HEIDENHAIN: high-tech since 1889

For more than 130 years, HEIDENHAIN has set the global standard in measurement, control, and drive system technology. Our solutions form the backbone of progress in industries such as semiconductors, machine tools, automation, robotics, aerospace, automotive, and medical technology. By combining unmatched accuracy, high dynamic performance, and proven reliability, HEIDENHAIN products continually push the boundaries of what machines and automated systems can achieve, driving efficiency and innovation across the world.

About HEIDENHAIN

At HEIDENHAIN, precision isn’t just what we deliver—it’s who we are. Founded in Berlin in 1889, our pioneering company in measurement and control technology has built a long tradition of advancing industrial progress. Now headquartered in Traunreut, southern Bavaria, HEIDENHAIN offers a wide range of solutions for industries including machine tools, automation, aerospace, semiconductor, metrology, electronics, robotics, medical technology, energy and heavy duty.

A Tradition of Accuracy and Innovation

Demanding positioning tasks are our mission, and accuracy is our passion. With research and development as part of our DNA, a double-digit percentage of revenues is reinvested into R&D every year across our Corporate Group. Thousands of engineers and developers are dedicated to continually pushing the boundaries of CNC controls, encoders, digital readouts (DROs), and precision measurement technologies.

Global Scale, Local Presence

Today, more than 8,600 employees worldwide advance our customers’ success. With our own sales and service agencies, subsidiaries, and distributor networks, HEIDENHAIN operates as a true global partner. Key brands that serve our core industries include AMO, ETEL, Numerik Jena, and RSF, alongside Leine & Linde and Acu-Rite Solutions—each offering specialized expertise to meet diverse application needs.

HEIDENHAIN Corporation: Customer First in North America

In 1965, HEIDENHAIN opened its North American subsidiary in Niles, Illinois, introducing our groundbreaking motion control technologies to the U.S. market. Today, our North American headquarters in Schaumburg, IL houses more than 150 employees in a state-of-the-art facility. From here, we provide sales, service, technical training, and product expertise across all HEIDENHAIN brands.

Schaumburg is also home to Acu-Rite Solutions production and the Acu-Rite Technology Education Center (ATEC), offering hands-on training for machinists, educators, and engineers. Our Western Headquarters in Fremont, California expands our reach, providing local sales, demo facilities, and technical support for customers on the West Coast.

Our Commitment to Customers

With more than a century of innovation behind us, the HEIDENHAIN team has seen nearly every motion control challenge imaginable. Whether it’s nanometer-level CNC machining, encoder integration, DRO installation, or automation system design, we’re standing by to help you find the right solution for your project—backed by German engineering excellence and responsive U.S. support.

Important facts and figures

8700
Employees worldwide
1.5 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.

EMAS: certified
environmental management

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

ISO 9001:
high quality standards

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

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.