wenzel metrology

What wenzel metrology does

WENZEL Metrology, legally WENZEL Group GmbH & Co. KG, is a privately held German industrial metrology company founded in 1970 and headquartered in Wiesthal, Germany, with manufacturing in Wiesthal and Blaubeuren and regional subsidiaries in the United States and China. The company designs and builds coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), gear measuring machines, industrial computed tomography (CT) systems, and mobile measurement solutions (handheld scanners and 7-axis measuring arms), unified by the proprietary WM | Quartis measurement software platform that supports DIN, ISO, ASME, and JSI standards and integrates tactile, optical, and roughness sensors including Renishaw's REVO 5-axis system.

The company sells to enterprise customers across automotive and supplier industries, aerospace, mechanical engineering, medical technology, gearing technology, defense, electrical engineering, and plastics technology, with applications in e-mobility components, powertrains, bodywork, landing gear, implants, and additive manufacturing. Distribution is via direct enterprise field sales, regional subsidiaries, and a service partner network in more than 50 countries, supported by a dedicated technical hotline, training, software updates, machine retrofits, service agreements, and contract measurement services. Revenue streams include hardware sales (new and refurbished machines), one-time software licenses, and recurring professional services.

WENZEL reports more than 500 employees globally, 12,000 machines installed worldwide, and a 12-year accuracy warranty on its LH and GT series machines. Notable recent strategic activity includes participation in the €16M BMWK-funded neXamo consortium with ZF Group, Fraunhofer IAPT, and other partners (February 2024), delivery of the 10,000th CMM to ZF Group (October 2024), a deepened Renishaw technology partnership, and accelerated product launches including the LH Hybrid (May 2025), WENZEL XP line (February 2026), and PMS Multisensor machines (July 2026), alongside biannual WM | Quartis software releases. The company is led by Managing Director Dr. Heike Wenzel, with Dirk Richard appointed as CTO in June 2026.

Name

wenzel metrology

Legal name

WENZEL Group GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://wenzel-metrology.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

WENZEL Metrology is a privately held German industrial metrology company that designs and manufactures coordinate measuring machines, gear measurement systems, industrial CT scanners, and mobile measurement solutions, unified by its WM | Quartis software and sold to enterprise customers in automotive, aerospace, medical, mechanical engineering, and defense across more than 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metrology Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD), Metrology & Inspection Systems (CMM, Laser Trackers, Optical Comparators) (IMAAAHAC), Industrial Quality Inspection & Metrology (Machine Vision) (IMAIAMAF)

Keywords

• Coordinate measuring machines
• Industrial computed tomography
• Gear measuring machines
• Metrology software
• Shop floor inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiesthal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Measurement Equipment Sales: Sale of coordinate measuring machines, gear measuring machines, industrial CT systems, and mobile measurement solutions including sensors
2. Measurement Software: WM | Quartis measurement software solutions with regular version updates (R2026-2, R2025-2, etc.)
3. Service and Support: Technical support, training, software updates, machine upgrades/retrofit, service agreements, and measurement/contract measurement services
4. Used Machines: Sale of refurbished/used portal CMMs and gear measuring machines

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

WENZEL Metrology manufactures and sells industrial 3D coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), gear measuring machines, industrial computed tomography (CT) systems, and mobile measurement solutions for quality assurance and inspection. The hardware is unified by the proprietary WM | Quartis measurement software and serves customers in automotive, aerospace, medical technology, mechanical engineering, and defense. The company also offers sensors, used machines, measurement services, training, and software updates.

Product overview

WENZEL Metrology is a German industrial metrology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision measurement solutions. The core product portfolio includes 3D Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) in various configurations (LH series portal-style, SF series shop floor, bridge and gantry types), Gear Measuring Machines (GT series for small-module gears to marine transmissions), Industrial Computed Tomography systems (exaCT series for volumetric measurement and NDT), and Mobile Measurement Solutions (handheld scanners and measuring arms). These hardware platforms are unified by the WM | Quartis measurement software across all product lines. The company also provides a range of sensors including optical, tactile (Renishaw), roughness, and the REVO 5-axis system from Renishaw. Additional offerings include used machines, design solutions, and comprehensive service packages. WENZEL products serve industries including automotive, aerospace, medical technology, mechanical engineering, and defense, with systems installed in over 50 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WENZEL Group: Parent company brand for WENZEL Metrology
• WENZEL Design
• exaCT Series
• WM | Quartis
• LH Series
• GT Series
• SF Series

