What HERMLE Labortechnik does

HERMLE Labortechnik GmbH is a German manufacturer of laboratory centrifuges headquartered in Wehingen, Germany, founded as a division of Berthold Hermle AG in 1956 and operating independently with approximately 50 employees since the end of 1993. On July 1, 2022, the company became a wholly-owned subsidiary of METTLER TOLEDO Group. The product portfolio spans seven categories — compact, microlitre, universal, high-speed, large-volume, filtration, and oil-test centrifuges — built on microprocessor-controlled brushless induction drives, CFC-free refrigeration, automatic RFID rotor identification with over-speed protection, and proprietary designs such as the KOMBI-rotor that handles microtubes and PCR strips simultaneously. Active imbalance detection, program memory for up to 99 runs, and touch-operation interfaces are embedded across the lineup. The company serves research laboratories, clinical and medical laboratories, blood banks, industrial QA/QC labs, and petroleum testing facilities, with deployment in over 60 countries. Revenue is generated through direct quote-based hardware sales and a custom adapter manufacturing service, with global distribution via direct factory sales and an international dealer network; pricing is not publicly disclosed. HERMLE holds ISO 9001 certification for In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) products, and its OLEUM centrifuges target ASTM-standard petroleum test methods.

Name

HERMLE Labortechnik

Legal name

HERMLE Labortechnik GmbH

Website

https://hermle-labortechnik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HERMLE Labortechnik GmbH is a German manufacturer of laboratory centrifuges serving research, clinical, blood-bank, industrial, and petroleum-testing laboratories across 60+ countries, with seven product categories spanning compact to high-speed models under ISO 9001 IVD certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Centrifuges

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Laboratory centrifuges
• Centrifuge manufacturing
• Refrigerated centrifuges
• Blood bank centrifuges
• Laboratory equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Wehingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Centrifuge Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling laboratory centrifuges including compact centrifuges, microlitre centrifuges, universal centrifuges, high-speed centrifuges, large-volume centrifuges, filtration centrifuges, and oil test centrifuges. Wide range of accessories and rotors available for each model.
2. Custom Adapter Manufacturing: Custom adapter production service to meet specific customer requirements beyond standard product range

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

HERMLE Labortechnik manufactures laboratory centrifuges and accessories for scientific, clinical, and industrial applications. The product range spans seven categories — compact, microlitre, universal, high-speed, large-volume, filtration, and oil test centrifuges — supported by a wide selection of rotors, custom adapters, and replacement parts. The company produces under its own brand in Wehingen, Germany, and sells directly to laboratories worldwide.

