Associated Research
Associated Research (an Ikonix brand) is a Lake Forest, Illinois-based manufacturer of electrical safety compliance test equipment — including hipot, ground bond, insulation resistance, and leakage current testers — sold globally to medical device, appliance, aerospace, lighting, EV, and consumer electronics manufacturers through direct sales and 30+ international distributors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1936
- HeadquartersLake Forest, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Associated Research does
Associated Research (ARI) is a Lake Forest, Illinois-based designer and manufacturer of electrical safety compliance test equipment, operating as a strategic brand under the Ikonix corporate umbrella alongside sister brands SCI and EEC. Its product portfolio spans a deliberate ladder from entry-level to high-end: the Hypot Series (AC/DC hipot and insulation resistance testers starting at $1,899), the HypotULTRA Series (advanced automated dielectric analyzers), the premium OMNIA II multi-function testers ($15,499-$17,599) combining hipot, ground bond, insulation resistance, functional run, and leakage current testing, plus the HypotMAX high-voltage line, HYAMP ground bond testers, and the LINECHEK II standalone leakage current tester designed for medical device manufacturers. Supporting these are Test Systems, Multiplexers, a calibrated accessor
Associated Research firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Associated Research
- Legal name
- Associated Research
- Website
- https://arisafety.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1936
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Associated Research (an Ikonix brand) is a Lake Forest, Illinois-based manufacturer of electrical safety compliance test equipment — including hipot, ground bond, insulation resistance, and leakage current testers — sold globally to medical device, appliance, aerospace, lighting, EV, and consumer electronics manufacturers through direct sales and 30+ international distributors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Associated Research industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electrical Safety Testing Equipment
- NAICS
- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)
- SIC
- Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Commissioning, testing & energization services (HVT, relay testing, SAT) (EUADAKAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Testing, Commissioning & Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E/Arc Flash) (EDAOABAM)
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Where Associated Research is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lake Forest
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
Associated Research business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Electrical Safety Test Equipment Sales: Sale of hipot testers, hipotULTRA, hipotMAX, OMNIA II, HYAMP, and LINECHEK II series testers. Prices range from approximately $1,899 to $17,599 depending on model and capabilities.
- Accessories and Consumables: Sale of accessories including remote trigger foot switches, signal tower lights, DUT enclosures, insulation mats, test leads, probes, and interface cards. Prices range from $59 to $899.
- Software Solutions: Sale of software including WithStand desktop and cloud software for recording, tracking, and storing product test data.
- Service and Support: Calibration, repair, RMA request, and trade-in services for existing equipment.
- Consulting Services: On-site training, on-site system validation, gap analysis/automation audit, multivendor instrument training, and custom documentation development services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Hypot 3805 - Basic AC Hipot Tester |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Hypot 3865 - AC/DC Hipot Tester |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Hypot 3870 - AC/DC Hipot with IR Tester |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | HypotULTRA 7850 - Advanced Multi-Function Tester |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | OMNIA II 8206 - High-End Multi-Function Tester |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | OMNIA II 8257 - Premium Multi-Function Tester with Power Source |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Remote Trigger Foot Switch |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Multi-Colored Signal Tower Light |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | DUT Enclosure with Interlock |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Warning Sign - DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Class 3 Insulation Mat 40KV |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Remote Test Box RTB-01, CE Listed |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Remote Test Box RTB-02 with LED Indicators, CE Listed |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Associated Research product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Associated Research manufactures and sells electrical safety compliance testing equipment including hipot testers (AC/DC), insulation resistance testers, ground bond testers, leakage current testers, and functional run testers. The portfolio spans entry-level single-function testers to advanced multi-function systems (OMNIA II), complemented by test systems, multiplexers, accessories, and the WithStand desktop and cloud software for recording, tracking, and storing product test data.
