Transmille
Transmille designs and manufactures multi-product electrical calibrators, precision digital multimeters, and calibration automation software for calibration laboratories, standards bodies, manufacturers, and military/defense organizations across more than 40 countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersColchester, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Transmille does
Transmille is a privately held, UK-founded (1997) manufacturer of multi-product electrical calibrators, precision digital multimeters, and calibration automation software, operating from headquarters in Staplehurst, UK and a dedicated Americas service center in Colchester, Vermont, USA, with an additional regional office in India. Its product portfolio spans three accuracy tiers of multiproduct calibrators (1000 Series at 80 ppm for portable/field use, 3000/9000 Series at 8-50 ppm for bench and transportable applications, and 4000/4600 Series at 7.5-15 ppm for laboratory-grade work), the 8100 Series precision multimeters, a suite of precision reference standards (Zener voltage, resistance, high resistance, current shunts), and the ProCal software ecosystem (ProCal, ProCal Track, ProWeb, ProSite) used for ISO-17025 compliant calibration workflow automation.
The company generates revenue across six streams: hardware sales of calibrators, multimeters, and reference standards; software licensing for the ProCal suite; ISO-17025 accredited calibration services delivered from UKAS-accredited (since 1997) UK and ANAB-accredited (since 2019) US facilities; multi-year service plans with annual accredited re-calibration; US-based equipment rentals; and equipment financing arranged through Direct Capital. Notable proprietary technology includes I-GUARD protection circuitry (±1000V RMS), ITS-90 temperature scale implementation for PT-385 resistors, dynamic accuracy/uncertainty displays, and coaxial AC/DC current shunts with AC/DC differences from 1 ppm.
Transmille serves calibration laboratories, standards laboratories, manufacturing facilities, military/defense organizations, and electrical safety testing operations across more than 40 countries, distributing via a direct sales model and a regional distributor network covering the Americas. Customers include the US Army (a ~$7M five-year 4610M contract awarded in 2021), national standards bodies, calibration service providers, and industrial enterprises, with multiple testimonials citing Transmille's products as a cost-effective replacement for Fluke. The company received the Queen's Award for Enterprise in Outstanding Innovation in 2008 for the 3000 Series and remains founder-controlled with no disclosed institutional investors.
Transmille firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Transmille
- Legal name
- Transmille Calibration, Inc.
- Website
- https://transmillecalibration.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Transmille designs and manufactures multi-product electrical calibrators, precision digital multimeters, and calibration automation software for calibration laboratories, standards bodies, manufacturers, and military/defense organizations across more than 40 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Transmille industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electrical Calibration Instruments
- NAICS
- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)
- SIC
- Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH)
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Where Transmille is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Colchester
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Transmille business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Calibrator Hardware Sales: Sale of multi-product calibrators including 1000 Series (80 ppm), 3000 Series (8-50 ppm), 4000 Series (8-15 ppm), 4600 Series (7.5 ppm), 9000 Series transportable, and 3200 electrical test calibrators. Also includes precision multimeters (8100 Series).
- Calibration Software Licensing: ProCal calibration automation software, ProCal Track asset lifecycle management, ProWeb certificate portal, and ProSite mobile database synchronization. Software provides drivers for common instruments and automatic uncertainty calculations.
- Calibration Services: ISO-17025 accredited calibration services in the US (via ANAB) and UK (via UKAS), including both traceable and accredited calibrations. Full temperature standards lab with ITS-90 fixed-point cells for calibrations from -200°C to 1200°C.
- Service and Repair: Annual ISO17025:2017 Accredited calibration with verification and adjustment, firmware updates, priority turnaround, minor repairs, courtesy recall reminders, online portal access, and loaner units. Service plans available in 3-year and 5-year terms.
- Equipment Rental: Short-term and long-term rental program for calibration equipment within the United States, including calibrators, precision DMMs, and electrical test calibrators.
- Precision Reference Standards: Sale of precision reference products including 3000ZR Zener Voltage Reference, 3000RS Resistance Standard, 3000HR High Resistance Standard, 3000CS Current Shunt Array, and Primary AC/DC Current Shunts.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | 4000 Series Advanced M.P.C Rental |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | 3041 Calibrator Rental |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | 1000 Series Ultra Portable Calibrator Rental |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | 8104 Precision DMM Rental |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | 3200 Electrical Test Calibrator Rental |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | 4000 Series Service Plans |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | 3000/9000 Series Service Plans |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | 8000 Series Service Plans |
| One time/ perpetual license | Annual | Starter Rack Package |
| One time/ perpetual license | Annual | Commercial Rack Package |
| One time/ perpetual license | Annual | Professional Rack Package |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Transmille product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Transmille manufactures multi-product calibrators across multiple accuracy classes (1000 Series at 80 ppm, 3000/9000 Series at 8-50 ppm, 4000/4600 Series at 7.5-15 ppm), precision digital multimeters (8100 Series at 7.5 and 8.5 digits), and the ProCal software ecosystem for calibration automation. The company also sells precision reference standards, electrical test calibrators, specialized adapters and accessories, and provides ISO-17025 accredited calibration services plus multi-year service plans. Customers include calibration laboratories, standards laboratories, manufacturing facilities, military/defense organizations, and electrical safety testing providers.
