Michael Kiese
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Former HKS founder and technology company builder
Inline thermographic weld seam monitoring
Make every tube weld visible before quality becomes a question. Detect cold welds, pores, penetration issues and process drift in real time with passive infrared thermography.
The ThermoProfileScanner System
The ThermoProfileScanner is a patented inline monitoring system for volumetric, non-destructive testing of weld seams in tube and profile welding lines. A high-resolution infrared line camera captures the real thermal field right after welding, helping teams detect deviations while production is still running.
Application
TPS supports TIG, Plasma, HFI, ERW, HFW, resistance butt welding, Laser, MAG, and MIG processes across steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze, titanium, nickel, and other metal alloys. From 1.5 mm precision tubes to large profiles, the system is designed for direct production-line integration.
ERW/HFI, laser, TIG and plasma applicationsRealignment Information
As of January 1, 2026, the ThermoProfileScanner business unit begins a new chapter: the division transfers from HKS Prozesstechnik GmbH to Tube Mill Control GmbH, based in Halle.
Led by:
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Former HKS founder and technology company builder
Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
Former HKS development engineer and TPS lead developer
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Former HKS thermography application engineer
Head of Production & Service
Former HKS TPS production and maintenance leadFor existing customers, partners, and future users, this step primarily means: stability, continuity, and new perspectives.
Meet the leadership teamContact
For technical consultation, sales questions, and service support, reach the Tube Mill Control team in Halle.
Our impact in numbers
TMC News
TMC meets students, graduates, and doctoral candidates interested in real industrial high-tech systems and process monitoring.
The return to the international tube and pipe industry stage created strong momentum for process monitoring conversations.
Tube Mill Control signed an agreement with Arindam Pakrashi to support business activities in India.