Paroscientific

What Paroscientific does

Paroscientific, Inc. is a Redmond, Washington-based privately held manufacturer of ultra-high-precision pressure and seismic measurement instrumentation, founded in 1972 by Jerome M. Paros. The company designs and produces the Digiquartz® product line built on proprietary Resonant Quartz Crystal Technology, in which a specially cut quartz crystal's oscillation frequency varies with pressure-induced stress to deliver parts-per-billion resolution and 0.01% typical accuracy. The product portfolio spans pressure transducers (Series 2000/3000/4000), intelligent transmitters with RS-232/RS-485 interfaces (Series 1000/6000/9000), broadband barometers, submersible depth sensors rated to 11,000 meters, portable and laboratory calibration standards, meteorological measurement systems, and, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Quartz Seismic Sensors, Inc., triaxial accelerometers and dual-axis tiltmeters.

Paroscientific serves six primary verticals — metrology, oceanography, meteorology, geodesy, hydrology, and aerospace — with documented deployments at the FAA, the U.S. National Weather Service, tsunami warning centers, the MARS deep-ocean project, the F-111 aircraft, and HS 601 satellite propellant gauging systems. The company monetizes through direct sales of hardware instrumentation and recurring repair/calibration services, with international sales executed via a 20+-country authorized representative and distributor network. Products are ISO-9001, CE, and RoHS certified, and the founder's 50+ patent estate constitutes a significant portion of the company's defensible technology base. The firm operates with 11-50 employees from a single Redmond, WA facility and discloses no external funding, M&A activity, or revenue.

Name

Paroscientific

Legal name

Paroscientific, Inc.

Website

https://paroscientific.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paroscientific, Inc. is a private Redmond, WA manufacturer founded in 1972 that produces Digiquartz® ultra-precision pressure and seismic sensors using proprietary resonant quartz crystal technology, serving metrology, oceanography, meteorology, geodesy, hydrology, and aerospace customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Pressure Instrumentation

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure & Force Sensors (Pressure/Strain/Load Cells) (HDAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frequency Control Components (Quartz Crystals/Oscillators/Resonators) (HDAHANAF), Industrial-Grade Sensors & Transducer Components (Discrete sensing elements, transducers, MEMS sensors) (IMAGAJAO), Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD), Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH), Geotechnical Instrumentation & Monitoring (Settlement, Inclinometers, Piezometers) (IMAFAOAH)

Keywords

• Precision pressure sensors
• Quartz crystal transducers
• Depth measurement instruments
• Seismic measurement sensors
• Barometric pressure instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Redmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Pressure Instrumentation Sales: Manufacturing and selling of a complete line of high precision pressure instrumentation including transducers, transmitters, depth sensors, barometers, and meteorological measurement systems. Products are sold directly and through international representatives.
2. Repair and Calibration Services: Repair, calibration, and evaluation services for Paroscientific instruments. Includes per-unit evaluation fees (waived if proceeding with recommended service), calibration, and service reports.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Paroscientific manufactures and sells a complete line of high precision pressure instrumentation based on proprietary Resonant Quartz Crystal Technology, marketed under the Digiquartz® brand. The portfolio includes pressure transducers, intelligent transmitters, broadband barometers, submersible depth sensors, portable/laboratory calibration standards, meteorological measurement systems, triaxial accelerometers, and dual-axis tiltmeters, achieving parts-per-billion resolution and 0.01% typical accuracy. The company also provides repair, calibration, and evaluation services for its instruments.

