
The family-owned company KERN & SOHN stands for precision and reliability, as well as a wide range of scales and measuring technology. In 1844, company founder Gottlieb Kern developed the most precise scales according to the standards of the time at the foot of the Swabian Alb. Even today, in the age of digital networking, KERN remains at the cutting edge. A fully automated high-bay warehouse ensures rapid product shipping. Test weights, testing services, and software complete the portfolio. Over 180 years of experience, the extensive product range, and high quality standards make KERN an attractive partner for its customers. 



Highest quality and maximum efficiency with industrial scales from KERN. Ideal and precise for professional applications with the highest demands.

Trust in precise results. From routine to research: KERN laboratory balances guarantee the highest precision for every application.


Pin-sharp sharpness and clarity with KERN's optical measuring instruments. The perfect choice for the highest demands of clarity and precision. 



Precise measurements for a wide range of requirements. Versatile, flexible, and incredibly practical – measuring instruments from KERN.

Precision is no coincidence – precision is based on unity. Only teams that agree to keep tolerances under control and work precisely can achieve unprecedented precision. This applies to measurement technology in a wide variety of fields at Kern & Sohn.

Here at Kern, much of what we do is about Precision, but how do we achieve precision anyway? We are convinced that precision is achieved through agreement. Agreement to always keep track of tolerances, agreement to not rest on what we do well, but to strive to do better. Agreement to achieve ground breaking delivery times, thanks to precisely coordinated processes. Agreement not just to allow digitisation and automation to happen but to actively promote them to preserve jobs and pass on repetitive tasks. Agreement to offer comprehensive on site repair and calibration services for virtually all of our products. And, agreement that even in the digital world our interactions with our partners should always remain personal. We have strong roots and even stronger wings. Since 1844 we have promoted, shaped and lived innovation for precision with shared values, shared goals and a shared vision, to promote precision in a wide range of areas. Precision through agreement over 180 years. We are Kern and Sohn.

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KERN & SOHN

KERN & SOHN: Precision since 1844. Reliable measuring technology for the highest demands

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Efficiency meets precision

Reliability meets precision

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Precision through unity

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