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.

  • Owner-operated, 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

1986
1989
1998
1999
2001
2002
2005
2007
2011
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
Andreas Oberascher
CEO
Benjamin Eppler - Organisationsentwicklung / Vertrieb
Benjamin Eppler
Organisational development / Sales
Nicole Waitzmann - Personal
Nicole Waitzmann
Human Resources
Michael Hofmann - Einkauf
Michael Hofmann
Purchasing
Thomas Kralik - Entwicklung
Thomas Kralik
Development
Gabi Urhahn - Marketing
Gabi Urhahn
Marketing
Alexander Hupp - Serienentwicklung
Alexander Hupp
Series development
Rainer Hanschke - Technik
Rainer Hanschke
Industrial Engineering
Uwe Zimmermann - Produktion
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!

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
  • Suppliers in Europe
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Metallux AG

Robert-Bosch-Straße 29
71397 Leutenbach
Germany

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