AMETEK Calibration

What AMETEK Calibration does

AMETEK Calibration (AMETEK Sensors, Test & Calibration, or STC) is a business unit of AMETEK Inc. (NYSE: AME) that designs, manufactures, and sells precision calibration instruments for pressure, temperature, and process signals. Operations are organized under four acquired sub-brands retained as product lines: JOFRA (temperature, pressure, and process signal calibrators plus temperature sensors), Crystal Engineering (digital pressure measurement), Mansfield & Green (pneumatic floating-ball and hydraulic piston deadweight testers, with the floating-ball principle dating to 1966), and Frode Pedersen (industrial and marine temperature sensors). The portfolio includes digital pressure gauges (XP3i, XP2i, m1), pressure calibrators (HPC50, HPC40, nVision, CrystalCalHP), deadweight testers (Type T), temperature calibrators (RTC series, RTCt-159, RTCt-700, RTC-168), the multifunction process calibrator ASC-400, intrinsically safe add-on modules (APMi, ATMi), and a proprietary software suite (CrystalControl, DataLoggerXP, FastCalXP, JofraCal) for configuration, logging, and certificate generation. Differentiation rests on patented Dynamic Load Compensation (DLC) for temperature uniformity, an ultra-low temperature calibration range down to -100°C for pharmaceutical/vaccine cold-chain use, and a broad certification portfolio (ATEX, IECEx, CSA, DNV, CE, A2LA) that supports deployment in hazardous-area and marine environments.

The company serves regulated B2B end-markets — Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Maritime, Power & Energy, Food & Beverage, Chemical & Plastics, Water & Wastewater, and Aerospace & Defense — through an enterprise field-sales motion with direct sales offices in the US, China, Singapore, Germany, France, and the UK, complemented by global distributors and the AMETEK Inc. network of 100+ sales and service centers. Revenue derives primarily from hardware sales of calibration instruments and accessories, with a secondary recurring stream from proprietary calibration software licensing and a smaller professional-services stream covering factory service, calibration support, and RMA handling. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, anchored by multi-year contracts and a registered-user login for existing customers; a small e-commerce storefront handles selected products such as the m1 Digital Pressure Gauge. Four Centers of Excellence in the US and Denmark house product development and manufacturing, and recent product launches (RTCt-159, RTCt-700, XP3i Dual Display) indicate ongoing R&D investment in extending both the low- and high-temperature calibration envelope.

Name

AMETEK Calibration

Legal name

AMETEK Inc.

Website

https://ametekcalibration.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

AMETEK Calibration (AMETEK STC) manufactures precision calibration instruments for pressure, temperature, and process signals under the JOFRA, Crystal Engineering, Mansfield & Green, and Frode Pedersen brands, selling through enterprise field sales and global distributors to regulated industries including oil & gas, pharmaceutical, maritime, power, food & beverage, and aerospace.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Calibration Instruments

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)

akta.pro primary industry

Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC), Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL), Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE)

Keywords

• Pressure calibration instruments
• Temperature calibration equipment
• Process signal calibrators
• Digital pressure gauges
• Deadweight testers

Headquarters

HQ city

San Luis Obispo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Calibration Instruments Hardware: Sale of precision calibration equipment including pressure gauges, temperature calibrators, process calibrators, deadweight testers, and related measurement instruments under JOFRA, Crystal Engineering, and Mansfield & Green brands.
2. Calibration Software: Sale and licensing of calibration software products including CrystalControl, DataLoggerXP, FastCalXP, JofraCal, ConFigXP, and UnitCalc for configuration, data logging, and calibration certificate generation.
3. Professional Services: Service and calibration support, technical support, field and factory service capabilities, calibration services, product registration, and RMA request handling.
4. Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of accessories including protective boots, CPF adapters, pump systems, RTD probes, carrying cases, test leads, and replacement components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AMETEK Calibration (AMETEK Sensors, Test & Calibration) manufactures and sells precision calibration instruments for pressure, temperature, and process signals under the JOFRA, Crystal Engineering, Mansfield & Green, and Frode Pedersen brands. The portfolio includes digital pressure gauges, pressure calibrators, deadweight testers, temperature calibrators, multifunction process calibrators, and associated calibration software. Products are used in industries such as oil and gas, pharmaceutical, maritime, power and energy, food and beverage, and water/wastewater for measurement accuracy, regulatory compliance, and safety.

