About Friedrich Vollmer GmbH In 1963 Vollmer developed the world"s first thickness gauge capable of measuring the thickness of running strip in a cold rolling mill with an accuracy of some µm. The same year marked the beginnings of the company"s history. Vollmer was also a pioneer in realizing solutions for shape measurements on running strip. Over the years, Vollmer developed different types of thickness gauges for strip (contact, isotopic and x-ray), roll measuring devices and shapemeters for strip. Meanwhile more than 1,000 thickness gauges and over 100 shapemeter systems have been installed in rolling mills. More than 100 roll grinding machines operate in conjunction with roll measuring systems from Vollmer. The company"s supply range is rounded off by services ...