Product overview
Transmille offers a comprehensive portfolio of electrical calibration equipment centered on multi-product calibrators, precision multimeters, and calibration software. The product line spans three accuracy classes of multiproduct calibrators (1000 Series at 80ppm, 3000/9000 Series at 8-50ppm, and 4600/4000 Series at 7.5-15ppm) designed for laboratories, manufacturers, and field service applications. Supporting hardware includes precision reference standards (voltage, resistance, current shunts), specialized adapters (thermocouple, pressure, high voltage), and the 3200 Series for electrical safety tester calibration. The software ecosystem includes ProCal for automated calibration with built-in uncertainty calculations, ProCal Track for asset lifecycle management, ProWeb for certificate portals, and ProSite for mobile database synchronization. Products are available as bench, portable, or transportable configurations with options for oscilloscope, power, and temperature calibration, backed by 3-year warranties and ISO-17025 accredited calibration services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- 4610A Advanced Multiproduct Calibrator Advanced multiproduct calibrator with 7.5 ppm DC voltage accuracy, 7-inch capacitive touchscreen with embedded procedure mode and smart connection prompts, I-GUARD protection to ±1000V RMS, USB and GPIB interfaces, and variable resistance/capacitance outputs up to 1 GΩ/100 mF. Designed for laboratories, manufacturers, and design facilities demanding wide range of outputs with high accuracy.
- 4000 Series Advanced Multiproduct Calibrator (4010/4015) Advanced multiproduct calibrator with 8 ppm (4010) or 15 ppm (4015) accuracy, 7-inch touch screen interface, built-in procedure mode, I-GUARD protection circuitry, oscilloscope calibration up to 600 MHz, and USB/GPIB connectivity.
- 3000A Series Multiproduct Calibrator (3010A/3041A/3050A) Multi-product calibrator series with three accuracy classes (8 ppm, 25 ppm, 50 ppm), covering DC/AC voltage to 1000V, current to 30A, resistance to 1 GΩ, capacitance, frequency to 10 MHz, inductance, and optional oscilloscope calibration up to 600 MHz.
- 9000A Series Transportable Multiproduct Calibrator (9041A/9050A) Transportable version of the 3000A series in a rugged case with integrated wheels and retractable handle, designed for industrial environments including offshore, aerospace, and military applications with fast warm-up time.
- 1000A/B Series Ultra Portable Calibrator World's first ultra-portable full-function calibrator weighing under 10 kg (22 lbs), IP67 rated, with 80 ppm DC voltage accuracy, outputs to 1000V/10A, resistance to 100 MΩ, and warm-up time under 20 minutes. Available in portable (1000A) and bench (1000B) models.
- 3200A/B Series Electrical Test Calibrator Specialized calibrator for Loop, RCD, PAT and insulation testers, reducing calibration time to under 15 minutes with a dedicated localized mains socket for direct connection and 4:1 test uncertainty ratio when calibrating electricians' test tools.
- 4610M Multi Product Calibrator Modified version of the 4000 Series adapted for US Army requirements with AC/DC voltage to 1000V, current to 30A, resistance to 1 GΩ, capacitance to 100 mF, frequency to 2 MHz, thermocouple source and measure, GPIB interface, and 7-inch touch screen. NSN: 6625-01-690-3940.
- 8100 Series Precision Multimeter (8104/8109) 8.5 (8104) and 7.5 (8109) digit precision multimeters with DC voltage accuracy to 4 ppm (8104), 30A current input without external shunts, resistance to 1 TΩ, full-color screen, rear terminals with automatic ratio mode, and dynamic display of accuracy and uncertainty.
- ProCal Calibration Automation Software Easy-to-use calibration automation software with built-in drivers for common instruments (Fluke, Agilent, Datron), automatic uncertainty calculations to M3003/GUM, graphical interface with traffic light pass/fail indication, and customizable connection prompts for streamlined ISO-17025 workflows.
