ADVANCED MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY

What ADVANCED MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY does

Advanced Mechanical Technology, Inc. (AMTI), founded in 1976 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, designs and manufactures multi-axis force measurement instruments, orthopedic implant testing systems, and specialty force/torque sensors. Its core technology is strain gauge-based, six-axis (Fx, Fy, Fz, Mx, My, Mz) force measurement, anchored by its patented Optima calibration technology, which delivers a claimed 10-fold improvement in accuracy over competing force platform systems, with COP accuracy typically under 0.2 mm, crosstalk of ±0.05%, and measurement accuracy of ±0.1% of applied load. The product portfolio spans Optima-series force plates (HPS, BMS, MMS, SPS), the Tandem and Side-by-Side instrumented treadmills, a family of 6-axis force/torque sensors (MC3A, AD2.5D, MC5, SF3, MC8, MC12, UDW3, MC3246, MC3232), the VIVO/ADL Knee/ADL Hip joint simulators, portable AccuGait/AccuPower/AccuSway platforms, supporting amplifiers and software (NetForce, BioAnalysis, BalanceClinic, BalanceTrainer, StrideWorks), and accessories such as the Modular Rail System. AMTI also offers factory calibration, on-site installation, and custom transducer design services.

AMTI monetizes primarily through the one-time sale of precision hardware instruments, supplemented by recurring and project-based revenue from calibration/recalibration services (recommended every 3-5 years per ASTM F3109-23), installation services, and custom transducer design work. All products are quote-based with no public pricing, indicating bespoke configuration and high contract values. The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining a direct enterprise sales team (with dedicated North American and International Sales Managers and a Chief Customer Officer) and a global distributor network spanning over 25 regional partners across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia/Oceania, and the Middle East. AMTI maintains wholly-owned regional entities in Germany (AMTI Europe GmbH) and Japan (AMTI Japan). End customers include universities and research hospitals, professional sports organizations (NHL Scouting Combine, MLB organizations), orthopedic implant manufacturers, and industrial testing laboratories.

The company holds ISO 9001 (BSI FM 669625, expiring 2028-08-01), ISO 13485 (BSI FM 669708, expiring 2028-08-01), and ISO-17025 (ANAB AC-2511, expiring 2027-10-16) certifications, and aligns with FDA Quality System Regulation requirements for medical devices. It provides a USB Device SDK supporting LabView, Matlab, Python, Unity, C#, and C, plus a Vicon Nexus Digital Plugin for motion-capture synchronization. Customers cite AMTI products as "industry standards," and its joint simulators are described as relied upon by most major orthopedic implant manufacturers.

Name

ADVANCED MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY

Legal name

Advanced Mechanical Technology, Inc.

Website

https://amti.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Advanced Mechanical Technology (AMTI) designs and manufactures multi-axis force measurement instruments, orthopedic implant testing systems, and 6-axis force/torque sensors for universities, research hospitals, professional sports organizations, and orthopedic implant manufacturers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Force Measurement Instrumentation

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Weighing & Force Measurement (Load cells, scales, torque, strain measurement) (IMAGAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pressure & Force Sensors (Pressure/Strain/Load Cells) (HDAHALAB), Surgical Navigation, Robotics & Patient-Matched Instrumentation (Ortho/Spine) (HLAHAEAL)

Keywords

• Multi-axis force sensors
• Biomechanics instrumentation
• Orthopedic implant testing
• Force measurement platforms
• Load cell systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Watertown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Force Measurement Hardware: Sale of force plates, force/torque sensors, instrumented treadmills, joint simulators, and accessories. Products are precision instruments with various capacity ratings and specifications for different applications. Includes mounting hardware, cables, and amplifiers.
2. Calibration and Recalibration Services: Factory calibration services for all multi-axis transducers and amplifiers. Recalibration services recommended every 3-5 years per ASTM F3109-23. Each system ships with unique factory-calibrated correction matrix.
3. Installation Services: On-site installation by AMTI technicians for force plate systems including mounting rail layout, levelling, epoxy-resin adhesion, force plate securing, cable running, and amplifier setup.
4. Custom Force Transducer Design: Custom force transducer and load cell design services for unique industrial, biomechanics, or other specialized applications. Expert design engineers work with customers to develop tailored solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AMTI designs and manufactures multi-axis force measurement devices, orthopedic implant testing machines, and specialty instruments. The product portfolio centers on Optima-series force plates, instrumented treadmills, six-axis force/torque sensors, and joint simulators, complemented by supporting software, amplifiers, calibration, installation, and custom design services.

