What AMETEK Test does

AMETEK Sensors, Test & Calibration (STC), commercially branded as AMETEK Test, is the materials testing and force measurement division of AMETEK Inc. (NYSE: AME), headquartered in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The division manufactures and distributes universal testing machines (single-column LS, LSPlus, CS2Plus up to 5 kN; dual-column LD Series up to 100 kN), digital and mechanical force gauges (Chatillon DFX3, DFE3, DFS3, LG, DG), hydraulic gauges (Erichsen), manual and motorized test stands, a broad accessory ecosystem of load cells, extensometers, grips, fixtures, and thermal cabinets, and supporting software platforms (NEXYGENPlus for materials testing with an optional FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Advanced Security Module, ForceTest for gauge data analysis, and PET testing utilities). The portfolio is sold under two flagship sub-brands — Chatillon (force measurement) and Lloyd Instruments (materials testing) — with Erichsen for hydraulic force gauges.

The business sells into horizontal industrial and laboratory use cases — quality control, production testing, R&D — across plastics, rubber, polymers, metals, wood, textiles, paper, packaging, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and food. GTM is hybrid: direct sales via AMETEK Sales Offices (enterprise), international distributors (mid-market), and a direct e-commerce webshop (SMB/individual). Pricing is quote-based, varies with force capacity (from ~10 lbf gauges to 150 kN floor systems), configuration, grips, and software modules; revenue streams are predominantly hardware sales supplemented by recurring software licenses (NEXYGENPlus with optional compliance module).

AMETEK Test operates as a strategic operating unit of publicly-listed AMETEK Inc., a diversified electronic instruments and electromechanical devices conglomerate founded in 1930. Division revenue is not separately disclosed by the parent. Geographic footprint is global with localized commercial presence in the US, China, France, Denmark, and Germany, and distribution reach extending worldwide. Recent strategic activity is concentrated on product refresh — the Lloyd LSPlus Series launch (January 2025) and Chatillon DFX3 launch (July 2025) — alongside sustained multi-regional commercialization of FDA-compliant software for regulated medical and pharmaceutical customers.

Name

AMETEK Test

Legal name

AMETEK, Inc.

Website

https://ametektest.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

AMETEK Sensors, Test & Calibration (AMETEK Test) is a division of AMETEK Inc. that manufactures materials testing machines and force measurement instruments under the Chatillon and Lloyd Instruments brands, serving quality control, production, and laboratory testing customers worldwide across plastics, metals, packaging, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Materials Testing Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Weighing & Force Measurement (Load cells, scales, torque, strain measurement) (IMAGAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

Keywords

• Materials testing machines
• Force measurement instruments
• Universal testing machines
• Digital force gauges
• Load cells and sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Materials Testing Equipment Sales: Sale of universal testing machines, force testers, and associated testing equipment for quality control, production testing, and research applications across multiple industries.
2. Force Measurement Instruments: Sale of digital and mechanical force gauges, torque gauges, and accessories for force measurement applications.
3. Software Licenses: NEXYGENPlus materials testing software with optional Advanced Security Module for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, and ForceTest force measurement software.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AMETEK Test (Sensors, Test & Calibration) manufactures and sells materials testing machines and force measurement instruments under the Chatillon, Lloyd Instruments, and Erichsen brands. The portfolio includes universal testing machines up to 150 kN, digital and mechanical force gauges, hydraulic force gauges, manual and motorized test stands, load cells, extensometers, and proprietary software platforms (NEXYGENPlus and ForceTest) for quality control, production testing, laboratory research, and regulatory compliance across industries such as plastics, metals, packaging, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals.

