23.02.2026 • News
Hoerbiger takes over Physik Instrumente
With 1,900 employees, PI will form the new Positioning Division at Hoerbiger as an independent unit
At the signing of the contract. From left to right: Dr. Thorsten Kahlert, CEO Hoerbiger, Markus Spanner, CEO PI, Dr. Karl Spanner, founder PI and Dr. Martin Komischke, Chairman of the Board of Directors Hoerbiger.
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Physik Instrumente (PI) is acquired by Hoerbiger. PI, founded in Karlsruhe in 1970, is known for piezoelectric drives and multi-axis systems used in semiconductor manufacturing, photonics and medical technology. With 1,900 employees, PI will form the new Positioning Division at Hoerbiger as an independent unit.
The acquisition, which is still subject to regulatory approval, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026. Markus Spanner, CEO of PI, sees the partnership as a logical development step, while Dr. Thorsten Kahlert, CEO of Hoerbiger, emphasizes the synergy and shared values of the companies.
