What A puissance 3 does

A puissance 3 (operating as AP3) is a French independent industrial measurement and control company founded in 1983 and headquartered in Saucats, in the Bordeaux metropolitan area. The company designs, manufactures, and commercializes products and services for measuring and controlling industrial processes, with particular specialization in ATEX-certified equipment for explosive atmospheres. Its product portfolio spans nine functional categories including display and signaling, power and isolation, junction boxes, conversion, generation and control, measurement and detection, grounding, relay and thermostat, and transmission; flagship lines include the XT42 transmitter, the MATIS and MATIS-NOMADAUTO grounding clamps, the GIV3 loop generator, and the PLC30 universal converters. Manufacturing is conducted in-house at a single Saucats facility equipped with automated SMT assembly equipment, producing approximately 20,000 products per year under a five-year warranty.

The company derives revenue primarily from hardware sales of industrial measurement and ATEX-certified equipment, complemented by professional services including metrology, repair, ATEX training (ISM-ATEX 1E and 2E), and end-of-life recycling compliance through the ECOSYSTEM eco-organization. Pricing is tariff-based with a 100 euro minimum invoice threshold, 30-day payment terms, and cash-on-delivery terms for first-time customers and service work. The go-to-market is sales-led, with regional technical sales staff (technico-commerciaux itinérants) covering France, a sedentary commercial service for inbound inquiries, and a developing network of international distributors targeting European and ATEX-aligned markets. The 2021 launch of IIoT-enabled Bluetooth Low Energy instruments and a free AP3 smartphone app signals a shift toward connected instrumentation, while a 2022 digital transformation project under the France Relance program and Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine support indicates internal modernization. Reference customers include Sanofi, LVMH, PSA (Stellantis), and Airbus Helicopter across pharmaceutical, cosmetics, automotive, and aerospace and defense verticals.

Name

A puissance 3

Legal name

A puissance 3

Website

https://apuissance3.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A puissance 3 is an independent French industrial measurement and control instrumentation manufacturer founded in 1983, specializing in ATEX-certified equipment for explosive atmospheres, serving industrial process customers across pharmaceutical, cosmetics, automotive, aerospace, and process industries in France and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saucats

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Measurement Hardware Products: Design, manufacture, and sale of industrial measurement and control instrumentation including digital indicators, temperature transmitters, galvanic isolators, process signal converters, relay and thermostat devices, ATEX grounding systems (MATIS), and signal transmission equipment. Products are sold via direct sales and distribution network in France and internationally. Minimum order value of 100 euros. Five-year warranty on products.
2. Professional Services (Metrology, Repair, Training): After-sale services including product verification and metrology, repair services, ATEX training programs (including ISM-ATEX 1E and 2E courses), and product recycling (DEEE). First-time customers and service work (repairs, calibrations, training) are invoiced on a cash basis without discount.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

A puissance 3 designs, manufactures and sells industrial measurement and control instrumentation used to monitor and regulate industrial processes, with a particular specialization in ATEX-certified equipment for explosive atmospheres. Its product portfolio includes digital indicators, temperature probes and transmitters, galvanic isolators, process signal converters, intrinsically safe interfaces, ATEX grounding clamps and relay/thermostat devices. The company also offers Bluetooth-configurable IIoT transmitters, a companion smartphone application, ATEX training programs, metrology, repair and recycling services.

Product overview

A puissance 3 is a French industrial measurement and control company established in 1983, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for industrial process measurement. The product portfolio centers on ATEX-certified equipment for explosive atmospheres, organized into nine main categories: Display & Signal (Afficher et Signaler), Power & Isolation (Alimenter et Isoler), Junction Boxes (Coffrets et Boites de Jonction), Converters (Convertir), Generate & Control (Générer et Piloter), Measure & Detect (Mesurer et Détecter), Grounding (Mettre à la Terre), Relay & Thermostat (Relayer et Thermoster), and Transmit (Transmettre). Key flagship products include the XT42 transmitter, MATIS/MATIS-NOMADAUTO ATEX grounding clamps, GIV3 loop generator, and PLC30-series universal signal converters. The company has expanded into IIoT with Bluetooth-configurable products and a companion smartphone application. Services include ATEX training (ISM-ATEX), metrology, repair, and product recycling through ECOSYSTEM.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• XT42 Transmitter Industrial transmitter used by process manufacturers for measurement and control in industrial applications.
• MATIS and MATIS-NOMADAUTO ATEX Grounding Clamps ATEX-certified grounding clamp system (Mise à la Terre) for safe operation in explosive atmospheres, for installation and maintenance teams working in hazardous areas.
• GIV3 Loop Generator Loop generator used by industrial customers for process control signal generation and testing.
• PLC30-ALG-ISO Universal Programmable Signal Converter Universal programmable signal converter with Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity, configurable input/output, galvanic isolation, loop power supply, and front-face fault display for industrial process signal conditioning.
• PLC30-ISO and PLC30-REG Universal Signal Converters Universal signal converters with galvanic isolation for industrial process signal conditioning.
• XT44SI-F Frequency/Flow Transmitter Frequency and flow (débit) transmitter for IIoT applications, available in ATEX and non-ATEX certified variants.
• XT44-NIV Potentiometer Level Transmitter Potentiometer technology-based level (niveau) measurement transmitter for industrial process monitoring.
• NAEV30-DI4 and NAEV30-DO4 Digital Signal Interfaces Digital input (DI4) and digital output (DO4) interfaces for ATEX environments, delivering 37.5% savings on wiring costs versus alternative architectures.
• ATEX Intrinsic Safety Interfaces Intrinsically safe interfaces and barriers for securing industrial processes in ATEX explosive atmosphere zones.
• Digital Indicators Numerical display devices for visualization and process monitoring in industrial measurement applications.
• Temperature Probes and Transmitters Industrial temperature measurement devices including sensors and transmitters for process control.
• Galvanic Isolators Isolation devices for protecting sensitive industrial electronics and ensuring signal integrity in process loops.
• Relays and Thermostats Control devices for switching and temperature regulation in industrial processes.
• Junction Boxes and Enclosures Enclosures and junction boxes for industrial electrical installations.
• AP3 Smartphone Application Mobile application for Android and iOS that lets customers visualize and configure A puissance 3 IIoT instruments, including the XT44SI-F, XT44-NIV and PLC30 converters.
• ISM-ATEX Training Programs Specialized paid training programs (ISM-ATEX 1E and 2E) for installers and maintenance technicians working with ATEX equipment.
• Metrology and Calibration Services Calibration and metrology services for industrial measurement equipment.
• Repair and Maintenance Services Repair and maintenance (SAV) services for A puissance 3 industrial measurement and control products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37.5% savings on wiring costs with digital signal interfaces (NAEV30-DI4 and NAEV30-DO4)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EcosystemminorOthersA puissance 3 is a member of Ecosystem, a non-profit eco-organization approved by the French public authorities, which organizes the collection, depollution, and recycling of Professional Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE/DEEE) in France. The company holds unique identifier FR001100_05M1H3 registered with ADEME, fulfilling its producer responsibility obligations under French environmental regulations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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