Product overview

Paroscientific is the world leader in precision pressure and seismic measurements, offering a comprehensive portfolio of Digiquartz® products based on proprietary Resonant Quartz Crystal Technology. The product line centers on pressure transducers (Series 2000/3000/4000) as the foundational sensing elements, which are packaged into higher-level systems including Intelligent Transmitters (Series 1000/6000/9000), Broadband Barometers, and Submersible Depth Sensors (Series 8000). Portable & Laboratory Standards (Model 745/765) provide portable calibration solutions, while Meteorological Measurement Systems (MET4/MET4A) address weather monitoring. Supporting products include Triaxial Accelerometers, Dual-axis Tiltmeters, Accessories (displays, DigiPort, enclosures, cables, Serial Datalogger), and Intelligent Electronics with Nano-Resolution processing for enhanced sensitivity. All products leverage quartz crystal resonator technology achieving parts-per-billion resolution and precision comparable to primary standards, with applications spanning metrology, oceanography, meteorology, geodesy, hydrology, and aerospace.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digiquartz® Transducers (Series 2000, 3000, 4000) Fully calibrated and characterized quartz crystal frequency output pressure transducers for absolute and gauge pressure measurements, with over 30 full scale pressure ranges available from ±2 psig (0.015 MPa) to 40,000 psia (276 MPa). Used by scientific, industrial, and aerospace customers requiring the highest precision pressure sensing.
• Digiquartz® Intelligent Transmitters (Series 1000, 6000, 9000) Pressure sensors with bi-directional RS-232 and RS-485 interfaces that convert raw frequency signals into linear, temperature-compensated outputs. Allow complete remote configuration and control of resolution, sample rate, engineering units, integration time, and sampling parameters for system integrators and OEM customers.
• Digiquartz® Broadband Barometers High-resolution barometric pressure sensors achieving ±0.08 hPa accuracy under laboratory and field conditions, with broadband frequency response for dynamic measurements of infrasound signals with 0.0003 Pa sensitivity. Used by meteorological agencies, climate researchers, and infrasound detection programs.
• Portable & Laboratory Pressure Standards (Model 745, Model 765) High-accuracy portable pressure standards with RS-232 and USB interfaces, 6-digit display, and battery-powered portability for laboratory and field calibration use. Targeted at traveling calibration standards such as the FAA and NWS use for ASOS/AWOS systems at airports.
• Submersible Depth Sensors (Series 8000) Submersible pressure sensors capable of high-resolution absolute depth measurements to 11,000 meters, available with frequency outputs or bi-directional RS-232/RS-485 interfaces. Deployed in tsunami warning systems, deep-sea research, wave and tide gauges, and underwater mapping applications.
• Meteorological Measurement Systems (MET4, MET4A) Integrated environmental measurement systems measuring barometric pressure, temperature, and humidity with RS-232/RS-485 interfaces, housed in environmental enclosures for outdoor meteorological applications such as weather stations and airport weather observation systems.
• Triaxial Accelerometers Omni-directional accelerometers with high range, low noise, and compact form factor built on quartz crystal resonator technology. Used for seismic and geodetic measurements, including seafloor deformation monitoring and AUV gravity surveys.
• Dual-axis Tiltmeters High-range, low-drift, very low noise tiltmeters with compact design for precision angular measurement applications. Built on the same quartz crystal resonator technology platform as Paroscientific's pressure sensors.
• Intelligent Electronics with Nano-Resolution Signal processing electronics that convert raw frequency signals from Digiquartz sensors into linear, temperature-compensated RS-232/RS-485 outputs with parts-per-billion sensitivity, achieved through digital multi-stage IIR low-pass filtering. Provides user-selectable Nano-Resolution measurement mode and remote configuration of operating parameters.
• Accessories Supporting products for Digiquartz systems including displays, Intelligent Electronics, DigiPort, environmental enclosures, cables, and Serial Datalogger units that enable deployment and integration of pressure sensors across the full product family.
• Repair and Calibration Services Repair, calibration, and evaluation services for Paroscientific instruments, including per-unit evaluation fees (waived if customer proceeds with recommended service), full calibration, and issuance of service reports. Supports long-term lifecycle management of installed Digiquartz® products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Parts-per-billion resolution achieved with quartz crystal resonator technology
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Technel EngineeringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for Paroscientific products in Canada. Located at 60 Marycroft Ave. Unit 2, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 5Y5. Contact: Carlo Rea.
• DSPProjects S.A. DE C.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for Mexico and Central America. Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Contact: M.C. Oscar Bugarin Haro.
• Campbell Scientific do BrasilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for Brazil. Located in Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil. Contact: Andrea Deho.
• Flousa, S.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for Argentina. Located in San Martin, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Contact: Carlos Filippetti.
• Technologia Omega, LTDAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for Chile. Located in Santiago, Chile. Contact: Boris Friedmann.
• AlthencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for Germany. Located in Kelkheim, Germany.
• Bakker & Co. B.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for Netherlands and Belgium. Located in Zwijndrecht, Netherlands. Contact: Joost Hommel.
• CalRef SrlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for Italy. Located in Rodano-Milano, Italy. Contact: Marcello Caravaggio.
• EMS Sistemas de Monitorizacion Medio Ambiental, S.L.U.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for Spain and Portugal (Oceanography Market). Located in Barcelona, Spain. Contact: Miguel Moll.
• Prima Process MetrologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for Spain (Metrology Market). Located in Las Matas, Madrid. Contact: Arnstein Ovredal.
• ETLGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for UK. Located in Surbiton, Surrey, UK.
• MARITECHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for France. Located in Pertuis, France.
• A.O.Ezra ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for Israel. Located in Rishon-Le-Zion, Israel. Contact: Haya Abraham.
• All Star Technology CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for Taiwan. Located in Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
• MeaTech Solutions LLPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. Located in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. Contact: Girish Jain.
• P & D Korea (PDK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for Korea. Located in Daejeon, Republic of Korea. Contact: [email protected].
• Krone CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for Japan. Located in Tokyo, Japan.
• Pumao Science TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for China. Located in Beijing, P.R. China. Contact: Peter Zhang.
• Sea & Land TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Regional presence across Southeast Asia with offices in Malaysia (Ampang), Singapore (Tuas Basin Link), Thailand (Bangkok), and Indonesia (Tangerang Selatan). Contact: Zach Thomas.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific, AustraliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for Australia. Located in Scoresby VIC, Melbourne, Australia. Part of Environmental & Industrial Process Division.
• ScottechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales representative for New Zealand. Located in Frankton, Hamilton, New Zealand. Contact: Roger Hardy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• PCB Piezotronics: PCB Piezotronics specializes in piezoelectric and MEMS sensors for vibration, pressure, and acoustic measurement. Through PCB acquisition of IMI Sensors and Larson Davis, it competes in adjacent measurement categories that overlap with Paroscientific's seismic and dynamic pressure applications.

