Digitimer Ltd
Digitimer Ltd designs and manufactures electrophysiological amplifiers, stimulators and multi-electrode array systems for life-science researchers, clinical neurophysiology departments, paediatric surgeons and gynaecology/urodynamic clinics worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1972
- HeadquartersWelwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Digitimer Ltd does
Digitimer Ltd is a UK-based, privately held designer and manufacturer of electrophysiological instrumentation, founded in 1972 and headquartered in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. The company's product portfolio spans biological amplifiers (extracellular, intracellular, EEG, EMG recording), electrical stimulators (constant current, constant voltage, including CE-marked and FDA-cleared clinical models), mains noise eliminators, modular signal-conditioning systems such as the proprietary NeuroLog workstation, multi-electrode array (MEA) systems distributed under the MED64 line (originally developed by Panasonic, now manufactured by partner Alpha MED Scientific), and complementary software for nerve-excitability threshold tracking (QtracW, QTMS). Digitimer sells its own manufactured products alongside distributed lines from eight partner manufacturers (Narishige, Automate Scientific, Scientific Systems Design, Cambridge Electronic Design, Alpha MED Scientific, National Instruments, Dr Arabin, MC Johnson, plus HEKA software), creating a one-stop procurement channel for life-science electrophysiology labs.
Revenue is generated through a quote-based direct-sales model targeting life-science researchers, clinical neurophysiology departments, paediatric surgeons and urodynamic/gynaecology clinics across the UK, Europe, North America and the rest of the world. Products are not sold directly online due to their specialised configuration requirements; sales representatives engage customers via a quote form, email and phone (UK and US lines) and through active participation in conferences such as the Society for Neuroscience (SfN), FENS, and RehabWeek. Indicative net list prices for instruments range from approximately £2,279 (low-end remote electrode selectors) to £12,898 (D360 8-channel patient amplifier), with QtracW software subscriptions priced at £2,000–£4,000 and QTMS at £2,880, supporting a primarily hardware revenue stream with a recurring software-licensing tail.
Digitimer is ISO 13485 certified as a medical device manufacturer and holds FDA 510(k) clearances and CE marking for clinical products including the DS7AP muscle-locating stimulator — the only FDA-cleared electrical stimulator for paediatric PSARP anorectal reconstruction surgery. The company has maintained continuous operation for over 50 years, opened a North American office in 2019, acquired the HumBug noise-eliminator product line from Quest Scientific in 2016, and has launched new instrumentation consistently between 2021 and 2025 (D360R-4, D400, D189, MED64 Presto, DS8R, SPP-100, D187, SPP-400). No funding rounds, parent company, or external investors are disclosed; the firm is independently operated as a UK private limited company.
Digitimer Ltd firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Digitimer Ltd
- Legal name
- Digitimer Ltd
- Website
- https://digitimer.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1972
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Digitimer Ltd designs and manufactures electrophysiological amplifiers, stimulators and multi-electrode array systems for life-science researchers, clinical neurophysiology departments, paediatric surgeons and gynaecology/urodynamic clinics worldwide.
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Digitimer Ltd industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electrophysiology Research Instruments
- NAICS
- Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)
- SIC
- Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments (HLAGAIAE)
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Where Digitimer Ltd is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Welwyn Garden City
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Digitimer Ltd business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Electrophysiology Equipment Sales: Digitimer designs, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of electrophysiology equipment including biological amplifiers, stimulators, and accessories. Revenue is generated through direct sales of these hardware products to biomedical researchers, clinical institutions, and hospitals worldwide. Products are sold via a quote-based system with pricing provided upon application-specific consultation.
- Software Licenses: Digitimer distributes specialized software including QtracW nerve excitability/threshold tracking software (priced at £2,000-£4,000), QTMS transcranial magnetic stimulation software, CED Spike2 and Signal software, and AutoMate Easycode software. Revenue is generated through software licensing.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
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| Subscription | Multi-year contract | QtracW Threshold Tracking Software - Multiple pricing tiers |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | QTMS Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Software |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | D360 8 Channel Patient Amplifier |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | D360R-4 Multi-channel Isolated Research Amplifier |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | D440 2 or 4 Channel Isolated EMG Amplifier |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | D400 Multi-channel 50Hz/60Hz Mains Noise Eliminator |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | DS5 Isolated Bipolar Constant Current Stimulator |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | DS8R Biphasic Constant Current Stimulator |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | DS7A/DS7AH High Voltage Constant Current Stimulators |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | DS7R Constant Current Research Stimulator |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | D187 Advanced Remote Electrode Selector |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | D188/D189 Remote Electrode Selectors |
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Digitimer Ltd product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Digitimer Ltd designs, manufactures, and distributes electrophysiological instruments for life science research and clinical applications. Its product range includes biological amplifiers (extracellular, intracellular, EEG, EMG), constant current and constant voltage electrical stimulators, modular signal processing systems, mains noise eliminators, multi-electrode array (MEA) systems, and complementary accessories. The company also represents and distributes products from multiple partner manufacturers including Alpha MED Scientific, Narishige, Automate Scientific, CED, and Dr Arabin.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- NeuroLog System: A compact, versatile, and modular electrophysiology workstation suitable for amplification, intracellular and extracellular recording, pulse and train generation, spike detection, electrical stimulation, multi-channel isolated EMG and EEG recording, and pressure or other transducer recordings.
