Thermetrics

Name

Thermetrics

Legal name

Thermetrics

Website

https://thermetrics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Thermal Testing Instruments Sales: Sale of thermal manikins, hotplates, protective test systems, and accessories. These are high-value capital equipment purchases with long sales cycles, targeting enterprises, universities, and government research facilities.
2. Calibration and Service: Accredited calibration services (A2LA ISO/IEC 17025) performed either on-site or at the Seattle lab, along with maintenance and support contracts at various service levels.
3. Equipment Rentals: Short-term rental programs for Newton, STAN, and HVAC/ACE manikin systems for projects of 1-4 months duration. 20% of rental fees credited toward future purchases.
4. Service Plans: Three-tiered service plans (Level 1 Standard, Level 2 Calibration, Level 3 Full) providing ongoing support and maintenance for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Thermetrics designs, manufactures, and supports precision thermal measurement instruments used to simulate human thermoregulatory physiology. The portfolio spans full-body thermal manikins (ANDI, Newton, Liz, Child, Baby), partial-body test systems (Head, Hand, Foot, Sweating Torso), hotplates (sweating, dynamic, dry, drying-rate, mattress), automotive thermal manikins (ACE, STAN), flash fire manikins and cylinders, and protective test systems (TPP, RPP, CCHR, SET), accompanied by ManikinPC and ThermDAC control software, A2LA-accredited calibration services, custom engineering, and short-term rentals.

Product overview

Thermetrics is a provider of advanced biophysical testing instruments that simulate human physiology for thermal comfort and protection research. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of precision thermal measurement solutions organized across multiple product categories: Full-body Thermal Manikins (ANDI, Newton, Liz, Child, Baby) for garment testing; Manikin Body Parts (Head, Hand, Foot, Torso) for specialized testing; Hotplates (iSGHP, iSDHP, GHP, DRT-201, ST-2XL) for textile material testing; Automotive Testing Equipment (ACE, STAN) for vehicle comfort evaluation; Flash Fire Manikins (Burnie/Burnadette, Cylinder/Hand) for protective clothing; Protective Test Systems (TPP, RPP, CCHR, SET) for safety equipment testing; Software (ManikinPC, ThermDAC); and Custom Solutions/Services (custom systems, rentals, calibration). The products span from 1D flat sample testing to 4D model integration, supporting industries including military, healthcare, automotive, textiles, and research institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ANDI: World's most advanced full-body thermal testing manikin with 35 independent thermal zones
• Newton
• Liz
• Baby
• Child
• NEMO
• Burnie/Burnadette
• STAN
• ACE

