GWK GmbH

Name

GWK GmbH

Legal name

GWK GmbH

Website

https://gwk-gerlach.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Measurement Instruments

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Torque measurement systems
• Angle measurement tools
• Fastening quality assurance
• Industrial torque calibration
• Precision assembly tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Schauren

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of high-precision torque and angle measurement systems including Operator® Plus, Operator® EST01, QUANTEC MCS®, QUANTEC MCS MULTIBOX®, Q-CHECK®, EasyWin®, QuanLab Pro®, FTS 1000®, and DWPM-1000 testing equipment. Products range from production tools to quality assurance and analysis tools.
2. GWK ToolRent® Rental: Rental of certified torque and angle systems with flexible terms (weekly, monthly, or annual rental options). All rental equipment is tested, calibrated, and documented prior to deployment. Includes international shipping and support.
3. Service Revenue: Comprehensive services including calibration service (on-site mobile calibration and in-house calibration), repair service for torque/angle tools, and customization/special tool development. Services ensure availability and compliance of customer systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GWK GmbH develops, manufactures, and rents high-precision torque and angle measurement systems that combine mechanical accuracy with digital data capture for safety-critical fastening and quality assurance. The portfolio includes electronic torque/angle tools (Operator® Plus, Operator® EST01, QUANTEC MCS®, QUANTEC MCS MULTIBOX®, Q-CHECK®), a Flexible Tool Station (FTS 1000®), a gyroscopic testing device (DWPM-1000), companion software (EasyWin®, QuanLab Pro®), and supporting services including mobile calibration, repair, and tool customization.

Product overview

GWK GmbH develops and manufactures a unified portfolio of digital torque and angle systems for controlled, documented, and reliable fastening and testing processes. The product range consists of hardware tools (Operator Plus, Operator EST01, QUANTEC MCS, QUANTEC MCS MULTIBOX, Q-CHECK, FTS 1000, DWPM-1000) complemented by companion software (EasyWin for Operator Plus, QuanLab Pro for Quantec tools), with all products supported by the GWK ToolRent rental service. These systems combine mechanical precision with digital data capture for quality assurance across automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GWK ToolRent: Rental service for certified torque and angle systems, offering flexible weekly, monthly, or annual rental options with worldwide availability.

Products and services

• Operator® Plus Electronic torque/angle tool for assembly lines, emergency strategies, and rework stations, with torque measurement range 3–800 N·m, yield point/loosening-tightening/WDM method, built-in barcode scanner, plug-in WLAN module, and an innovative interchangeable square system for insert tools. Targeted at automotive, aerospace, and industrial assembly operations requiring traceability.
• Operator® EST01 Electronic torque/angle tool designed for assembly lines and robot-guided screw connections, with SPS/PLC communication and bidirectional RS232 or RS422 interface for integration with external PLC and robot control systems. Supports digital inputs and outputs.
• QUANTEC MCS® Electronic torque/angle measuring tool with torque measuring range 2–1000 N·m, touch display, vibration alarm, wireless data transmission, and an optional additional measuring channel for preload force sensors. Used for safety-critical fastening control and analysis.
• QUANTEC MCS MULTIBOX® Compact screw laboratory for development, quality assurance, and analysis with torque measuring range 1.2–200 N·m, torque/angle/yield point control, additional measuring channel for preload force sensors, and ZIGBEE wireless data transmission. Designed for lab and analysis environments.
• Q-CHECK® Quality assurance tool for continuous torque measurements and process capability testing according to VDI/VDE 2645-3, with measuring range 3–1000 N·m, wireless WLAN transmission, 1D/2D scanner, and process capability analysis. Compatible with Ceus and QS-Torque analysis software.
• FTS 1000® Flexible Tool Station for series production, prototype construction, pre-series assembly, pilot lines, and rework, with complete documentation, parameterized tools via software, controlled workflows through assembly assistance system, on-screen instructions, and process security with documentation.
• DWPM-1000 Fully automatic testing device for electronic torque/angle wrenches with gyroscopic angle measurement, test range 2–1000 N·m, 360° angle of rotation, accuracy class 0.2 for torque, 0.01° repeat accuracy for angle, and database software for traceability. Used for QA and certification of torque tools.
• EasyWin® PC software for parameterization, data acquisition, and archiving, included as standard with Operator Plus tools for creating complex screwing processes.
• QuanLab Pro® PC software for parameterization, data acquisition, graphical evaluation, and archiving for QUANTEC MCS tools, with statistical analysis and PDF/Excel export capabilities.
• GWK ToolRent® Flexible rental service for certified torque and angle systems (Operator, QUANTEC, Q-CHECK, EasyWin, FTS 1000, DWPM-1000) with weekly, monthly, or annual rental terms, international shipping, and full technical inspection, calibration, and documentation at the Schauren facility before deployment.
• Calibration, Repair, and Customization Services Comprehensive professional services including on-site mobile calibration and in-house calibration at the Schauren facility, repair service for torque/angle tools, and customization/special tool development, ensuring long-term compliance and availability of customer systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accuracy class 0.2 for torque measurement (DWPM-1000)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Norbar Torque Tools: UK-based specialist manufacturer of torque wrenches, multipliers, and electronic torque measurement equipment. Closely comparable to GWK in product category (electronic torque/angle tools), customer segments (automotive, aerospace, industrial), and calibration-driven service model.
• Tohnichi Mfg. Co. Japanese manufacturer specializing in torque measurement tools, including digital torque wrenches and screwdrivers. Directly competes with GWK in precision torque/angle measurement for safety-critical assembly and offers a parallel specialized product range.
• Crane Electronics: Manufacturer of torque measurement and assembly process control systems for safety-critical joints. Closely comparable to GWK in electronic torque/angle tooling, wireless data capture, and process capability reporting (VDI/VDE 2645 style analyses).
• AIMCO Tools: Manufacturer of assembly tools including electronic torque management systems and DC-controlled assembly tools. Comparable to GWK in electronic torque/angle measurement for safety-critical automotive and industrial fastening.
• Mountz (Torque) Inc. US-based specialist in torque tools, torque calibration equipment, and assembly process solutions. Comparable to GWK in digital torque wrenches, calibration services, and industrial quality assurance applications.
• Stahlwille (Eduard Wille GmbH): German manufacturer of premium torque wrenches and electronic torque/angle measurement systems. Directly competes with GWK in safety-critical fastening applications, particularly within German-speaking industrial and automotive markets.

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Copco: Global industrial tooling leader with a broad portfolio of assembly solutions including electronic torque tools. Overlaps with GWK in digital torque/angle measurement for industrial assembly but competes at much larger scale and broader product scope.
• Desoutter Industrial Tools: Industrial assembly tool manufacturer (part of Atlas Copco) producing DC electric and electronic torque tools. Comparable to GWK in torque/angle controlled assembly but with broader coverage of the assembly tool category.
• Robert Bosch (Industrial Assembly): Global industrial supplier with assembly technology and connected torque solutions for automotive production. Overlaps with GWK in digital torque/angle tools for assembly lines but as part of a much broader industrial portfolio.

Others

• Kistler Group: Swiss measurement technology specialist for automotive and industrial applications, listed by GWK as a partner/customer. Kistler provides complementary force, pressure, and torque sensor technology rather than handheld torque tools, making it adjacent rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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