What Noraxon does

Noraxon is manufactures real-time biomechanics measurement, analysis, and training devices. Their innovative approach to capturing human movement and delivering evidence-based biomechanics data is enabled by the industry’s most complete and easy-to-use toolset for scientific, medical and sports researchers and clinicians. Their integrated suite of EMG, force, pressure, and motion sensors is complemented by synchronized (medical-grade) video technology, creating a smarter workflow and highly accurate data and analysis.

Name

Noraxon

Legal name

Noraxon U.S.A., Inc.

Website

https://www.noraxon.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Noraxon is manufactures real-time biomechanics measurement, analysis, and training devices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biomechanics Measurement and Analysis Systems

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Inertial & Motion Sensors (Accelerometers/Gyroscopes/IMUs) (HDAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pressure & Force Sensors (Pressure/Strain/Load Cells) (HDAHALAB), Sensor Fusion, Interface ICs & Modules (AFE/Readout/Packaging/Calibration) (HDAHALAO)

Keywords

• Biomechanics measurement devices
• Surface EMG systems
• 3D motion capture
• Force and pressure analysis
• Human movement research

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Noraxon generates primary revenue from selling biomechanics measurement hardware including EMG sensors (Ultium, Core), IMU motion capture sensors, force plates, pressure platforms and treadmills, instrumented insoles, and high-speed video cameras. Hardware is sold as complete systems with various configuration options.
2. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: myoRESEARCH (MR) software is licensed to customers with software maintenance and support plans providing access to upgrades, technical support, and annual user meetings. Academic free analysis-only licenses are offered to educational institutions.
3. Accessories and Consumables: Direct e-commerce sales of electrodes, tape, accessories, sensor straps, cables, and replacement batteries through the Noraxon shop.
4. Professional Services: Technical support, remote training, sensor calibration, battery replacement, and maintenance services provided to customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Noraxon designs, manufactures, and sells integrated biomechanics measurement technology for human movement analysis. Its portfolio combines wearable EMG sensors (Ultium, Core), IMU-based 3D motion capture systems, force plates, pressure-instrumented treadmills, pressure platforms, instrumented insoles, and high-speed video cameras, all unified through the proprietary myoRESEARCH (MR) software platform. The company delivers turn-key research-grade systems plus accessories and consumables for universities, clinical and sports practitioners, and ergonomics professionals worldwide.

Product overview

Noraxon offers an integrated biomechanics technology portfolio centered on the myoRESEARCH (MR) software platform, which unifies data collection and analysis across multiple measurement devices. The core product line includes Surface EMG systems (Ultium EMG, Core EMG), 3D Motion Capture using IMU sensors (Ultium Motion), 2D high-speed video cameras (NiNOX 120, NiNOX 240c), force plates (Vector, AMTI, Bertec), pressure-instrumented treadmills (KinTread, PhysTread, Gaitway 3D from h/p/cosmos), pressure platforms and walkways (FDM series), and instrumented insoles (Medilogic, Ultium Insoles). Rehabilitation treadmills include Rehawalk and Locomotion Therapy systems. The modular architecture allows users to build customized configurations from individual sensors to integrated labs, with the Ultium Portable Lab serving as an all-in-one portable solution supporting up to 16 EMG channels, 16 motion sensors, and 2 cameras. Add-on capabilities include the Noraxon Biofeedback App for mobile EMG visualization, the Analog Input System for third-party device integration, and Manus Metagloves Pro for finger kinematics. The company serves research, clinical/sports, and ergonomics/human factors applications across universities, healthcare, and industrial settings worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• myoRESEARCH (MR): All-in-one biomechanics software platform for data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Ultium EMG
• Ultium Motion
• Core EMG
• NiNOX

