What CAMI does

CAMI Research Inc. (founded 1991, first sale 1993) is a privately held Massachusetts-based manufacturer of the CableEye suite of PC-based cable and wire harness test and management systems. The CableEye platform connects via USB to a Windows PC and uses proprietary software — including a patented (US 5,280,251, 1994) Graphic Wiring Display — to perform continuity, resistance, hipot, capacitance, twisted-pair, and insulation-resistance testing across multiconductor cables and harnesses. The product line is tiered (entry-level M2Z, mid-range M3Z/M4, and high-voltage HVX/HVX-21 up to 2100 Vdc), supported by an accessory ecosystem of more than 60 CB connector boards, AutoBuild guided-assembly software, Light Director light-guided connector assembly, PinMap fixture editor, Connector Designer, .NET and LabVIEW APIs, and the 4-Wire Kelvin resistance option.

The company sells CableEye directly in the US and Canada and through a distributor network covering more than 20 countries, with installations reported in over 50 countries. End markets include aerospace and defense, medical devices, transportation (automotive/rail/aerospace vehicles), energy, scientific research, telecom, robotics, and appliances, with named reference customers including NASA, CERN, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Abbott, Ford, GE, Hitachi, TE Connectivity, LIGO, and Furukawa. Revenue is generated through hardware sales, optional software licenses, a recurring Product Support Subscription (2 years included, renewable), and calibration/repair services; pricing is quote-based and not publicly listed. The company operates from an 11,500 sq ft facility in Acton, MA (expanded by 2,000 sq ft in 2022) and is founder-owned with no disclosed external funding.

Name

CAMI

Legal name

CAMI Research Inc.

Website

https://camiresearch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CAMI Research designs and manufactures the CableEye suite of PC-based cable, harness, and hipot test systems for global manufacturers in aerospace, defense, medical, transportation, energy, and scientific research verticals, selling directly in North America and via distributors in 20+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cable and Wire Harness Test Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Certification & Inspection Tools (Copper/Fiber) (HDAFALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Power Cables & Conductors (LV/MV cables, flexible cables, bus wire, armored cable) (IMAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Cable testing equipment
• Wire harness testers
• Hipot testing systems
• Continuity test equipment
• Cable assembly verification

Headquarters

HQ city

Acton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CableEye Test Equipment Sales: Sale of PC-based cable and harness test systems including M2Z, M3Z, M4, HVX, and HVX-21 models along with connector boards, expansion modules, and accessories. Hardware forms the primary revenue stream.
2. Software Licenses and Options: Optional add-on software including AutoBuild guided assembly, PinMap fixture editor, Connector Designer, Exporter, Custom Reporting, Custom Labeling, .NET API, LabVIEW API, and Standalone Software licenses.
3. Product Support Subscription (PSS): Renewable 2-year subscription included with new testers providing free software updates, technical support, and warranty. Extended calibration, repair, and upgrade services available. Priority service for PSS holders.
4. Calibration and Repair Services: Annual recalibration recommended for M3, M4, and HVX series testers. Repair services with 2-5 business day turnaround for LV systems and 3-6 for HV systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CAMI Research designs, manufactures, and sells the CableEye suite of PC-based cable and wire harness test systems. The product line includes low-voltage continuity testers (M2Z, M3Z, M4), high-voltage hipot testers (HVX, HVX-21), over 60 plug-in connector boards, and optional software modules for guided assembly, fixture editing, and connector design. Systems connect to Windows PCs via USB and perform continuity, resistance, dielectric breakdown, insulation resistance, twisted-pair, and miswire testing for manufacturers.

Product overview

CAMI Research offers the CableEye suite of PC-based cable and wire harness test and management systems for global manufacturers. The product portfolio consists of the CableEye core platform (tester hardware plus operating software) with multiple product tiers: M2Z (entry-level continuity tester), M3Z (continuity with resistance measurement), M4 (adds capacitance/twisted pair detection), and HVX/HVX-21 (high voltage hipot testers up to 2100 Vdc). Optional add-on software modules extend functionality including AutoBuild guided assembly (speech and visual wire-by-wire instructions), Light Director light-guided connector assembly, PinMap fixture mapping, and Connector Designer for custom graphics. The ecosystem includes over 60 CB Board test interface fixtures, the CB35/R relay board for automation control, and 4-wire Kelvin resistance measurement. A Product Support Subscription provides ongoing software updates and technical support. All testers operate via USB connection to Windows PCs and include multilingual GUI support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CableEye: PC-Based, Continuity & HiPot, Cable and Harness Test System brand. Includes product lines M2Z, M3Z, M4, HVX, HVX-21 series testers and associated software and accessories.
• Autobuild
• Light Director
• PinMap
• Connector Designer

