What Cirris Systemsrp does

Cirris, Inc. is a US-based designer and manufacturer of cable and wire harness testing equipment, founded in 1984 by Marlin Shelley in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company's product portfolio spans low-voltage benchtop testers (4200), high-voltage benchtop and self-contained touchscreen units (4250, Easy-Touch Pro), mid-range systems (8100, 5150) and the 2024-launched modular 8250 platform, all built around proprietary Easy-Wire software and the interchangeable Cirris Adapter System. Hardware capabilities include hipot (dielectric withstand) testing up to 2000 VDC / 1000 VAC, insulation resistance testing, continuity verification, and component analysis, with optional automation integration via OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, ModBus, Profibus, Profinet, and EtherCAT, and a Cirris Tester Access (CTA) API for LabVIEW, Python, C, C++, C#, and Delphi.

Cirris generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of its testers, complemented by one-time software licenses (Easy-Wire, Cirris Server), adapter and accessory sales, calibration services, training, and bespoke custom testing solutions. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed; the company discontinued its online shop in April 2024 and now operates through a direct sales-rep network. The go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, with active participation in industry trade shows and targeted marketing toward the aerospace, rail, cable assembly, automotive, medical, and defense verticals. Cirris operates under ISO 9001 and AS9100D quality management standards referenced in supplier terms, positioning it for safety-critical OEM and Tier-1 supply chains. The company has placed testers on every continent including Antarctica and is a retained brand within the Komax Group, a Swiss multinational wire-processing corporation, leveraging Komax's global distribution while maintaining a specialized focus on electrical test.

Name

Cirris Systemsrp

Legal name

Cirris, Inc.

Website

https://cirris.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cirris designs and manufactures cable and wire harness testing equipment — including low and high voltage testers, proprietary Easy-Wire software, and modular adapter systems — serving aerospace, rail, automotive, medical, and defense manufacturers globally as a subsidiary of Komax Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cable and Wire Harness Testing Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

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

Rolling Stock Testing, Inspection & Certification (NDT, commissioning, compliance) (TLAKAIAM)

Keywords

• Cable harness testing
• Wire harness testers
• High voltage testing
• Electrical test equipment
• Continuity testing systems

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

Revenue model

1. Cable and Harness Testers: Sale of hardware testing equipment including low voltage testers (4200), high voltage testers (4250, Easy-Touch Pro, 8100, 5150, 8250). Testers range from basic benchtop units to advanced systems with modular expansion.
2. Software Licenses: Easy-Wire software licenses for PC-based test control, Cirris Server for network management, and additional software options like scripting and data collection.
3. Test Adapters and Accessories: Cirris adapter system with interchangeable connectors for various applications, expansion units for additional test points, tilt stands, printers, and other accessories.
4. Calibration Services: Factory calibration services and performance verification kits to ensure tester accuracy and compliance.
5. Training Services: Training programs for operating Cirris testers and software, including on-site and technical support options.
6. Custom Solutions: Tailored interface and testing solutions designed and built to customer specifications for unique testing requirements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cirris Inc designs, manufactures, and sells cable and wire harness testing equipment, ranging from low-voltage benchtop units to advanced high-voltage systems. The portfolio covers continuity testing, hipot (dielectric withstand) testing, insulation resistance testing, and component verification, supported by proprietary Easy-Wire software and the Cirris Adapter System for flexible device interfacing.