Product overview
Associated Research (an Ikonix brand) offers a comprehensive portfolio of electrical safety compliance testing solutions. The core product lines include the Hypot Series for basic AC/DC Hipot and Insulation Resistance testing, the HypotULTRA Series for advanced automated dielectric analysis, the OMNIA II Series as multi-function testers combining Hipot, Ground Bond, Functional Run, and Leakage Current testing, the HypotMAX Series for high-voltage applications, the HYAMP for Ground Bond testing, and LINECHEK II for medical device leakage current testing. The portfolio is complemented by Test Systems, Multiplexers for expanded testing, Accessories (leads, probes, verification boxes, interface cards, safety equipment), WithStand Software for data management, and Refurbished Instruments. The products support multiple industry standards including IEC, UL, and EN specifications across medical, appliance, aerospace, lighting, consumer electronics, industrial equipment, electric vehicle, and test and measurement sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- HypotULTRA: Premium series of automated dielectric analyzers offering comprehensive and flexible testing capabilities.
- HypotMAX
- OMNIA II
- HYAMP
- LINECHEK II
Products and services
- Hypot Series AC Hipot, DC Hipot, and Insulation Resistance testing equipment for electrical safety compliance, covering a range of voltage and current ratings for manufacturers requiring entry-level safety testing.
- HypotULTRA Series Comprehensive and flexible automated dielectric analyzers for advanced electrical safety testing, integrating AC/DC hipot, insulation resistance, and ground continuity test capabilities.
- OMNIA II Series Multi-function testers for complex testing requirements, combining AC/DC Hipot, Insulation Resistance, Ground Bond, Functional Run, and Leakage Current testing with optional built-in AC Power Source for high-end compliance applications.
- HypotMAX Series Automated electrical safety testers engineered for high-voltage applications, addressing demanding dielectric and insulation testing needs for industrial and aerospace manufacturers.
- HYAMP Series Ground bond testing equipment with AC and DC current capabilities for verifying protective earth continuity and bonding integrity in electrical products.
- LINECHEK II Standalone Leakage Current Tester specifically designed for medical device manufacturers requiring compliance with IEC/UL 60601-1 patient and operator leakage current measurements.
- Test Systems Integrated test systems providing comprehensive electrical safety compliance testing solutions for manufacturing lines and end-of-line production environments.
- Multiplexers Multiplexer equipment for expanding electrical safety test capabilities across multiple test points or devices under test, supporting scalable production-line testing.
- WithStand Software Desktop and cloud software for easy recording, tracking, and storing of product test data generated by Associated Research electrical safety testers, supporting compliance traceability.
- Accessories Supporting accessories including test leads, probes, verification boxes, interface cards, adapter boxes, remote trigger foot switches, signal tower lights, DUT enclosures, insulation mats, and personal protective equipment used in electrical safety testing setups.
- Refurbished Instruments Certified pre-owned and refurbished electrical safety testers and instruments offered as a lower-cost alternative to new equipment for cost-sensitive buyers.
Quantifiable outcome
- 5-year warranty standard on all products
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Associated Research
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Associated Research technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Associated Research partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
33 partnerships are on record, tiered regional.
- TestforceregionalAuthorized distributor for Canada covering the Canadian market. Located at 9450 Trans Canada Hwy., St. Laurent, QC H4S 1R7, Canada. Phone: 1-888-880-6830 or 1-514-856-0970.
- DAKENAregionalAuthorized distributor for Mexico located at San Ignacio de Loyola 1630 Col Villas de San Cristóbal, 66478 San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
- GAAL Instruments, S.A.de C.V.regionalAuthorized distributor for Mexico covering Ciudad de Mexico area at Graciano Sanchez #69, Col. Presidentes Ejidales, 04470 Coyoacán, Ciudad de Mexico.
- ElvatronregionalAuthorized distributor for Costa Rica located at Calle 60, Avenida 43, San Jose, Costa Rica.
- Tex Teste e MediçãoregionalAuthorized distributor for Brazil located at Rua dos Buritis, 128 – Cj 301 – Bl A – Vila Parque Jabaquara, 04321-902 – São Paulo – SP, Brasil.
- INSTRU ELECTRONICregionalAuthorized distributor for Colombia located at Carrera 19 # 82 – 33 Of. 203, Bogotá, Colombia.
- MB ElectroniqueregionalAuthorized distributor for France with head office in Buc Cedex and agency in Moirans.