Products and services

• Ultium EMG Wireless surface electromyography system with high-resolution 24-bit converters for identifying muscle recruitment patterns and imbalances; features lossless data capture with on-board memory storage for clinical and research applications.
• Core EMG Direct-connect surface EMG system enabling quick EMG assessments with simplified setup designed for streamlined clinical workflows.
• Ultium Motion Wearable IMU-based 3D motion capture system delivering drift-controlled kinematic data in real-world environments; captures joint angles, segment orientation, acceleration, and translational data with synchronized plots and a real-time skeletal avatar.
• NiNOX 120 High-speed video camera for reference video and 2D markerless tracking with high clarity; lightweight and portable with USB3 connectivity.
• NiNOX 240c High-speed video camera supporting up to 240 frames per second for detailed motion analysis and high-speed recording applications.
• Ultium Portable Lab Modular biomechanics lab-in-a-box supporting up to 16 channels of Ultium or Core EMG, 16 Ultium Motion sensors, and 2 NiNOX cameras in a custom-built portable unit with integrated charging and receivers.
• Vector Force Plates Single-axis force plate for practical vertical force measurement in jump and balance testing, providing objective force data for performance and clinical assessment.
• AMTI Force Plates Multi-axis force plates with single USB cable connection and wheels for portable accuracy in biomechanics research and performance testing.
• Bertec Force Plates Force plates featuring patented strain gauge technology and innovative design for highly accurate force measurement data, integrated via AMTI/Bertec amplifiers or the Noraxon Analog Input System.
• KinTread Pressure Treadmill Pressure-instrumented treadmill with over 4,500 pre-calibrated capacitive sensors built into the deck for plantar pressure mapping during gait and running analysis.
• PhysTread Pressure Treadmill Pressure-instrumented treadmill with over 3,000 pre-calibrated capacitive sensors for reliable static and dynamic plantar pressure mapping.
• Gaitway 3D Pressure/Force Treadmill Treadmill combining 3D force and pressure measurement on a single belt for comprehensive gait and running analysis.
• FDM 1.5 Pressure Walkway Portable pressure walkway (149 x 54.2 cm) with 11,264 sensors, measuring range 1-120 N/cm2, and sample rate 100 Hz (optional 200/300 Hz).
• FDM-S Pressure Platform Compact pressure platform (54 x 33 cm) with 2,560 sensors and 120 Hz sample rate (optional 200 Hz).
• FDM-SX Pressure Platform Pressure platform (40 x 30 cm) with 1,920 sensors and 120 Hz sample rate.
• Medilogic Insoles Thin, flexible instrumented insoles with high sensor count for precise foot pressure measurement during gait and balance assessments.
• Ultium Insoles Ultium SmartLead instrumented insoles for gait, running, and load distribution analysis, seamlessly integrated with MR software.
• Rehawalk Pressure Treadmill Zebris treadmill system for analysis and treatment of gait disorders featuring adaptive visual cueing through projection of gait patterns on the running surface.
• Locomotion Therapy Treadmill h/p/cosmos treadmill system with body weight support and ergonomic wheelchair ramp for early-start gait therapy.
• Pluto Med Treadmill h/p/cosmos base model treadmill designed for typical daily use with speed range 0.1-11.2 mph and optional upgrade to 18.64 mph.
• Quasar Med Treadmill h/p/cosmos high-speed treadmill with larger running deck for high-velocity running up to 15.5 mph.
• Pulsar 3p Treadmill h/p/cosmos flagship performance treadmill with large running surface supporting speeds up to 24.8 mph.
• Analog Input System (AIS) Module capturing up to 16 analog voltage signals (expandable to 32) at synchronized sampling rates with 16-bit resolution; converts analog signals from third-party devices such as force plates and isokinetic dynamometers into digital data for MR software.
• myoRESEARCH (MR) Software Platform All-in-one biomechanics software platform unifying EMG, force, pressure, 3D motion, and high-speed video data with automatic synchronization, signal processing, automated jump and gait detection, and over 40 customizable report templates.
• Noraxon Biofeedback App Mobile application providing real-time EMG visualization and biofeedback via Bluetooth to Ultium or Core EMG sensors; available on iOS and Android with multiple live visualization modes, session management, threshold-based audio/visual feedback, and customizable PDF reports.
• Manus Metagloves Pro High-fidelity finger kinematics capture for engineering and ergonomics applications; integrated with Ultium Motion and MR software for detailed hand and finger motion capture.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 peer-reviewed research citations validating Noraxon technology
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration29 records

