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The new GTM price list for 2026/2027 took effect on October 1, 2026. Despite continuing challenging market conditions, we are refraining from a general price increase, thereby ensuring stability and reliability.

Precision meets ambition.

GTM Testing and Metrology GmbH is the new technology partner of Elara Aerospace, an academic-led initiative at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Together, the two partners are pursuing a goal that no student team has yet achieved: building a liquid-fueled MethaLOX…

Shaping the future means taking responsibility—An award recognizing two decades of dedication to the calibration community

A summer party with a welcome cool down: After eight weeks of sun and heat, the fresh breeze felt great. GTM employees, their families, and friends enjoyed a few hours filled with joy, team spirit, and good times—with the aroma of the barbecue, children’s laughter, and cool refreshments. A few…

Metrology Meets Industry: With the new force calibration machine FCM RT (force calibration machine with reference transducer), GTM brings precise, traceable calibrations directly into production, quality assurance, and calibration laboratories. It is based on a production-proven materials testing…

For us, precision starts with service. Starting now, as a GTM customer or prospective customer, you can request your force calibrations directly online.

Anyone who relies on precise calibration results knows that structure leads to efficiency. That’s exactly where we come in—we’ve updated our force calibration product portfolio and revised our part numbers.

When precision meets passion: Nine GTM runners took part in this year’s Merck Company Run—covering different distances but with a common goal: to experience team spirit, share motivation, and have fun together.

From 9 to 11 June, GTM will be showcasing its enhanced range of force, torque and multi-component measurement sensors at the leading trade fair for sensor, measurement and testing technology. The highlight will be a trade fair debut: a new, high-precision force measurement system for industrial…

Precision knows no limits – and neither do we at GTM. We’ve expanded our calibration portfolio and are now bringing measurement technology to the breakfast table.

In close collaboration with top chefs and metrology experts, GTM has developed the “Standard Spoon Strike” (SSS) – a new reference value…

We were deeply saddened to learn that our former managing director, Horst Mischke, has passed away at the age of 72.

Trust and quality standards are essential for conducting trade on equal terms. GTM supports the Ethiopian Metrology Institute in establishing a modern metrological infrastructure, thereby making an important contribution to the country's economic development.

Strong growth, new projects, and a clear vision for the future: GTM looks back on a successful 2025 and starts 2026 with innovative strength, new developments in the calibration lab, and exciting prospects in force measurement technology.

2025 was a very successful year for GTM: we were selected for the list of fastest-growing medium-sized companies, expanded our calibration services and sales network, and achieved double-digit sales growth compared to 2024. In April, the new dual leadership team took over the management of the…

We have closed an important chapter. Two years ago, we began converting our article numbers, and now the process has been implemented for our entire transducer portfolio. For you, this means clearer structures, more efficient allocation, and an ordering process that is more intuitive than ever…

Two fully equipped kitchenettes, a large staff lounge in Bickenbach, new sanitary facilities, and air conditioning—the comprehensive renovation of the GTM company building is now complete.

GTM has successfully expanded the scope of its DAkkS accreditation in the field of torque.

At GTM, precision is synonymous not only with our sensors but also with your processes. That's why we've updated the item numbers for our MKA series multi-component transducers — to make ordering even clearer, more efficient, and more convenient.

When colleagues, families and children come together, the factory premises suddenly smell of barbecue food and children's laughter echoes across the bouncy castle - it's summer party time at GTM!

GTM has a new dual leadership since April 1, 2025. With Marcel Richter and Paul Zolnierek as managing directors, two individuals with both commercial foresight and technical excellence are at the lead. In our interview, both offer exciting insights into their roles and motivations, and reveal some…

It was time again: #TeamKräftemesser successfully took part in the traditional Merck Run in Darmstadt - and set a new record for participants! 🚀

Change with reliability, experience and plenty of team spirit:

a new chapter has opened at GTM since April 1, 2025 - with a dual leadership team that knows, understands and will continue to drive the company forward.