Products and services

• ANDI Thermal Manikin The world's most advanced full-body thermal testing manikin with 35 independent thermal zones, DHS dynamic sensor technology, and active cooling technology for simulating human physiology in thermal protection and comfort research. Meets ANSI/ISEA 201, ASTM F1291, ASTM F1720, ASTM F1720-06, ASTM F2370, ASTM F2371, ASTM F2732, EN 13537, EN 342, ENV 342, ISO 15831, ISO 23537-1.
• Newton Thermal Manikin The world's most popular full-body thermal testing manikin available in two male body form sizes (5'10"/178.5cm and 5'6"/168.5cm), with 30 independent thermal zones for garment evaluation and research. Meets ANSI/ISEA 201, ASTM F1291, ASTM F1720, ASTM F1720-06, ASTM F2370, ASTM F2371, ASTM F2732, EN 13537, EN 342, ENV 342, ISO 15831, ISO 23537-1.
• Liz Female Thermal Manikin Full-body female thermal manikin for garment performance testing, featuring female body form height of 5 ft. 5 in. (167 cm), 30 independent thermal sweating zones, and maximum power output of 700 W/m2. Meets ANSI/ISEA 201, ASTM F1291, ASTM F1720, ASTM F1720-06, ASTM F2370, ASTM F2371, ASTM F2732, EN 13537, EN 342, ENV 342, ISO 15831, ISO 23537-1.
• Child Thermal Manikin (Sonny) Full-body child thermal manikin for performance testing, available in 10yo and 8yo sizes with 16 independent thermal sweating zones and walking motion stand accessories. Meets ASTM F1291, ASTM F1720, ASTM F1720-06, ASTM F2370, EN 342, ENV 342, ISO 15831.
• Baby Thermal Manikin (Baby Ruth) Full-body infant thermal manikin (approximately 9-month-old size) with 12 independent thermal zones and expanded range of motion due to spherical ball joints. Meets ASTM F1291, ASTM F1720, ASTM F2370, ASTM F2371, ISO 15831.
• Thermal Head Test System Thermal manikin head for accurate thermal test measurements of helmets, goggles, headwear, VR gear, masks, headphones, and ear muffs with 9 thermal zones and 600 W/m2 maximum power output. Meets ASTM F3426.
• Thermal Hand Test System Thermal manikin hand for high-resolution heat loss data with 8 independent zones and articulated thumb for easy fitting of handwear and gloves. Meets ASTM F3426 and EN 511.
• Thermal Foot System Thermal manikin foot with 12 independent thermal zones, articulating ankle and toes for easy dressing in shoes or boots, and optional sole compression system. Meets ASTM F3426.
• Sweating Torso Test Device Material sweat testing device for compression/stretched fabrics with 54 sweat pores with flow control, ±0.1°C temperature precision, and real-time data acquisition. Meets ISO 18640. Developed in collaboration with Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology.
• Integrated Sweating Guarded Hotplate (iSGHP) Best-in-class sweating guarded hotplate for repeatability and accuracy in measuring thermal resistance (Rct) and vapor permeability (Ret) for textiles. Meets ASTM D1518, ASTM F1868, CEN/TR 16422, EN 31092, GB/T 11048-2008, GB/T 11048, ISO 11092, ISO 13029, NFPA 1977.
• Integrated Sweating Dynamic Hotplate (iSDHP) Hotplate testing system for positive/negative surface heat-flux measurements with real-time heat flux sensing and backside cooling capability for testing under sustained solar loads up to 50°C. Meets ASTM F1868, ASTM F3628, NFPA 1971.
• Dry Guarded Hotplate (GHP) Dry guarded hotplate for testing thermal resistance of textile samples, insulation batting, and camping mattresses using electronics-grade copper test plate. Meets ASTM D1518, ASTM F1868, ASTM F3340.
• DRT-201 Drying Rate Tester Drying rate tester for measuring key moisture management features of textiles with superior temperature uniformity, fluid delivery precision, and airflow control. Meets AATCC 201.
• ST-2XL Mattress Hotplate Mattress hotplate testing system for thermal and moisture property evaluation with 15" x 15" active surface and dynamic heatflux sensing for real-time measurements.
• ACE Automotive Comfort Evaluation Manikin System Advanced automotive thermal test manikin system with 56+ integrated sensing locations (46 environmental sensors, 8 conductive contact sensors, 2 palm sensors) for measuring and optimizing HVAC systems and vehicle cabin comfort.
• STAN Automotive Seat Test Manikin Automotive thermal seating tester with 8 independently controlled thermal zones, active cooling technology, and optional sweating skin system for evaluating thermal comfort of automobile, truck, airplane, and mass transit seating.
• Burnie/Burnadette Flash Fire Manikin Flash fire manikin test system with non-degrading ceramic composite shell, 134 copper guarded disc calorimeters, and male or female body forms for protective clothing evaluation. Meets ASTM F1930, CAN/CGSB 155.2, ISO 13506, NFPA 2112.
• Flash Fire Cylinder/Hand (FFC/FFH) Flash fire test cylinder for measuring heat-transfer in fabric samples with 15 evenly spaced copper calorimeter sensors; optional Flash Fire Hand (FFH) for evaluating fire-resistant gloves. Meets ISO 13506.
• TPP Thermal Protective Performance Test Device Radiant/convective heat exposure tester for composite fabric systems with automatic test operation, independently controlled heat sources, and water-cooled shutter for measuring time elapsed for heat to penetrate protective fabrics. Meets ASTM F2700, ASTM F2703, ISO 17492, NFPA 1971, NFPA 1977, NFPA 2112.
• RPP Radiant Protective Performance Test Device Radiant heat exposure tester for measuring time elapsed for radiant heat to penetrate through protective fabric samples, with pneumatically actuated water-cooled shutter. Meets ASTM F1939, ASTM F2702, ASTM F2733, NFPA 1971, NFPA 1977.
• CCHR Conductive and Compressive Heat Resistance Test Device Test device for evaluating burn potential in a garment's knees, elbows, and gloves with computer-controlled pneumatic cylinder and precisely weighted copper calorimeter sensor. Meets ASTM F1060, NFPA 1971, NFPA 1977.
• SET Stored Energy Test Device Stored energy tester for contact burn injury prediction, measuring transmitted and stored energy in firefighter protective clothing systems exposed to radiant heat. Meets ASTM F2731, NFPA 1971.
• ManikinPC Human Comfort Software Comfort model software for simulating human metabolism with a manikin featuring closed-loop physiological control, real-time thermal sensation prediction, and variable activity level simulation. Developed jointly with ThermoAnalytics as the world's first commercially available adaptive manikin software.
• ThermDAC Control Software Proprietary control software for operating Thermetrics thermal testing instruments and managing test parameters and data acquisition.
• Custom Thermal Testing Solutions Custom thermal testing systems designed and built to fit specific research requirements, including specialized manikins and testing configurations delivered through a Connect, Create Solution, Prove Work engagement process.
• Manikin Rental Program Short-term rental program for Newton, STAN, and HVAC/ACE manikins with turn-key systems including laptop PC, software, startup training, and ongoing technical support. 20% of rental fees credited toward future purchases.
• Calibration and Service A2LA ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration and service programs including on-site and lab-based calibration with three support levels (Level 1 Standard, Level 2 Calibration, Level 3 Full) covering maintenance, calibration, and full service agreements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Replace subjective human testing with objective, repeatable measurements
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers52 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and regional.

