What Hoggan Scientific does

Hoggan Scientific, LLC is a U.S.-based manufacturer of precision medical and ergonomic measurement devices, founded in 1961 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company designs, develops, and produces the microFET, ergoFET, and ergoPAK product lines using proprietary load cell-based digital force measurement technology with wireless RF and Bluetooth connectivity. microFET devices are FDA-cleared, medical-grade dynamometers and inclinometers used by physical therapists, occupational therapists, sports medicine facilities, hospitals, and clinical researchers to quantify muscle strength and range of motion. The ergoFET and ergoPAK lines extend this measurement platform into ergonomics, health and safety, job task analysis, and industrial engineering applications for automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceutical customers worldwide. All devices are manufactured in the United States under ISO 13485:2016 (recertified December 2024), EU MDR, UKCA, and FDA quality systems, and are integrated with proprietary MicroFET and FET Data Collection clinical software.

The company's revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales (core dynamometers priced $443–$1,844; analysis kits up to $9,208), perpetual software licenses ($662), recurring calibration and repair services ($134–$251), and accessories ($22.50–$648), with an additional federal revenue stream through a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Federal Supply Schedule contract (36F797D0251, effective October 2025 through October 2030). Distribution is direct-led via the company's e-commerce website, phone (1-800-678-7888), and email ([email protected]), supplemented by GSA Advantage federal procurement, an affiliate partner program offering up to 10% commission, trade show presence at APTA CSM, and global shipping. The product ecosystem spans fixed and handheld dynamometry, handgrip and pinch gauges, dual-function force/inclinometer devices, portable wireless sensor kits for field ergonomic testing, and FSR-based glove force sensing systems, with the most recent additions being a 3-year warranty (effective September 2025), universal USB-C charging (September 2025), and the microFET2 MT Stabilizer Kit (February 2026).

Name

Hoggan Scientific

Legal name

Hoggan Scientific, LLC

Website

https://hogganscientific.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hoggan Scientific is a U.S.-based manufacturer of medical and ergonomic precision measurement devices, producing FDA-cleared dynamometers, force gauges, and wireless data acquisition systems for physical therapy, occupational therapy, ergonomics, sports medicine, and industrial safety applications worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Medical Devices: Sale of medical dynamometers (microFET2, microFET3) and force gauges (ergoFET, ergoFET500) as primary revenue stream. Products are sold directly through website and sales team, with prices ranging from $1,448 to $1,844 for main devices.
2. Software Sales: Sale of clinical software packages and FET Data Collection Software for use with dynamometers and force gauges. Software enables reporting, patient tracking, and data analysis.
3. Calibration and Repair Services: Calibration services for microFET and ergoFET products at certified facilities. Includes standard repairs and evaluation services with pricing from $134 to $251.
4. Accessories and Attachments: Sale of replacement parts, attachments, batteries, and accessories compatible with main product lines. Items range from $22.50 to $648.
5. Government Contract (VA FSS): Federal Supply Schedule contract with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (contract 36F797D0251) for supply of medical dynamometers to VA hospitals and federal agencies through October 2030.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hoggan Scientific designs, manufactures, and sells precision handheld dynamometers, inclinometers, pinch/handgrip gauges, and ergonomic force gauges under the microFET and ergoFET product lines, along with companion data collection and analysis software, for use by physical therapists, occupational therapists, ergonomists, and industrial safety professionals. The company also provides factory calibration, repair services, and accessory/attachment kits to support its installed base of clinical and research measurement instruments.