Product overview

AMTI designs and manufactures industry standards in multi-axis force measurement devices, orthopedic implant testing machines, and specialty instruments. The product portfolio centers on Optima force plates (HPS, BMS, MMS, SPS series) for biomechanics applications, instrumented treadmills (Tandem and Side-by-Side configurations), and six-axis force/torque sensors (MC3A, AD2.5D, MC5, SF3, MC6, MC8 series). Supporting the core measurement products are joint motion simulators (VIVO, ADL Knee, ADL Hip) for orthopedic testing, portable force platforms (AccuGait, AccuPower, AccuSway series), accessories (GEN-5 and Optima amplifiers, Modular Rail System), software (NetForce, BioAnalysis, BalanceClinic, BalanceTrainer, StrideWorks), and services (calibration, installation, custom design). The Mobile Instrumented Mound adds portable 3D pitching mound capability. AMTI also provides an SDK for third-party integration with LabView, Matlab, Python, Unity, C#, and C.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Optima HPS (High Performance Series) Force Plates Top-of-the-line multi-axis force plate series with highest accuracy, COP accuracy typically less than 0.2mm, crosstalk of ±0.05% of applied load, and measurement accuracy of ±0.1% of applied load. Designed for research institutions requiring publication-quality force measurement.
• Optima BMS (Biomechanics Measurement Series) Force Plates Versatile multi-axis force plate series offering superior accuracy combined with high natural frequency, suitable for gait, balance, and sports applications.
• Tandem Instrumented Treadmill Force-sensing treadmill with front-to-back split belt design that eliminates stance-widening issues, measuring bilateral forces during walking and running using two independent 6-axis force platforms. Includes StrideWorks software for real-time left/right limb force separation.
• Side-by-Side Instrumented Treadmill Instrumented treadmill with side-by-side split belt design with ability to change left/right belt speeds independently, featuring six-axis force plates under each belt.
• Compact General Purpose 6-Axis Force-Torque Sensor (MC3A) Compact 7.6x7.6x7.6 cm general purpose six-axis force-torque sensor for biomechanics, robotics, production, and manufacturing applications with capacities of 100, 250, 500, and 1000 lb.
• General Purpose Cylindrical Force-Torque Sensor (AD2.5D) Cylindrical six-axis force-torque sensor (⌀6.4x6.4 cm) for robotics, aviation, biomechanics, and dynamics applications with capacities of 100, 250, 500, and 1000 lb.
• High Load Capacity Cylindrical Force Sensor (MC5) High capacity cylindrical force sensor (⌀12.5x12.5 cm) for high capacity towing, aviation, and supportive machinery applications with capacities of 1250, 2500, 5000, and 10k lb.
• Underwater IP68 Compact 6-Axis Force-Torque Sensor (SF3) Waterproof IP68 underwater six-axis force-torque sensor for ocean engineering, towing, and underwater assessments with capacities of 100, 250, 500, 1000, and 2000 lb.
• VIVO Joint Simulator Six degrees of freedom joint simulator for testing joint prostheses and biological specimens including knee, hip, shoulder, and spine applications for orthopedic research and implant development.
• ADL Knee Simulator 6-station, six DOF knee simulator for testing design and material of knee prostheses, ready for ISO and ASTM testing compliance.
• ADL Hip Simulator 12-station, six DOF hip simulator for testing design and material of hip prostheses, ready for ISO and ASTM testing compliance.
• Mobile Instrumented Mound Portable 3D force-sensing pitching mound featuring three embedded Optima-BMS force plates providing 3D forces and moments under each foot throughout an entire pitch. 3-piece wooden composite design that breaks down for transport.
• BMS400600 Force Plate AMTI's most popular mountable 40x60 cm force plate for gait, balance, and sports applications, featuring superior accuracy and high natural frequency in the Optima Biomechanics Measurement Series.
• AccuGait-Optimized (ACG-O) Force Plate Portable force platform for gait and balance assessment with clean USB integration, featuring 300 lb (1300 N) capacity and internal amplification.
• AccuPower-Optimized (ACP-O) Force Plate Portable sports platform for jump, drop landing, and squat analysis with wheels and handle for easy mobility, 2000 lb (8895 N) capacity.
• AccuSway-Optimized (ACS-O) Force Plate Portable force platform for human balance assessment with 250 lb (1112 N) capacity.
• GEN-5 Amplifier Advanced signal conditioner that pairs with multi-axis sensors or legacy AMTI force plates, featuring USB 2.0 digital or analog outputs.
• OPT-SC (Optima) Amplifier Top-of-the-line signal conditioner that pairs exclusively with Optima force plates, featuring USB 2.0 digital or analog outputs.
• Modular Rail System (MRS) Force plate mounting rails with multiple rails and filler plates creating flexible configurations for various laboratory setups.
• NetForce Software Basic data acquisition software compatible with AMTI force plates and sensors, with export to .bsf or text file for post-processing.
• BioAnalysis Software Complete software analysis suite for gait, balance and power analysis, compatible with any AMTI force plates.
• BalanceClinic Software Balance assessment software for use with ACS-O and ACG-O platforms, providing an economical and portable solution.