Products and services
- NeuroLog System A compact, versatile, modular electrophysiology workstation suitable for amplification, intracellular and extracellular recording, pulse and train generation, spike detection, electrical stimulation, multi-channel isolated EMG and EEG recording, and pressure or other transducer recordings, used by biomedical researchers.
- D360 8-Channel Patient Amplifier Isolated 8-channel patient amplifier for EMG, EEG, and evoked potential recording in clinical and research settings. Net list price £12,898.00 exc. VAT.
- D360R-4 Multi-channel Isolated Research Amplifier 4-channel isolated research amplifier functioning as the research equivalent of the D360 patient amplifier, for EMG, EEG and EP recording. Net list price £6,211.00 exc. VAT.
- D440 2 or 4 Channel Isolated EMG Amplifier 2 or 4 channel isolated EMG/EP amplifier for electrophysiology research applications. Net list price range £3,522.00 - £4,351.00 exc. VAT.
- D168 8-Channel DC Preamplifier 8-channel DC preamplifier headstage for use with electrophysiology recording systems.
- SPP-100 Extracellular Amplifier/Filter Extracellular amplifier and filter designed for in vitro and animal research applications.
- DG2A Train Delay Generator Digital train and delay pulse generator for electrophysiology experimental protocols.
- SPP-400 Digital Trigger Generator Updated digital trigger generator with two independent output channels for electrophysiology timing and trigger applications.
- DS5 Isolated Bipolar Constant Current Stimulator Isolated bipolar constant current stimulator for human and animal research and clinical applications. Net list price £7,356.00 exc. VAT.
- DS8R Biphasic Constant Current Stimulator Multi-mode biphasic constant current stimulator for human research applications. Net list price £8,863.00 exc. VAT.
- DS7A/DS7AH High Voltage Constant Current Stimulators High voltage constant current stimulators CE certified and FDA cleared for medical and research applications. Net list price range £3,834.00 - £3,984.00 exc. VAT.
- DS7R Constant Current Research Stimulator General purpose high voltage constant current research stimulator. Net list price £3,794.00 exc. VAT.
- DS7AP Muscle Locating Stimulator The only electrical stimulator CE certified and FDA cleared for muscle identification during paediatric surgical correction of anorectal malformation via the PSARP or Pena technique.
- D400 Multi-channel 50/60Hz Mains Noise Eliminator Active noise eliminator that constructs an evolving noise template subtracted from the signal in real-time, avoiding signal distortion from traditional notch filtering. Available in 2, 4, and 8 channel variants. Net list price range £2,688.00 - £4,657.00 exc. VAT.
- HumBug 50/60Hz Noise Eliminator Noise eliminator product line acquired from Quest Scientific, now manufactured by Digitimer and offered alongside the D400 mains noise eliminator in 2, 4, and 8 channel variants.
- MED64 Multi-Electrode Array Systems Multi-electrode array systems (Basic, Quad II, Allegro, Plex 4/8, Presto) for in vitro extracellular electrophysiology, featuring up to 64 microelectrodes with high signal-to-noise ratio, used with iPSC-derived neurons, cardiomyocytes, and brain slice networks. Distributed by Digitimer under partnership with Alpha MED Scientific Inc.
- MED64 Presto MEA System MED64 system for high-speed, high-resolution extracellular recording from iPSC-derived neurons and other in vitro preparations.
- Narishige Micromanipulators and Stereotaxic Systems Precision micromanipulators, stereotaxic systems, cell injectors, and pipette fabrication equipment distributed by Digitimer under partnership with Narishige International for electrophysiology and microinjection applications.
- Automate Scientific Perfusion Equipment Automated perfusion equipment, heated and pressurised perfusion systems, stage chambers, perfusion accessories, and Easycode valve control software distributed by Digitimer under partnership with Automate Scientific.
- Scientific Systems Design Brain Slice Keepers and Chambers Brain slice keepers (BSK series), brain slice chambers (BSC series), and temperature-controlled preparation chambers distributed by Digitimer under partnership with Scientific Systems Design (SSD) for tissue pre-incubation and recording.