Product overview

Cirris provides a portfolio of cable and harness testing solutions consisting of hardware testers and companion software. The hardware lineup includes the 8250 (advanced high-voltage modular system), 8100 (wire harness tester), 5150 (high voltage with automation integration), 4250 (high voltage benchtop), 4200 (low voltage benchtop), and Easy-Touch Pro (self-contained touchscreen unit). Software products include Easy-Wire for test control and reporting, Cirris Hub for network monitoring, and Cirris Server for centralized database sharing. The Cirris Adapter System provides interchangeable interface solutions, while Custom Solutions offers tailored testing systems. AST automation software enables Easy-Touch Pro integration with industrial protocols. The company operates as a subsidiary of Komax Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 8250 Tester Advanced high-voltage wire harness tester with modular hardware, distributed test points, active-component support, and external instrument integration for complex harness testing in production environments.
• 8100 Tester Practical wire harness tester with fast test setup and software-guided cable assembly; features a small, compact, non-intrusive design that can be expanded to accommodate the required number of test points.
• 5150 Tester High voltage wire harness tester with the flexibility to integrate with automated equipment; supports common PLC-machine communication protocols and 24-volt sourcing digital IO.
• 4250 Tester Self-contained high voltage cable tester with 7-inch color touchscreen running Cirris OS; optimized for quick and easy cable testing with standard 128 test points expandable to 1024.
• 4200 Tester Easy-to-use low voltage benchtop cable tester that detects opens, shorts, and miswires, and analyzes components such as resistors, diodes, and capacitors.
• Easy-Touch Pro Self-contained high voltage cable tester with integrated Windows 11 PC and 10.4-inch capacitive touchscreen, designed for easy integration into cable manufacturing processes.
• Easy-Wire Software Comprehensive PC-based software suite for test program creation, operator interface, test archiving, and report generation; supports sequential build, first-ended pinning, and advanced test instructions.
• Cirris Hub Network software providing web-based station monitoring, file sharing, and network printing across multiple 4200 Series tester units; a free version is available.
• Cirris Server Server software enabling networked testers running Easy-Wire to share test programs and test data from a central network location.
• Cirris Adapter System Modular test point system with interchangeable adapters supporting a wide range of common connector types (D-Sub, SCSI, modular phone, USB, and custom configurations) to connect devices under test.
• Custom Solutions Tailored interface and testing solutions designed and built by the Cirris Test Applications Group to customer specifications, including design, materials acquisition, mating connectors, and system build.
• Calibration Services Factory calibration services and performance verification kits provided to ensure tester accuracy and compliance.
• Training Services Training programs for operating Cirris testers and software, including on-site and technical support options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Testing cables help ensure functionality and accuracy in devices used across automotive, medical, defense, and aerospace industries

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Komax GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCirris is a proud member of the Komax Group, a global leader in wire processing solutions. This affiliation provides Cirris with the resources and market reach of a major international corporation while maintaining its specialized focus on cable testing equipment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cami Research: Cami Research manufactures CableEye cable and wire harness test systems, directly competing with Cirris in continuity, hipot, and insulation resistance testing for cable assemblies across aerospace, medical, and industrial customers.
• Weetech: German manufacturer of wire harness and cable test equipment offering low-voltage and high-voltage testers with comparable continuity, hipot, and component verification functionality for industrial and automotive harness manufacturers.
• Dynalab Test Systems: Dynalab produces cable and harness test equipment including the MX Series testers, directly overlapping with Cirris's product range for opens, shorts, miswires, and hipot testing in manufacturing environments.

Emerging players

• ADL Electronics: ADL Electronics designs and manufactures cable/harness test systems with a focus on automotive and industrial applications, competing on customizable test fixtures and lower-cost alternatives to Cirris's benchtop systems.
• Quality Test Solutions: QTS specializes in cable and harness test solutions with a focus on European aerospace and rail customers. Comparable as a smaller, niche competitor pursuing similar safety-critical verticals with proprietary test platforms.

Broad incumbents

• Schleuniger: Schleuniger is a sister brand within Komax Group focused on wire processing equipment (cutting, stripping, crimping). Highly comparable as a Komax Group sibling offering adjacent functionality to Cirris's testing products to the same wire harness manufacturing customer base.
• Komax: Komax is the Swiss parent company of Cirris and a global leader in automated wire processing. Comparable as the strategic owner and integrator of Cirris's cable testing products into broader wire processing production lines.
• Fluke Corporation: Fluke (a Fortive company) manufactures broad-line electronic test tools including insulation testers and multimeters used for field cable verification. Comparable as a much larger incumbent with overlapping electrical test capability and global distribution.
• Keysight Technologies: Keysight is a global leader in electronic test and measurement instrumentation. While not focused on cable/harness testers, its broad product portfolio and R&D scale pose a potential competitive threat if it expands downward into dedicated cable test solutions.
• ATEQ: ATEQ manufactures industrial leak testing and cable testing equipment, with overlapping functionality to Cirris in electrical continuity and hipot testing for harnesses, particularly in automotive production environments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 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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