homoth medizinelektronik

What homoth medizinelektronik does

HOMOTH Medizinelektronik GmbH & Co. KG is a German specialty manufacturer of ENT (ear, nose, throat) diagnostic systems headquartered in Kaltenkirchen, Schleswig-Holstein. Founded in 1973 by engineer M.A. Rainer Homoth, the company has focused exclusively on otolaryngology diagnostics for over four decades and is positioned among the leading global manufacturers in this niche. Its core offering is the modular 'ENT Diagnostics Center' architecture, comprising interchangeable USB-interfaced PC modules and standalone devices spanning audiometry (TE-OAE 4000, eAUDIO USB, Audio 5002), rhinomanometry (Rhino 4000/4000-M, US 4000 ultrasound), middle-ear diagnostics (Tymp 4000/4000-M), combination units (Combi 4000-M, Combi VNG/HIT), and vestibular diagnostics (VNG System, HIT 4000, Air Calorisator), supplemented by rigid and flexible endoscopes sourced from EMOS Technology GmbH.

The technical foundation combines PC-based diagnostic hardware with proprietary expert-system software. The TE-OAE 4000 applies an artificial neural network supplemented by fuzzy logic, validated against a reference library of over 10,000 expert-evaluated otoacoustic emission measurements, to produce automated classifications. The VNG System uses proprietary computer-vision algorithms for pupil identification and nystagmus detection in video oculography. All development and manufacturing was historically conducted in Germany under 'Made in Germany' positioning, with the company certified to ISO 9001 and EN ISO 13485:2003 for medical-device quality management.

Commercially, HOMOTH generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of diagnostic devices, accessories, and consumables (the latter through homoth-shop.de). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution operates through four authorized German dealers (Apelt HNO-Geräte, Christian Pohlmann med. techn. Geräte, Dantschke Medizintechnik, MEDISA Sachsen-Anhalt) and an international dealer network spanning 30+ countries across Europe, MENA, and Asia Pacific. The company became a member of the HEINEMANN Group in January 2017, with parent G. Heinemann Medizintechnik GmbH assuming the legal manufacturer role under EU MDR requirements in 2024; HOMOTH retains exclusive sales and service responsibility for the ENT diagnostic devices division. The current managing director is Jakob Hoffmann.

Name

homoth medizinelektronik

Legal name

Homoth Medizinelektronik GmbH & Co KG

Website

https://homoth.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HOMOTH Medizinelektronik is a German specialty manufacturer of modular ENT diagnostic systems (audiometers, tympanometers, rhinomanometers, VNG platforms) sold globally through authorized distributors to otolaryngology clinics and practices, operating as an exclusive sales and service partner within the HEINEMANN Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ENT Diagnostic Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

General Otolaryngology (ENT) (HLAKAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Otology & Neurotology (Ear/Hearing/Balance) (HLAKAMAC), Audiology & Hearing Services (ENT-Affiliated) (HLAKAMAI), Endoscopy Systems & Accessories (Scopes, Cameras, Light Sources, Insufflation) (HLAHADAB)

Keywords

• ENT diagnostic systems
• Medical diagnostic devices
• Audiometry equipment
• Vestibular diagnostics
• Rhinomanometry devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaltenkirchen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Diagnostic Device Sales: Sale of ENT diagnostic equipment including audiometers, tympanometers, rhinomanometers, ultrasound units, VNG systems, HIT systems, and combination devices. Products are sold directly and through authorized dealers globally.
2. Accessories and Consumables: Sale of accessories and consumable materials for diagnostic devices through the online shop (homoth-shop.de), including ear plugs, nasal olives, probes, and other replacement parts.
3. Software Products: Sale of software including installation CDs and remote support tools (PCVisit) for device operation and maintenance.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HOMOTH Medizinelektronik develops and manufactures modular PC-based ENT (ear, nose, throat) diagnostic systems, including audiometers, tympanometers, rhinomanometers, A-mode sinus ultrasound units, videonystagmography (VNG) and head impulse test (HIT) systems, combination devices, rigid/flexible endoscopes, and supporting software. The portfolio spans six diagnostic categories and is sold as standalone devices, integrated modules, and accessories/consumables through authorized dealers, direct sales, and an online shop.

