What Exakt Advanced Technologies Gmbh does

Exakt Advanced Technologies GmbH is a privately held German precision engineering company founded in 1948 and headquartered in Norderstedt near Hamburg, operating two manufacturing plants locally. The company designs and builds three roll mills, ointment mills, and thin section cutting and grinding systems used for dispersion, homogenization, and sample preparation at micrometer precision. Its product portfolio spans the G-LINE, E-LINE, and S-LINE three roll mill series (with roller gap precision down to 5µm and throughput up to 27.5 l/h on production models), the 50 PLUS Pharma, 80S Plus, and 120S PLUS ointment mills for pharmaceutical manufacturing, and the EXAKT 300/302/310/311/312 diamond band saws and 400 CS micro grinder for thin section applications down to 10µm thickness. Proprietary technologies include Contact Point (CP) cutting technology with servo-driven 5µm positioning and the EXAKT DataLog Plus electronic control concept for real-time process monitoring.

The company serves a diversified industrial and pharmaceutical customer base across more than 80 countries, including compounding pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and industrial producers in cosmetics, food, electronics, ceramics, paints and coatings, dental, and medical/life sciences applications. Revenue is generated through direct hardware sales of capital equipment, complemented by service and support offerings (maintenance, repair, consulting, training) and Technical Centre trials for application development. Distribution combines direct sales from Norderstedt with a global network of authorized sales and service partners, with R&D supported by collaborations with Fraunhofer IPA, TU Hamburg, and various nanotechnology and industry associations. The company is managed by Dirk Kunze (Geschäftsführer/Managing Director) and holds no external institutional funding or parent ownership.

Name

Exakt Advanced Technologies Gmbh

Legal name

EXAKT Advanced Technologies GmbH

Website

https://exakt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Exakt Advanced Technologies GmbH is a privately held German precision engineering company that manufactures three roll mills, ointment mills, and thin section cutting systems for dispersion and sample preparation in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, electronics, food, and industrial applications worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Dispersion and Processing Equipment

NAICS

Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (333519), Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

Keywords

• Three roll mills
• Ointment mills
• Diamond band saws
• Thin section cutting
• Precision dispersion equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Norderstedt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Equipment Sales: Sale of precision manufacturing equipment including Three Roll Mills (G-LINE, 50 PLUS, E-LINE, S-LINE), Ointment Mills (50 PLUS Pharma, 80S Plus, 120S Plus), and Thin Section Cutting Systems (300, 310, 311, 302, 312, 400 CS). Equipment ranges from laboratory-scale to production-scale models.
2. Service and Support: Comprehensive service offerings including maintenance, repair, consulting, training, and technical support. Services provided both at headquarters and through internationally trained sales and service partners.
3. Technical Center Services: Customized trials and material testing conducted at the Technical Centre in Norderstedt for development of tailored solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EXAKT Advanced Technologies GmbH manufactures precision three roll mills (Dreiwalzwerke), ointment mills (Salbenmühlen), and thin section cutting/grinding systems for laboratory, research, and industrial production. The equipment performs wetting, homogenization, and dispersion of materials at micrometer-level precision, and is used by pharmaceutical compounding pharmacies, cosmetics manufacturers, food producers, electronics makers, ceramics producers, dental material manufacturers, and medical/pathology laboratories.

Product overview

Exakt Advanced Technologies GmbH is a precision equipment manufacturer based in Norderstedt near Hamburg, Germany, with over 75 years of experience. The company produces three distinct product lines: (1) Three Roll Mills (Dreiwalzwerke) including the G-LINE for laboratory use, the 50 PLUS as the new laboratory standard, the E-LINE (80E PLUS) with electronic controls for R&D, and the S-LINE (80S PLUS, 120S PLUS, 120EH-450 e-con) for production; (2) Ointment Mills (Salbenmühlen) comprising the 50 PLUS Pharma, 80S Plus, and 120 S PLUS for pharmaceutical production; and (3) Cutting, Grinding & Thin Section Technology including diamond band saws (300 CL/CP, 310 CP, 311, 302, 312), the 400 CS micro grinder, and sample preparation accessories (401, 402, 510, 520, 530). The portfolio serves laboratories, research institutions, and industrial production across cosmetics, food, dental, pharmacy, paints/coatings, electronics, ceramics, functional materials, and medical sectors. The company also offers Technical Centre services, maintenance, and training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• G-LINE: Laboratory three roll mill line featuring powerful drive and high precision for versatile laboratory applications, cosmetics production, and functional materials processing.
• E-LINE
• S-LINE
• 50 PLUS Pharma

