iWP innovative Werkstoffprüfung GmbH & Co.KG

What iWP innovative Werkstoffprüfung GmbH & Co.KG does

iWP innovative Werkstoffprüfung GmbH & Co.KG is a privately held, DAkkS-accredited non-destructive testing (NDT) laboratory headquartered in Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, founded in 2015. The company delivers industrial computed tomography (iCT) and digital industrial radiography (DIR) services through a fleet of nine modern X-ray systems that span resolution scales from Nano-CT and CT microscopy through Mikro-CT, Meso-CT, Metro-CT, and Macro-CT, enabling 3D volumetric inspection of components without damaging them. Application-specific service lines built on top of the CT platform include battery cell/module/pack testing for electromobility customers, porosity and shrink-hole analysis for die-casting and additive manufacturing, CAD-to-scan nominal-actual comparison, 3D dimensional measurement with GD&T, wall thickness analysis, failure analysis, plus RT-CT training and CT system maintenance/repair services.

The lab serves manufacturers in automotive, medical technology, electronics, aerospace, additive manufacturing, plastics, and mechanical engineering, with dedicated vertical focus on the electromobility/battery and foundry/casting segments. Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service testing engagements initiated via direct B2B inquiry; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with each project requiring specification of material, dimensions, weight, and inspection objective. In parallel with the service business, iWP resells and provides support for third-party products including Hexagon/Volume Graphics VGSTUDIO MAX software (the primary analysis platform), Phoenix|x-ray CT hardware, and ancillary tools (CacTuX, MITOS, Tobit.Software). Distribution is exclusively direct with no resellers or marketplace channels, and the operating geography is currently European. The company holds DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 accreditation and aligns with DIN EN ISO 15708, VDI/VDE 2630, ASTM E1441, and DIN EN ISO 9712 standards, while participating in the DGZfP professional association and the FAGS accredited testing facilities association.

Name

iWP innovative Werkstoffprüfung GmbH & Co.KG

Legal name

iWP innovative Werkstoffprüfung GmbH & Co.KG

Website

https://i-wp.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

iWP innovative Werkstoffprüfung is a DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025-accredited German testing laboratory providing industrial computed tomography and digital radiography non-destructive testing services to manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, medical technology, electronics, battery, and additive manufacturing sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-destructive testing services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services (IMAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Radiography & NDT Services (Gamma radiography, source handling, field inspection) (EUAKAIAF), CT/X-ray & Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) for AM Parts (IMAAAHAG)

Keywords

• Industrial computed tomography
• Non-destructive testing services
• Digital radiography services
• Material testing laboratory
• X-ray inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuss

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CT Testing Services: Fee-for-service non-destructive testing laboratory providing industrial computed tomography, digital radiography, and related analysis services on a per-project basis. Services include component inspection, dimensional measurement, porosity analysis, wall thickness analysis, CAD comparison, and battery inspection.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

iWP operates an accredited testing laboratory providing non-destructive testing (NDT) services based on industrial computed tomography (iCT) and digital industrial radiography (DIR). It uses nine modern X-ray systems configured across Nano-CT, Mikro-CT, Meso-CT, Metro-CT, and Makro-CT resolution ranges to inspect, measure, and analyze internal and external structures of components without destroying them. The laboratory also resells third-party CT analysis software and X-ray hardware (Phoenix|x-ray, VGSTUDIO MAX, CacTuX, MITOS, Tobit.Software) and provides CT maintenance/repair and RT-CT training programs.

Product overview

iWP innovative Werkstoffprüfung GmbH & Co.KG operates as an accredited testing laboratory offering non-destructive testing (NDT) services primarily through two core technologies: Industrielle Computertomographie (iCT / industrial CT) and Digitale Radiographie (DIR / digital radiography). The iCT service is further segmented by resolution scale — Makro-CT, Meso-CT, Metro-CT, Mikro-CT, Nano-CT, and CT-Mikroskopie — spanning from large low-resolution scans to ultra-high-resolution X-ray microscopy. Application-specific services built on top of the CT platform include Batterieprüfung (battery testing), Porenanalyse (pore/void analysis), Soll-Ist-Vergleich (CAD comparison), Bauteilvermessung (dimensional measurement), and Wandstärkenanalyse (wall thickness analysis). Supporting services include Wartung & Reparatur (CT maintenance/repair) and RT-CT Schulung (training). In addition to its service business, iWP resells a portfolio of third-party products including Volume Graphics VGSTUDIO MAX software (used as the primary analysis platform across all CT evaluations), CacTuX, MITOS, Tobit.Software, and Phoenix|x-ray CT hardware systems. The company holds DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iCT: Industrial Computed Tomography - core CT testing service brand

