Pragma Capital
Privately held Chinese industrial testing-equipment manufacturer (Hangzhou Caishen / 威格仪器), founded 1995, producing motor, pump, power-analyzer and electrical-safety test instruments for Chinese manufacturers, EV OEMs, robotics suppliers, and universities.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersParis, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Pragma Capital does
Pragma Capital, as represented by its operating website pragma-capital.com and the associated legal entity 杭州格量测控技术有限公司 (Hangzhou Geliang Measurement and Control Technology Co., Ltd.), operating commercially under the trade names 杭州彩神 (Hangzhou Caishen), 威格仪器 (Weige Instruments) and 威格 (Vigor), is a privately held Chinese industrial testing-equipment manufacturer headquartered in Yuhang District, Hangzhou, China, with continuous operating history dating to 1995. The firm's product platform spans motor test systems (factory end-of-line and R&D dynamometer rigs for permanent magnet synchronous motors, induction motors, NEV drive motors, and robot joint module motors), pump characteristic test controllers (VG5500 series), multi-channel high-precision power analyzers (VG3000 series), motor characteristic measurement controllers (VG5300 series), eight-in-one electrical safety testers (VG1000 series), three-phase variable-frequency power supplies, electrical parameter measuring instruments (GDW series), multi-channel temperature testers (DWC series), live winding temperature-rise testers (RDC series), and impulse-withstand / grounding-resistance insulation testers. Technology differentiation is described as centred on self-developed measurement and control IP, multi-channel precision data acquisition, and integrated test-stand engineering rather than software-defined or AI-based analytics.
Pragma Capital firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Pragma Capital
- Legal name
- 杭州格量测控技术有限公司
- Website
- https://pragma-capital.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Privately held Chinese industrial testing-equipment manufacturer (Hangzhou Caishen / 威格仪器), founded 1995, producing motor, pump, power-analyzer and electrical-safety test instruments for Chinese manufacturers, EV OEMs, robotics suppliers, and universities.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Pragma Capital is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Paris
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Pragma Capital business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Testing Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of motor testing equipment, pump testing equipment, power analyzers, and integrated testing systems. One-time hardware sales with optional custom/OEM production.
- Custom/OEM Manufacturing: Customized testing solutions and OEM orders based on specific industry requirements
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Custom/Project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Pragma Capital product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Pragma Capital (杭州彩神 / 威格仪器) designs, manufactures, and sells integrated testing and measurement systems for electric motors, water pumps, power analyzers, and motor characteristic controllers. The company offers both standard product lines (VG3000, VG5300, VG5500, VG1000, GDW, DWC, RDC series) and custom/OEM-engineered test systems, delivered with on-site engineer installation guidance and a one-year free warranty.
Product overview
Pragma Capital (杭州彩神/威格仪器) is a testing equipment manufacturer founded in 1995, specializing in motor testing systems, power analyzers, and measurement instruments. The company operates as a platform of testing solutions comprising motor test equipment (VGX series comprehensive test systems, robot joint module motor test systems), water pump test equipment (VG5500 series), power analyzers (VG3000 series multi-channel), motor characteristic control instruments (VG5300 series), safety testers (VG1000 eight-in-one), and various measurement instruments (GDW series electrical parameter testers, DWC series temperature testers, RDC series winding temperature testers, VG2605A insulation testers). The product portfolio serves new energy vehicles, robotics, industrial motors, and research institutions, with合作的客户包括清华大学, 浙江大学, 比亚迪汽车, 海尔电器, and 美的电器.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- 威格仪器: Primary product brand for testing and measurement instruments including motor test equipment, power analyzers, water pump controllers, and integrated testing systems.
Products and services
- VG3000 Series Multi-channel High-precision Power Analyzer Multi-channel, multi-function, high-precision power analyzer for comprehensive electrical testing across motor and pump applications.
- VG5300 Series Motor Characteristic Controller Motor characteristic measurement and control instrument for performance testing of various motor types.
- VG5500 Series Pump Characteristic Controller Water pump characteristic measurement and control instrument for pump performance testing.
- VGX-13X-ATE Motor Factory Comprehensive Performance Test System Motor factory comprehensive performance test system for end-of-line testing in motor manufacturing.
- VGX-23X-ATE Motor Stator Comprehensive Performance Test System Motor stator comprehensive performance test system for stator quality verification and validation.
- VG1000 Eight-in-one Safety Comprehensive Tester Eight-in-one safety comprehensive tester for electrical safety compliance testing.
- HXL-3303 Three-phase Variable Frequency Power Supply Three-phase variable frequency power supply for testing applications.
- Vigor Robot Joint Module Motor Comprehensive Performance Factory Test System Robot joint module motor comprehensive performance factory test system for robot motor manufacturers.
- Vigor New Energy Electric Vehicle Drive Motor Comprehensive Test System New energy electric vehicle drive motor comprehensive test system for performance and durability testing, serving EV manufacturers and suppliers.
- Vigor Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Dynamometer Comprehensive Performance Test System Permanent magnet synchronous motor dynamometer comprehensive performance test system.
- Vigor Small and Medium Asynchronous Induction Motor Dynamometer Comprehensive Performance Test System Small and medium asynchronous induction motor dynamometer comprehensive performance test system.