Products and services

• G-LINE Three Roll Mill Entry-level three roll mill designed for versatile laboratory use with powerful drive and high precision, suitable for industrial research and cosmetics production.
• 50 PLUS Three Roll Mill Laboratory three roll mill with precise gap adjustment down to 10 micrometers and throughput up to 5 l/h, featuring user-friendly touchpad and high-quality roller surfaces.
• 80E PLUS Electronic Three Roll Mill (E-LINE) Research & development three roll mill with electronic gap setting in 1-micrometer steps, force measurement in roller gap, and real-time process parameter display with optional DataLog function.
• 80S PLUS Three Roll Mill Production three roll mill with color display, roller gap from 5 to 230 micrometers, temperature control, and throughput up to 18 l/h at 10 micrometers gap setting.
• 120S PLUS Three Roll Mill Production three roll mill with roller gap from 5 to 220 micrometers, throughput up to 27 l/h at 10 micrometers gap, and digital roller speed setting.
• 120EH-450 e-con Three Roll Mill Production three roll mill achieving particle fineness below 1 micron with automatic gap and parallelism setting, DataLog recording, and throughput of 27.5 l/h at 5 micron gap width.
• 50 PLUS Pharma Ointment Mill Pharmaceutical ointment mill with one-hand gap adjustment below 10 micrometers, throughput up to 5 l/h, and chemically inert porcelain rollers for GMP-compliant pharmaceutical production of ointments, suspensions, and emulsions.
• 80S Plus Ointment Mill Ointment mill for processing larger pharmaceutical quantities with color display, roller gap from 5 to 230 micrometers, and throughput up to 18 l/h at 10 micrometers gap setting.
• 120 S PLUS Ointment Mill Production-scale ointment mill with roller gap from 5 to 220 micrometers and throughput up to 27 l/h at 10 micrometers roller gap for high-volume pharmaceutical production.
• EXAKT 300 CL Diamond Band Saw Precision diamond band saw with Contact Line technology, parallel guide, and manual sample positioning, featuring precise coplanar feed and integrated water cooling for thin section preparation.
• EXAKT 300 CP Diamond Band Saw Diamond band saw with proprietary Contact Point technology featuring servo-driven oscillating clamping fixture and automatic sample positioning in 5-micrometer steps.
• EXAKT 310 CP Diamond Band Saw Industrial diamond band saw for larger samples with more powerful motor, integrated water cooling, and proprietary Contact Point technology.
• EXAKT 311 Diamond Band Saw Industrial band saw with slot table for large samples, optional precision coplanar guidance, and diamond or boron nitride cutting bands.
• EXAKT 302 Laboratory Diamond Band Saw Laboratory saw with diamond cutting band, no-tool band changing, stainless steel construction, LASER guided cutting, and water cooling for sample preparation.
• EXAKT 312 Pathology Diamond Band Saw Stand-alone pathology saw with extra powerful drive for large samples, stainless steel housing, built-in LED lighting, and water cooling system for medical thin section preparation.
• EXAKT 400 CS Micro Grinder Precision grinding system for creating micron-accurate plane-parallel thin sections down to 10 micrometers with vacuum mounting and gravimetric grinding force control.
• EXAKT 401 Vacuum Adhesive Press Sample preparation accessory device for precise coplanar adhesion with integrated vacuum unit for sample slides.
• EXAKT 402 Precision Adhesive Press Precision adhesion accessory device with bubble-free adhesion via plexiglas block, adjustable contact pressure, and light polymerisation function.
• EXAKT 510 Dehydration and Infiltration Device Sample preparation accessory device optimized for low sample volume research with fast penetration through agitation, 6 parallel steps in ascending dilution series, and vacuum attachment.
• EXAKT 520 Light Polymerization Device Sample preparation accessory device for reproducible polymerization with timers for two intensities, cooling unit, embedding molds, and Technovit 7200 compatibility.
• EXAKT 530 Block Drying and Post Infiltration Device Sample preparation accessory device for blockdrying and post infiltration repair of cracks, blisters, and artefacts with dehydration under vacuum heating plate at 40 degrees Celsius.
• EXAKT Technical Centre Services Application testing, material trials, and development service conducted at the Technical Centre in Norderstedt for developing tailored solutions to specific customer processing requirements.
• EXAKT Maintenance Services Regular maintenance services ensuring long service life, reliable operation, and optimized product quality and output, delivered at headquarters and through internationally trained service partners.
• EXAKT Training & Workshops Practical training courses and workshops for users covering best equipment use practices and decisive parameters for achieving specific processing results.