- ProCal Track Asset Lifecycle Management Advanced asset tracking and laboratory management software for instrument lifecycle from goods inwards to dispatch, featuring barcode integration, automated re-calibration reminders, instrument history tracking, and quality system integration for ISO 17025.
- ProWeb Web Portal Utility
- ProSite Onsite/Mobile Utility Software enabling export of laboratory database to onsite laptops for mobile calibration, with automated data re-integration to prevent duplicate data entry and streamline field calibration workflows.
- 3000ZR Precision Zener Voltage Reference 4-channel precision voltage reference with 1.018V and 10V outputs, stability better than 2 ppm/year, internal rechargeable battery backup for transportation, and multi-cell solid-state zener technology with integrated temperature control.
- 3000RS Precision Resistance Standard Precision resistance standard from 1 Ω to 10 MΩ with annual stabilities better than 5 ppm without oil bath, temperature coefficients as low as 0.1 ppm/°C, using ultra-high precision 4-wire hermetically sealed oil-filled film resistors.
- 3000HR Precision High Resistance Standard High resistance buildup box providing 1 MΩ to 100 GΩ traceable to 1 GΩ standard, with RS232 interface for automated decade switching, designed for calibration of electrometers and multimeters with extended resistance ranges.
- 3000CS Precision Current Shunt Array Set of 4 precision current shunts for 10 mA to 10 A ranges with 1-year stability up to 5 ppm and temperature coefficients less than 0.6 ppm/°C, featuring 4-wire PT100 output for self-heating verification.
- Primary AC/DC Current Shunts
- 2090 Programmable Decade Resistance Box Programmable resistance decade box providing 0.1 Ω to 99.9999 kΩ with basic accuracy up to 0.1% (0.01% option), controllable via RS232 or front panel with included Virtual Front Panel software for automated calibration and ATE applications.
- ISO-17025 Accredited Calibration Services ISO-17025 accredited calibration services offered from US (ANAB accredited) and UK (UKAS accredited) facilities. Includes both traceable and accredited calibrations with full temperature standards lab using ITS-90 fixed-point cells for calibrations from -200°C to 1200°C.
- Service and Maintenance Plans Annual ISO17025:2017 Accredited calibration with verification and adjustment, firmware updates, priority turnaround, minor repairs, courtesy recall reminders, online portal access, and loaner units. Service plans available in 3-year and 5-year terms.
- Calibration Equipment Rental Program Short-term and long-term rental program for calibration equipment within the United States, including 4000 Series calibrators, 3041 calibrator, 1000 Series portable calibrator, 8104 precision DMM, GPS frequency standard, and 3200 electrical test calibrator.
Quantifiable outcome
- Calibration time reduced to under 15 minutes using 3200 series for Loop, RCD, PAT and Insulation testers compared to traditional 45-minute procedures
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Companies that use Transmille
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Transmille technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
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- No
- API docs
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Integration8 records
Feature6 records
Transmille partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- AKRIBIScoreRegional distributor for Argentina and Uruguay. AKRIBIS provides local sales, service, and support in native Spanish language with local currency transactions.
- TechniCAL SystemscoreRegional distributor for Canada. Contact: Mark Reid, Mississauga, Ontario. Provides local technical support and door-to-door service for Canadian customers.
- Signum TechnologiescoreRegional distributor for Brasil. Contact: Irineu Caetano, Barueri, Brasil. Provides calibration equipment distribution and support.
- OHMINIcoreRegional distributor for Brasil. Contact: Eduardo Goncalves, Sao Paulo. Alternative distribution channel for Brazilian market.
- SCM Metrologia y Laboratorios S.A.coreRegional distributor for Costa Rica, Honduras, and Panama. Contact: Edgar Sanchez Molina (Costa Rica), Carlos Ml. Alvarado Madrigal (Honduras), Fernando Chacon Madrigal (Panama). Provides local technical support and metrology services.
- Aplitec S.A. de C.V.coreRegional distributor for El Salvador and Guatemala. Contact: Roberto Galindo. Provides calibration equipment distribution and support in Central American markets.
- Calibracion e Instrumentacion Profesional, SA de CVcoreRegional distributor for Mexico. Contact: Fernando Hernandez. Provides calibration equipment distribution and technical support for Mexican customers.
- ADCOM Ingenieria S.A.ScoreRegional distributor for Colombia. Contact: Jose Luis Arrieta R, Bogota, Colombia. Provides local sales and support for Colombian market.
- InnovantiscoreRegional distributor for Venezuela. Contact: Rueben Fabro, Caracas. Provides calibration equipment distribution for Venezuelan market.
- Global CasminorRegional distributor for Bolivia. Contact: Fernando Aranibar, La Paz, Bolivia.