Products and services

• Industrielle Computertomographie (iCT) Industrial computed tomography (iCT) service providing non-destructive 3D X-ray analysis of components, enabling visualization of internal and external structures, defect analysis, quality assurance, dimensional measurement, and reverse engineering of complex components for manufacturing customers.
• Digitale Radiographie (DIR) Digital industrial radiography (DIR) service providing X-ray imaging for non-destructive testing and analysis of components for manufacturing customers.
• CT-Dienstleistungen Computed tomography service package that includes CT scanning, analysis, and reporting for various industrial applications such as component inspection, defect detection, and quality assurance.
• Makro-CT Macro-scale CT scanning service for large components with lower resolution requirements, used when component size takes priority over fine detail.
• Meso-CT Meso-scale CT scanning service for medium-sized components with moderate resolution, balancing component size and detail capture.
• Metro-CT Metro-scale CT scanning service balancing component size and resolution for industrial dimensional measurement applications.
• Mikro-CT Micro-scale CT scanning service for high-resolution imaging of small components and fine details.
• Nano-CT Nano-scale CT scanning service providing the highest resolution for microscopic structural analysis of materials and micro-components.
• CT-Mikroskopie X-ray microscopy service providing ultra-high-resolution imaging for micro- and nano-scale structural analysis of materials and components.
• Batterieprüfung (CT-based battery testing) CT-based battery testing service for lithium-ion battery cells (including 18650, 21700, 4680 cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch formats), modules, and packs, analyzing internal structures, defects, and assembly quality without damaging the battery.
• Porenanalyse (Pore / void analysis) CT-based pore and void analysis service for detection, measurement, and 3D evaluation of porosity, shrinkages, and cavities in plastics, metals, die-cast parts, and additively manufactured components.
• Soll-Ist-Vergleich (CAD-to-CT comparison) CAD-to-CT comparison service using 3D deviation analysis to compare scanned components against CAD models, with deviations visualized in color-coded maps for quality and dimensional verification.
• Bauteilvermessung (CT-based 3D component measurement) CT-based 3D component measurement service for complex geometries, providing dimensional analysis, GD&T inspection, and comparison with CAD data.
• Wandstärkenanalyse (CT-based wall thickness analysis) CT-based wall thickness analysis service for measuring wall thicknesses of complex components, including internal cavities and hidden structures, with color-coded thickness maps.
• Wartung & Reparatur (CT maintenance and repair) Maintenance and repair services for CT systems to ensure operational continuity of X-ray/CT inspection equipment.
• RT-CT Schulung (Radiographic testing and CT training) Training programs for radiographic testing and computed tomography personnel qualification aligned with DIN EN ISO 9712.
• Volume Graphics (VGSTUDIO MAX) resale Volume Graphics VGSTUDIO MAX software from Hexagon resold and supported by iWP, used for CT data analysis and measurement.
• Phoenix|x-ray resale Phoenix|x-ray industrial X-ray and CT hardware systems resold and supported by iWP as part of its product portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Non-destructive inspection - component remains intact after examination
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Volume GraphicscoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware partnership for CT data analysis. iWP uses VGSTUDIO MAX from Hexagon/Volume Graphics for precise CAD comparisons, dimensional analysis, form/location tolerance verification, and comprehensive 3D visualization of inspection results.
• Phoenix|x-raycoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment partnership for X-ray and CT systems. Phoenix|x-ray is a manufacturer of industrial X-ray and CT equipment whose systems are used in iWP's testing laboratory.
• DGZfP (Deutsche Gesellschaft für zerstörungsfreie Prüfung)coreOthersProfessional association membership. iWP participates in the DGZfP Working Group Düsseldorf, a professional society for non-destructive testing professionals in Germany.
• FAGS (Fachgesellschaft akkreditierter ZfP-Prüfstellen)coreOthersIndustry association of accredited non-destructive testing facilities. iWP maintains membership in this professional organization for accredited testing laboratories.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Volume Graphics: Hexagon-owned provider of VGSTUDIO MAX, the same CT analysis software iWP uses and resells. Comparable because both sell CT-based inspection capabilities (software + services) into the same manufacturing quality assurance customer base.
• 3D-Shape (now part of Carl Zeiss): Specialized industrial CT and 3D metrology service provider focused on dimensional measurement and quality control for precision manufacturing. Comparable as a similarly specialized CT service bureau competing in the same DACH/European industrial inspection market.
• Phoenix|x-ray (part of Waygate Technologies / Baker Hughes): Manufacturer of industrial X-ray and CT systems whose hardware iWP uses and resells. Directly comparable as both deliver industrial CT/radiography inspection capability to manufacturing customers, with overlapping product offerings in non-destructive testing.
• 4D Concepts: German industrial CT service bureau offering non-destructive testing, 3D measurement, and reverse engineering for manufacturing clients. Directly comparable as a similarly sized DACH competitor in fee-for-service industrial CT inspection.

Broad incumbents

• Fraunhofer EZRT (Development Center X-ray Technology): Fraunhofer institute specializing in industrial X-ray and CT inspection across automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Comparable because it provides accredited CT testing, R&D, and inspection services to the same industrial NDT customer base, but at significantly greater scale as a public research institute.
• Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik (ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions): ZEISS operates industrial CT metrology systems and services for precision manufacturing quality assurance. Comparable as a broad incumbent in industrial 3D measurement and CT inspection serving automotive, aerospace, and medical device customers.
• Nikon Metrology: Global provider of industrial CT/X-ray inspection systems and metrology services. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering industrial computed tomography solutions to the same manufacturing QA customer base.
• YXLON International (part of Comet Group): Industrial X-ray and CT system manufacturer serving aerospace, automotive, and electronics NDT applications. Comparable as an established player in industrial radiography and CT inspection equipment, with overlapping end-customer focus.
• Volume Graphics Service Bureau / Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Hexagon's broader manufacturing intelligence division encompasses industrial CT inspection services and software across automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Comparable as a much larger incumbent offering overlapping CT-based dimensional metrology and NDT services.

Emerging players

• Werth Messtechnik: German manufacturer of optical and CT-based coordinate measuring machines for precision manufacturing. Comparable as a niche player combining metrology hardware with measurement services for industrial customers requiring non-contact dimensional inspection.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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