Hegewald & Peschke Mess- Und Pruftechnik Gmbh

What Hegewald & Peschke Mess- Und Pruftechnik Gmbh does

Hegewald & Peschke Mess- und Prüftechnik GmbH is a privately-held German manufacturer of destructive materials testing and component/furniture testing equipment, headquartered in Nossen (Saxony) since its founding in 1990. The company develops, produces, and services a modular product portfolio centered on the inspekt universal testing machine series, which spans force ranges from 500 N to 2,500 kN and covers tensile, compression, bending, peel, shear, fatigue, and hardness testing per DIN/ISO and ASTM standards. Proprietary in-house testing software (LabMaster for material testing, CalMaster for component/furniture testing) controls the entire test sequence from sample identification through measurement, documentation, and ERP export. Complementary offerings include the Calmar pro.2 modular furniture/component testing system, inspekt vario for flexible component testing, hardness testing devices (HP series, Computest LITE), length measurement technology, custom Sonderprüfanlagen, robot-based automated testing systems, and a DAkkS-accredited calibration laboratory (DIN EN 17025) covering force measurement cells from 2.5 kN to 2,500 kN.

The company addresses quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and R&D testing needs across a diverse vertical mix including manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, medical technology, furniture, construction, textiles, and education. It also operates a contract testing laboratory (Lohnprüfung) in Nossen. Revenue is generated through direct hardware sales (machines, software, accessories) priced via inquiry-based quotation, supplemented by recurring service and calibration contracts, manufacturer-independent modernization of competitor machines (Zwick, Shimadzu, Instron, Schenck-Trebel, UTS, Wolpert), spare parts supply guaranteed for 10+ years, and contract testing fees. Distribution combines direct sales from the Nossen headquarters and two German regional offices (Neu-Ulm, Dortmund) with exclusive international distribution partners — ESUM for China and Material2 LLC for North America (including Mexico). The company is founder/management-owned, represented by managing directors Dr. Jan Hegewald and André Hegewald, with no disclosed external investors or institutional ownership.

Name

Hegewald & Peschke Mess- Und Pruftechnik Gmbh

Legal name

Hegewald & Peschke Meß- und Prüftechnik GmbH

Website

https://hegewald-peschke.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hegewald & Peschke is a German manufacturer of modular universal testing machines, hardness testers, and component/furniture testing systems, serving manufacturers, R&D labs, and testing institutes across automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial QA with proprietary LabMaster/CalMaster software and DAkkS-accredited calibration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Materials Testing Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

Keywords

• Material testing machines
• Universal testing equipment
• Hardness testing devices
• Furniture component testing
• Testing software solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Nossen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

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. Universal Testing Machines and Testing Equipment Sales: Hegewald & Peschke develops, produces, and sells universal testing machines, hardness testing devices, length measurement equipment, special testing systems, automated testing systems, and testing accessories. Products range from bench-top units to large-scale machines up to 2500 kN. The company also sells refurbished/used testing machines and accessories.
2. Proprietary Testing Software (LabMaster, CalMaster): In-house developed testing software sold as part of testing machine packages and as standalone products. Includes software for controlling testing machines, data acquisition, analysis, and documentation. Free software application support is provided post-installation.
3. Testing Machine Modernization Services: Manufacturer-independent modernization of testing machines (including Zwick, Shimadzu, Instron, Schenck-Trebel, UTS, Wolpert) using components from the inspekt series and LabMaster software. Extends the operational life of existing equipment.
4. Service, Calibration, and Maintenance: Installation, on-site commissioning, training, maintenance contracts, certified calibration (including DAkkS-accredited), spare parts supply (guaranteed for 10+ years), and remote diagnostics via TeamViewer. Free software application support included.
5. Contract Testing (Lohnprüfung): The company operates a fully equipped materials testing laboratory in Nossen where material and component testing is performed on behalf of customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hegewald & Peschke develops, manufactures, and sells universal testing machines (inspekt series), hardness testing devices, length measurement equipment, automated robotic testing systems, and custom-engineered special testing machines. The company also produces proprietary testing software (LabMaster, CalMaster) and operates a DAkkS-accredited calibration laboratory, while providing manufacturer-independent modernization services for competitor machines and contract testing in its Nossen application laboratory.

