Tesa, established in 1941 in Renens, Switzerland, is a specialized company in precision measuring instruments, manufacturing and selling products synonymous with quality, reliability, and longevity. With over 75 years of expertise in micromechanics and precision machining, it holds a unique position in dimensional metrology. The company is a global market leader, particularly in the field of height gauges, offering advanced metrology solutions. Since 2001, Tesa has been an integral part of the Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence group, providing cutting-edge measurement solutions.Tesa,establishedin1941inRenens,Switzerland,isaspecializedcompanyinprecisionmeasuringinstruments,manufacturingandsellingproductssynonymouswithquality,reliability,andlongevity.Withover75yearsofexpertiseinmicromechanicsandprecisionmachining,itholdsauniquepositionindimensionalmetrology.Thecompanyisaglobalmarketleader,particularlyinthefieldofheightgauges,offeringadvancedmetrologysolutions.Since2001,TesahasbeenanintegralpartoftheHexagonManufacturingIntelligencegroup,providingcutting-edgemeasurementsolutions.
Key Products/TechnologiesKeyProducts/Technologies
A comprehensive range of analog and digital calipers, including models like TESA-CAL IP65/IP67 and TWIN-CAL IP67.Acomprehensiverangeofanaloganddigitalcalipers,includingmodelslikeTESA-CALIP65/IP67andTWIN-CALIP67.
Extensive offerings in external micrometers (MICROMASTER, ETALON MICRORAPID, ISOMASTER) and internal micrometers (IMICRO, TESA TRI-O-BOR, ALESOMETER, ETALON INTALOMETER).Extensiveofferingsinexternalmicrometers(MICROMASTER,ETALONMICRORAPID,ISOMASTER)andinternalmicrometers(IMICRO,TESATRI-O-BOR,ALESOMETER,ETALONINTALOMETER).
Precision comparative measuring instruments such as dial gauges (TESA DIGIO, TESATRONIC 50) and lever-type dial test indicators (TESATAST, RUBYTAST, BESTAST, INTERAPID series).Precisioncomparativemeasuringinstrumentssuchasdialgauges(TESADIGIO,TESATRONIC50)andlever-typedialtestindicators(TESATAST,RUBYTAST,BESTAST,INTERAPIDseries).
Various measuring probes like GT 10, GT 21, TESASTAR touch trigger probes, and wireless probes, along with display units and electronic interfaces such as TWIN T-10, TWIN-T20, TT80, TT90, TTA20.VariousmeasuringprobeslikeGT10,GT21,TESASTARtouchtriggerprobes,andwirelessprobes,alongwithdisplayunitsandelectronicinterfacessuchasTWINT-10,TWIN-T20,TT80,TT90,TTA20.
Market-leading height gauges including TESA MICRO-HITE plus M, TESA MICRO-HITE 3D, TESA-HITE, TESA-HITE MAGNA, and TESA μ-HITE.Market-leadingheightgaugesincludingTESAMICRO-HITEplusM,TESAMICRO-HITE3D,TESA-HITE,TESA-HITEMAGNA,andTESAμ-HITE.
A broad metrology portfolio encompassing surface roughness testers like RUGOSURF 20, straightness, angle, and inclination measurement equipment, calibration instruments, and standards (gauge blocks, setting rings).AbroadmetrologyportfolioencompassingsurfaceroughnesstesterslikeRUGOSURF20,straightness,angle,andinclinationmeasurementequipment,calibrationinstruments,andstandards(gaugeblocks,settingrings).
Non-destructive dimensional control solutions, such as the TESA-SCAN range for round parts, and Plastiform control.Non-destructivedimensionalcontrolsolutions,suchastheTESA-SCANrangeforroundparts,andPlastiformcontrol.
Advanced connectivity solutions, including cable, wireless, and Bluetooth options, enhancing data transfer capabilities.Advancedconnectivitysolutions,includingcable,wireless,andBluetoothoptions,enhancingdatatransfercapabilities.