- LXinstruments GmbHregionalAuthorized distributor for Germany and Switzerland located at Rudolf-Diesel-Str. 36, 71154 Nufringen, Germany.
- CalTest Instruments Ltd.regionalAuthorized Service and Calibration Center for United Kingdom located at Unit 2 Viceroy Court, Bedford Road, Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 3LJ, United Kingdom.
- DS systems Inc.regionalAuthorized distributor for Korea located at #1115 (Gasan-dong, Hanhwabizmetro 2), 43-14 Gasan digital 2-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, Korea (Zip 08590).
- Aimil Ltd.regionalAuthorized distributor for India with multiple office locations including New Delhi (Naimex House, A-8, Mohan Cooperative Industrial Estate, Mathura Road), Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, Vadodara, Hyderabad, Chennai, Chandigarh, Guwahati, and Bhubaneswar.
- Global Inventive Technologies Intl Inc.regionalAuthorized distributor for Philippines located at Governor's Drive Barrio Bancal, Carmona Cavite, Philippines, 4116.
- IKONIX TAIWAN CO, LTD.regionalAuthorized distributor for Taiwan located at 7F, No. 95, Section 1, Xintai 5th Road, Xizhi District, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan (U Town Building C).
- ELECTRONICS SOLUTION CO., LTDregionalAuthorized distributor for Thailand located at 41/17 Moo 1, Klong 6, Klongluang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand.
- EMIN Vietnam Joint Stock CompanyregionalAuthorized distributor for Vietnam with headquarters in Hanoi and branches in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, and Dong Nai provinces.
- Vicom Australia PTY LTDregionalAuthorized distributor for Australia located at 1064 Centre Road, Oakleigh South, Vic 3167 Australia with additional office in Sydney.
- RF Test Solutions Ltd.regionalAuthorized distributor for New Zealand located at Ground Floor, RF Test Solutions House, 409 Cuba Street, Alicetown, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand.
- TESTOVACÍ TECHNIKA s.r.o.regionalAuthorized distributor for Czech Republic and Slovakia located at Československé armády 923/15, 290 01 Podebrady, Czech Republic.
- Test-Measurements DenmarkregionalAuthorized distributor for Denmark located at Generatorvej 35 B 2860 Søborg, Copenhagen Denmark.
- TSP (Tampereen Sähköpalvelu Oy)regionalAuthorized distributor for Finland and Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) located at Autokeskuksentie 16, FIN-33960 PIRKKALA, FINLAND.
- PROMET MERESTECHNIKA KFT.regionalAuthorized distributor for Hungary located at Arany Janos u. 54., H-2314 Halasztelek, Hungary.
- PEMA LTD.regionalAuthorized distributor for Ireland located at PEMA House, Dromiskin, Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland.
- Cal Power SrlregionalAuthorized distributor for Italy located at Via Acquanera 29, COMO 22100, Italy.
- Electrometric B.V.regionalAuthorized distributor for Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands located at Frankrijklaan 7, 2391 PX Hazerswoude Dorp, The Netherlands.
- INSTRUMENT og DATA SYSTEMER a.s (IDS a.s)regionalAuthorized distributor for Norway located at Furuveien 17 C, 1356 Bekkestua, Norway.
- WavecontrolregionalAuthorized distributor for Portugal and Spain located at Pallars 65-71, Barcelona ES-08108, Spain.
- Ferner Elektronik ABregionalAuthorized distributor for Sweden located at Fabriksvägen 2, SE-746 34 Bålsta, Sweden.
- InterNET SRLregionalAuthorized distributor covering Bosnia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, and Serbia located at Str. Comana nr. 21, sector 1, RO-011 273, București, Romania.
- ElecTrade-M, Ltd.regionalAuthorized distributor for Russia located at Office 20, 11-ya Radialnaya street 2, Moscow, 115404, Russia.
- Incekara A.SregionalAuthorized distributor for Turkey located at 1404 Sok. 16 N. Akar Mah., Balgat – 06520 Ankara Turkey.
- RDT Equipment & SystemsregionalAuthorized distributor for Israel located at 22 Ef'al street, Petach Tikva, 4951122, Israel P.O Box 3139.