Product overview

Hoggan Scientific is a manufacturer of precision measurement devices for medical and industrial applications. The product portfolio consists of three main product lines: microFET (medical-grade dynamometers for musculoskeletal evaluation), ergoFET (force gauges for ergonomic and engineering testing), and ergoPAK (wireless data acquisition sensor kits for field ergonomic assessments). The microFET line includes handheld dynamometers (microFET2, microFET3, microFET6), handgrip and pinch testing devices, and the recently launched MT Stabilizer Kit accessory. The ergoFET line comprises push-pull force gauges in 300 lb and 500 lb capacities. ergoPAK provides multi-sensor wireless kits for measuring force, angle, and acceleration, expandable with ergoGLOVE FSR systems. All devices integrate with proprietary FET Data Collection and MicroFET clinical software. Products are manufactured in the USA with ISO 13485 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• microFET: Medical-grade dynamometers for musculoskeletal evaluations including microFET2, microFET3, microFET HandGRIP, microFET Pinch, and microFET6 inclinometer product lines.
• ergoPAK
• ergoFET

Products and services

• microFET2 Handheld Dynamometer A wireless, handheld digital dynamometer used by physical therapists, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation clinicians to perform objective muscle strength testing; priced at $1,448.
• microFET3 Dual-Function Dynamometer and Inclinometer
• microFET6 Wireless Inclinometer
• microFET HandGRIP Handgrip Dynamometer
• microFET Pinch Gauge
• microFET Digital Hand Evaluation Kit
• ergoFET 500 Force Gauge
• ergoPAK Portable Analysis Kit
• EPP Ergonomic Professional Pack
• ergoGLOVE FSR System
• FET Data Collection Software Package
• MicroFET Software Package
• Factory Calibration and Repair Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Devices maintain accuracy within 1% of reading for force measurement and within 1 degree for range of motion
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tekscan: Specializes in thin, flexible force-sensing resistor (FSR) systems for pressure mapping — directly comparable to Hoggan's ergoGLOVE FSR System for grip and contact-force measurement between human body and tools/surfaces.
• Performance Health / Jamar: Owns the Jamar hand dynamometer line, the legacy standard of care for grip strength testing alongside alternatives like Hoggan's microFET HandGRIP. Directly competes in PT/OT hand-strength measurement with similar FDA-cleared, clinician-facing hardware.
• Baseline Measurement / Fabrication Enterprises: Manufactures hydraulic and digital pinch gauges, dynamometers, and goniometers used in rehabilitation and hand therapy. Overlaps with Hoggan's microFET Pinch, HandGRIP, and Hand Evaluation Kit bundle for hand assessment.
• Lafayette Instrument Company: A long-established U.S. manufacturer of clinical evaluation and measurement instruments, including handheld dynamometers, grip and pinch gauges, and pinch meters. Directly overlaps Hoggan's microFET line in physical/occupational therapy clinics and research labs.
• JTECH Medical: Provider of functional capacity evaluation and industrial testing systems, including handheld dynamometers and functional testing software. Competes closely with Hoggan in workers' comp, FCE, and industrial ergonomics segments.

Emerging players

• NORAXON USA: Provides wireless EMG, motion, and force measurement platforms aimed at clinical biomechanics and research labs. Adjacent but increasingly competitive with Hoggan's microFET dynamometers and ergoPAK wireless kits for biomechanical testing.

Broad incumbents

• Chattanooga / DJO: Major orthopedic and physical therapy equipment brand (DJO Global) supplying modalities, exercise, and rehab tools into clinics and hospitals — broader incumbent that competes for budget with Hoggan's clinical dynamometer and software packages.
• Biodex Medical Systems: A larger rehabilitation and medical device manufacturer offering clinical isokinetic systems and rehabilitation tools serving PT/OT clinics. Competes for clinic budgets with Hoggan's microFET line and adjacent rehab measurement categories.
• Kistler Group: A global leader in piezoelectric and load-cell force measurement for industrial, automotive, and research applications. Comparable to Hoggan's ergoFET and ergoPAK force-sensing product family, especially in industrial ergonomics, but operates across a much broader portfolio.

Regional players

• Novel Electronics (novel.de): German manufacturer of pressure-measurement systems (pliance, emed) used in biomechanics and ergonomic research; adjacent technology to Hoggan's ergoGLOVE FSR system, primarily serving the European market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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