S4C+, IRC5 and OmniCore platforms. RotoLAB compatible with ABB systems via RS232 interface.
• KUKA (Robot Controller Compatibility)coreTechnology or IntegrationCompatible with KUKA KR C2, KR C4, and KR C5 controllers. Both RotoLAB and RotoLAB IP variants support KUKA systems. GripLAB installation documentation available for KUKA.
• FANUC (Robot Controller Compatibility)coreTechnology or IntegrationCompatible with FANUC controllers from RJ-3, RJ-2000, RJ-30, and R-30iB series. RotoLAB supports FANUC via RS232 interface.
• Yaskawa/Motoman (Robot Controller Compatibility)coreTechnology or IntegrationCompatible with Motoman robots including DX100, DX200, XRC, and YRC controllers. Case study demonstrates LaserLAB usage for MOTOMAN robot mastering.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Division of Hexagon AB offering broad industrial metrology solutions including robot-enabled inspection and calibration software. Much larger portfolio than Wiest but overlapping in robot measurement and accuracy assurance.
• SICK AG: German sensor and automation solutions provider with robot perception, safety, and positioning products. Adjacent overlap with Wiest in robot cell measurement and southern-German industrial automation ecosystem.
• Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology: Division of Carl Zeiss offering coordinate measuring machines, optical systems, and CT-based metrology for industrial precision measurement. Competes in the broader robot-accuracy and precision-manufacturing category.
• Micro-Epsilon: Bavaria-based manufacturer of precision sensors, optical measurement systems, and laser-based displacement sensors used in industrial automation. Comparable technology base (laser triangulation, optical metrology) and DACH geographic footprint.
• Nikon Metrology (Avonix Imaging): Industrial metrology provider (laser radar, X-ray CT, optical scanners) used in manufacturing quality control and robot-assisted inspection. Overlaps with Wiest on large-volume robot measurement applications.

Direct peers

• API (Automated Precision Inc.): Developer of laser-based measurement systems (laser trackers, i-Scan) commonly deployed for industrial robot calibration, machine tool calibration, and large-scale metrology. Closely comparable technology stack and customer profile to Wiest.
• Renishaw: UK-based precision measurement and probe manufacturer with significant industrial robot calibration offerings (e.g., RCS product line for robot ballbar testing and product performance verification). Directly comparable to Wiest in the robot metrology category with broader scale.
• Creaform (AMETEK): Portable 3D measurement and engineering services company (part of AMETEK) whose HandySCAN and MetraSCAN products serve industrial dimensional metrology — adjacent technology overlap with Wiest's optical measurement approach.
• FARO Technologies: US-based 3D measurement and imaging specialist whose laser trackers and scan arms are widely used for robot cell measurement, alignment, and large-volume metrology. Competes with Wiest for industrial robot accuracy assurance projects, especially in automotive and aerospace.

Emerging players

• RoboDK: Robot simulation and offline programming software with calibration extensions for industrial robots. A complementary/competing software-side approach to robot accuracy, with a different (software-first) business model than Wiest's hardware-anchored offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RoboKalib
• Facebookfacebook.com/WiestAG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wiest

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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