Broad incumbents

• GE Druck (Baker Hughes): GE Druck manufactures a broad portfolio of industrial pressure measurement instruments including high-precision pressure transducers for aerospace and process control. It competes with Paroscientific across multiple industrial and aerospace segments but as part of a much larger portfolio.
• TE Connectivity (Measurement Specialties): TE Connectivity, through its Measurement Specialties acquisition, offers a broad portfolio of pressure sensors including high-accuracy industrial and aerospace variants. It competes with Paroscientific's transducers while serving many additional sensor categories.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Honeywell Aerospace supplies high-reliability pressure sensors for air data systems, propulsion, and flight control applications—directly competing with Paroscientific's aerospace business while serving a much broader sensor portfolio.

Direct peers

• Fluke Calibration: Fluke Calibration offers pressure calibration standards and dead-weight testers in the same precision segment as Paroscientific's Digiquartz portable standards, serving metrology labs and field calibration technicians worldwide.
• Quartzdyne: Quartzdyne produces quartz crystal pressure transducers for oil and gas downhole and high-temperature applications. It uses the same resonant quartz technology foundation as Paroscientific and competes in the high-precision pressure sensor market.
• ESI Technology: ESI Technology manufactures high-accuracy pressure transducers, transmitters, and calibration instruments for industrial, aerospace, and test applications. It competes with Paroscientific in precision pressure measurement for demanding environments.
• Keller America: Keller America manufactures high-accuracy piezoresistive and isolated pressure transducers for industrial, hydrology, and aerospace markets, overlapping with Paroscientific's submersible depth sensors and pressure transducer product lines.
• Kulite Semiconductor Products: Kulite manufactures miniature piezoresistive and semiconductor pressure transducers for aerospace and industrial applications, competing with Paroscientific in high-dynamic aerospace and process pressure measurement.
• Mensor (GE Druck): Mensor manufactures high-precision digital pressure calibrators and standards that compete directly with Paroscientific's Model 745/765 portable and laboratory standards. Both serve metrology labs and calibration providers requiring primary-standard-level accuracy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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