- Tecel LtdaminorRegional distributor for Chile. Contact: Eric S. Gonzalez Oliva, Santiago, Chile.
- InMetrology SRLminorRegional distributor for Dominican Republic. Contact: Erlin Matos, Santo Domingo.
- Disetec Soluciones IndustrialesminorRegional distributor for Ecuador. Contact: Stalin Trelles, Quito, Ecuador.
- INNOVATEC Industrial SolutionsminorRegional distributor for Panama. Contact: Ing. Diego Almeida. Alternative distributor for Panamanian market.
- LABSOL S.AminorRegional distributor for Paraguay. Contact: Robert Duarte Rodriguez, Asuncion, Paraguay.
- Reles SRLminorRegional distributor for Peru. Contact: Graciela Davila Alva, Lima, Peru.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Transmille competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Time Electronics: Time Electronics is a UK-based specialist manufacturer of calibrators, decade resistance boxes, and precision test instruments. Similar niche to Transmille as a focused, independent calibration hardware vendor serving laboratories and standards bodies.
- Trescal: Trescal is a global pure-play calibration services provider (private-equity backed) with hundreds of accredited labs. Comparable as a calibration services peer that competes for ISO-17025 contracts and uses its own scale to negotiate instrument pricing.
- Beamex: Beamex is a Finnish manufacturer of process calibrators (MC series) and calibration software explicitly referenced in Transmille's EA022 Process Measurement Adapter integration. Both companies target industrial process calibration workloads with multi-function hardware plus automation software.
- Transcat: Transcat is a publicly traded US calibration services provider that distributes third-party calibration instruments (including competing brands) and operates ISO-17025 labs. Comparable as a calibration services + distribution channel player aligned with Transmille's go-to-market.
- Fluke Calibration: Fluke's calibration division manufactures multi-product calibrators, precision multimeters, and reference standards that compete head-to-head with every Transmille product line. Multiple Transmille customer testimonials describe migrating from Fluke calibrators to Transmille, confirming them as the primary rival in the electrical calibration workload.
- Martel Electronics: Martel manufactures bench calibrators (BetaGauge, BetaPort) for process and electrical calibration workloads. Comparable profile as a smaller specialist in portable process and electrical calibration.
Broad incumbents
- OMEGA Engineering (Spectris): OMEGA Engineering, now part of Spectris, supplies process measurement instrumentation and calibration accessories across temperature, pressure, and electrical parameters. Comparable as an established broad incumbent that sells into laboratories alongside precision calibrators.
- Keysight Technologies: Keysight (formerly Agilent test & measurement) sells high-end multimeters, oscilloscope calibration, and electrical measurement instruments that compete with Transmille's 8100 series precision DMMs and 4600 series calibrators in standards and design labs. They are a deep-pocketed incumbent with overlapping hardware plus software.
- Yokogawa Test & Measurement: Yokogawa's Test & Measurement division supplies precision calibrators, power meters, and DMMs that overlap with Transmille in industrial calibration labs. Large Japanese instrumentation group with broad test and measurement portfolio.
- WIKA Calibration: WIKA is a global instrumentation manufacturer with a calibration services division (CTE) and pressure/temperature calibrator offerings. Comparable as a broad incumbent that uses multi-product calibration to anchor service contracts.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Transmille
What does Transmille do?
Transmille manufactures multi-product calibrators across multiple accuracy classes (1000 Series at 80 ppm, 3000/9000 Series at 8-50 ppm, 4000/4600 Series at 7.5-15 ppm), precision digital multimeters (8100 Series at 7.5 and 8.5 digits), and the ProCal software ecosystem for calibration automation. The company also sells precision reference standards, electrical test calibrators, specialized adapters and accessories, and provides ISO-17025 accredited calibration services plus multi-year service plans. Customers include calibration laboratories, standards laboratories, manufacturing facilities, military/defense organizations, and electrical safety testing providers.
Is Transmille a public or private company?
Transmille is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Transmille founded?
Transmille was founded in 1997. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Transmille based?
Transmille is headquartered in Colchester, United States, in the North America region.
How does Transmille make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Calibrator Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are calibration Software Licensing, calibration Services, service and Repair, equipment Rental and precision Reference Standards.
Who are Transmille's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Time Electronics, Trescal, Beamex, Transcat, Fluke Calibration and Martel Electronics. Broad incumbents are OMEGA Engineering (Spectris), Keysight Technologies, Yokogawa Test & Measurement and WIKA Calibration.
Does Transmille have an API?
No public API is recorded for Transmille.
What industry is Transmille in?
Transmille's product category is Electrical Calibration Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAH, Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services). Its NAICS code is 334515 and its SIC code is 3825.