A suite of software for measurement and statistical analysis, including DATA-VIEWER, DATA-DIRECT, STAT-EXPRESS, TESA UP series, MEASUREMENT STUDIO, PROFILE STUDIO, and DATA-STUDIO.Asuiteofsoftwareformeasurementandstatisticalanalysis,includingDATA-VIEWER,DATA-DIRECT,STAT-EXPRESS,TESAUPseries,MEASUREMENTSTUDIO,PROFILESTUDIO,andDATA-STUDIO.
Proprietary technologies such as the patented magneto-resistive system (MAGNAµSYSTEM) for calipers and the capacitive measuring system (CAPAµSYSTEM) for micrometers.Proprietarytechnologiessuchasthepatentedmagneto-resistivesystem(MAGNAµSYSTEM)forcalipersandthecapacitivemeasuringsystem(CAPAµSYSTEM)formicrometers.
Patented opto-electronic measuring systems with incremental glass scales integrated into TESA-HITE height gauges for superior precision.Patentedopto-electronicmeasuringsystemswithincrementalglassscalesintegratedintoTESA-HITEheightgaugesforsuperiorprecision.
Innovative features like automatic culmination point detection for bore and shaft measurements, enhancing reliability and ease of use.Innovativefeatureslikeautomaticculminationpointdetectionforboreandshaftmeasurements,enhancingreliabilityandeaseofuse.
Support for Industry 4.0 production processes through advanced connectivity and seamless software integration.SupportforIndustry4.0productionprocessesthroughadvancedconnectivityandseamlesssoftwareintegration.
Core AdvantagesCoreAdvantages
Over 85 years of industry expertise and Swiss engineering, ensuring high-quality, reliable, and durable precision measuring instruments.Over85yearsofindustryexpertiseandSwissengineering,ensuringhigh-quality,reliable,anddurableprecisionmeasuringinstruments.
Global market leadership in height gauges, offering a robust and extensive range of instruments for diverse applications.Globalmarketleadershipinheightgauges,offeringarobustandextensiverangeofinstrumentsfordiverseapplications.
Continuous product innovation and technological development, including patented systems like MAGNAµSYSTEM and CAPAµSYSTEM, and pioneering electronic instruments.Continuousproductinnovationandtechnologicaldevelopment,includingpatentedsystemslikeMAGNAµSYSTEMandCAPAµSYSTEM,andpioneeringelectronicinstruments.
A comprehensive product portfolio, ranging from classic handheld tools to sophisticated high-precision measuring systems and software, addressing various measurement needs.Acomprehensiveproductportfolio,rangingfromclassichandheldtoolstosophisticatedhigh-precisionmeasuringsystemsandsoftware,addressingvariousmeasurementneeds.
Integration into Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence since 2001, leveraging Hexagon's global leadership in metrology and production solutions for synergistic benefits.IntegrationintoHexagonManufacturingIntelligencesince2001,leveragingHexagon'sgloballeadershipinmetrologyandproductionsolutionsforsynergisticbenefits.
A worldwide distribution network spanning five continents, providing prompt local support, calibration, repair, and technical expertise.Aworldwidedistributionnetworkspanningfivecontinents,providingpromptlocalsupport,calibration,repair,andtechnicalexpertise.
The 'SWISS MADE' label on its products, signifying adherence to high standards of quality and precision.The'SWISSMADE'labelonitsproducts,signifyingadherencetohighstandardsofqualityandprecision.
Cost efficiency achieved through optimized production processes in Switzerland, ensuring products maintain their specifications longer and reduce recalibration requirements.CostefficiencyachievedthroughoptimizedproductionprocessesinSwitzerland,ensuringproductsmaintaintheirspecificationslongerandreducerecalibrationrequirements.
Target IndustrieTargetIndustrie
Mechanical engineering for precise component measurement and quality control solutions.Mechanicalengineeringforprecisecomponentmeasurementandqualitycontrolsolutions.