- CED Power 1401 Data Acquisition Interface Data acquisition interface (Power 1401-3A) distributed by Digitimer under partnership with Cambridge Electronic Design (CED) for electrophysiology recording and signal processing, used with Spike2 and Signal software.
- CED Micro 1401 Data Acquisition Interface Compact data acquisition interface (Micro1401-4) distributed by Digitimer under partnership with Cambridge Electronic Design (CED) for laboratory data acquisition.
- National Instruments USB-6341-BNC National Instruments USB-6341-BNC DAQ interface device distributed by Digitimer and used as a vital component within QtracW-based threshold-tracking nerve, muscle and cortical excitability systems.
- QtracW Threshold Tracking Software Specialist nerve excitability/threshold tracking software for measuring nerve and muscle excitability, with QTMS protocol extension for TMS studies of cortical excitability. Price range £2,000 - £4,000 exc. VAT.
- QTMS Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Software Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) protocol extension software for cortical excitability studies, used with QtracW. Price £2,880.00 exc. VAT.
- D187 Advanced Remote Electrode Selector Advanced remote electrode selector that enables arbitrary polarity setting for multiple electrodes in electrophysiology setups. Net list price £2,901.00 exc. VAT.
- D188/D189 Remote Electrode Selectors D188 and D189 remote electrode selectors, including the low voltage D189 variant for stimulus sources under 100V and 50mA. Net list price £2,279.00 exc. VAT.
- Dr Arabin Pessaries and Urodynamics Consumables Ring, cube, cerclage, and Hodge pessaries from Dr Arabin GmbH plus urodynamics catheters and transducer pressure domes, distributed by Digitimer for clinical urodynamic investigations and gynaecological/continence care.
- MC Johnson Cath Secure Tube Holders Cath Secure range of tube holders (including the original multi-purpose tube holder) from MC Johnson, distributed by Digitimer for catheter securement in clinical applications.
- HEKA PATCHMASTER Electrophysiology Software Integrated patch clamp electrophysiology software solution offered as part of Digitimer's product range under partnership with HEKA for patch-clamp recordings and data analysis.
Quantifiable outcome
- The MED64 systems offer the most sensitive in vitro extracellular MEA recording with signal-to-noise ratio advantages and electrode impedance reduced by x100-200 times
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Digitimer Ltd partnerships and signals
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Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- Alpha MED Scientific Inc.coreDigitimer represents Alpha MED Science Inc. and offers the MED64 range of multielectrode array (MEA) systems. The MED64 systems, developed from the Panasonic MED64 system, are the most sensitive in vitro MEA systems available for extracellular electrophysiology studies. Alpha MED now manufactures these systems featuring up to 64 microelectrodes for iPSC derived neurons, cardiomyocytes, and neuronal networks in brain slices research.
- Narishige InternationalcoreDigitimer distributes Narishige products including precision micromanipulators for electrophysiology and microinjection, stereotaxic systems, pipette pullers, microforges, microgrinders, anti-vibration platforms, and accessories. Narishige is renowned for exceptional stability and ease of use in their precision instruments designed for physiology, pharmacology, cellular and molecular biology research.
- Automate ScientificcoreDigitimer distributes Automate Scientific products including automated perfusion equipment, heated and pressurised perfusion systems, stage chambers, perfusion accessories, and the Easycode software for valve control. Products include the ThermoClamp heated perfusion system and various perfusion pencils for in vitro drug application.
- Scientific Systems Design (SSD)coreDigitimer distributes Scientific Systems Design products including brain slice keepers for pre-incubation of brain and other tissue slices, brain/tissue slice chambers for interface and submerged recording modes, and temperature-controlled preparation chambers. The BSK series of brain slice keepers and BSC series of heated chambers are key products.
- Cambridge Electronic Design (CED)coreDigitimer distributes CED products including the Power 1401 and Micro 1401 data acquisition interfaces, and Spike2 and Signal software for data acquisition, analysis, and experimental control. These are vital components within QtracW-based threshold-tracking nerve, muscle and cortical excitability systems.
- National InstrumentssupportingDigitimer supplies National Instruments DAQ devices, specifically the USB-6341-BNC interface, which are vital components within QtracW-based threshold-tracking nerve, muscle and cortical excitability systems.
- Dr Arabin GmbHcoreDigitimer distributes Dr Arabin GmbH pessaries including ring pessaries, cube pessaries, cerclage pessaries, Hodge pessaries, and various other gynaecological pessaries for pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence treatment.
