Stotz Feinmesstechnik was founded in Gerlingen in 1952 and has since specialized in pneumatic length measurement technology. The company sees themselves as a full-service provider: from development through production and assembly to service and calibration. Stotz offers everything from a single source.
In which areas are you primarily active?
Our core competence lies in the development, production, and distribution of high-precision pneumatic length measurement systems. These are mainly used in the automotive industry, mechanical and tool engineering and as well in medical technology. Whenever tight tolerances need to be measured, or when measurements are required in production-related, or in-process environments, we are the right partner.
What new technical products or innovations are currently available?
We have recently introduced several innovations. One example is the STOTZ Micro, a modular system that enables both pneumatic and inductive measurements, delivering repeatability of up to 0.05 µm for pneumatic measurements by small tolerance workpieces. Another new product is the MRA SOPHRON measuring and control device, which features a separate housing design, additional interfaces, and convenient operation via touchscreen or keyboard.
We are also continuously developing our automated measuring fixtures — such as SPC measuring stations and scanning stations that enable 100% inspection and direct integration with CAQ systems. In addition, we offer high-precision air gauges with diameters starting at 0.6 mm, quick-change systems, as well as pneumatic-electronic converters and measuring computers for in-process measurements. All of this follows the same guiding principle: highest precision, modular expandability, and seamless integration into modern manufacturing processes.
What other products and services do you offer?
Our portfolio includes mechanical air measurement devices such as air gauges, setting rings, and pneumatic measuring jaws, complemented by measuring computers, software, and pneumatic-electric converters. We also develop automated measuring stations and customized solutions tailored to specific customer applications. Services such as retrofit, maintenance, and training complete our offering.
How do you assess the current market situation?
With around 35 employees and an annual turnover of approximately eight million euros, we are well-positioned and flexible in our core industries. Since many industrial sectors are facing increasingly tight tolerances and operator influence issues, we see positive prospects for the future.
Furthermore, our ongoing internationalization efforts help us secure a stable future by tapping into new markets.
Which trends are currently shaping the market?
Automation and digitalization are gaining significant importance. More and more customers demand fully integrated measurement solutions that can be embedded directly into production processes, saving effort and eliminating operator influence. In addition, e-mobility and new manufacturing technologies are opening up further application areas for our products.
Question 7: Which of your products or services do you consider particularly innovative?
We view our complete systems — consisting of measuring stations, measuring electronics, and software — as a clear driver of innovation. In addition, modular automation solutions that can be flexibly adapted to customer requirements, as well as retrofit and service concepts for upgrading existing systems, further underline our innovative strength.
What are your expectations for the second half of 2025?
We are continuing our internal realignment and aiming for targeted market expansion. For the second half of the year, we expect stable sales, a stronger international presence, and the introduction of further automation solutions that will further improve our portfolio.
