What B&K Precision does

B&K Precision Corporation is a privately held US manufacturer of general-purpose electronic test and measurement instruments, founded in 1951 and headquartered in Yorba Linda, California. The company designs and sells power supplies (including ATE-ready high-power HMR Series with SiC MOSFETs and modular MPS Series), DC electronic loads (HVL and DML Series), oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, component testers, data acquisition recorders (DAS1800, DAS1820, DAQ3120), RF test instruments, frequency counters, battery testers, environmental testers, and electrical testers. Products span low-cost benchtop units for education through high-power ATE systems configurable up to 1.8 MW via parallel master/slave operation, with shared modular architectures (DAS1800/DAS1820 module ecosystem) and standardized SCPI/USBTMC command interfaces plus LabVIEW drivers.

The company's business model is wholesale hardware sales through an authorized distributor network covering four continents: DigiKey, Mouser, Newark, Grainger, Farnell/RS Components, Sefram (France), B&K Precision Taiwan, and regional specialists. There is no direct sales channel. The company generates revenue primarily through unit-priced hardware sales (typical pricing $480-$19,990) with optional accessories, software, and calibration/repair services. Customer segments span manufacturing, aerospace and defense, energy and power, transportation/electric vehicles, education, and field service. Notable use cases include Beta Technologies validating eVTOL electrical systems, a top defense contractor using DAS1800 for satellite testing, and Stanford Solar Car Project testing DC-DC converters.

B&K Precision operates three wholly-owned subsidiaries (US headquarters, Sefram Instruments in France acquired 2004, B&K Precision Taiwan acquired 2012) plus independent service centers in Brazil and Singapore. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified at both US and French facilities, holds RoHS, REACH, and conflict minerals compliance, and offers a 3-year worldwide warranty on most products. The company went through ownership transitions in 1961 (placed under Dynascan Corporation) and 1996 (Victor Tolan led a new ownership team that expanded the product line and relocated to southern California).

Name

B&K Precision

Legal name

B&K Precision Corporation

Website

https://bkprecision.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

B&K Precision Corporation is a privately held US manufacturer of general-purpose electronic test and measurement instruments, founded in 1951, serving manufacturing, aerospace and defense, energy, EV, and education markets through a global authorized distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Test and Measurement Instruments

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Test, Measurement & Lab Equipment Retail (CRACAKAH)

Keywords

• Test and measurement instruments
• Programmable DC power supplies
• DC electronic loads
• Data acquisition systems
• Signal generators

Headquarters

HQ city

Yorba Linda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Test and Measurement Instruments: B&K Precision generates revenue through the sale of electronic test and measurement instruments including power supplies, DC electronic loads, oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, component testers, data acquisition systems, RF instruments, and accessories. Products range from basic benchtop units for education to high-performance ATE-ready systems. Revenue is primarily one-time hardware sales with optional accessories, software, and calibration services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

B&K Precision designs, manufactures, and supplies general-purpose electronic test and measurement instruments for design, R&D, production testing, quality assurance, and field-service applications. The product portfolio spans programmable DC power supplies (including SiC-MOSFET-based high-power ATE supplies and modular mainframes), AC power sources, DC electronic loads (high-voltage and modular), high-speed modular data acquisition systems, oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, component testers, RF test instruments, frequency counters, battery analyzers, environmental testers, and electrical testers, with accessories, calibration, and repair services offered as support offerings. Products are sold exclusively through an authorized distributor network spanning North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

