Sandvik acquires quality management software provider Dimensional Control Systems
Sandvik has acquired US-based Dimensional Control Systems (DCS), a leader in dimensional quality management software. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Sandvik's digital manufacturing capabilities, particularly in industrial metrology. DCS's offerings include CAD simulation tools that help reduce scrap and improve quality for customers across various industries, including automotive and aerospace. In 2020, DCS reported revenues of approximately SEK 92 million (USD 10 million), with a growth rate of about 10%. The deal is expected to have a neutral impact on Sandvik's earnings per share initially.
- Acquisition enhances Sandvik's digital manufacturing and metrology capabilities.
- DCS's software solutions expected to improve quality and productivity.
- DCS has a strong historical growth rate of 10%.
- The purchase price of the acquisition was not disclosed.
SANDVIKEN, Sweden, Dec. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandvik has acquired US-based Dimensional Control Systems (DCS) - a leading global provider of dimensional quality management software and on-site engineering services. DCS's offering will complement and enhance Sandvik's existing portfolio within metrology. The company will be reported in the Industrial Metrology division, within business area Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions.
"This acquisition is in line with our strategic focus to grow in the digital manufacturing space, with special attention on industrial software close to component manufacturing. Dimensional Control System's offering, in combination with our extensive manufacturing know-how, will enhance Sandvik's overall digital offering - and specifically our industrial metrology solutions," says Stefan Widing, President and CEO of Sandvik.
DCS's software solutions include CAD simulation tools, enabling customers to improve and validate their component design and metrology measurement plan - resulting in reduced scrap, rework, downtime and non-conformance issues. The company is a trusted partner of many major OEM's and other manufacturers world-wide. It has more than 400 software customers in automotive, aerospace, high-tech electronics, medical devices and industrial machinery manufacturing - with 10,000 licenses in total. Software revenues represent
"Dimensional Control Systems' software suites have strong underlying growth and will further strengthen our end-to-end metrology solutions by adding three-dimensional analysis and quality assurance capabilities, as well as deep Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing expertise. This will significantly improve quality and productivity for our customers, enabling more sustainable manufacturing. I would like to welcome the DCS team to Sandvik," says Christophe Sut, President of Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions.
Dimensional Control Systems is headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USA, and has a global network of distributors and resellers. In 2020, the company had about 70 employees, revenues of approximately SEK 92 million (USD 10 million) and an EBITA margin neutral to Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions. DCS's software business has had a historical annual growth rate of approximately 10 percent - and is expected to grow at similar pace going forward. Impact on Sandvik's earnings per share will initially be neutral. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.
Stockholm, December 29, 2021
Sandvik AB
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