AI capability9 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ZebriscoreTechnology or IntegrationZebris pressure distribution platforms and treadmills integrate directly with Noraxon myoRESEARCH software for synchronized data collection and analysis. The Rehawalk pressure treadmill system is marketed alongside Noraxon products.
• ViconcoreTechnology or IntegrationVicon optical motion capture systems integrate with Noraxon's software ecosystem, enabling combined IMU and optical marker-based analysis workflows.
• QualisyscoreTechnology or IntegrationQualisys optical motion capture systems integrate with Noraxon software for complementary biomechanics research applications.
• ManuscoreTechnology or IntegrationManus Metagloves Pro provide high-fidelity finger kinematics for engineering and ergonomics applications, integrated with Noraxon MR4 software.
• BerteccoreTechnology or IntegrationBertec force plates with patented strain gauge technology integrate through AM6500/AM6800 amplifiers or directly via analog input for synchronized force measurement.
• AMTIcoreTechnology or IntegrationAMTI multi-axis force plates with USB cable connection integrate for portable accuracy in biomechanics testing.
• KistlercoreTechnology or IntegrationKistler force plates integrate via Noraxon Analog Input System for synchronized force data collection.
• MedilogiccoreTechnology or IntegrationMedilogic pressure distribution insoles integrate with Noraxon systems for portable gait and balance analysis.
• h/p cosmoscoreTechnology or Integrationh/p cosmos manufactures rehabilitation and performance treadmills integrated with Noraxon pressure measurement systems. Partnership spans over 30 years with products including Rehawalk, Pluto Med, Quasar Med, and Pulsar 3p treadmills.
• BiodexcoreTechnology or IntegrationBiodex isokinetic dynamometers integrate via Noraxon Analog Input System for synchronized rehabilitation and testing applications.
• CSMIcoreTechnology or IntegrationCSMI Humac Norm isokinetic systems integrate for synchronized muscle performance and rehabilitation assessment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Delsys: Delsys is a primary direct competitor to Noraxon's surface EMG business, offering wireless EMG sensors (Trigno) widely used in biomechanics and motor control research and clinical applications.
• BTS Bioengineering: BTS Bioengineering provides integrated gait analysis, EMG, and motion-capture systems for clinical and sports applications, overlapping directly with Noraxon's clinical and sports portfolio.
• Xsens (Movella): Xsens supplies wearable IMU-based motion capture systems (MVN) for biomechanics, animation, and ergonomics, competing directly with Noraxon's Ultium Motion line.
• Cometa Systems: Cometa manufactures wireless surface EMG and IMU systems used in research and clinical biomechanics, comparable to Noraxon's Ultium EMG and motion products.
• Zebris: Zebris produces pressure distribution platforms and instrumented treadmills that directly overlap with Noraxon's pressure-platform and treadmill products and integrate with myoRESEARCH.

Broad incumbents

• Vicon: Vicon is a leading optical motion capture platform used in biomechanics labs worldwide; it overlaps with Noraxon's market and is also an integration partner, making it both a competitor and ecosystem ally.
• Qualisys: Qualisys provides optical motion capture cameras and biomechanics software, serving the same research and clinical labs as Noraxon and integrating with the MR platform.
• AMTI: AMTI manufactures high-end force platforms used in biomechanics labs; it is both a Noraxon integration partner and a competitor for force measurement sales.
• Kistler: Kistler is a large industrial instrumentation company producing high-precision force plates and pressure sensors that compete with and connect to Noraxon's force measurement portfolio.
• Tekscan: Tekscan manufactures pressure measurement systems and sensors used in gait, ergonomic, and biomechanics applications, broadly comparable to Noraxon's pressure platform offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/noraxonusa

Compliance6 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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