Products and services

• CableEye Test System (M2Z, M3Z, M4, HVX, HVX-21 platforms) PC-based cable and wire harness test and management system combining continuity and HiPot testing with cable management, reporting, and automation capabilities. The platform connects to Windows PCs via USB and provides graphic wiring display, pass/fail testing, and data logging for multiconductor cables across manufacturing and quality control applications.
• CableEye M2Z Low Voltage Cable Tester Entry-level low voltage cable tester with 128 test points for basic continuity applications including opens, shorts, miswires, intermittent connections, and basic continuity checks. Not expandable; not compatible with resistance measurement or guided assembly software.
• CableEye M3Z Low Voltage Multi-Conductor Cable Tester Low voltage cable and harness tester with 128 test points expandable to 2,560, adding resistance measurement, resistance thresholds, and embedded resistor/diode checking to M2Z capabilities. Compatible with guided assembly software options.
• CableEye M4 Low Voltage Cable Tester Low voltage cable and harness tester adding capacitance measurement, polarized/unpolarized capacitor checking, twisted pair detection, cable length measurement, distance to break, and 4-wire Kelvin resistance to M3Z capabilities.
• CableEye HVX High Voltage Cable Tester High voltage cable and harness test system combining low voltage testing with hipot capabilities up to 1,500 Vdc/1,000 Vac. Performs insulation resistance and dielectric breakdown testing with adjustable voltage in 1V increments and safety protections including 1.5mA current limit and high voltage enable function.
• CableEye HVX-21 HiPot Tester Upgraded high voltage test system extending hipot voltage to 2,100 Vdc/1,200 Vac with increased leakage current resolution for detecting more subtle defects than the standard HVX.
• AutoBuild Guided Assembly Software Optional guided assembly software module providing image-, text-, and speech-guided assembly for cable and wire harness manufacturing. Supports first-sided and second-sided pinning modes with synthetic speech, visual highlighting, and audible feedback for correct/incorrect connections.
• Light Director System Patented, light-guided connector assembly system using LED-driven fiber optics to illuminate target cavities from inside the connector. Guides technician to proper insertion point with flashing light that disappears on correct insertion. Improves assembly productivity by at least a factor of two over manual methods.
• PinMap Fixture Editor Software Optional software for mapping custom test fixtures, custom CB boards, connector panels, or pigtail adapters to CableEye testers. Assigns test point numbers to connector types and applies pin designations with synthetic voice feedback during probing.
• Connector Designer Software Optional connector editor software for creating custom graphic images for unusual connectors not in the standard library. Primarily targets circular connectors in military and aerospace applications with ability to create wireframe images or overlay pins on photographic connector images.
• CB Board Test Interface Fixtures Extensive library of over 60 auto-detected, plug-in connector boards for adapting CableEye testers to standard cable connectors. Available in audio (CB19), USB (CB26N, CB26U), HDMI (CB26E), network (CB1, CB18), and high voltage (CB29H, CB8H) variants, plus custom interface development.
• CB35/R Relay Board Ten SPDT relay board for IO control and external circuit management, controlled via Macro instructions. Cascadable for managing multiple external devices including tower lights, LEDs, and latches.
• 4-Wire Kelvin Resistance Measurement Option High precision resistance measurement option with 1mΩ resolution and test current from 100mA to 1A. Eliminates fixture resistance of long adapter cables and reveals cold solder joints, faulty crimps, recessed pins, and contact contamination. Available on M4 and HVX-series testers.
• Product Support Subscription (PSS) Renewable service program including complimentary software updates, free technical support, warranty, and priority service for repair and calibration. Two-year subscription included free with new systems and renewable yearly thereafter.

Quantifiable outcome

• Productivity improved by at least 2x over manual methods with Light Director guided assembly
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Doyle Manufacturing Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2019Joint release of ZIF Light Director fixtures for guided connector assembly. Collaboration between CAMI Research and Doyle Manufacturing created Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) Light Director fixtures providing CableEye users with increased options for light-guided assembly of connectors. Combined CAMI's Light Director technology with Doyle's LIF fixture manufacturing expertise.
• Doyle Manufacturing Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 7 October 2019Integration partnership providing Low Insertion Force (LIF), plug and play, CableEye test interface fixtures. Doyle Manufacturing designs and manufactures LIF fixtures that are fully mapped, electrically tested, and ready to use with CableEye testers. Partnership enables customers to access pre-configured LIF solutions for high-volume connector assembly applications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Komax: Global leader in automated wire processing with test systems as part of a full production-line offering; competes for the same wire harness manufacturing budget as CableEye.
• National Instruments (NI): Modular instrumentation platform used by the same engineering teams for cable/harness test automation; competes indirectly for ATE budget via PXI-based test systems.
• Schleuniger: Larger wire processing and test incumbent with cable harness testing as part of a broader portfolio including crimping, cutting, and assembly equipment serving the same manufacturers as CAMI.
• Keysight Technologies: Major electronic test & measurement vendor; competes in adjacent electrical signal testing for industrial and aerospace customers that also procure cable/harness ATE.
• Weidmüller: Industrial connectivity and electronics supplier offering cable testing and harness verification products as part of a broad electrical connectivity portfolio.

Direct peers

• Cirris Systems: Direct competitor in PC-based and standalone cable and wire harness testers, including HiPot and continuity testers — the closest functional analogue to CableEye.
• Dynalab Test Systems: Manufacturers of cable and harness test equipment used in production and quality control, directly competing with CableEye in continuity and HiPot testing.
• TM Electronics (Cablescan): Cable/harness continuity and HiPot tester provider with a product portfolio that overlaps CableEye's continuity and high-voltage testing capabilities.

Regional players

• Adaptronic Prüftechnik: European provider of test systems for wired harnesses and electronic assemblies, serving many of the same automotive and industrial customers as CAMI but with stronger European direct coverage.

Others

• TE Connectivity: Connector and cable assembly customer and occasional supplier/customer in test fixtures; relevant as an ecosystem participant given its appearance in CAMI's customer list and connector board ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CAMI.CableEye
• Xx.com/cami_cableeye

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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