5micron GmbH

What 5micron GmbH does

5micron GmbH is a Berlin-based deep-technology company specializing in sensor-based measurement and monitoring systems for industrial applications. The firm develops automated, non-contact measurement solutions built on acoustic signal analysis, multisensoric frequency-band analysis (10 Hz to 6 kHz), deflectometry, and sensor fusion combining video data with light communication. Its portfolio comprises four distinct commissioned R&D systems: 'Lisoniq' (acoustic fill-level and content recognition for gas cylinders, developed for Linde AG); 'SensoDIMARiS' (multisensoric real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance for trams, funded under the German BMDV mFUND program); 'eBus' (2D positioning system for automated coupling of autonomous electric buses to pantograph charging stations, developed for Siemens Mobility GmbH); and 'BLADE' (in-flight deflectometry-based wing-surface measurement with 20 µm deviation detection, integrated and tested in the Airbus A340 flying testbed with European Commission support).

The company operates a project-based B2B business model, executing custom commissioned development engagements directly with large industrial clients across industrial gases, rail infrastructure, electric mobility, and aerospace verticals. Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed; pricing is bespoke per project. Distribution is exclusively direct, with no channel, resellers, or self-service product offerings. The firm is led by CEO Dipl.-Ing. Ute Franke alongside Dr. Jean Blondeau, with a total headcount of approximately 5 employees registered at AG Charlottenburg (HRB 167405 B) and headquartered at Rudower Chaussee 29 in the Berlin-Adlershof Science and Technology Park. Public-sector grants and EU consortium participation supplement commercial revenue. The company is operating, founder-owned, and independent, with no disclosed external venture capital or private equity backing.

Name

5micron GmbH

Legal name

5micron GmbH

Website

https://5micron.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

5micron GmbH is a Berlin-based deep-technology firm that develops sensor-based, non-contact measurement systems — acoustic, multisensoric, deflectometry, and video/light sensor fusion — for industrial clients in gases, rail, e-mobility, and aerospace on a commissioned-R&D basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Measurement Systems

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Sensors (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Proximity, Vibration) (IMAGAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance Instrumentation (Vibration/ultrasound, oil analysis sensors, IIoT monitoring) (IMAGAFAG), Active Safety Sensing Hardware Manufacturing (Radar/LiDAR/Cameras/Ultrasonic) (IMACAMAF)

Keywords

• Sensor measurement systems
• Acoustic signal analysis
• Multisensoric monitoring
• Optical sensor fusion
• Deflectometry inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

5micron GmbH develops customer-specific sensor solutions for measurement and monitoring tasks, producing bespoke sensor-based measurement and monitoring systems for industrial clients. Work spans acoustic signal analysis for gas cylinder fill-level detection, multisensoric monitoring for tram predictive maintenance, video/light-communication sensor fusion for automated electric bus positioning at charging stations, and deflectometry-based in-flight wing surface measurement on flying testbeds.

Product overview

5micron GmbH is a technology company specializing in automated measurement and sensor systems. Their portfolio consists of four distinct measurement/processing systems: Lisoniq (acoustic-based fill level detection for gas cylinders, developed for Linde AG), SensoDIMARiS (multisensoric monitoring system for tram maintenance, funded by BMDV mFUND), eBus (video-based positioning system for automated electric bus charging, developed for Siemens Mobility), and BLADE (deflectometry-based in-flight wing measurement system for Airbus, supported by the European Commission). These products share a common focus on non-contact measurement technologies using acoustic, multisensoric, and optical methods for industrial and mobility applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lisoniq Acoustic sensor system that detects the fill level of industrial gas cylinders using signal-based analysis, achieving a claimed precision of approximately 20 micrometres. Developed for industrial gas manufacturers such as Linde AG.
• SensoDIMARiS Multisensoric monitoring system that uses frequency analysis to enable predictive maintenance on in-service trams, with demonstrated application to wheel and brake condition monitoring. Developed for rail OEMs/operators such as Siemens Mobility.
• eBus Sensor-fusion system combining video data with visible light communication to position electric buses automatically at opportunity-charging stations. Developed for e-mobility infrastructure providers such as Siemens Mobility.
• BLADE Deflectometry-based measurement system integrated into Airbus flying testbeds to capture wing surface measurements during flight. Developed for aerospace OEMs such as Airbus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 µm deviation detection capability for wing surface measurements
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Linde AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned development (Auftragsentwicklung) of the 'Lisoniq' project - an automated measurement system for determining fill levels in gas cylinders and content recognition through acoustic signal analysis without media contact.
• Siemens Mobility GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned development of the 'eBus' project - a 2D positioning system for automated coupling of autonomous electric buses to pantograph charging stations using sensor fusion (video + light communication).
• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner for the 'BLADE' project - development of an in-flight measurement system for wing surface measurement using deflectometry (20 µm deviations), integrated and tested in A340 flying testbed. 5micron supported flight test campaign.
• European CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner alongside Airbus for the 'BLADE' project focusing on in-flight wing measurement technology and deflectometry applications.

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KEYENCE Corporation: Global manufacturer of industrial sensors, measurement systems, and machine vision for factory automation. Comparable to 5micron in targeting high-precision non-contact measurement and inline industrial inspection use cases.
• IFM Electronic: German manufacturer of industrial sensors (position, fluid, process, vibration, condition monitoring) and IO-Link connectivity for factory automation. Comparable in delivering sensor-based measurement and predictive maintenance solutions to industrial customers.
• Polytec GmbH: German specialist in optical vibration measurement, laser Doppler vibrometry, and acoustic / structural dynamics instrumentation. Highly comparable to 5micron's acoustic signal analysis (Lisoniq) and body-sound frequency analysis (SensoDIMARiS).
• SICK AG: German manufacturer of industrial sensors, measurement instrumentation, and condition monitoring solutions across factory, logistics, and process automation. SICK is the most direct large-scale peer to 5micron's industrial sensor measurement and acoustic/vibration monitoring work.
• HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): Global provider of acoustic, vibration, and sound / structural measurement instrumentation. Closely comparable to 5micron's acoustic signal evaluation and body-sound frequency analysis capabilities for industrial condition monitoring.
• Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology: Global provider of optical and multi-sensor metrology systems, including surface measurement technology. Directly comparable to 5micron's BLADE deflectometry-based wing surface measurement capability.
• Kistler Group: Swiss manufacturer of piezoelectric sensors and measurement systems for pressure, force, acceleration, and acoustic emission, serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers. Directly comparable to 5micron's high-precision sensor-based measurement portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Hexagon AB (Manufacturing Intelligence): Large global provider of measurement, sensors, and software for manufacturing, aerospace, and mobility. Comparable to 5micron as a broad incumbent offering industrial sensing, surface inspection, and autonomous-system positioning.
• National Instruments (NI / Emerson Test & Measurement): Provider of modular measurement hardware, data acquisition, and sensor integration platforms for industrial and aerospace test applications. Comparable to 5micron's project-based sensor measurement and sensor fusion development model.
• Robert Bosch Mobility (Automotive Sensors): Tier-1 automotive and mobility supplier producing radar, video, and ultrasonic sensors for ADAS and automated driving, including positioning and docking systems. Comparable to 5micron's eBus video + light-comm sensor fusion for autonomous vehicle docking.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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