Product overview

Hegewald & Peschke develops and produces a comprehensive portfolio of material testing and quality assurance solutions built on a modular system architecture. The core offering centers on the inspekt universal testing machine series (inspekt, inspekt table, inspekt blue, inspekt duo, inspekt solo, inspekt micro), which serves as the foundation for static and dynamic material testing from 2.5 N to 2500 kN. Specialized testing needs are addressed through the Calmar pro.2 modular testing systems for furniture and components, inspekt vario for flexible component testing, and hardness testing devices (HP series, Computest LITE) covering Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell, and Knoop methods. The software layer consists of proprietary LabMaster (for material testing) and CalMaster (for furniture/component testing) which control all testing operations. Supporting offerings include automated robotic testing systems, custom-built special testing machines, length measurement technology, specimen preparation equipment, accessories (grips, extensometers, conditioning chambers), and manufacturer-independent machine modernization services. The company also operates a DAkkS-accredited calibration laboratory and offers training seminars.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• inspekt: Universal testing machine series for material testing applications including tensile, compression, flexure, and peel tests
• inspekt table
• inspekt blue / inspekt duo / inspekt solo
• inspekt micro
• inspekt vario
• Calmar pro.2
• LabMaster
• CalMaster

Products and services

• inspekt Universal Testing Machine Series Heavy-duty modular universal testing machine series for high-force destructive material testing up to 2500 kN, covering tensile, compression, flexure, peel, shear, and fatigue tests on metals, plastics, composites, wood, and other materials. Configurable with extensometers, grips, temperature chambers, and ovens for both static and dynamic testing.
• inspekt table Mid-range universal testing machines for standardized material and component testing up to 250 kN, designed for plastics and non-ferrous metals testing.
• inspekt blue Desktop universal testing machine for low-force material testing up to 30 kN with cost-effective design for serial testing of small components and samples.
• inspekt duo Compact dual-column universal testing machine for low-force testing up to 10 kN, suitable for plastics testing per DIN EN ISO 527 and ISO 178.
• inspekt solo Single-column universal testing machine for low-force standardized material testing up to 2500 N.
• inspekt micro Micro testing machine for static and dynamic material testing on very small samples and components with resolution down to 5 nm, suitable for fatigue and endurance testing.
• inspekt vario Flexible component testing machine series for components of varying sizes and shapes, offering maximum flexibility for diverse testing requirements.
• Calmar pro.2 Modular testing system for furniture and component testing with pneumatic test axes, electric cylinders, and high control precision; supports static, dynamic, and cyclic load tests with single-axis and multi-axis setups.
• HP30SRa Hardness Testing Device Fully automatic hardness testing device for automated micro and low-load hardness testing according to Vickers, Brinell, and Knoop methods.
• Computest LITE Mobile hardness testing device for on-site hardness measurements according to Rockwell method, operable in any position with integrated display.
• LabMaster Testing Software Proprietary universal testing software for control and monitoring of entire test sequences from specimen recognition through measurement, documentation, and ERP integration. Supports norm-compliant test procedures, block programming, formula editing, and result configuration.
• CalMaster Testing Software Proprietary testing software for component and furniture testing systems (Calmar series), providing operation, control, and evaluation of testing sequences.
• Custom Test Systems (Sonderprüfanlagen) Custom-engineered testing systems including bending machines, torsion testing machines, stone impact testers, and pendulum impact testing machines, built per customer specifications.
• Automated Testing Systems Robot-based automated testing systems combining universal testing machines with industrial robots for fully automated destructive material testing, including automated sample identification, measurement, and data integration with customer quality management systems.
• Testing Machine Modernization Services Manufacturer-independent modernization of testing machines including those from Zwick, Shimadzu, Instron, Schenck-Trebel, UTS, and Wolpert, using proven inspekt components and LabMaster software to extend equipment operational life.
• DAkkS-Accredited Calibration Services Certified calibration of force measurement cells from 2.5 kN to 2500 kN under the in-house DIN EN 17025 accredited laboratory, supporting both tensile and compressive calibrations and achieving accuracy classes 00 and 0.5 per DIN EN ISO 376.
• Contract Testing (Lohnprüfung) Material and component testing performed on behalf of customers in the fully equipped materials testing laboratory at the Nossen headquarters.
• Length Measurement Technology 1D length measurement devices and digital probe systems for precise dimensional measurement in testing applications, including custom measuring fixtures.