Product overview

HOMOTH Medizinelektronik offers a modular ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) diagnostic system architecture called the 'ENT Diagnostics Centre' with interchangeable PC-based modules and standalone devices. The product portfolio spans six main categories: Audiometry (TE-OAE 4000 for otoacoustic emissions, eAUDIO USB for pure tone/speech audiometry), Diagnostic/Rhinomanometry (Ultraschall US 4000 ultrasound, Rhino 4000-M/4000 rhinomanometers), Middle Ear Diagnostic (Tymp 4000-M/4000 tympanometers), Combined Devices (Combi 4000-M/4000 combining tympanometry and rhinomanometry), Endoscopy (USB cameras, rigid and flexible endoscopes from EMOS Technology), and Vestibular Diagnostic (VNG System, Head Impulse Test HIT, Combi VNG/HIT, Air Calorisator). The Blue Line series represents their modern product design line. All modules are developed and manufactured in Germany, with manufacturing transferred to parent company G. Heinemann Medizintechnik GmbH in 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue Line: Product line series of ENT diagnostic devices introduced in 2011
• ENT Diagnostics Centre

Products and services

• TE-OAE 4000 PC module for measuring Transiently Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions (TEOAE) with an integrated expert system that uses artificial neural networks and fuzzy logic to automatically classify hearing test results into five categories. Designed for ENT clinics and pediatric audiology screening.
• eAUDIO USB Two-channel pure tone and speech audiometer with USB PC connection and integrated database for patient and measurement data. Built for clinical, practice, occupational medicine, and hearing aid acoustics applications.
• Ultraschall US 4000 A-mode ultrasound module for non-invasive imaging of paranasal sinuses (maxillary and frontal) using a 3.5 MHz focused probe, intended as a radiation-free alternative or supplement to X-ray for children, pregnant women, and sinusitis follow-up.
• Rhino 4000-M PC-based rhinomanometry module that measures nasal airflow and resistance using the anterior self-breathing method with real-time calculation of flow, pressure, percentage, and resistance coefficients. Used in ENT practice for nasal obstruction assessment.
• Rhino 4000 Standalone rhinomanometer with LCD display for measuring nasal airflow resistance and pressure, adaptable via nose olives or face mask for clinical and practice use.
• Combi 4000-M PC module combining tympanometry and rhinomanometry in a single device with automatic impedance measurement in seconds, automatic probe position detection via LED indicator, and integrated PC connectivity. Targets ENT practices seeking space and cost savings.
• Combi 4000 Standalone combined tympanography and rhinomanometry device with LCD display, integrated silent printer, USB interface, automatic compliance and reflex measurement with ipsi- and contralateral testing.
• Tymp 4000-M PC-based tympanometry module providing full-automatic impedance measurement in seconds with ipsi- and contralateral stapedius reflex testing and objective, patient-independent results.
• Tymp 4000 Standalone tympanometer with LCD display performing 2-second compliance measurement suitable for children and restless patients, with automatic probe fitting indication.
• VNG System Videonystagmography system for differential diagnosis of balance disorders through eye movement recording, with automatic pupil identification, spontaneous nystagmus testing, caloric testing, and positional testing.
• Head Impulse Test HIT Head Impulse Test system for examining all six semicircular canals using a 3-axis gyroscope and accelerometer integrated into the video mask for real-time vestibulo-ocular reflex gain calculation.
• Combi VNG/HIT Combined videonystagmography and Head Impulse Test system sharing a single video mask, providing cost savings and unified software for comprehensive balance disorder diagnostics including saccades, 3D analysis, and canalogram visualization.
• Luftkalorisator (Air Calorisator) Air-based caloric stimulation device for vestibular testing with adjustable temperature (+25°C to +47°C), 24-second heat-up to 47°C, silent membrane pump, and adjustable flow rate of 5,000-10,000 ccm/min, suitable for patients with perforated eardrums.
• Starre Endoskope (Rigid Endoscopes) Rigid endoscopes in 0°, 30°, and 70° angle configurations with diameters of 2.8mm and 4.0mm, including HD laryngoscopes and micro-laryngoscopes for ENT examination. Sourced from EMOS Technology GmbH.
• Flexible Endoskope (Flexible Endoscopes) Flexible naso-pharyngo-laryngoscopes with insertion tube diameters from 2.2mm to 3.4mm and 160°/160° deflection, including a flexible USB video rhino-laryngoscope for ENT examination.
