What ETH-messtechnik does

ETH-messtechnik GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of precision torque and force measurement technology, headquartered in Gschwend, Baden-Württemberg. The company designs, develops, and produces rotating and static torque sensors, force sensors, custom sensor solutions, evaluation instruments (signal processors, digital panel meters, displays), couplings (metal bellows, elastomer, safety, nickel bellows, spring disc), and turn-key test rigs under the DRVL, DRBK, DRDL, DRVZ, DRBL, DPFR, and GMV2/ValueMaster/ValueView product families. Its core technology is strain gauge (DMS) sensing, with proprietary contactless signal transmission for rotating applications and optional IP67/IP65 protection for harsh-environment use; measurement ranges span 0.02 to 20,000 Nm with non-linearity down to 0.05% on premium models. Manufacturing is highly vertically integrated, with mechanical and electronic components produced in-house at the consolidated 3,600 sqm Werk 2 facility that opened in 2021. The company is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and is a member of AMA Sensorik.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market model: customers engage through the website inquiry form, receive direct technical consultation from the sales team for specification, integration, and documentation, and can purchase through regional distribution partners (Vertriebspartner). Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of standard and custom sensors, complemented by professional services for application engineering, integration support, and documentation. The customer base spans automotive manufacturers and suppliers, mechanical engineering OEMs, research institutions and universities, robotics and packaging equipment builders, and agricultural machinery producers using PTO shaft drives, served across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. ETH-messtechnik also distributes UK-based Applied force sensors alongside its own portfolio, extending its commercial reach into complementary measurement categories.

The business is founder-owned and led by CEO Joachim Hauenstein, with no external investment, parent company, or subsidiaries disclosed. Recent strategic activity has centered on product portfolio extension (DRVL mounting adapter in May 2022, DRBL in June 2023, DRVZ in December 2023) and capacity build-out via the 2021 Werk 2 facility, signaling a measured, infrastructure-supported growth posture rather than externally-financed scale-up.

Name

ETH-messtechnik

Legal name

ETH-messtechnik gmbh

Website

https://eth-messtechnik.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ETH-messtechnik GmbH is a German privately held manufacturer of precision DMS-based torque sensors, force sensors, couplings, test benches, and evaluation instruments, serving automotive, mechanical engineering, robotics, packaging, agricultural, and research customers across the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sensors & Measurement 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

Weighing & Force Measurement (Load cells, scales, torque, strain measurement) (IMAGAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pressure & Force Sensors (Pressure/Strain/Load Cells) (HDAHALAB), Motor Encoders, Feedback & Condition Monitoring (Encoders, Vibration, Predictive) (IMAGACAJ), Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Torque sensor manufacturing
• Force measurement instruments
• Strain gauge sensors
• Test bench equipment
• Industrial measurement technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Gschwend

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Torque Sensors and Force Sensors: Sale of standard and custom torque sensors, force sensors, and measurement technology hardware. Products include rotating and static torque sensors, evaluation devices, torque test benches, couplings, and accessories.
2. Custom Solutions and Special Designs: Customer-specific sensor solutions and custom torque testing equipment development and manufacturing.
3. Services: Consultation, specification, integration support, and documentation services for measurement tasks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

ETH-messtechnik designs and manufactures precision torque sensors (rotating and static), force sensors, torque/force test benches, evaluation/display instruments, and drivetrain couplings built on strain gauge (DMS) technology. The company offers both a broad standard product range (0.02 to 20,000 Nm) and customer-specific special designs for industrial buyers in automotive, mechanical engineering, robotics, agriculture, and packaging.