Product overview

AMETEK Sensors, Test & Calibration (STC) provides a comprehensive portfolio of materials testing machines and force measurement instruments through two primary sub-brands: Chatillon and Lloyd Instruments. The product lineup centers on universal testing machines (UTM) ranging from single-column systems (LS, LSPlus, CS2Plus) with capacities up to 5 kN to dual-column bench-mounted machines (LD Series) handling forces up to 100 kN, complemented by manual and motorized test stands (MT and TCM Series). Force measurement is enabled through digital force gauges (DFX3, DFE3, DFS3), mechanical force gauges (LG, DG), and hydraulic gauges, supported by a wide range of load cells (YLC, HLC, XLC, CLC, SLC, STS Series) and extensometers. Software includes the NEXYGENPlus platform for materials testing with an optional Advanced Security Module for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, ForceTest software for force gauge data analysis, and dedicated PET testing software. Accessories include grips, fixtures, thermal cabinets, and tablets for standalone operation. The portfolio serves industries including plastics, rubber, metals, packaging, medical devices, electronics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chatillon: World-renowned brand for force measurement instruments including digital force gauges, mechanical force gauges, and test stands.
• Lloyd Instruments
• Erichsen

Products and services

• Chatillon DFX3 Series Digital Force Gauge A precision digital force gauge available in 10 lbf, 50 lbf, 100 lbf, and 200 lbf capacities, supporting multiple units of measurement (ozf, gf, lbf, kgf, N) with up to 40 hours battery life, on-gauge storage for 100 timestamped readings, and mechanical overload protection up to 150% of full scale. Designed for quality control, production testing, and field inspections.
• Chatillon DFE3 Series Digital Force Gauge A low-cost digital force gauge for simple applications, with measurement accuracy better than 0.2% full scale, capacities from 2 lbf (10 N) to 500 lbf (2500 N), and 30 kHz data sampling rate.
• Chatillon LG Series Mechanical Force Gauge A low-cost mechanical force gauge with a 2.25-inch dial and +/-0.5% accuracy of full scale, featuring a peak hold button and 360-degree rotating concentric dial for taring.
• Chatillon DG Series Mechanical Force Gauge An economical mechanical force gauge for tensile or compression testing up to 500 lbf (2.5 kN) with a 2.25-inch dial, peak hold button, and intrinsic safety.
• Erichsen Hydraulic Force Gauges Low-cost hydraulic force gauges for tensile testing applications.
• Lloyd Instruments LSPlus Series Universal Testing Machine A high-precision universal testing machine available in LSPlus1, LSPlus2.5, and LSPlus5 configurations with capacities up to 5 kN, featuring superior speed control, YLC Series load cells with +/-0.5% reading accuracy, and material test and return speed of 2032 mm/min.
• Lloyd Instruments LS Series Universal Testing Machine An affordable universal testing machine for material testing up to 5 kN (1124 lbf), available in LS1 (1 kN), LS2.5 (2.5 kN), and LS5 (5 kN) configurations.
• Lloyd Instruments LS5HS High Speed Universal Testing Machine A high-speed universal testing machine for automated workflows up to 5 kN (1124 lbf), designed to accelerate testing processes and reduce operator error.
• Chatillon CS2Plus Series Digital Force Testing Machine A high-precision digital force testing machine with 13-inch touch screen console for production and laboratory environments, available in CS2Plus-1kN and CS2Plus-5kN models with speed accuracy exceeding 1% and data sampling rates up to 100 kHz.
• Lloyd Instruments LD Series Dual Column Test Machines Bench-mounted dual column universal testing machines for large samples, available in LD5 (5 kN), LD10 (10 kN), LD30 (30 kN), LD50 (50 kN), and LD100 (100 kN) configurations.
• Chatillon MT Series Manual Test Stands Manual test stands for force measurement up to 500 lbf (2.5 kN), available in MT150 (150 lbf) and MT500 (500 lbf) versions with 150 mm throat depth and optional column heights.
• Chatillon TCM Series Motorized Test Stands Motorized force testers for production environments available in TCM100 (100 lbf/500 N) and TCM350 (350 lbf/1500 N), with tactile buttons featuring haptic feedback, adjustable travel speed from 0.2 to 40 in/min, and 100 mm throat clearance.
• NEXYGENPlus Material Testing Software A comprehensive materials testing software platform providing an extensive library of pre-defined test setups aligned with ASTM, DIN, EN, and ISO standards, with video capture synchronized with test data, Excel and Word integration, and support for custom multi-stage tests.
• NEXYGENPlus Advanced Security Module An optional security module for NEXYGENPlus developed to assist medical device and pharmaceutical organizations in complying with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, including audit trail, user authentication, and Active Directory integration.
• NEXYGENPlus PET Testing Software Data analysis software for use with PETPlus IV measurement machine, calculating IV, degradation factor, and MV with user-specified pass/fail limits and batch statistics viewing.
• ForceTest Force Measuring Software Windows-based force measurement data analysis software for DFE and DFS Series digital force gauges that presents test results in spreadsheet format with mathematical and statistical calculations; free with DFS Series purchase.
• Grips and Fixtures A comprehensive range of grips and fixtures for force gauges and test stands, including self-tightening wedge grips, serrated grip faces, and custom fixtures for various specimen shapes and sizes.
• Extensometers Measurement devices including video extensometers, long travel extensometers, deflection gauge extensometers, and contacting extensometers for precise elongation measurement during material testing.
• Thermal Cabinets Environmental chambers for precise temperature control during creep testing and other tests requiring heating or cooling, critical for minimizing thermal expansion effects on samples.