- MC Johnson (Cath Secure)supportingDigitimer distributes the Cath Secure range of tube holders from MC Johnson, including the original multi-purpose tube holder and various catheter securement products for clinical applications.
- HEKAsupportingDigitimer offers HEKA PATCHMASTER electrophysiology software as part of their product range, providing integrated software solutions for patch-clamp recordings and data analysis.
- Quest Scientific (Acquired)coreDigitimer acquired the HumBug Noise Eliminator product line from Quest Scientific. The HumBug is now manufactured by Digitimer alongside their own D400 multi-channel mains noise eliminator, available in 2, 4, and 8 channel variants.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
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Digitimer Ltd competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Natus Medical: Natus Medical is a large clinical neurodiagnostics and newborn care company offering EMG, EEG, intraoperative neuromonitoring, and nerve conduction devices. It competes with Digitimer's clinical neurophysiology and D360/D440 amplifier product lines but serves a broader clinical portfolio.
- Molecular Devices: Molecular Devices (parent of Axon Instruments) is a major incumbent offering patch-clamp amplifiers, multi-electrode array systems, and high-content screening instruments to life science researchers. It competes head-to-head with Digitimer's amplifiers and MED64 systems but operates a much broader portfolio.
Emerging players
- Blackrock Microsystems: Blackrock Microsystems specialises in neural recording and stimulation systems, including clinical-grade microelectrode arrays and amplifiers that partially overlap with Digitimer's electrophysiology amplifier and clinical neurophysiology product lines.
- Neuralynx: Neuralynx provides electrophysiology recording systems and software for in vivo neural research. It overlaps with Digitimer's amplifier and data acquisition offerings, particularly for animal neuroscience and behavioural research applications.
Direct peers
- World Precision Instruments (WPI): WPI manufactures a wide range of electrophysiology equipment including microelectrode amplifiers, stimulators, micromanipulators, and laboratory instruments that compete with Digitimer's amplifier, stimulator, and NeuroLog System offerings.
- ADInstruments: ADInstruments provides data acquisition systems (PowerLab) and software (LabChart) for life science research, including electrophysiology applications that overlap with Digitimer's CED/National Instruments-based QtracW workflow offerings.
- Multi Channel Systems (MCS): MCS (a Harvard Bioscience brand) produces multi-electrode array (MEA) systems and electrophysiology recording platforms that directly compete with Digitimer's MED64 product line for in vitro and neural network recording applications.
- HEKA Elektronik (Harvard Bioscience): HEKA (part of Harvard Bioscience) is a specialist in patch-clamp amplifiers and the PATCHMASTER software suite, which Digitimer also distributes. HEKA's amplifier and software products overlap with Digitimer's amplifier and software offerings for advanced electrophysiology research.
- Warner Instruments (Harvard Apparatus): Warner Instruments manufactures electrophysiology recording chambers, perfusion equipment, and stimulator products that overlap with Digitimer's distribution portfolio of partner-manufactured perfusion and recording products.
- Cambridge Electronic Design (CED): CED manufactures data acquisition hardware (Power 1401, Micro 1401) and Spike2/Signal software for electrophysiology. While Digitimer distributes CED's data acquisition interfaces, CED also sells directly and competes with Digitimer in integrated electrophysiology workstations, making it a directly comparable peer.
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Frequently asked questions about Digitimer Ltd
What does Digitimer Ltd do?
Digitimer Ltd designs, manufactures, and distributes electrophysiological instruments for life science research and clinical applications. Its product range includes biological amplifiers (extracellular, intracellular, EEG, EMG), constant current and constant voltage electrical stimulators, modular signal processing systems, mains noise eliminators, multi-electrode array (MEA) systems, and complementary accessories. The company also represents and distributes products from multiple partner manufacturers including Alpha MED Scientific, Narishige, Automate Scientific, CED, and Dr Arabin.
Is Digitimer Ltd a public or private company?
Digitimer Ltd is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Digitimer Ltd founded?
Digitimer Ltd was founded in 1972. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Digitimer Ltd based?
Digitimer Ltd is headquartered in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Digitimer Ltd make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Electrophysiology Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Licenses.
Who are Digitimer Ltd's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Natus Medical and Molecular Devices. Emerging players are Blackrock Microsystems and Neuralynx. Direct peers are World Precision Instruments (WPI), ADInstruments, Multi Channel Systems (MCS), HEKA Elektronik (Harvard Bioscience), Warner Instruments (Harvard Apparatus) and Cambridge Electronic Design (CED).
Does Digitimer Ltd have an API?
No public API is recorded for Digitimer Ltd.
What industry is Digitimer Ltd in?
Digitimer Ltd's product category is Electrophysiology Research Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAE, Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments. Its NAICS code is 334510 and its SIC code is 3845.