Product overview

ETH-messtechnik is a manufacturer of precision torque and force measurement technology. The product portfolio is organized around five core product families: (1) Rotating Torque Sensors — the DRVL, DRBK, DRDL, DRVZ, and DRBL series covering measurement ranges from 0.02 to 20000 Nm with strain gauge technology and contact-free signal transmission; (2) Static Torque Sensors — for non-rotating torque measurement applications in customized configurations; (3) Force Sensors — including pressure sensors, tension/compression sensors, and ring force sensors for industrial force measurement; (4) Couplings — metal bellows, elastomer, safety, nickel bellows, and spring disc couplings for torque transmission in drivetrain applications; and (5) Evaluation Instruments — including the GMV2 signal processor, ValueMaster Base with Ethernet network connectivity, ValueView-D display, M2 speed panel meter, and PU5 torque panel meter. These are complemented by accessories including shielded measurement cables, screwing simulators, automatic switch-off devices, and DMS amplifiers. The architecture is a sensor-plus-modules design: sensors generate measurement signals which are processed and displayed by the evaluation instruments. ETH-messtechnik serves industrial sectors including automotive, aerospace, energy, and general mechanical engineering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rotating Torque Sensors (DR series: DRVL, DRBK, DRDL, DRVZ, DRBL) Family of rotating torque sensors using strain gauge technology with contactless signal transmission, covering measurement ranges from 0.02 to 20,000 Nm for drivetrain, PTO shaft, and test bench applications in industrial environments.
• Static Torque Sensors Static (non-rotating) torque sensors available in standard and customized configurations for industrial torque measurement applications where the shaft does not rotate during measurement.
• Force Sensors (pressure, tension/compression, ring force) Industrial force sensors including pressure sensors, tension/compression sensors, and ring force sensors for force measurement in industrial environments; portfolio includes Applied (UK) force sensors distributed by ETH-messtechnik.
• DPFR Series Test Equipment Turn-key test rigs for simultaneous measurement of torque and axial force in fastening applications, available in standard and customer-specific configurations.
• Industrial Couplings (metal bellows, elastomer, safety, nickel bellows, spring disc) Range of precision couplings — metal bellows, elastomer, safety, nickel bellows, and spring disc — for torque transmission with misalignment compensation, vibration damping, and overload protection in industrial drivetrains.
• Evaluation Instruments (GMV2, ValueMaster Base, ValueView-D, M2, PU5) Microprocessor-controlled evaluation and display units for simultaneous torque, speed, and angle measurement, including GMV2 (RS232, 19200 Baud, GMV2-PC-Trans software), ValueMaster Base (Ethernet network connectivity), ValueView-D display, M2 speed panel meter (MIN/MAX, relay outputs), and PU5 high-resolution torque panel meter.
• Measurement Accessories (shielded cables, screwing simulator, automatic switch-off device, DMS amplifiers) Supporting accessories including shielded measurement cables, a screwing simulator for testing shutdown torques and calibrating measurement chains, automatic switch-off devices for torque-controlled assembly, and DMS (strain gauge) amplifiers/converters for signal conditioning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Measurement accuracy up to 0.05% linearity error (optional on DRVL models)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AMA SensorikminorOthersAssociation membership in AMA Verband für Sensorik und Messtechnik (AMA Association for Sensor Technology and Measurement). AMA is a German industry association for sensor and measurement technology companies.
• Applied (UK Force Sensors)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral import and distribution partnership for force sensors from the British manufacturer Applied. ETH-messtechnik offers Applied force sensors as part of their product portfolio alongside their own manufactured torque sensors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• HBM (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær / HBK): Global leader in test and measurement, offering torque sensors, force sensors, and complete test bench solutions across automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. Closest functional competitor to ETH-messtechnik but operates at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Kistler Group: Swiss precision measurement specialist producing torque sensors, force sensors, dynamometers, and piezoelectric measurement chains. Direct overlap with ETH-messtechnik's torque/force measurement portfolio, particularly in automotive drivetrain testing.
• TE Connectivity: Global broad-line connector and sensor manufacturer with a significant force and torque sensor portfolio serving industrial, automotive, and aerospace markets. Competes with ETH-messtechnik at scale but as part of a much larger and diversified product portfolio.
• MTS Sensors: Manufacturer of position, velocity, and force sensors (including Temposonics magnetostrictive technology) for industrial automation, test, and process control. Adjacent competitor in the broader industrial measurement sensor space.

Direct peers

• Burster Praezisionsmesstechnik: German precision measurement manufacturer producing force sensors, torque sensors, and process sensors for industrial and laboratory applications. Highly comparable Mittelstand peer serving automotive and mechanical engineering customers with similar custom-engineering capabilities.
• FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology: US-based manufacturer specializing in force, torque, load, and pressure sensors for OEM test and measurement applications. Comparable custom sensor engineering model and direct overlap in force and torque sensor product categories.
• NCTE: German specialist in contactless torque measurement using magnetostrictive technology for rotating shafts in automotive and industrial applications. Direct competitor in contactless rotating torque sensors, addressing the same core use cases as ETH-messtechnik's DR series.
• Lorenz Messtechnik: German manufacturer of torque and force sensors for industrial measurement applications. Small specialized Mittelstand peer with comparable product focus on torque transducers for test benches and process monitoring.
• Magtrol: Swiss-based manufacturer of torque measurement equipment, hysteresis brakes, dynamometers, and test benches. Direct overlap in torque sensors and turn-key test systems for motor and drivetrain testing.
• Sensor Technology Ltd: UK-based specialist manufacturer of torque sensors, load cells, and custom transducers for industrial and automotive applications. Comparable niche focus on rotary and reaction torque measurement with custom engineering capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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