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Karl Deutsch Prüf- und Messgerätebau

German manufacturer of non-destructive material testing equipment, founded in 1949 and based in Wuppertal.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

KARL DEUTSCH is a Wuppertal-based company founded in 1949 and currently run by the third generation. It develops and manufactures equipment for non-destructive material testing (ZfP), including mobile testing and measuring devices, stationary testing systems, sensors and chemical crack-testing agents, produced in two plants in Wuppertal by 130 employees. Together with around 20 staff in foreign offices and a worldwide dealer network, export business accounts for more than 50% of revenue. Its customers come mainly from the metal-producing and metal-processing industry, including steelworks, automotive suppliers such as forges and foundries, and ball bearing manufacturers.

History

The company KARL DEUTSCH was founded in 1949 and is currently run by the third generation. It is engaged in the development and manufacture of equipment for non-destructive material testing (ZfP). Mobile testing and measuring devices, stationary testing systems, sensors and chemical crack-testing agents are produced in two plants in Wuppertal by 130 employees. Together with around 20 further employees in foreign offices and a worldwide dealer network, export business generates more than 50% of revenue. The company has its roots in Wuppertal in the Bergisches Land region.

Products and positioning

Non-destructive material testing competence from Wuppertal for the whole world.

  • Ultrasonic testing devices

  • Magnetic particle crack testing

  • Dye penetrant testing

  • Automatic ultrasonic testing systems

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