Products and services

• LH Series Coordinate Measuring Machines Bridge-type and portal-style 3D coordinate measuring machines combining high-quality machine design with intelligent software and comprehensive service; variants include LH Hybrid (coordinate plus gear measurement), Bridge CMMs, Gantry CMMs, and Horizontal Arm Measuring Machines. Used by automotive, aerospace, and mechanical engineering manufacturers for precision quality assurance.
• SF Series Shop Floor CMMs

Quantifiable outcome

• 12-year accuracy warranty on LH and GT series CMMs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments10 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

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RenishawcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 September 2024Technology partnership for REVO 5-axis measurement systems and tactile sensors integrated with WENZEL CMMs. WENZEL offers Renishaw tactile sensors as part of sensor portfolio.
• Fraunhofer IAPTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2024Collaborating in the neXamo project for digitalization of vehicle manufacturers and supply industry, focused on flexible matrix production and additive manufacturing quality assurance. Total project budget of 16 million euros.
• ZF GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2024Lead partner in neXamo project hosting kick-off meeting in Friedrichshafen. Contributing to development of matrix production and receiving anniversary 10,000th CMM machine.
• Grenzebach GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2024Project partner in neXamo matrix production project focusing on flexible manufacturing solutions.
• Nikon SLM SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2024Project partner in neXamo focused on additive manufacturing/slm technology integration.
• ERLAS Erlanger Lasertechnik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2024Project partner in neXamo contributing laser technology expertise.
• FEHRMANN MaterialscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2024Project partner in neXamo contributing materials expertise.
• VisiConsult - X-ray Systems & Solutions GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2024Project partner in neXamo contributing X-ray inspection systems expertise.
• SupfinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2024Project partner in neXamo contributing finishing technology.
• fir at RWTH Aachen UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2024Academic partner in neXamo project contributing research and development expertise from Aachen university.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Division of Hexagon AB offering CMMs, portable measurement, industrial CT, and metrology software. The most direct large-scale competitor to WENZEL's CMM, gear, and CT portfolio, serving the same automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing customers with a comparable multi-sensor strategy.
• ZEISS Industrial Metrology: ZEISS's industrial metrology business provides CMMs, optical and CT measurement, and the ZEISS CALYPSO software platform. Directly competes with WENZEL's LH CMMs, exaCT industrial CT, and WM | Quartis software in automotive, aerospace, and medical segments.
• Mitutoyo Corporation: Japanese global leader in precision measurement including CMMs, vision measurement, form/surface measurement, and sensors. Comparable to WENZEL across hardware platforms and serves overlapping end-markets in automotive and general manufacturing.
• Renishaw plc: UK-based metrology and additive manufacturing company whose REVO 5-axis systems and tactile sensors are integrated into WENZEL CMMs. Despite the technology partnership, Renishaw also sells competing encoders, probes, and EQUATOR gauges, making it both ally and competitor.
• Nikon Metrology (AMETEK): Industrial CMM, laser radar, optical and X-ray CT measurement provider, now part of AMETEK. Directly competes with WENZEL's LH CMM and exaCT CT lines, and is also a project partner in neXamo (via Nikon SLM Solutions).
• FARO Technologies: US-listed provider of 3D measurement, imaging, and realization hardware including laser trackers, arm-based scanners, and 3D scanners. Comparable to WENZEL's MMA measuring arm and MScan handheld scanner product lines, serving aerospace, automotive, and public-safety metrology.
• Creaform (AMETEK): Handheld 3D scanners, portable CMM arms, and automated3D inspection systems acquired by AMETEK. Overlaps with WENZEL's MMA measuring arm and MScan mobile scanning products for industrial and reverse-engineering applications.

Broad incumbents

• Bruker Corporation: Diversified scientific instrument maker with industrial CT and micro-CT systems that overlap with WENZEL's exaCT product family. While broader in analytical instruments, its industrial inspection business competes for NDT and dimensional CT budgets.
• Keyence Corporation: Global leader in factory automation sensors, vision systems, laser markers, and microscopes. Although not a CMM maker, Keyence's optical and vision-based inline measurement competes with WENZEL's shop-floor and optical-sensor offerings for shop-floor QA budgets.
• Carl Zeiss (Industrial Quality Solutions parent): Parent of ZEISS Industrial Metrology with broader industrial-quality and microscopy reach. Provides context for the scale and capital base against which WENZEL competes for large automotive, aerospace, and medical QA contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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