Metrology has reached new heights - or rather, it has left gravity behind! GTM Testing and Metrology is pleased to announce the opening of the world's first gravity-free calibration laboratory. With this groundbreaking innovation, we are revolutionizing calibration and setting new standards -…

GTM Testing and Metrology GmbH has been recognized in the latest ranking "Fastest growing SMEs in 2025" by the SZ Institute and the Creditreform Group!

2025 will be a year full of growth, innovation and exciting changes! We are investing in modern infrastructure, continuing to optimize our production processes and focusing on more collaboration. New collaboration spaces, high-precision technologies and a clear strategy for the future - all this…

The year 2024 was characterized by challenges for us, but above all by great successes and decisive milestones. Our strategic decisions proved to be the right ones and led to pleasing results.

In 2024, we exhibited at trade fairs and participated in conferences. We were able to present our products and services to the industry and had a valuable exchange with our partners and customers.

Excellent! We have won this year's ZwickRoell Operational Excellence Award as “Team Kräftemesser”! All ZwickRoell departments can apply for the award, as well as all organizations and companies operating under the umbrella of the Group. All submissions are pre-selected - and those who make it…

Our popular M Series from our torque portfolio can now also be ordered using the new article number structure. This step not only makes the ordering process faster, but also more efficient.

The feedback we have received in recent months confirms this: Customers love the benefits of the changeover,…

This year's testXpo will take place from October 21 to 24. Our parent company ZwickRoell is opening its doors at its headquarters in Ulm. The international trade fair for materials testing offers an impressive exhibition with more than 200 exhibits on over 3500 m². Find out more about current trends…

It is small, light and compact, highly accurate and easy to use.

Even after 30 years - that's how long the high-precision K series load cells have been around - we are still looking for ways to improve them for our customers.

Bookmark August 26 to 29, 2024 in your diary! During this period, Hamburg will host the 24th World Metrology Congress, IMEKO 2024, under the key theme "Think Metrology" and GTM will be attending this prestigious event.

This year's summer party focused on the children and grandchildren of our GTM colleagues.

The robotics industry is growing continuously and offers new opportunities for measurement technology and process automation. According to Statista, revenue in the robotics market is estimated at around €34.96 billion in 2024, with an annual growth rate of 4.28% until 2028. Global demand for robots…

Mark your calendar for 11 to 13 June 2024, because GTM will be back in full force at the SENSOR+TEST in Nuremberg. Immerse yourself in the world of sensor, measuring and testing technology and discover our entire product and service portfolio live on site. Visit our stand 567 in hall 1 and…

The GTM running team successfully took part in another "Merck Run" yesterday, a sporting tradition in Darmstadt that attracts thousands of runners from the region every year.

We have recently introduced the new part number structure also for our KTN-ZD series of reference force transducers. The new part numbers will help our customers to process their inquiries and orders much more easily and efficiently.

The dimensions of wind turbines are constantly increasing and with them the challenges for test stand technology. GTM's RF series force transducers have been specially developed for the robust requirements of this industry. The standard models already cover a nominal force range from 25 kN to 10 MN…

No more complex codes and additional information! We are pleased to introduce our simplified part numbering system for the KTN-P series reference force transducers. Find out why our new part numbers are a game changer:

Simplified identification: Say goodbye to confusion! Our intuitive part numbers…

Our goal for 2024? To create even more innovative products and solutions for our customers!

In 2024, we look forward to realising many projects, including major investments at our site in Bickenbach in southern Hesse and at our site in Prague - investments with a clear focus on research and…

The past year was a successful one for GTM, characterized by team building and some strategic developments.

We are very pleased to participate again this year at the trade fair SPS, the industry highlight of the automation sector. From 14 - 16 November 2023, we will be presenting our broad product portfolio and our comprehensive range of services to a large audience at the Nuremberg trade fair. We invite…

We have recently introduced a new part number structure for our KTN-D series of reference force transducers. The new part numbers will help our customers to process their inquiries and orders much more easily and efficiently.

From now on the online configurator for the GTM force transducers of the series DR is also available to our customers, which already exists for the series K and series RF. The DR series is the best choice in the GTM force transducer product family for dynamic measurement applications. With just a…

The 31st testXpo will once again open its doors at ZwickRoell's headquarters in Ulm from October 16 to 19. The international trade fair for materials testing offers an impressive display of around 200 exhibits on 3500 m² and includes more than 20 exhibitors. GTM invites you to visit us at our booth.…

Did you know that the multi-axis transducer of the MKA series is the oldest model in our portfolio of multi-component sensors?