• BalanceTrainer Software Balance rehabilitation and training software providing visual feedback to subjects.
• StrideWorks Software Software that automatically transforms front/back forces into left/right limb forces in real-time for instrumented treadmills, streaming directly into motion capture software via USB.
• Calibration Services Precision calibration process verifying accuracy of each force platform and load cell, with each system shipping with a unique factory-calibrated correction matrix. Recalibration recommended every 3-5 years per ASTM F3109-23.
• Installation Services Professional on-site force plate installation by AMTI technicians including mounting rail layout, levelling, epoxy-resin adhesion, force plate securing, cable running, and amplifier setup.
• Custom Force Transducer Design Custom force transducer or load cell design services for industrial, biomechanics, or other specialized applications. Expert design engineers work with customers to develop tailored solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-fold improvement in force measurement accuracy compared to standard force platform systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TreadmetrixcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2026Treadmetrix, led by Steve Swanson, manages vertical jump testing at the NHL Scouting Combine using AMTI force plates. This partnership has operated for nine consecutive years, demonstrating long-term collaborative relationship in sports performance testing.
• ViconcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital integration partnership providing Vicon Nexus Digital Plugin for motion capture synchronization with AMTI force plates. Plugin available for both 32-bit and 64-bit systems.
• Major Motion Capture ProviderscoreTechnology or IntegrationAMTI features digital integration with all major motion capture providers. Integrators requiring digital plugins are available from AMTI.
• Force and Motion FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) non-profit organization fully-funded by AMTI to support students in fields related to multi-axis force measurement and testing. Represents AMTI's commitment to educational advancement in the field.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tekscan: US manufacturer of ultra-thin force and pressure sensors and measurement systems used in biomechanics, medical, and industrial testing. Overlaps with AMTI's force measurement portfolio in clinical and research applications.
• FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology: US manufacturer of load cells, force sensors, torque sensors, and pressure sensors for OEM and test/measurement customers. Direct competitor in multi-axis force/torque sensing and custom transducer design services that mirror AMTI's core offering.
• Novel GmbH (Moticon): German specialist in pressure distribution measurement systems including insoles and platforms for clinical gait analysis and sports. Direct peer in the biomechanics force/pressure measurement category.
• Bertec Corporation: US-based manufacturer of force plates and instrumented treadmills for clinical gait, balance, and sports biomechanics research. Directly competes with AMTI's Optima force plates, AccuGait, and instrumented treadmill product lines.
• ATI Industrial Automation: Leading US manufacturer of multi-axis force/torque sensors used in robotics, manufacturing, and testing. Direct overlap with AMTI's MC3A, AD2.5D, and MC5 sensor product lines for industrial automation and biomechanics applications.
• Kistler Group: Swiss-headquartered global leader in piezoelectric and strain-gauge based multi-axis force and torque sensors, force plates for biomechanics, and joint simulators. Directly competes with AMTI across nearly every product category, including 6-axis force sensors, instrumented treadmills, and orthopedic implant testing systems.

Broad incumbents

• MTS Systems: Provider of test systems, sensors, and simulation software for automotive, aerospace, biomedical, and materials testing. Comparable to AMTI in orthopedic and biomechanics test systems, with a much broader industrial testing portfolio.
• Instron (Illinois Tool Works): Global leader in materials and mechanical testing systems. Overlaps with AMTI's joint simulator and biomechanics testing business as a broader incumbent in the materials and biomedical testing category, though Instron's focus is wider than force sensors alone.
• PCB Piezotronics: Large US manufacturer of piezoelectric, strain gauge, and MEMS sensors for vibration, pressure, and force measurement. Adjacent competitor in industrial and aerospace force sensing applications that intersect with AMTI's industrial sensor business.

Emerging players

• Dytran Instruments: US manufacturer of piezoelectric and strain gauge sensors for dynamic force, pressure, and vibration measurement. Comparable in industrial and aerospace testing applications that overlap with AMTI's 6-axis sensor use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/amti_multiaxis
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ForceAndMotion
• Facebookfacebook.com/amtiforcemotion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/advanced-mechanical-technology-inc-

Compliance3 records

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Subsidiaries2 records

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