Quantifiable outcome

• DAkkS-accredited calibration laboratory per DIN EN 17025 ensures documented, traceable calibration for compliance with ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and industry-specific quality standards.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ESUMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2026ESUM is the exclusive distribution partner for Hegewald & Peschke in China. The companies jointly exhibited at CHINAPLAS 2026, presenting the inspekt duo 10 kN testing machine. ESUM supports market development, sales, and customer relationships in the Chinese market as part of Hegewald & Peschke's international expansion strategy.
• Material2 LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2025Material2 LLC, represented by Gerhard Oertelt, serves as distribution partner for North America. The company coordinated pre-acceptance of two testing machines (a TW-500H torsion testing device and a reverse bending machine) destined for a major tire manufacturer in Mexico. Material2 LLC supports Hegewald & Peschke's market presence in North America and Mexico.
• POLYSAX Bildungszentrum Kunststoffe GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Hegewald & Peschke and POLYSAX in Bautzen agreed to jointly offer seminars on plastics testing. The first event took place on December 4, 2025, covering testing procedures per DIN EN ISO 527. An inspekt table 5 kN testing machine was placed at POLYSAX for educational and testing purposes.
• VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau)minorOthersHegewald & Peschke is a member of the VDMA (German Mechanical and Plant Engineering Association), shown as a partner/member logo on the company website. VDMA is the largest network organization for the mechanical engineering industry in Germany and Europe.
• BVMW (Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie)minorOthersHegewald & Peschke is listed as a BVMW partner. BVMW is the Federal Association of German Industry, offering a network for medium-sized enterprises.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Imatek: UK-based specialist in impact testing equipment (drop weight, pendulum, instrumented impact), overlapping with H&P's Sonderprüfanlagen line including pendulum impact testers and stone impact testers.
• Mecmesin: UK-based manufacturer of force and torque testing equipment for quality control, including motorized and manual test stands. Comparable in lower-force testing applications and customer overlap in packaging, medical devices, and components.
• Zwick/Roell: German-headquartered manufacturer of universal testing machines, hardness testers, and automated testing systems for materials and components. Direct competitor across the inspekt product range and a primary beneficiary of H&P's manufacturer-independent modernization service.
• MTS Systems: US-based supplier of mechanical testing and simulation systems, including universal testing machines and servohydraulic test systems. Overlaps with H&P in static and dynamic materials and component testing for automotive, aerospace, and biomedical applications.
• Instron: US-based global leader in materials testing instruments, including universal testing machines, fatigue testing systems, and impact testers. Competes directly with H&P's inspekt series and is one of the named third-party machine brands H&P modernizes.
• Tinius Olsen: US/UK-based manufacturer of materials testing machines including universal, impact, hardness, and melt flow testers. Closely comparable in offering scope (universal testing plus hardness) and customer base in metals, plastics, and composites.

Regional players

• KMT (Kaiser-Messtechnik): German mid-sized manufacturer of testing machines and automation solutions, overlapping with H&P in materials and component testing with a comparable Mittelstand profile and primarily DACH-focused customer base.

Emerging players

• ADMET: US-based manufacturer of universal testing machines, force testers, and materials testing grips. Smaller-scale direct competitor focused on electromechanical testing systems with comparable customer mix in materials and component QA.

Broad incumbents

• Shimadzu: Japanese analytical and measuring instrument manufacturer with a materials testing product line (Autograph series). Competitor in tensile/compression testing and another machine brand H&P modernizes; broader portfolio across analytical instruments, medical, and aerospace.
• AMETEK (Lloyd Instruments / TEST): AMETEK's test and calibration instruments division includes Lloyd Instruments universal testing machines and Chatillon force measurement products. Comparable product overlap in low- to mid-force universal testing with broader corporate backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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