Automotive industry for component dimensional control and production line inspection processes.Automotiveindustryforcomponentdimensionalcontrolandproductionlineinspectionprocesses.
Aerospace industry for high-precision measurement of turbine blades and aerospace components.Aerospaceindustryforhigh-precisionmeasurementofturbinebladesandaerospacecomponents.
Electronics and micromechanical industries for precise control of tiny components and intricate processes.Electronicsandmicromechanicalindustriesforprecisecontroloftinycomponentsandintricateprocesses.
Watchmaking industry for the accurate measurement and quality assurance of delicate parts.Watchmakingindustryfortheaccuratemeasurementandqualityassuranceofdelicateparts.
Medical industry for ensuring the accuracy of precision medical devices and components during manufacturing.Medicalindustryforensuringtheaccuracyofprecisionmedicaldevicesandcomponentsduringmanufacturing.
Energy and mould making industries for specialized component measurement and inspection solutions.Energyandmouldmakingindustriesforspecializedcomponentmeasurementandinspectionsolutions.
Fluid power, instrumentation, and pharmaceutical industries, offering tailored metrology solutions.Fluidpower,instrumentation,andpharmaceuticalindustries,offeringtailoredmetrologysolutions.
Applications in incoming goods inspection, production workshops, and quality assurance laboratories across various sectors.Applicationsinincominggoodsinspection,productionworkshops,andqualityassurancelaboratoriesacrossvarioussectors.
Major MarketsMajorMarkets
South AfricaSouthAfrica
China (Suzhou, Shanghai), Japan (Komaki), Singapore, IndiaChina(Suzhou,Shanghai),Japan(Komaki),Singapore,India
Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Spain, United KingdomSwitzerland,Germany,Italy,Spain,UnitedKingdom
USA, MexicoUSA,Mexico
Australia, New ZealandAustralia,NewZealand
BrazilBrazil
Certifications/PatentsCertifications/Patents
ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification (since 1995).ISO9001QualityManagementSystemcertification(since1995).
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification.ISO14001EnvironmentalManagementSystemcertification.
ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification.ISO45001OccupationalHealthandSafetyManagementSystemcertification.
ISO 50001 Energy Management System certification.ISO50001EnergyManagementSystemcertification.
Patent for an electronic sensor for linear magnitudes (US Patent No.: 5072524).Patentforanelectronicsensorforlinearmagnitudes(USPatentNo.:5072524).
Patent for a shock-resistant device for a measuring machine (US Patent No.: 5189796).Patentforashock-resistantdeviceforameasuringmachine(USPatentNo.:5189796).
Patent for an instrument for measuring linear magnitudes (US Patent No.: 4604808).Patentforaninstrumentformeasuringlinearmagnitudes(USPatentNo.:4604808).
Patent for a micrometer head for internal measurement instruments (US Patent No.: 4118867).Patentforamicrometerheadforinternalmeasurementinstruments(USPatentNo.:4118867).
Patent for a capacitive measuring device (US Patent No.: 5461801).Patentforacapacitivemeasuringdevice(USPatentNo.:5461801).
Patent for an apparatus for the measurement of linear values (US Patent No.: 5373645).Patentforanapparatusforthemeasurementoflinearvalues(USPatentNo.:5373645).
TESA's patented opto-electronic measuring system with incremental glass scale technology.TESA'spatentedopto-electronicmeasuringsystemwithincrementalglassscaletechnology.
Exclusive patented technology for automatic culmination point detection.Exclusivepatentedtechnologyforautomaticculminationpointdetection.
Patented magneto-resistive system (MAGNAµSYSTEM) applied in calipers.Patentedmagneto-resistivesystem(MAGNAµSYSTEM)appliedincalipers.
CAPAµSYSTEM capacitive measuring system protected by numerous international patents.CAPAµSYSTEMcapacitivemeasuringsystemprotectedbynumerousinternationalpatents.