What Wenzel UK Ltd does

Wenzel UK Ltd is the official UK and Ireland subsidiary of the German WENZEL Group, supplying coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), industrial computed tomography (CT) scanners, gear inspection systems, and proprietary metrology software to British manufacturers. Founded as part of a family-owned group that has shaped metrology since 1968, the company serves enterprise customers in aerospace and defence, automotive, medical devices, electronics, precision engineering, and energy, with named clients including Volvo, BMW, John Deere, GE Aviation, GKN, Magna, Renishaw, and Hammill Medical. Its product portfolio spans bridge-style CMMs (XOrbit, LH87), floor-level gantry CMMs (LHF), optical 5-axis CMMs (CORE Series), rotary-axis CMMs (R Series), industrial CT scanners (exaCT S/M/L/U), and gear inspection systems (GT 300/600/1200+), all built on granite construction with precision air bearings and supporting sensors from Renishaw including the REVO 5-axis system.

The underlying technology combines tactile probing and non-contact optical scanning with non-destructive X-ray CT inspection, managed through the proprietary WM | Quartis software that offers CAD integration, automatic feature recognition, and Industry 4.0 connectivity. Wenzel UK generates revenue across nine streams: CMM hardware sales, industrial CT scanner sales, gear inspection system sales, software licensing, service and maintenance contracts, training services (AUKOM, WM | Quartis, OpenDMIS), contract measurement services at its Coalville lab, controller retrofits and upgrades, and refurbished/used CMM sales. Pricing is predominantly quote-based with finance options including hire purchase and leasing.

The company operates a direct enterprise field sales motion across the UK, with a UK-based sales team handling quotes, technical consultations, and demonstrations, supplemented by industry events, open days at facilities, and content marketing. It is opening a new headquarters in Wymeswold, Loughborough in May 2026 to complement the existing Coalville facility, signalling continued capital investment in the UK market. The business model combines lumpy capital equipment revenue with a growing base of recurring service contracts, software subscriptions, and contract measurement services, creating a blended revenue profile typical of industrial metrology distributors.

Name

Wenzel UK Ltd

Legal name

WENZEL UK Ltd

Website

https://wenzel-uk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Wenzel UK Ltd is the UK and Ireland subsidiary of the German WENZEL Group, supplying coordinate measuring machines, industrial CT scanners, gear inspection systems, and WM | Quartis metrology software to enterprise manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, medical, and energy sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Measurement Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD), Metrology & Scanning Services (Inspection Labs, On-Site Measurement) (IMAAAHAJ), Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB), Industrial Quality Inspection & Metrology (Machine Vision) (IMAIAMAF)

Keywords

• Coordinate measuring machines
• Industrial CT scanning
• Metrology software
• Gear inspection systems
• Precision measurement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wymeswold, Loughborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CMM Hardware Sales: Sale of coordinate measuring machines including bridge, gantry, optical, and rotary configurations. Machines range from compact entry-level (XO55) to large gantry systems (LHF) for heavy industrial applications.
2. Industrial CT Scanner Sales: Sale of exaCT series computed tomography systems for non-destructive testing and 3D inspection.
3. Gear Inspection System Sales: Sale of GT series gear measuring machines for precision inspection of gears and rotational components.
4. WM | Quartis Software Licenses: Licensing of proprietary measurement software with CAD integration, reporting, and analysis capabilities. Software support contracts available in 12, 24, or 36-month terms.
5. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Preventive maintenance, calibration, UKAS-certified verification, and breakdown support contracts covering entire UK. Priority response, scheduled visits, and discounted spare parts included.
6. Training Services: AUKOM training, WM | Quartis operator training, OpenDMIS courses, and custom service training delivered on-site or at UK facilities.
7. Contract Measurement Services: Measurement-as-a-Service offering at Coalville facility with calibrated CMMs in temperature-controlled environments for UKAS-backed certified results.
8. CMM Retrofits and Upgrades: Controller modernisation, sensor upgrades, and performance enhancement services for existing CMM installations including WPC2030 controller replacements.
9. Used/Refurbished CMM Sales: Sale of fully refurbished and certified pre-owned WENZEL machines at 40-60% of new equipment cost, with warranty and service eligibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wenzel UK supplies coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), industrial CT scanning systems, optical gear inspection machines, and proprietary WM | Quartis metrology software to UK and Irish manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and energy. The company also delivers installation, commissioning, training, UKAS-calibrated service contracts, retrofits, and contract measurement services across its equipment lifecycle.

Product overview

WENZEL UK offers a comprehensive portfolio of precision metrology solutions built around coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). The product range includes bridge-style CMMs (XOrbit, LH87), floor-level gantry CMMs (LHF), optical scanning CMMs (CORE Series), rotary-axis CMMs (R Series), industrial CT scanning systems (exaCT Series), and gear inspection systems (GT Series). Supporting the hardware portfolio is WM | Quartis proprietary metrology software, comprehensive training services (AUKOM, OpenDMIS, Quartis), and service/maintenance contracts. The company also offers a design styling package for automotive design applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WENZEL: Global metrology brand offering coordinate measuring machines, industrial CT scanners, and gear measurement systems.