At the beginning of August, our Head of R&D, Gerhard Schulder, proudly presented the very first MKA from 1997. The multi-axis transducer came to Bickenbach for recalibratio…

This year, our annual summer party took us to the Czech Republic, to our second location in Prague! The turnout of colleagues was very large and filled an entire coach. The highlight of the trip was definitely the visit to the GTM office in Prague and getting to know the colleagues there. Many…

We are pleased to announce the introduction of a new part number structure for our popular DR Series. The new part numbers will help our customers process their enquiries and orders much more easily and efficiently. This update offers numerous benefits to customers and comes at a time when price…

Trade fairs are always a valuable opportunity to showcase your own products, services and innovations. They also offer the chance to enter into an exchange - with partners, customers and interested parties who may soon become customers. This year we are exhibiting five times at trade fairs, most…

We are thrilled to announce that the GTM website is now live in Czech, allowing us to cater to the needs of the Czech-speaking audience. This expansion aims to provide a seamless user experience on our platform, further enhancing accessibility and convenience for our visitors. With the inclusion of…

Last week, a motivated GTM running team successfully took part in the Darmstadt Merck Run. The Merck Run attracts thousands of runners from the region every year and took place for the 10th time this year. With a total of nine runners, we went to the start on 24 May and took on the different running…

Join us as we make our debut at ATE Stuttgart, taking place from June 13th to 15th 2023. In Europe as elsewhere, it is the leading trade fair for technologies and services in ADAS and autonomous vehicle testing, electric and hybrid powertrain testing, battery and range testing, EMI and NVH test and…

Only the best becomes reference class: With Dm-TS series, we have torque transfer wrenches in our program that meet even highest requirements. They are highly precise and compensate the transverse force acting during torque application. They also impress with their ease of handling and low weight.

We are very pleased to participate again this year at SENSOR+TEST, the world's leading trade fair for sensor, measurement and testing technology. From 09 - 11 May 2023, we will be presenting our broad product portfolio and our comprehensive range of services live to a large audience at the Nuremberg…

The new online configurator for the GTM force transducers RF series is available for our customers from now on. The RF series is the force transducer series with the highest nominal force of up to 10 MN in the GTM force transducer product family. The individual force sensor can be put together…

We look forward to being a part of SOLIDS Dortmund for the first time from March 29th to 30th, 2023. Technologies and solutions across the entire value chain of mechanical process engineering for fine to coarse-grained materials will be presented there over four halls and we are very excited about…

Starting the new year with a whole lot of innovative and digital projects

Today we would like to take the time to look back at the past year and review what has been happening at GTM.

Four days of testXpo in Ulm at ZwickRoell with over 1,500 visitors and more than 20 exhibitors lie behind us

With the new development of a standard machine for multi-axis transducers, we at GTM have set another milestone in metrology. The groundbreaking: When calibrating multi-axis transducers, the various force vectors are measured simultaneously and fully automatically - a world first.

For the 30th time, testXpo - an international trade fair for testing technology - will take place at ZwickRoell in Ulm on an area of around 3,500 m², and we from GTM will be there once again to present the latest innovations in the field of metrology.

The business world is changing: Today's customers search for product information in a different way than they did just a few years ago, ordering processes are changing, as are work and production processes. This requires different skills, new employees, fresh ideas and anti-cyclical investments. In…

Nine GTM employees took part in this year's company run in hot temperatures.

Our annual GTM summer party was just around the corner this weekend, and both our employees and their family members were invited.

The DAkkS (German Accreditation Body) has renewed the accreditation of the GTM calibration laboratory according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025.

A few exciting and successful days are behind us!

We would like to thank all our visitors at the booth for the many interesting conversations about measurement technology.

Ordering our most popular force transducer model, the K series, is now very easy: Simply browse to the product page, configure, order, and insert. The individual force sensor can be put together within one minute - and that with a selection of more than 13,000 possible force transducer variants.

