Versatile. Experienced. Reliable.

Metallux AG

Metallux AG is a leading international developer and manufacturer of sensors in the field of thick-film technology.

Our comprehensive portfolio ranges from pressure, position and rotary sensors, to resistors, all the way through to industrial joysticks for controlling vehicles and machines. Innovative products and tailor-made, customer-specific solutions – Made in Germany: a combination that renowned customers from numerous industries have been relying on for more than 35 years.

Medium-sized company
Over 35 years' experience
Adherence to the highest quality standards
Development and production in Germany
Open and respectful corporate culture
Sustainability at the heart of how we think and operate

100.000+

Product solutions

from Germany

35+

Years of
experience

11+

Countries with direct representatives

25+

Countries with customers

160

Employees
in 2022

Our philosophy

Individual and personal advice

A team of specialists is on hand to answer all your questions. We pride ourselves on offering personal advice and a fair and long-term partnership.

Reliable products for all requirements

We offer a comprehensive range of products that meet the most stringent requirements in terms of quality and reliability and are based on sophisticated technological concepts.

Development of tailor-made solutions

We make sure we understand your needs and develop exactly the right product for your application. Get in touch and we'll be happy to advise you on individual products and industry solutions.

Small-scale to large-scale
production

All products are developed in Germany and manufactured in a state-of-the-art, automated production facility. This gives us the flexibility to implement your exact requirements.

Open and respectful corporate culture

Short decision-making processes, flat hierarchies and appreciative cooperation form the basis for our success. This benefits our employees and customers alike.

Quality

We are not only certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001. Our products are subjected to the most stringent inspection and testing strategies before they leave our facilities and have proven themselves countless times over in practice.

Our history

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2018

2021

Sales company Metallux GmbH is founded by Arnulf Oberascher

Andreas Oberascher joins the company

Manufacturing company Prohmeta GmbH is founded by Arnulf and Andreas Oberascher

Expansion of production to include thick-film technology

Introduction of the ISO TS 16949 quality management system

Merger of Metallux GmbH and Prohmeta GmbH to form Metallux AG

Expansion of the production area to 700 sqm and installation of a 500 sqm clean room

The Metallux Inc. USA subsidiary is founded in Rochester

Relocation to the new company building in Nellmersbach

Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001

Metallux AG celebrates its 35-year company anniversary

The team behind the solutions

Andreas Oberascher

CEO

Benjamin Eppler

Organisational development / Sales

Nicole Waitzmann

Human Resources

Michael Hofmann

Purchasing

Thomas Kralik

Development

Gabi Urhahn

Marketing

Rainer Hanschke

Industrial Engineering

Uwe Zimmermann

Production

Whatever you have in mind, we have the solution!

We not only offer a comprehensive range of standard products, but develop tailor-made, customised products or OEM solutions to suit your requirements. Get in touch to see what we can do!

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Our production strategy

The production of our products at our site in Leutenbach is an integral part of our company philosophy. Sustainability is an essential standard by which we make decisions.

Technology

We are specialists in thick-film technology and harness the full advantages of this tried-and-tested technology:

Numerous patents
In-house paste laboratory
Various pressure media, from polymers to ceramic and metal pastes

Production processes

We place high demands on quality and reliability. We do everything we can to maintain these:

Partial production in our clean room
Kanban supply to production islands
Stringent inspection and testing strategies
Individual depth of testing at the customer's request
Qualified employees
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001

Sustainability

Sustainability plays a huge role in the way we think and operate. We are conscious of our responsibility.

100% green electricity
Use of solar electricity
Recycling of precious metals
Use of recyclable materials
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