Products and services

• XOrbit CMM (XO55) Compact entry-level coordinate measuring machine with granite construction offering high-accuracy tactile measurements for production and quality assurance environments. Targeted at manufacturers needing precision inspection in space-constrained facilities.
• LH87 Bridge CMM High-performance bridge-style coordinate measuring machine featuring granite guideways, air-bearing technology, active thermal compensation, and flexible multi-sensor measurement capability for demanding manufacturing environments.
• LHF Floor Level Gantry CMM Ground-level gantry-style coordinate measuring machine designed for inspection of large and heavy components up to 12 m in Y-axis length, with dual Y-axis drive and flexible modular sensor integration.
• CORE Series Optical CMM Fast, high-precision non-contact optical coordinate measuring machine using 5-axis scanning technology that captures data at speeds up to 400 mm/s for complex, reflective, or delicate parts without surface preparation. Includes CORE S, CORE S LP, and CORE S E variants.
• R Series Rotary CMM Vertical-layout coordinate measuring machine with precision rotary axis delivering full 360-degree measurement of rotationally symmetrical components including turned parts, shafts, and gear blanks in a single setup.
• GT Series Gear Inspection Systems Specialised gear measuring machines (GT 300, GT 600, GT 1200+) for accurate dimensional measurement and analysis of gears and rotationally symmetrical components, including tooth profile, pitch, concentricity, and surface finish.
• exaCT Series Industrial CT Scanners Industrial computed tomography systems using X-ray technology for non-destructive 3D inspection of internal and external component features. Includes exaCT S, exaCT M, exaCT L, and exaCT U models supporting different part sizes and densities.
• WM | Quartis Metrology Software Proprietary WENZEL metrology software with native CAD integration, automatic feature recognition, real-time visualisation, flexible reporting, and Industry 4.0 connectivity for coordinate measuring machines. Sold with optional annual support contracts in 12, 24, or 36-month terms.
• WENZEL Styling Package Integrated design solution combining clay milling machines, precision milling heads, and WM | DesignMaster software for automotive and industrial design workflows.
• Service and Maintenance Contracts UKAS-accredited preventive maintenance, ISO 10360 calibration, scheduled visits, priority response breakdown support, and discounted spare parts for CMM and metrology installations across the UK and Ireland. Available on annual to multi-year terms.
• CMM Training Services AUKOM standardised training plus WM | Quartis operator, OpenDMIS, and custom service training delivered on-site or at the Coalville training centre for operators, programmers, and quality engineers.
• Contract Measurement Services Measurement-as-a-service offering at the Coalville facility using calibrated CMMs in temperature-controlled environments, delivering UKAS-backed certified inspection results for manufacturers without capital investment.
• CMM Retrofits and Upgrades Controller modernisation (e.g. WPC2030 replacements), sensor and probe upgrades, and performance enhancement services for existing CMM installations including third-party machines.
• Used and Refurbished CMM Sales Fully refurbished and certified pre-owned WENZEL machines sold at 40-60% of new equipment cost with warranty and service contract eligibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced scrap rate from 8% to manageable levels with payback under one year for automotive supplier
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2025Wenzel UK joined as official member to strengthen support for UK aerospace sector. Partnership provides networking opportunities with aerospace businesses, promotes capabilities within targeted aerospace community, and enables participation in initiatives supporting manufacturing excellence and growth.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mitutoyo Corporation: Japanese precision measurement company with a broad CMM, vision, and form-measurement portfolio. Competes with Wenzel UK for entry-level to mid-range tactile CMM deals in UK manufacturing.
• Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology: ZEISS PRISMO and ZEISS CONTURA bridge CMMs plus CALYPSO software directly overlap Wenzel's LH87, XOrbit, and WM | Quartis offerings. Competes head-to-head in precision automotive and aerospace inspection.
• Creaform (AMETEK): Handheld and automated 3D scanning/measurement solutions that overlap Wenzel UK's CORE optical CMM offering. Targets similar automotive and aerospace inspection use cases with portable technology.
• Nikon Metrology: Manufactures bridge CMMs and industrial CT/X-ray systems that overlap the Wenzel LH series and exaCT line. Direct competitor in non-destructive CT inspection for aerospace and medical applications.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Division of Hexagon AB offering bridge and gantry CMMs, portable arms, and PC-DMIS software globally. Closest direct competitor to Wenzel UK's CMM hardware/software portfolio across automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing.
• Renishaw plc: UK-based manufacturer of CMMs, REVO 5-axis systems, probing, and EQUATOR gauges; Wenzel UK both resells Renishaw probing and competes with Renishaw's own CMM line in the same UK aerospace/automotive accounts.
• FARO Technologies: Provider of portable 3D measurement arms, laser scanners, and CMMs. Competes with Wenzel UK's CORE optical scanning and contract measurement services, particularly for shop-floor and inline inspection.

Broad incumbents

• Keyence Corporation: Broad industrial sensor and machine vision manufacturer with optical measurement and CMM-adjacent systems. Larger incumbent that competes with Wenzel UK on automated optical inspection for electronics and precision parts.

Regional players

• RPS Metrology: UK-based metrology service and equipment provider offering contract measurement, retrofits, and CMM supply. Regional competitor to Wenzel UK's Coalville contract measurement lab and used/refurbished equipment line.

Emerging players

• Bruker Alicona: Optical 3D surface metrology specialist offering focus-variation and confocal measurement. Comparable to Wenzel UK's CORE optical CMM in non-contact, high-resolution inspection of micro-scale features.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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