After a break of two years, Sensor+Test will take place again as a presence event from May 10-12. Our team from GTM will be on site to present our metrology innovations at the world's leading forum for sensor, measurement and testing technology.

We are celebrating our 10,000th Series K force transducer

In 1989 the first Series K force transducer was developed, in 2022 we have delivered the 10,000 Series K force transducer and that for the force range of 10,000 Newton.

We have taken this day as an opportunity to look closer to who we are as GTM.

The GTM team will be attending testXpo in Ulm this year from 11-14 October - the world's most impressive event for materials testing Along with more than 20 co-exhibitors, we will show & demonstrate in real live our latest innovation, the new In-line measuring amplifier ILA, our smart force…

With the new JobRad programme, GTM gets the whole team on a bike, whether "classic" or e-bike. GTM leases a bike of choice - employees ride it.

GTM's latest innovation helps users integrate the force transducer | load cell for nominal force ranges from 20 - 200 kN into their existing applications without additional design measures. The patent lays a solid foundation for future work simplification in practical material, component and…

The highly innovative strain gauge sensor electronics cannot be beaten in terms of dynamics, precision and robustness. Equipped with EtherCAT® interface, a measuring rate of 40 kS/s, a bandwidth of 2 kHz and accuracy class 0.01, customers are offered a product with the best price-performance ratio.

The company, founded in 1988, now also shows its striving for precision and innovation in its new corporate design. To this end, the website first shines in a fresh, modern look. "The relaunch includes a complete overhaul of the website: Quickfinder for product search, 360-degree views of the…

Successful sales means always thinking from the customer's perspective. After customer behaviour has changed significantly in recent years, we have decided to restructure our sales department.

There are customers who need our advice. They have specific questions about our products and their…

Innovation to aid suppliers and operators: future-proof dynamic test rigs thanks to flexible application

GTM presents its latest patented invention: a combination force-acceleration transducer that allows compensating for acceleration forces in dynamic measurements on test rigs. “Our innovation…

Dear customers,

the current COVID 19 pandemic forces us to take unusual measures. Since Monday, March 23, 2020, we at GTM have been operating a daily alternating shift system with half the workforce each to reduce the risk to our employees - combined with the hope of containing the spread of the…

GTM has gone one further on the way to the precise measuring of torque and efficiency in wind power plant test rigs: On 5 September 2019, the German Patent Office awarded the company a patent for torque measurement in wind power plant test rigs by means of multi-component technology. “We’re…

Day-to-day industrial processes frequently require the measuring of dynamic forces – unlike metrological traceability, which has yet to advance from its early stages. For the German Calibration Service DKD’s two technical committees “Force and Acceleration” and “Materials Testing Machines”, this was…

First time for GTM! Last Wednesday, 13 runners took part in this year’s Darmstadt company run. They had to cover 5 km, with a clear focus on team spirit and the belief that “it’s the taking part that counts”.

Back at the start of the year, a group of colleagues at GTM had a New Year’s resolution…

Dynamic forces are widespread in industrial force measurement. When measuring such forces, precision can be improved by compensating the forces produced by the force introduction components’ inertia. The following method description details how to compensate the inertia using the integrated…

The world’s most important metrological congress, the IMEKO, was held in Belfast in early September. More than 800 scientific and academic participants from around the globe took part in this top-class conference to discuss scientific trends and innovations from the world of measurement, and of…

When it comes to mechanical testing of components, the requirements of measuring multiaxial forces and torques in industrial applications are very difficult to reconcile. That is why GTM, with its MKA and MPF series, offers application-specific solutions that can be optimised and manufactured in…

GTM has designed a measurement platform for the Truck Product Engineering division of Daimler AG featuring the dimensions and functionality of a standard fifth-wheel coupling.

The upper plate with the receptacle for the trailer is fastened to four GTM multi-component transducers. Each of these…

The International Forum for Material Testing is yearly organized at Zwick/Roell in Germany. Over the last 26 years it has become synonymous for innovation and progress in material testing technology. The Asian counterpart, the Asian Forum of Material Testing (AFMT), held in Shanghai every two years,…