Product overview

HERMLE Labortechnik GmbH is a German manufacturer specializing in laboratory centrifuges with over 60 years of experience. The product portfolio spans seven distinct product categories: (1) Compact Centrifuges (Z 206 A, Z 207 A, Z 207 H) for small-scale applications in clinics and medical practices; (2) Microlitre Centrifuges (Z 130 M, Z 167 M, Z 207 M, Z 207 MK, Z 216 M, Z 216 MK) for molecular biology and biochemistry applications with volumes in the microliter range; (3) Universal Centrifuges (Z 287 A, Z 307, Z 327, Z 327 K, Z 366, Z 366 K, Z 446, Z 446 K) as versatile all-purpose instruments covering clinical, research, and industrial laboratory needs; (4) High-Speed Centrifuges (Z 32 HK, Z 36 HK) for rapid separation requiring high rotational speeds up to 30,000 rpm; (5) Large-Volume Centrifuges (ZK 496) for processing large sample volumes up to 4,000 ml including blood bank applications; (6) Filtration Centrifuges (SIEVA-3) for flow-through filtration and cake filtration applications; and (7) Oil Test Centrifuges (OLEUM) for petroleum testing. All centrifuges feature microprocessor control, maintenance-free induction drives, and CFC-free refrigeration systems where applicable. The company operates under ISO 9001 certification for IVD products and has been part of the METTLER TOLEDO Group since July 2022.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Z 206 A Compact Centrifuge Compact centrifuge for up to 12 sample tubes (15 ml, also conical), max speed 6,000 rpm, max RCF 4,427 xg, with adjustable speed range and 10 acceleration/deceleration profiles. Targeted at clinical and medical practices.
• Z 207 A Compact Centrifuge Compact centrifuge for doctors' surgeries and labs with small sample numbers, angle rotor for up to 8 x 15 ml tubes, max speed 6,800 rpm, max RCF 4,445 xg. Features touch-operation control panel.
• Z 207 H Hematocrit Centrifuge Hematocrit centrifuge for determining erythrocyte content in blood, handling up to 24 capillary tubes, max speed 13,000 rpm, max RCF 16,058 xg. Used in clinical diagnostics.
• Z 130 M Microlitre Centrifuge Compact microlitre centrifuge with unique KOMBI-rotor for 12 microtubes and 4 PCR strips simultaneously, fixed speed 5,500 rpm, max RCF 2,000 xg. Brushless induction drive with one-hand closing.
• Z 167 M Microlitre Centrifuge Compact microlitre centrifuge with brushless, maintenance-free motor, 18-place rotor for 1.5/2.0 ml tubes, max speed 14,000 rpm, max RCF 15,994 xg. Features microprocessor control, LCD display, active imbalance detection, and touch-operation panel.
• Z 207 M Microlitre Centrifuge Compact microlitre centrifuge for small spaces, max speed 13,500 rpm, max RCF 17,317 xg, holds 24 x 1.5/2.0 ml tubes. Features air cooling system and touch-operation control panel.
• Z 207 MK Refrigerated Microlitre Centrifuge Refrigerated microlitre centrifuge with three rotors for routine centrifugation of micro tubes and PCR strips, max speed 14,500 rpm, max RCF 17,157 xg. CFC-free refrigeration (-20°C to +40°C), autoclavable rotors.
• Z 216 M Microlitre Centrifuge High-capacity microlitre centrifuge holding up to 44 x 1.5/2.0 ml reaction tubes per run, max speed 15,000 rpm, max RCF 21,631 xg. Features motor-driven lid lock and diagnostic program.
• Z 216 MK Refrigerated Microlitre Centrifuge Refrigerated high-capacity microlitre centrifuge maintaining samples at 4°C during continuous runs at 20,000 xg, max speed 15,000 rpm. CFC-free powerful cooling system.
• Z 287 A Universal Centrifuge Versatile all-rounder centrifuge with eleven different rotors, max speed 14,000 rpm, max RCF 16,058 xg. Features maintenance-free induction drive, automatic RFID rotor identification with over-speed protection, and touch-operation with LED status display.
• Z 307 Universal Centrifuge Small universal laboratory centrifuge for clinical, research, and industrial labs, max speed 14,000 rpm, max RCF 18,624 xg, holds up to 4 x 200 ml. Features automatic rotor identification with over-speed protection.
• Z 327 Universal Centrifuge Universal tabletop centrifuge with rotor options for swing-out, micro, and high-volume angled rotors, max speed 18,000 rpm, max RCF 23,542 xg. Easy rotor exchange system.
• Z 327 K Refrigerated Universal Centrifuge Refrigerated universal tabletop centrifuge with temperature range -20°C to 40°C, max speed 18,000 rpm, max RCF 23,542 xg. 40 cm wide for bench placement.
• Z 366 Universal Centrifuge Universal tabletop high-performance centrifuge with 40 x 15 ml conical tube capacity, max RCF 21,379 xg, max volume 6 x 250 ml. Versatile rotor options.
• Z 366 K Refrigerated Universal Centrifuge Refrigerated universal tabletop high-performance centrifuge with centrifugal forces up to 24,325 xg, temperature range -20°C to 40°C, max speed 16,000 rpm.
• Z 446 Universal Centrifuge High-volume tabletop centrifuge achieving throughput of up to 68 x 15 ml conical tubes at max RCF 4,346 xg, max volume 4 x 750 ml. Fixed-angle and swing-out rotors for clinical, industrial, and research applications.
• Z 446 K Refrigerated Universal Centrifuge Refrigerated high-volume tabletop centrifuge with max RCF 26,328 xg. Angle rotors available with max RCF 14,532/16,022 xg for 10 x 50 ml.
• Z 32 HK High-Speed Refrigerated Centrifuge High-speed refrigerated centrifuge for research applications, max speed 20,000 rpm, max RCF 38,007 xg, max volume 4 x 145 ml. Powerful cooling system maintains sample temperature at maximum speed.
• Z 36 HK High-Speed Refrigerated Centrifuge High-speed refrigerated centrifuge with ten rotor options, max speed 30,000 rpm (65,395 xg), max volume 6 x 250 ml. Designed for advanced research applications requiring high rotational speeds.
• ZK 496 Large-Volume Floor-Standing Centrifuge Large-volume floor-standing centrifuge (also available as under-bench model) with capacity up to 4 x 1000 ml, max speed 10,500 rpm, max RCF 16,022 xg. Applications include clinical, research, industrial, and blood banks. Autoclavable and hermetically sealed rotors.
• SIEVA-3 Filtration Centrifuge Filtration centrifuge for batch separation of coarse particles and crystalline substances, stainless steel housing resistant to corrosive agents, max speed 10,000 rpm, max RCF 7,825 xg, max volume 500 ml. Cake filtration principle with continuous suspension inflow.
• OLEUM Oil Test Centrifuge Compact tabletop centrifuge for petroleum testing methods examining water content in mineral oil, 4-place swing-out rotor for ASTM conical or pear-shaped oil test glasses, max speed 3,000 rpm, max RCF 2,213 xg, max volume 4 x 100 ml.
• Custom Adapter Manufacturing Service Bespoke adapter manufacturing service that produces custom rotor adapters beyond the standard product range to meet specific customer application requirements. Targeted at laboratories with non-standard tube or sample configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Speed up to 30,000 rpm with max RCF of 65,395 xg for high-speed models
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sigma Laborzentrifugen GmbH: German centrifuge specialist (now part of Sartorius) offering small, universal, high-speed, and large-volume centrifuges for research and industry — directly comparable product range and end-customer overlap with HERMLE.
• Eppendorf SE: German-headquartered life-science lab equipment company whose centrifuge product line competes directly with HERMLE's microlitre, universal, and high-speed units across research and clinical end-markets.
• Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG: German-based, family-owned specialist manufacturer of laboratory centrifuges and incubators — the closest like-for-like rival to HERMLE in technology, customer base (clinical/research/industrial labs), and product portfolio structure across small, universal, and large-volume centrifuges.
• Kubota Corporation: Japanese specialist in laboratory centrifuges (incl. high-speed and large-volume refrigerated models) with comparable product architecture and overlapping scientific/clinical customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Agilent Technologies: Diversified analytical instruments and lab automation supplier whose presence in life-science research and clinical labs creates overlapping customer relationships and procurement rivals HERMLE's centrifuge position.
• Beckman Coulter Life Sciences: Major centrifuge brand within the Danaher portfolio, offering premium benchtop and floor-model centrifuges that compete with HERMLE across research, clinical, and bioprocessing use cases.
• Sartorius AG: Broad bioprocessing and lab-separation equipment major; through Sigma Laborzentrifugen it competes head-on in laboratory centrifugation while also bundling adjacent separation technologies.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Largest diversified lab instruments and consumables supplier; its centrifuge line (incl. Sorvall and Megafuge brands) competes with HERMLE globally in research, clinical, and industrial labs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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