- Vigor Robot Servo Motor Dynamometer Comprehensive Performance Factory Test System Robot servo motor dynamometer comprehensive performance factory test system for servo motor manufacturers.
- GDW1400 Single-phase Electrical Parameter Measuring Instrument Single-phase electrical parameter measuring instrument for electrical parameter measurement applications.
- GDW1400A Single-phase Electrical Parameter Measuring Instrument Enhanced single-phase electrical parameter measuring instrument.
- GDW3001 Three-phase Electrical Parameter Measuring Instrument Three-phase electrical parameter measuring instrument for three-phase electrical system testing.
- GDW3001A Three-phase Electrical Parameter Measuring Instrument Enhanced three-phase electrical parameter measuring instrument.
- GDW1206A DC Electrical Parameter Measuring Instrument DC electrical parameter measuring instrument for DC system testing.
- DWC-2 Multi-channel Temperature Tester Multi-channel temperature tester for multi-point temperature measurement.
- DWC-2515 Multi-channel Temperature Tester 2515 series multi-channel temperature tester.
- RDC2010 Live Winding Temperature Rise Tester Live winding temperature rise tester for motor winding thermal performance testing.
- RDC2021A Live Winding Temperature Rise Tester 2021A series live winding temperature rise tester for motor winding thermal performance testing.
- VG2605A Turn-to-turn Impulse Insulation Voltage Withstand Tester Turn-to-turn impulse insulation voltage withstand tester for motor insulation quality testing.
- VG2678A Grounding Resistance Tester Grounding resistance tester for electrical safety grounding compliance testing.
- Custom/OEM Testing Equipment Manufacturing Services Customized testing solutions and OEM manufacturing services based on specific industry requirements, including custom configurations of motor and pump test systems for enterprise customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Served over 1000 medium-to-large enterprises
Companies that use Pragma Capital
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Pragma Capital technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Pragma Capital partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Pragma Capital competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hioki E.E. Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of electrical measurement instruments, notably power analyzers and electrical parameter meters. Directly comparable to Pragma's GDW series electrical parameter measuring instruments and VG3000 multi-channel power analyzers.
- Magtrol: Specialized manufacturer of motor testing dynamometers, load motors, and motor test systems. Highly comparable to Pragma's VGX-series motor dynamometers and motor characteristic controllers (VG5300) used across industrial, EV, and appliance motor validation.
- Chroma ATE Inc. Taiwan-based manufacturer of power electronics test and measurement instruments, including power analyzers and motor/EV test systems. Directly comparable to Pragma's VG3000 power analyzer and motor test equipment lines, serving overlapping automotive and industrial customers.
- SAKOR Technologies: US-based supplier of dynamometer systems and motor test equipment, including EV drivetrain test rigs. Direct comparable in EV drive motor testing, dynamometer-based performance and endurance test systems, and integrated motor test solutions.
Emerging players
- Mecmesin: UK-based manufacturer of force and torque testing equipment, including motor and material testing systems. Comparable in motor performance and torque-based testing for industrial customers, though narrower in EV powertrain test scope.
Regional players
- Unico (Unico International): Asian supplier of motor test systems and dynamometers serving EV and industrial motor OEMs. Comparable product portfolio to Pragma's motor dynamometer lines, with stronger presence in Japan and Southeast Asia versus China.
Broad incumbents
- Kistler Group: Swiss measurement specialist in dynamic pressure, force, torque, and acceleration sensors and test systems. Comparable to Pragma's motor dynamometer and torque-measurement-based test systems, particularly for EV powertrain and industrial motor applications.
- HORIBA: Global test and measurement company with strong automotive drivetrain and motor test capabilities. Comparable in motor/EV test systems as part of a broader test, analytical, and process instrumentation portfolio.
- Yokogawa Electric Corporation: Global instrumentation leader offering power analyzers (WT series), scope recorders, and industrial measurement solutions. Overlaps with Pragma's power analyzer and motor test portfolio as part of a much broader industrial automation portfolio.
- Emerson (NI / National Instruments): Test & measurement platform (formerly National Instruments) providing data acquisition, power analysis, and automated test systems. Comparable as an incumbent that competes for integrated motor and power test system programs at scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Pragma Capital funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Pragma Capital
What does Pragma Capital do?
Pragma Capital (杭州彩神 / 威格仪器) designs, manufactures, and sells integrated testing and measurement systems for electric motors, water pumps, power analyzers, and motor characteristic controllers. The company offers both standard product lines (VG3000, VG5300, VG5500, VG1000, GDW, DWC, RDC series) and custom/OEM-engineered test systems, delivered with on-site engineer installation guidance and a one-year free warranty.
Is Pragma Capital a public or private company?
Pragma Capital is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Pragma Capital founded?
Pragma Capital was founded in 1995. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Pragma Capital based?
Pragma Capital is headquartered in Paris, France, in the Europe region.
How does Pragma Capital make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Testing Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom/OEM Manufacturing.
Who are Pragma Capital's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hioki E.E. Corporation, Magtrol, Chroma ATE Inc. and SAKOR Technologies. Mecmesin is listed as an emerging player. Unico (Unico International) is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Kistler Group, HORIBA, Yokogawa Electric Corporation and Emerson (NI / National Instruments).
Does Pragma Capital have an API?
No public API is recorded for Pragma Capital.