Sommer Messtechnik on innovation, climate data, and the future of water measurement

Varysian CEO, Thomas Copping recently spoke with Michael Sommer from SOMMER Messtechnik, a family-owned hydrometry specialist with over 40 years of experience delivering advanced water measurement technologies globally. Key highlights from the conversation included: How the company was founded in Austria and is now led by brothers Michael and Christoph Sommer, continuing the company’s family legacy. How the company became specialists in measuring rivers, streams, snow, and ice with technologies deployed in 110+ countries An overview of their long-term innovation focus, with some sensor systems taking 10–15 years to develop and fully validate. How they support critical climate and safety applications, including avalanche monitoring in the Dolomites for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.