HEIDENHAIN: high-tech made in Germany

This is what HEIDENHAIN is known for throughout the world. For more than 135 years, the company has been a standard-setting pioneer in measurement, control, and drive system technology. HEIDENHAIN products often lay the groundwork for technological advances in the most innovative global industries, including semiconductors, electronics, machine tools, and production equipment automation for the factories of tomorrow. The consistent, ongoing development of accuracy, high dynamic performance, and process reliability in HEIDENHAIN products directly improves the performance and efficiency of machines and automated systems.

Automation starts with precision

Since 1889, HEIDENHAIN has stood for precision motion. From encoders to CNC controls, we develop technologies that set global standards. Efficiency and exceptional accuracy are the driving passion of our more than 8,200 employees. Our products are found wherever machine tools, electronics, medical tech, and automation are used—wherever precision is shaping the future.

Our corporate profile

Our history

We have a long tradition as a pioneer in measurement and control technology. From our headquarters in Traunreut, Germany, we develop and manufacture solutions for a wide variety of industries.

Our history

Innovation and research

R&D is at the heart of HEIDENHAIN. Driven by curiosity, precision, and a pioneering spirit, we develop technologies that empower drivers of innovation and set the bar for tomorrow's industry. The future begins here.

R&D at HEIDENHAIN

A global company

Our global workforce of approx. 8,200 employees works hard to ensure the success of our customers across a variety of markets. Our major brands include AMO, ETEL, NUMERIK JENA, and RSF.

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The DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN-STIFTUNG GmbH

HEIDENHAIN is fully owned by a non-profit foundation created by the company’s founder, operating independently of third-party economic and private interests. Profits are used in accordance with our non-profit mandate as well as invested back into the company itself. This ownership structure ensures our sustainable continuity, protects jobs, and gives our employees strong stakeholdership in the company they work for.

Important facts and figures

8200

Employees worldwide

1.3 bn

Turnover Corporate Group

ca. 30

Subsidiaries

ca. 40

Distributors

What drives us at HEIDENHAIN

Precision and innovation are the hallmarks of HEIDENHAIN. Discover what drives us as a technology company and how we set global standards.

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A tradition of innovation

Marked by a rich tradition of innovation, the history of HEIDENHAIN shows how vision, grit, and technological know-how have made HEIDENHAIN what it is today.

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Our sustainabiltiy mindset in practice

Sustainability is one of our core responsibilities. With innovation and efficient technology, we offer resource-saving solutions for a better future.

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Shape the future with us

The future of precision is happening here at HEIDENHAIN through research and other career fields. Join our team to set your ideas in motion.

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HEIDENHAIN: a profile

Founded in Berlin in 1889, this pioneering company for measurement and control technology looks back on a long tradition. HEIDENHAIN, located in Traunreut in southern Bavaria, now offers products and solutions for industries such as machine tools, automation, electronics, robotics, elevators, and medical technology.

Demanding positioning tasks in these industries are our mission, and accuracy is our passion. Research and development are part of our DNA, with many of our employees devoted to the continual development of advanced technologies. A double-digit percentage of our revenues is invested in R&D throughout the Corporate Group.

Around 8200 employees worldwide work to advance our customers within their markets. HEIDENHAIN is an international company with its own sales agencies, service agencies, subsidiaries, and distributor networks. Key brands serving our core industries are AMO, ETEL, NUMERIK JENA, and RSF.

HEIDENHAIN PACIFIC PTE LTD, a wholly owned subsidiary of DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH is based in Singapore since 1980. Employing 15 people, the company is the center for Sales, Service, Repairs and Technical Support for HEIDENHAIN products for the Asia Pacific Region.

HEIDENHAIN product, application and customer service support provided are:

TNC contouring control systems, (CNC system for Machine Tools automation
Digital readouts system for conventional Machine Tools upgrading.
Linear / Rotary Encoders, Length Gauges, Measuring Probes, Machine calibration equipment.

HEIDENHAIN PACIFIC is an active member of the:

Singapore Confederations Industry
The Machine Tool Club

Important facts and figures

8200

Employees worldwide

1.3 bn

Turnover Corporate Group

ca. 30

Subsidiaries

ca. 40

Distributors

Overview of HEIDENHAIN quality and environmental standards

HEIDENHAIN: environmental declaration

Every year, HEIDENHAIN publishes its sustainability and environmental goals and outcomes. Our consistent sustainability strategy ensures a path to the future.

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EMAS: certified environmental management

HEIDENHAIN is an EMAS-certified company, thereby meeting the demanding, globally recognized environmental certification standards of the European Union.

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ISO 9001: high quality standards

With its ISO 9001 certification, HEIDENHAIN meets customer expectations and regulatory requirements when it comes to quality management.

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ISO 14001: environmental certification

The environmental standards at HEIDENHAIN include recyclable products with a long service life, resource conservation, and economical energy consumption during production.

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