As the Indian manufacturing landscape evolves toward high-precision, high-performance production, the role of dimensional metrology becomes increasingly critical. Mahr Metrology India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of the globally renowned Mahr GmbH Group, stands at the forefront of this transformation, empowering industries with cutting-edge metrology solutions. In an exclusive conversation with Sushmita Das, Associate Editor of Gear Technology India Magazine, Mr. Deepayan Das, Managing Director of Mahr Metrology India, shares valuable insights into the company’s legacy, its product innovations, and its strategic vision for shaping the future of precision engineering in India.
Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of Mahr Metrology India and its global legacy?
Certainly, I’m Deepayan Das, Managing Director of Mahr Metrology India Pvt. Ltd., which is a 100% subsidiary of the Mahr GmbH Group. Mahr is a 160-year-old, family-owned company headquartered in Germany, specializing in dimensional metrology. Globally, we serve a diverse customer base across industries such as automotive, aerospace, machine building, renewable energy, new-age energy, semiconductors, electronics, medical devices, and more.
Q2. What are the key product offerings from Mahr that are helping manufacturers enhance quality and productivity?
Our core domain is dimensional metrology, and we consider ourselves partners in our customers’ quality control and assurance processes. We broadly categorize our offerings into two segments:
1. Shop Floor Metrology Solutions – These include handheld instruments such as Vernier callipres, micrometers, dial gauges, and various gauge combinations.
2. System Solutions – These consist of advanced metrology systems, such as contour measuring machines, form measuring machines, and shaft measuring machines used in quality labs and metrology centres.
Additionally, Mahr provides customized measuring stations developed in collaboration with our engineering teams in Germany. We also offer after-sales services, applications engineering, and training support through our India-based service team.
Q3. Since your products are so application-specific, do you encounter any challenges in adapting them to customer needs?
While we don’t develop products locally—these are manufactured by our parent company in Germany—we do face application-related challenges. Since dimensional metrology solutions are highly application-oriented, customers need to program and adapt machines to their specific requirements.
We work closely with them to make this process seamless. Mahr machines are designed to be user-friendly and easy to program. However, when customers deal with complex geometries or unique parts, our expert application engineering team steps in to support them throughout the integration process.
Q4. How does Mahr India overcome these technical and application challenges?
We strongly believe in building technical expertise within our team. A significant part of our investment goes into the training and development of our engineers. All our engineers undergo structured training in Germany and are classified into Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 based on their skill development.
Our goal is to ensure that every new engineer completes Level 1 training within six months of joining. Based on their performance and interest, they are further trained to attain Level 2 and Level 3 certifications. In fact, our Indian team has one of the highest numbers of Level 3 certified engineers globally, and we even support Mahr’s international customers from India.
We invest heavily in training our people, a good budget is allocated for this purpose.
Q5. How do Mahr’s products contribute to energy efficiency and sustainability goals?
Dimensional metrology equipment, by design, consumes very little energy, so energy efficiency is inherently part of our product philosophy. However, our larger contribution to sustainability is by enabling our customers to manufacture more efficient and sustainable products.
For instance, in the case of internal combustion engines, manufacturers are under pressure to meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations. Tighter tolerances are essential for higher efficiency—and that’s where Mahr plays a critical role by enabling precise measurements.
Similarly, we support customers in sectors like renewable energy, electronics, and semiconductors by delivering standard and customized solutions that enhance product quality and production sustainability.
Q6. What is your vision for Mahr India in the coming years?
The future looks very promising for India’s manufacturing sector. The growth in electronics, semiconductors, aerospace, and other new-age industries presents a tremendous opportunity. As the country continues to push toward becoming a global manufacturing hub, the need for precision and quality will only increase.
Mahr India aims to align with this growth by continuing to deliver world-class metrology solutions, expanding our local capabilities, and reinforcing our commitment to customer support and innovation. We see a bright future ahead, both for Mahr and the Indian manufacturing ecosystem.
Conclusion
As India accelerates its journey toward becoming a global manufacturing powerhouse, the importance of quality, precision, and technological advancement cannot be overstated. Mahr Metrology India, with its robust engineering expertise, customer-centric solutions, and commitment to excellence, continues to play a pivotal role in this transition. Through continuous innovation and a strong focus on application-driven solutions, Mahr is not just measuring components—it is enabling the future of manufacturing, one micron at a time.
Deepayan Das
Managing Director, Mahr Metrology India Pvt Ltd