Quantifiable outcome

• Roller gap precision down to 5 µm achievable
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DataSweet Online GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for chocolate and confectionery applications. DataSweet is an expert in the confectionery industry for more than 25 years and collaborates with EXAKT on food processing solutions using three roll mills for chocolate production.
• Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on dispersion technology research and development. The Fraunhofer IPA is a leading research institution in manufacturing engineering and automation, working with EXAKT on advancing dispersion technology applications.
• Institute of Polymers and Composites at Hamburg University of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership focusing on polymers and composites research, contributing to EXAKT's technology development and innovation.
• Cluster Nanotechnologie / Nanoinitiative Bayern GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in nanotechnology cluster network, providing access to cutting-edge nanotechnology research and innovation in Germany.
• OE-A (Organic and Printed Electronics Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in international network for organic and printed electronics, supporting EXAKT's participation in this emerging technology sector.
• VDMA e.V. (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in German Mechanical and Plant Engineering Association, providing industry networking and representation for the precision equipment manufacturing sector.
• NanoCarbon NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network for nanocarbon technologies, supporting research and development in carbon nanotubes and graphene applications.
• Morphisto GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner specializing in histology and laboratory chemicals, providing production and service expertise relevant to medical and research applications.
• MicroKernminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner specializing in geo and materials sciences, supporting applications in geological and materials research.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group AG: German industrial processing equipment group with broad pharma, food, and cosmetics machinery portfolio. Overlaps with EXAKT in pharmaceutical ointment production and dairy/food processing but as part of a much larger portfolio.
• Leica Microsystems (Danaher): German-headquartered provider of thin section and histology sample preparation systems under Danaher. Comparable to EXAKT's thin section cutting and grinding equipment for medical and life sciences applications.
• Bühler Group: Swiss global incumbent providing industrial milling and dispersion equipment for food, cosmetics, and chemicals. Overlaps with EXAKT in chocolate refining and cosmetics dispersion but operates at much greater scale and breadth.
• IMA Group (IMA S.p.A.): Italian global leader in pharmaceutical processing and packaging machinery. Overlaps with EXAKT's ointment mill line as part of a much broader portfolio serving major pharma manufacturers.

Direct peers

• Struers ApS: Danish manufacturer of materialographic equipment for cutting, mounting, grinding, and polishing. Comparable to EXAKT's cutting/grinding product line for industrial and research applications.
• Charles Ross & Son Company: US manufacturer of three roll mills, high-shear mixers, and dispersion equipment serving pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial markets. Directly comparable product portfolio to EXAKT's three roll mill and ointment mill lines.
• Netzsch Group: German manufacturer of three roll mills, bead mills, and high-shear dispersion equipment. Direct competitor to EXAKT in industrial dispersion and homogenization for pharma, cosmetics, and electronics applications.
• Frewitt SA: Swiss manufacturer of milling, sieving, and dispersion equipment for pharmaceutical and food applications. Comparable to EXAKT in powder and paste processing at laboratory and production scales.
• ITW Buehler (Illinois Tool Works): US manufacturer of metallographic sample preparation equipment including cutting, grinding, and polishing systems. Directly comparable to EXAKT's cutting/grinding thin section product line for materials science and medical applications.
• IKA-Werke GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of laboratory and industrial mixing, dispersing, and homogenizing equipment. Comparable to EXAKT in lab-scale and production-scale dispersion technology serving pharma, cosmetics, and food.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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