Arizona Instrument

What Arizona Instrument does

Arizona Instrument, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, designs, manufactures, and sells moisture analysis instruments and analyzers. The supplied operating data links the company into the AMETEK Brookfield portfolio (a division of publicly traded AMETEK Inc., NYSE: AMET), where moisture analysis is delivered under the Computrac sub-brand alongside the Jerome toxic gas analyzer family and Brookfield's broader viscosity/rheology instrument franchise spanning the DV2Plus, DVPlus, and DVNext viscometer and rheometer lines, plus the RSX/RSO/PVS rheometers, CTX texture analyzer, PFT powder flow tester, and integrated temperature control (Thermosel, LAUDA Loop 100).

The underlying technology base rests on proprietary measurement modalities: rotational viscometry and cone/plate or coaxial cylinder rheometry for viscosity and rheology, loss-on-drying and vapor-pressure (Karl Fischer alternative) methods for moisture content, and proprietary sensor architectures for hydrogen sulfide and mercury vapor detection. The instrumentation is tied together by a proprietary software stack — Rheo3000, RheocalcT, RheoVision, DV360, DVCreate, Powder Flow Pro, Texture Pro, Computrac Connect, DVPlus Connect — that handles control, data acquisition, analysis, and reporting across the instrument ecosystem.

Revenue is generated through a hardware-led model: laboratory and in-line process instrument sales, accessory and consumable sales (spindles, cones, cups, viscosity reference standards, oils and silicone fluids), one-time software licenses, and recurring managed-service revenue via the AMECare extended warranty and ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration and repair services. Education, training, and method-development/sample testing services complete the revenue mix. Customers are primarily R&D laboratories in pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, and materials science; QC/QA labs across manufacturing industries; and process manufacturers needing in-line viscosity monitoring. Pricing is quote-based and delivered through a hybrid go-to-market of direct e-commerce, regional sales managers, and channel partners, with localized presence in the USA, India, UK, France, Germany, China, and Thailand.

Note on scope: the input conflates Arizona Instrument's small (51-100 employee) firmographic profile with the materially larger AMETEK Brookfield operating data set; the description above reflects the operating evidence supplied while acknowledging this ambiguity in the underlying source material.

Name

Arizona Instrument

Legal name

AMETEK Inc.

Website

https://azic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Arizona Instrument, founded in 1981 in Chandler, Arizona, designs and manufactures moisture analysis instruments and analyzers (operating within the AMETEK Brookfield / Computrac portfolio), serving R&D labs, QC/QA operations, and process manufacturers across pharmaceutical, chemical, food, battery, and environmental compliance end-markets via a global direct-and-channel sales motion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Moisture Analysis Instruments

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAGAIAA

Analytical Instruments & Chromatography Systems

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Life Science Tools & Services (CRO/CDMO/Lab Services)/Laboratory Equipment, Instruments & Consumables

Keywords

• Moisture analysis instruments
• Laboratory analyzers
• Moisture content determination
• Vapor pressure analysis
• Karl Fischer alternative

Headquarters

HQ city

Chandler

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Instrumentation Hardware: Sale of precision scientific instruments including viscometers, rheometers, texture analyzers, powder flow testers, moisture analyzers, and toxic gas detectors. Instruments range from benchtop lab viscometers to in-line process viscometers.
2. Calibration, Repair & Extended Warranty (AMECare): Recurring service revenue from ISO/IEC 17025 calibration, repair services, onsite maintenance, and extended warranty programs.
3. Software Licenses: Sale of instrument control and analysis software including DV360, Rheo3000, RheocalcT, RheoVision, and Powder Flow Pro.
4. Accessories and Consumables: Spindles, cones, cups, chambers, viscosity standards (silicone oils, general purpose oils, CAP oil fluids), and calibration verification products.
5. Education, Training & Sample Testing Services: Brookfield University provides educational content; sample testing and method development services offered for customer applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Arizona Instrument designs, manufactures, and sells moisture analysis instruments and analyzers, with its Computrac product line as the core offering. The product portfolio includes the Computrac MAX 4000XL loss-on-drying moisture analyzer, the Computrac Vapor Pro XL vapor pressure moisture analyzer (a Karl Fischer alternative), and supporting accessories such as the VPXL Analytical Balance and temperature calibration kit. These instruments are sold to laboratory and industrial customers needing precise moisture content determination in pharmaceutical, food, chemical, and materials applications.

