Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK)

Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK), formed in 2019 through the merger of HBM (founded 1950) and Brüel & Kjær (founded 1942), is a global leader in test and measurement solutions, headquartered in London, UK. A subsidiary of Spectris plc (LSE: SXS), HBK employs ~1,001-5,000 people across 80 countries, with production facilities in Germany, USA, China, and Portugal. Its portfolio includes load cells, strain gauges, torque sensors, accelerometers, microphones, data acquisition systems (QuantumX, LAN-XI), and vibration testing equipment (LDS Shakers). HBK’s software, including nCode and ReliaSoft, supports durability, fatigue, and reliability analysis. Serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors, HBK focuses on electrification, smart manufacturing, and sustainability, with innovations like the 2024 solar power installation at its Royston, UK site (60% energy coverage) and EMC solutions for EV powertrain testing. Certified ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, HBK emphasizes precision and Industry 4.0 integration.