Product overview

B&K Precision is a manufacturer of test and measurement instruments founded in 1951, providing general-purpose testing equipment for design, research, development, manufacturing, and educational applications. The product portfolio is organized as discrete instrument categories rather than a unified platform: Power Supplies (including HMR Series high-power ATE supplies, MPS Series modular systems, and 9810 Series AC power sources); DC Electronic Loads (including HVL Series high-voltage loads and DML Series modular loads); Oscilloscopes; Signal Generators; Multimeters; Component Testers; Data Acquisition Recorders and Loggers (including DAS1800 and DAS1820 high-speed systems, and DAQ3120 benchtop DMM-based loggers); RF Test Instruments; Frequency Counters; Battery Testers; Environmental Testers; Electrical Testers; and Accessories. Instruments support standard programming interfaces (SCPI, USBTMC) with LabVIEW driver support. The company operates globally with ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-year warranty coverage valid worldwide on most products
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• B&K Precision Taiwan (Motech Instrument Division)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012B&K Precision Taiwan subsidiary, acquired from Motech Co, Ltd., provides sales, service and support to customers in Asia from its office in Taipei, Taiwan.
• Sefram InstrumentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2004Sefram Instruments S.A., based in St. Etienne, France, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of B&K Precision serving customers throughout Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Sefram provides local sales, service, and support in European markets.
• Cistek Equipamentos de Medição LtdaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndependent service center in São Paulo, Brazil providing calibration and repair services for B&K Precision products in South America.
• Dynamics CircuitminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndependent service center in Singapore providing calibration and repair services for B&K Precision products in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
• SEFRAM (Service Partner)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSEFRAM offers repair and maintenance services through their after-sales service department at their facility in Saint-Etienne, France, serving European customers with quick turnaround and warranty coverage.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Keysight Technologies: Keysight Technologies is the largest pure-play test and measurement equipment manufacturer globally, offering oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, multimeters, and DAQ systems across the same customer verticals (aerospace, defense, automotive, education). B&K competes directly with Keysight in mid-tier power supplies and electronic test instruments, particularly for cost-sensitive buyers.
• Tektronix: Tektronix (a Fortive company) is a leading test and measurement manufacturer specializing in oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, and DAQ systems. Tektronix and B&K Precision compete in benchtop oscilloscopes, function generators, and modular power supplies for design, R&D, and education customers.
• Fluke Corporation: Fluke Corporation (Fortive) manufactures portable and benchtop electronic test instruments including multimeters, clamp meters, oscilloscopes, and electrical testers. Fluke is a direct competitor to B&K Precision in multimeters, electrical testers, and field service instruments targeting industrial maintenance and electronic field service segments.
• Rohde & Schwarz: Rohde & Schwarz is a German-based test and measurement equipment manufacturer with strong presence in RF, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and aerospace/defense test. B&K and Rohde & Schwarz both compete for aerospace/defense and educational customers with high-end DC power supplies and signal analysis instruments.
• Chroma ATE: Chroma ATE is a Taiwan-based test and measurement equipment manufacturer specializing in power supplies, electronic loads, and automated test systems for power electronics and EV/battery testing. Chroma directly competes with B&K Precision in HVL/HMR-class high-power DC supplies and electronic loads for ATE applications.
• GW Instek: GW Instek is a Taiwan-based test and measurement manufacturer offering oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, multimeters, and component testers. GW Instek and B&K Precision are direct competitors in mid-tier benchtop instruments targeting education, R&D, and manufacturing customers.
• Rigol Technologies: Rigol Technologies is a China-based test and measurement manufacturer offering oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and digital multimeters. Rigol competes with B&K Precision in mid-range oscilloscopes, signal generators, and basic benchtop instruments for R&D and education markets.
• Siglent Technologies: Siglent Technologies is a China-based manufacturer of oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, DC power supplies, and electronic loads. Siglent and B&K Precision directly compete in mid-tier benchtop instruments with comparable price points targeting education, R&D, and small/medium manufacturers.
• Keithley Instruments: Keithley Instruments (now part of Tektronix/Fortive) specializes in electrical test instruments including source measure units, electrometers, and precision power supplies for semiconductor and electronic component testing. Keithley competes with B&K Precision in source measurement and precision DC instruments for advanced R&D and production test.
• Hioki E.E. Corporation: Hioki E.E. Corporation is a Japan-based manufacturer of electrical measuring instruments including power meters, multimeters, clamp meters, and data acquisition systems. Hioki directly competes with B&K Precision in power quality measurement, multimeters, and DAQ instruments for industrial and field service applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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