Product overview

AMETEK Brookfield offers a comprehensive portfolio of scientific laboratory instrumentation built around viscosity and rheology measurement as the foundational expertise dating back to 1934. The product architecture comprises multiple instrument categories that work together to serve material characterization needs: the core viscometer lineup (DV2Plus, DVPlus, DVNext series) serves as the primary viscosity measurement tools, while the RSX and RSO rheometer family provides advanced rheological characterization for research applications. Supporting these are specialized instruments including the CTX Texture Analyzer for physical property testing, PFT Powder Flow Tester for bulk solid analysis, Computrac moisture analyzers (including the VPXL Karl Fischer alternative) for moisture content determination, and Jerome toxic gas analyzers (J605, X631, J405, J505) for hydrogen sulfide and mercury vapor detection. The portfolio is complemented by temperature control systems (Thermosel, LAUDA Loop), viscosity calibration standards, and proprietary software solutions (Rheo3000, RheocalcT, RheoVision, DV360, Powder Flow Pro, Texture Pro) that enable data acquisition, analysis, and reporting across the instrument ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Computrac: Moisture analysis instruments brand, including MAX 4000XL, Vapor Pro XL products
• Jerome
• AMECare

Products and services

• Computrac MAX 4000XL Moisture analyzer using loss-on-drying methodology for precise moisture content determination in laboratory and industrial applications including pharmaceutical, food, and chemical samples.
• Computrac Vapor Pro XL Karl Fischer alternative moisture analyzer using vapor pressure analysis technology for enhanced accuracy in moisture content determination, eliminating the need for chemical titration reagents.
• VPXL Analytical Balance Precision analytical balance integration for Computrac moisture analyzers, providing accurate sample weighing for moisture content determination.
• Computrac Vapor Pro XL Autosampler Automated sampling accessory for the Computrac Vapor Pro XL moisture analyzer that enables unattended, high-throughput moisture content analysis.
• VPXL Temperature Calibration Kit Temperature calibration kit for Computrac moisture analyzers, ensuring measurement accuracy through verified temperature control.
• Computrac Connect Web Server Web-based server software for Computrac moisture analyzers, providing centralized data management, reporting, and remote access capabilities for laboratory networks.
• PG Flash Software
• Capcalc Software
• Calibration and Repair Services ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration and repair services for laboratory instruments, including onsite calibration options and return-to-factory service.
• AMECare Extended Warranty Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Repeatable, reliable, and accurate viscosity measurements for informed decision-making and optimal product results

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Agilent Technologies: Major analytical instrument and lab services company with broad coverage in spectroscopy, chromatography, and laboratory automation. Adjacent competitor for material characterization and QC analytical workflows.
• Sartorius: Major bioprocessing and laboratory equipment vendor offering moisture analyzers and lab balances alongside fermentation, filtration, and cell line products. Competes with Arizona Instrument in pharma and biotech QC moisture determination.
• Hach (Danaher): Water quality and analytical measurement specialist owned by Danaher, with overlapping toxic gas detection and analytical chemistry offerings. Adjacent peer serving overlapping environmental and industrial safety customers.
• Dräger: German safety technology company offering toxic gas detection (hydrogen sulfide, mercury, etc.) and respiratory protection. Closest comparable competitor to Jerome toxic gas analyzers in workplace and environmental safety.
• Mettler-Toledo: Global leader in precision laboratory instruments including moisture analyzers, balances, and titration systems (including Karl Fischer). Direct competitor to Computrac moisture analyzers across pharmaceutical, chemical, and food QC labs, while operating a much broader portfolio.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Largest diversified life sciences and analytical instrument vendor, offering moisture analysis alongside Karl Fischer titration, mass spectrometry, and chromatography. Competes across nearly every end market Arizona Instrument serves.
• Shimadzu Scientific Instruments: Diversified Japanese analytical instrument manufacturer covering chromatography, spectroscopy, balances, and material testing. Competes with Arizona Instrument in moisture and analytical measurement for regulated industries.

Direct peers

• Kett Electric Laboratory: Japan-based specialist manufacturer of moisture analyzers, near-infrared composition analyzers, and coating thickness gauges. Closely comparable product set to Computrac moisture analyzers.
• A&D Company: Japan-based manufacturer of precision balances, moisture analyzers, and weighing instruments. Direct niche competitor to Computrac moisture analyzers and the VPXL Analytical Balance accessory in laboratory and production environments.
• CEM Corporation: Specialist in moisture/solids analysis and microwave laboratory instrumentation. Direct competitor in loss-on-drying and rapid moisture analysis for food, pharma, and chemical markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BrookfieldEng
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arizonainstrumentllc

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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