Product overview

AMETEK Calibration offers a comprehensive portfolio of calibration instruments organized under four sub-brands: JOFRA (temperature, pressure, and process signal calibrators), Crystal Engineering (pressure measurement equipment), Mansfield & Green (deadweight testers), and Frode Pedersen (temperature sensors). The product range spans three core measurement categories: pressure calibration products including digital pressure gauges (XP3i, XP2i, XP2i-DP, WT Series, m1, m1M), pressure calibrators (HPC50, HPC40, 30 Series, nVision, CrystalCalHP), and deadweight testers (Type T, PK II); temperature calibration products including calibrators (RTC Series), temperature sensors, and thermometers; and process calibration products including multifunction calibrators (ASC-400). Supporting these instruments is a suite of proprietary software (CrystalControl, DataLoggerXP, FastCalXP, ConFigXP, JofraCal) for configuration, data logging, and calibration management. Add-on modules (APMi, ATMi) extend the capabilities of core calibrators. The portfolio serves industries including Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Maritime, Power & Energy, Food & Beverage, and Water/Wastewater.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JOFRA: World-leading manufacturer and developer of calibration instruments for temperature, pressure and process signals as well as for temperature sensors.
• Crystal Engineering
• M&G (Mansfield & Green)
• Frode Pedersen

Products and services

• HPC50 Series Pressure Calibrator Intrinsically safe multi-range pressure calibrator with scaling, % error and flow calculations, internal and external pressure modules. Measures vacuum to 15,000 psi / 1000 bar with accuracy up to 0.035% of reading. For oil and gas, chemical, and other hazardous environment use.
• HPC40 Series Pressure Calibrator World's first combined pressure and mA loop calibrator fully temperature compensated from -20 to 50°C. Features 0.035% of reading accuracy, non-menu interface, and measures gauge, absolute, and differential pressures up to 15,000 psi / 1000 bar. For process technicians and calibration engineers.
• XP3i Digital Pressure Gauge Rugged digital pressure gauge with Bluetooth capabilities for wireless and hazardous area measurement. Features data logging, dual display options, and in-field rugged improvements.
• XP2i Digital Pressure Gauge Intrinsically safe digital pressure gauge with 0.1% of reading accuracy. Supports data logging, pressure safety valve testing, and optional DataLoggerXP upgrade for 32,000 data point recording.
• XP2i-DP Differential Pressure Gauge Ultra-rugged wet/wet differential pressure gauge with 0.1% of reading accuracy. Features marine-grade enclosure, vacuum mode, and up to 32,000 data point recording with optional DataLoggerXP. ATEX, IEC, and IECEx approved.
• WT Series Panel Mount Digital Pressure Gauge Drop-in replacement for Wally Box pressure gauge with 0.1% of reading accuracy. Features front-accessible batteries, rugged design, optional data logging, and 6" or 8.5" panel mount options.
• m1 Digital Pressure Gauge Affordable digital pressure gauge with 0.2% of reading accuracy from -10 to 50°C. Features 2-year calibration interval, up to 3 years battery life, and bright backlit display.
• m1M Maritime Digital Pressure Gauge Maritime-specific digital pressure gauge with 0.25% of reading accuracy. DNV approved with 3-year calibration interval and extended battery life for maritime and offshore applications.
• 30 Series Pressure Calibrator Ultra-compact digital pressure calibrator with 0.05% of reading accuracy. Measures vacuum and pressure up to 5000 psi (300 bar) with built-in milliamps indication for transmitter calibration.
• nVision Reference Recorder Reference pressure recorder with up to 0.025% reading accuracy for differential pressure. Stores up to 500,000 data points, displays live data graphically, and includes A2LA accredited calibration certificate.
• Type T Hydraulic Deadweight Tester Dead weight tester with re-entrant type piston/cylinder assembly offering laboratory accuracy. Accuracy to 0.015% of reading, ranges to 15,000 psi, available in psi, kg/cm2, bar, and kPa.
• ASC-400 Multifunction Process Calibrator Advanced signal calibrator reading and sourcing RTD, Thermocouple, Current, Voltage, Frequency, Resistance, and Pulse Train Output. Features percent error calculation, scaling, leak-testing, and switch test calibration in one handheld unit.
• RTCt Series Reference Temperature Calibrator Reference temperature calibrators including RTCt-159 with cooling to -100°C and next-generation touchscreen interface, and RTCt-700 with triple-zone heating up to 700°C. Feature Dynamic Load Compensation for temperature uniformity and pharmaceutical, energy, and industrial process use.
• JOFRA Calibration Instruments Sub-brand offering world-leading calibration instruments for temperature, pressure, and process signals as well as temperature sensors. Includes dry block, liquid bath, and reference temperature calibrators.
• Crystal Engineering Pressure Measurement Equipment Sub-brand manufacturing equipment used to measure pressure for calibrating pressure measuring equipment and diagnosing equipment performance.
• Mansfield & Green Deadweight Testers Sub-brand supplying pneumatic floating ball and hydraulic piston deadweight testers worldwide, having introduced the floating ball principle in 1966.
• Frode Pedersen Temperature Sensors Sub-brand manufacturing a complete range of temperature sensors for industrial and marine use.
• CrystalControl Software Configuration and calibration management software for nVision Reference Recorder, HPC50 Series, and HPC40 Series calibrators. Enables firmware updates, data export to Excel/PDF, password protection, and module calibration.
• FastCalXP Calibration Software Gauge and transmitter calibration software enabling 10-point up and down calibration in under 3 minutes including certificate generation. Supports nVision, XP2i, and 30 Series reference gauges.
• DataLoggerXP Data Logging Software Pressure recording software for XP2i digital pressure gauge. Records up to 32,000 pressure measurements over extended periods with intervals from 1 second to 18 hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67% reduction in calibration costs over 3 years with 3-year calibration interval products
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Lloyd Material TestingcoreTechnology or IntegrationLloyd Instruments covers high quality single and dual column material testers suited for material testing applications up to 150kN. Part of AMETEK Inc.'s material testing solutions portfolio under the corporate partner program.
• Chatillon Force MeasurementcoreTechnology or IntegrationChatillon force measurement instruments suited for measurement on applications up to 5kN. Offers force gauges, torque gauges, and test stands for force measurement across a wide range of materials.
• Davenport InstrumentscoreTechnology or IntegrationDavenport precision polymer test instruments developed for accurate polymer testing including density measuring columns and PETPlus IV testing machines.
• Newage Hardness TestingcoreTechnology or IntegrationEstablished manufacturer and supplier of hardness testers and accessories providing solutions for research and quality needs across industries.
• Atlas Material Testing TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationAtlas offers a wide range of instruments and systems simulating environmental parameters of sunlight, temperature, and moisture in the form of rain, dew, and humidity. Over 90 years of pioneering innovations in product durability testing since 1915.
• AMETEK Inc. (Parent Company)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMETEK Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with approximately 13,700 colleagues, more than 100 manufacturing facilities, and more than 100 sales and service centers worldwide. AMETEK STC is a business unit benefiting from corporate resources and cross-business opportunities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WIKA: WIKA is a global leader in industrial pressure and temperature measurement, including calibration instruments and deadweight testers. Direct overlap with AMETEK STC's Crystal Engineering and M&G brands on pressure standards and primary calibration equipment for industrial and process customers.
• Beamex: Beamex specializes in calibration instruments and calibration management software (CMX), competing directly against AMETEK STC's CrystalControl/FastCalXP and JOFRA calibrator ranges. Both target ISO 17025-compliant industrial users with combined hardware + software propositions.
• Fluke Calibration: Fluke Calibration is the most direct competitor, offering pressure, temperature, and process calibration instruments (deadweight testers, dry-block calibrators) to the same regulated industries (Oil & Gas, Pharma). Both companies compete head-to-head in the global secondary-level calibration equipment market with overlapping product lines and similar precision claims.

