Quality Digest Bio Metrology Marposs Acquires Grinding Machine Measuring Technology Business From Jenoptik Bringing the Movomatic nonoptical-process measuring technology back to the market Published: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 - 12:00 Comment Rss Send Article (Must Login) Print Author Archive (Marposs: Bentivoglio, Italy and Auburn Hills, Michigan) -- Marposs, a world leader in measurement, inspection, and test technologies, has acquired Jenoptik’s (Jena, Germany) nonoptical-process measuring technology business for grinding machines, formerly known as Movomatic. With this acquisition, Marposs is taking over the facilities, management, and employees at the main site in Peseux, Switzerland, as well as in Ratingen and Ludwigsburg, Germany, ensuring continuity of service and support levels. Marposs is bringing the Movomatic brand back to the market, which had been abandoned following its integration into Jenoptik. For the time being, dedicated market strategies will be maintained with an autonomous approach to the respective customers. Possible integration between the product lines, such as combining Movomatic measuring solutions with Marposs wheel balancing systems and sensors, will be evaluated for possible future technical integration. This acquisition, in combination with Marposs’ expertise in the field of high-precision measuring and control solutions for industrial production, expands Marposs market presence and portfolio of offerings for its customers. About Marposs Marposs, founded in 1952, has distinguished itself by supplying advanced solutions that improve quality and productivity while reducing manufacturing costs through technologies such as process control, machine tool monitoring and precision gauging, as well as leak testing and automated assembly and control lines.  A longtime key supplier to the automotive and aerospace markets, Marposs’ growth strategy includes the acquisition of high-quality companies that offer innovative products complementary to its portfolio, enabling penetration into new market sectors. The group currently has more than 3,700 employees worldwide and is present in 25 countries through more than 80 offices. Quality Digest does not charge readers for its content. We believe that industry news is important for you to do your job, and Quality Digest supports businesses of all types. However, someone has to pay for this content. And that’s where advertising comes in. Most people consider ads a nuisance, but they do serve a useful function besides allowing media companies to stay afloat. They keep you aware of new products and services relevant to your industry. All ads in Quality Digest apply directly to products and services that most of our readers need. You won’t see automobile or health supplement ads. Our PROMISE: Quality Digest only displays static ads that never overlay or cover up content. They never get in your way. They are there for you to read, or not. So please consider turning off your ad blocker for our site. Thanks, Quality Digest Discuss ( 0 ) Hide Comments Comment About The Author Quality Digest For 40 years Quality Digest has been the go-to source for all things quality. Our newsletter, Quality Digest, shares expert commentary and relevant industry resources to assist our readers in their quest for continuous improvement. Our website includes every column and article from the newsletter since May 2009 as well as back issues of Quality Digest magazine to August 1995. We are committed to promoting a view wherein quality is not a niche, but an integral part of every phase of manufacturing and services.

(Marposs: Bentivoglio, Italy and Auburn Hills, Michigan) -- Marposs, a world leader in measurement, inspection, and test technologies, has acquired Jenoptik’s (Jena, Germany) nonoptical-process measuring technology business for grinding machines, formerly known as Movomatic. With this acquisition, Marposs is taking over the facilities, management, and employees at the main site in Peseux, Switzerland, as well as in Ratingen and Ludwigsburg, Germany, ensuring continuity of service and support levels.

Marposs is bringing the Movomatic brand back to the market, which had been abandoned following its integration into Jenoptik. For the time being, dedicated market strategies will be maintained with an autonomous approach to the respective customers. Possible integration between the product lines, such as combining Movomatic measuring solutions with Marposs wheel balancing systems and sensors, will be evaluated for possible future technical integration.

This acquisition, in combination with Marposs’ expertise in the field of high-precision measuring and control solutions for industrial production, expands Marposs market presence and portfolio of offerings for its customers.

Marposs, founded in 1952, has distinguished itself by supplying advanced solutions that improve quality and productivity while reducing manufacturing costs through technologies such as process control, machine tool monitoring and precision gauging, as well as leak testing and automated assembly and control lines.  A longtime key supplier to the automotive and aerospace markets, Marposs’ growth strategy includes the acquisition of high-quality companies that offer innovative products complementary to its portfolio, enabling penetration into new market sectors. The group currently has more than 3,700 employees worldwide and is present in 25 countries through more than 80 offices.

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