• ThermoAnalytics (TAI)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Thermetrics and ThermoAnalytics collaborated to develop ManikinPC manikin software -- the world's first commercially available adaptive manikin software. This partnership enables test-to-simulation workflows connecting physical measurements with TAITherm and ManikinPC models to accelerate development and improve confidence in virtual predictions.
• Kinectrics (ArcWear)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019ArcWear PPE Testing Division of Kinectrics partnered with Thermetrics in 2019 through acquisition of a Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) system. ArcWear provides PPE testing services using Thermetrics equipment for flash fire, arc flash, and thermal protection testing.
• Central Michigan University (CMDT)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Thermetrics has been collaborating with Central Michigan University's Center for Merchandising and Design Technology (CMDT) since 2015 to support their thermal testing needs, including the baby thermal manikin project.
• Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories)secondaryTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2010The Sweating Torso system was developed in collaboration with Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology. Empa contributed scientific expertise to the device's design for measuring thermal insulation, cooling properties, moisture uptake, and drying rate.
• North Carolina State University (TPACC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000The Milliken Textile Protection and Comfort Center (TPACC) at NC State has been a valued Thermetrics client-partner since the early 2000s. They installed a 34-zone sweating, walking, and breathing Newton test manikin for protective garment research.
• Total Fire Group (Morning Pride/Honeywell)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationTotal Fire Group (now Morning Pride, a division of Honeywell) utilized Thermetrics Sweating Guarded Hotplate System for in-house thermal protection testing of composite fabrics, reducing costs and improving turnaround times compared to external lab testing.
• Imposub SolutionsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorImposub Solutions serves as Thermetrics' agent-partner for India, attending events like Techtextil India to represent Thermetrics products in the Indian market.
• Singapore Agent PartnerregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgent-partner covering Singapore and Asia-Pacific region, attending events like ITMA Asia and APTEXPO to represent Thermetrics products.
• Hohenstein GroupsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHohenstein Group uses Thermetrics' Newton thermal manikin for predicting thermal comfort while driving, enabling them to test and refine automobile seating comfort levels.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• ThermoAnalytics: Developer of thermal simulation software including TAITherm and ManikinPC, the world's first commercially available adaptive manikin software. Strategic technology partner of Thermetrics — complementary rather than competitive, with both serving the integrated thermal testing and simulation workflow.
• Hohenstein Group: Textile research and testing institute with its own thermal manikin capabilities used for clothing comfort and seat comfort testing. Both a customer of Thermetrics (uses Newton manikin for automotive seating comfort) and an adjacent service provider in the textile thermal testing ecosystem.
• ArcWear (Kinectrics): PPE testing services provider that operates flash fire cylinder, TPP, and arc flash testing equipment supplied by Thermetrics. Customer and adjacent testing services provider in the protective equipment ecosystem rather than equipment manufacturer competitor.
• Kinectrics: Broader testing and engineering services company and parent of ArcWear, providing PPE and electrical testing services that use Thermetrics equipment. Adjacent testing services provider and customer rather than equipment manufacturer competitor.

Broad incumbents

• SGS: World's largest testing, inspection, and certification company offering broad thermal and PPE testing services across textile, automotive, and protective equipment sectors. Operates as both customer and adjacent service provider to thermal testing equipment manufacturers like Thermetrics.
• Intertek: Global testing and certification giant with extensive textile, automotive, and PPE testing capabilities. Listed customer of Thermetrics using its stored energy test equipment for protective equipment validation, while also providing overlapping testing services to Thermetrics' end customers.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with textile, automotive, and PPE testing services that overlap with Thermetrics' customer base across multiple industries and represent both customer and competitive adjacency.
• UL: Global safety science and certification organization providing thermal protective performance testing and certification. Listed customer using Thermetrics' RPP equipment for firefighter protective clothing certification while also offering adjacent certification services.
• TÜV SÜD: Global testing, inspection, and certification organization with thermal and PPE testing capabilities serving the same textile, automotive, and protective equipment end customers as Thermetrics' installed base.
• DuPont: Global materials and chemicals company that developed the Thermo-Man flame manikin for testing its Nomex protective fabrics, making it the closest direct competitor in flame manikin equipment. Also operates as a customer using Thermetrics' flash fire cylinder and other protective test systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thermetrics-europe
• Xx.com/Thermetrics
• Facebookfacebook.com/thermetrics

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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