• USB Kamera (HD USB Camera) HD USB camera with 2 million pixel image sensor, 1920 x 1080 video at 30fps, IPX8 protection class and USB 3.0 connection for endoscopic imaging in ENT procedures. Sourced from EMOS Technology GmbH.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 8,000 diagnostic modules and 4,000 individual devices sold globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SonoscannerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2022HOMOTH became an official distribution partner for Sonoscanner products, expanding the portfolio with a portable B-scanner device.
• Meyer-HaakeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2018HOMOTH is an official distribution partner of Meyer-Haake, a company that has developed, produced, and distributed innovative products in the field of HF surgery since 1981. This partnership extends HOMOTH's product portfolio in the surgical area.
• WT.SH (Wirtschaftsförderung und Technologietransfer Schleswig-Holstein GmbH)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2018Official partner of the economic development and technology transfer agency of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The partnership supports HOMOTH's regional business development and innovation initiatives.
• HEINEMANN Group / G. Heinemann Medizintechnik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017G. Heinemann Medizintechnik GmbH became the parent company and assumed the role of manufacturer of diagnostic devices according to MDR (Medical Device Regulation). HOMOTH remains the exclusive sales and service partner for the ENT diagnostic devices division. In 2024, manufacture and development of diagnostic devices was fully transferred to the parent company. The partnership provides regulatory compliance under EU MDR requirements.
• Technical Universities and ProfessorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProducts are developed in close cooperation with technical universities and renowned professors, enabling the company to provide the latest high-quality diagnostics at a fair price-performance ratio. This academic partnership supports continuous innovation and clinical validation of diagnostic algorithms.
• BioMed Jena GmbHminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerManufacturer of the eAUDIO USB audiometer, which HOMOTH sells under its own brand as part of the product portfolio.
• EMOS Technology GmbHminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerManufacturer of USB cameras and rigid/flexible endoscopes that HOMOTH sells as part of its endoscopy product line.
• Gerlach MediaminorOthersDigital agency responsible for website design and implementation of homoth.de.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Interacoustics: Danish hearing and balance diagnostics manufacturer (part of Demant) and one of the world's largest ENT diagnostic equipment vendors. Directly overlaps HOMOTH in audiometry, tympanometry, OAE, VNG and HIT product categories with broader scale and a global commercial footprint.
• Maico Diagnostics: Germany-based specialist in audiometry, tympanometry and OAE devices. Direct competitor in HOMOTH's home market with overlapping product categories and similar 'Made in Germany' positioning.
• Grason-Stadler (GSI): US-headquartered audiology and tympanometry equipment maker. Direct peer in clinical audiometry, middle-ear diagnostics and OAE, with broader installed base across North American ENT and audiology practices.
• Natus Medical: Global neurology, audiology and newborn screening device company that owns the Otometrics hearing/balance franchise. Competes with HOMOTH in audiometry, VNG and vestibular diagnostic instruments at significantly greater scale.
• GN Otometrics: Hearing diagnostics arm of GN Group focused on audiometry, vestibular and hearing-aid fitting solutions. Directly comparable product overlap with HOMOTH's audiometry and balance diagnostic portfolio.
• Inventis: Italian manufacturer of audiology and ENT diagnostic devices including audiometers, tympanometers and combination units. Similar mid-sized specialist profile to HOMOTH with comparable modular PC-based architecture.
• PATH Medical: Germany-based hearing diagnostics specialist offering audiometry, OAE and ABR systems. Regional direct competitor to HOMOTH with overlapping OEM-style distribution in German-speaking markets.

Emerging players

• Intelligent Hearing Systems: US-based specialist in OAE, ABR and auditory diagnostics. Smaller-scale competitor focusing on neuro-otology and pediatric screening, intersecting with HOMOTH's TE-OAE 4000 and audiometry offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Welch Allyn (Baxter): Large incumbent diagnostic device maker (now part of Baxter) with otoscope, audiometry and ENT exam product lines. Competes as part of a much broader patient-care portfolio rather than a pure ENT specialist.
• Karl Storz: Global endoscopy leader whose rigid and flexible ENT endoscopes overlap with HOMOTH's distributed EMOS endoscopy line. Operates at much greater scale with a direct sales force rather than a dealer-channel model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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