- Alphatech GCCregionalAuthorized distributor for United Arab Emirates located at P.O Box 14952, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- HIK-CONSULTINGregionalAuthorized Service Center for Poland located at Chabrowa 16, 01-934 Warsaw, Poland.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Associated Research competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hioki: Japanese manufacturer of electrical test and measurement instruments including hipot/insulation testers targeting the same electrical safety compliance use cases as Associated Research's Hypot and HypotULTRA series across global manufacturing customers.
- Megger Group: Global manufacturer of electrical test equipment including insulation resistance testers, ground testers, and multifunction safety analyzers serving industrial, utility, and manufacturing customers with overlapping product categories to Associated Research's ground bond and insulation resistance testers.
- Fluke Corporation: Fortive-owned electrical test and measurement leader offering portable electrical safety testers (e.g., Fluke 87V, ESA612 medical device leakage testers) that directly overlap with Associated Research's hipot, insulation, and ground bond portfolio for similar manufacturing and field-service customers.
- Kikusui Electronics: Japanese test and measurement specialist with a focused hipot/safety tester product line (TOS series) directly comparable to Associated Research's Hypot and HypotMAX offerings for AC/DC dielectric withstand and insulation testing in production environments.
- Seaward Group (Rigel Medical): UK-based manufacturer of electrical safety analyzers (Rigel 288+, Sentinel) for medical device and laboratory customers — directly comparable to Associated Research's LINECHEK II leakage current and OMNIA II multi-function platforms in regulated end-markets.
- Chroma ATE: Taiwan-based test and measurement company offering hipot testers and integrated electrical safety test systems to appliance, EV, and electronics manufacturers — competing head-to-head with OMNIA II multi-function platforms and HypotMAX high-voltage testers.
- Vitrek (formerly QuadTech): US-based specialty manufacturer of hipot, ground bond, and leakage current testers serving medical device and appliance manufacturers with products that directly overlap the LINECHEK II and HypotULTRA value propositions for electrical safety compliance.
Broad incumbents
- Keysight Technologies: Large public test and measurement incumbent with broad product portfolio including electrical safety analyzers; competes more broadly than Associated Research but overlaps in regulatory compliance test for electronics manufacturers and system integrators.
- Yokogawa Test & Measurement: Japanese industrial test and measurement incumbent offering insulation testers and power analyzers relevant to industrial and electrical safety applications, providing broader-line competition to Associated Research's specialized compliance instruments.
Emerging players
- GW Instek: Taiwan-based test equipment manufacturer offering hipot/insulation testers (GPT/GPI series) at competitive price points, competing for the same mid-market appliance and consumer electronics customers as Associated Research's entry-level Hypot series.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Associated Research
What does Associated Research do?
Associated Research manufactures and sells electrical safety compliance testing equipment including hipot testers (AC/DC), insulation resistance testers, ground bond testers, leakage current testers, and functional run testers. The portfolio spans entry-level single-function testers to advanced multi-function systems (OMNIA II), complemented by test systems, multiplexers, accessories, and the WithStand desktop and cloud software for recording, tracking, and storing product test data.
Is Associated Research a public or private company?
Associated Research is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Associated Research founded?
Associated Research was founded in 1936. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Associated Research based?
Associated Research is headquartered in Lake Forest, United States, in the North America region.
How does Associated Research make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Electrical Safety Test Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are accessories and Consumables, software Solutions, service and Support and consulting Services.
Who are Associated Research's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hioki, Megger Group, Fluke Corporation, Kikusui Electronics, Seaward Group (Rigel Medical), Chroma ATE and Vitrek (formerly QuadTech). Broad incumbents are Keysight Technologies and Yokogawa Test & Measurement. GW Instek is listed as an emerging player.
Does Associated Research have an API?
No public API is recorded for Associated Research.
What industry is Associated Research in?
Associated Research's product category is Electrical Safety Testing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUADAKAE, Commissioning, testing & energization services (HVT, relay testing, SAT), with a secondary code of EDAOABAM, Testing, Commissioning & Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E/Arc Flash). Its NAICS code is 334515 and its SIC code is 3825.