Broad incumbents

• Baker Hughes (Druck): Baker Hughes' Druck business manufactures pressure calibration and measurement instruments used in Oil & Gas, aerospace and process industries. As part of a much larger oilfield services conglomerate, Druck competes with AMETEK STC in high-pressure, intrinsically-safe pressure calibration in Oil & Gas.
• Endress+Hauser: Endress+Hauser is a broad industrial instrumentation incumbent offering pressure, temperature, and process measurement instruments, with calibration-relevant offerings overlapping the AMETEK STC portfolio primarily in process industries (chemical, pharma, food). Competes on integrated solutions rather than standalone calibrators.
• GE Druck / Sensata: Sensata Technologies offers pressure sensing and calibration-adjacent industrial products. As a large industrial sensor manufacturer, Sensata competes with AMETEK STC on pressure measurement and certain test/calibration adjacent components sold into process control OEMs.
• Keysight Technologies: Keysight is a broad incumbent in electronic test & measurement. While its core focus is electrical/electronic calibration, Keysight's calibration services and instruments partially overlap with AMETEK STC in industrial T&M adjacencies and via standards-based traceability calibration services.

Emerging players

• Additel: Additel is an emerging player offering pressure and temperature calibration instruments — particularly digital pressure calibrators and process calibrators — at price points below AMETEK STC. Targets the same mid-market and SMB industrial users seeking feature-rich but lower-cost alternatives to legacy calibration brands.

Others

• Trescal: Trescal is a global pure-play calibration services provider (not a manufacturer). It is an ecosystem participant — a major customer/buyer of industrial calibration instruments from AMETEK STC and competitors, and a relevant indirect comparator for end-customer demand drivers.
• Transcat: Transcat distributes and services calibration instruments while operating one of North America's largest ISO 17025 calibration laboratories. Direct competitor on the services side and channel ecosystem participant — buys instrumentation from manufacturers like AMETEK STC to service regulated customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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