Quantifiable outcome

• Material testing accuracy of +/-0.5% from 1% to 100% of load cell range
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MTS Systems: MTS Systems manufactures servohydraulic and electromechanical testing systems for materials and structural testing, with strong positions in fatigue, dynamic, and high-force applications. It competes head-to-head with AMETEK Test's LD Series floor-standing UTMs in higher force ranges and serves overlapping automotive and aerospace customers.
• Instron (Illinois Tool Works): Instron is the global market leader in materials testing instruments, offering universal testing machines, dynamic and fatigue testing systems, and Bluehill Universal software — directly comparable to AMETEK Test's Lloyd Instruments UTM and NEXYGENPlus platform, with deeper presence in high-end automotive, academic, and aerospace labs.
• ZwickRoell: ZwickRoell is a German manufacturer of materials testing machines, hardness testers, and automated testing systems with the testXpert software platform — a direct competitor across UTMs, hardness testing, and software, particularly in European metals, plastics, and academic markets where AMETEK Test also competes.
• Imada (Japan): Imada is a Japanese manufacturer of force measurement instruments, push-pull gauges, and torque measurement devices, with overlap to Chatillon's digital and mechanical force gauges. It serves similar packaging, electronics, and component QA customers, particularly in APAC markets.
• Mecmesin: Mecmesin is a UK-based manufacturer of force and torque testing equipment, including digital force gauges, motorized test stands, and AFG software — a closely comparable niche peer in force measurement, with similar customer segments in packaging, medical devices, and product QA.
• MARK-10: MARK-10 designs and manufactures force and torque measurement instruments, including digital force gauges, manual and motorized test stands, and the MESUR gauge software platform. It directly competes with Chatillon in handheld and bench-top force measurement for production and lab QA applications.
• Shimadzu Scientific Instruments: Shimadzu manufactures a broad range of materials testing machines (Autograph series), analytical instruments, and testing software. Its universal testing machines overlap directly with Lloyd Instruments, and its larger analytical/measurement portfolio gives it cross-sell advantages with industrial and pharma QA customers similar to AMETEK Test's.
• Tinius Olsen: Tinius Olsen is a heritage materials testing manufacturer offering UTMs, impact testers, melt flow indexers, and hardness testers with the Horizon software platform. It competes directly with AMETEK Test in plastics, metals, and packaging QA labs, particularly at mid-range force capacities.

Emerging players

• ADMET: ADMET manufactures materials testing systems, universal testing machines, and force measurement instruments targeted at smaller and mid-sized labs. It offers a more direct, modern software experience and competes with AMETEK Test on price-value in the lower-force UTM segment.

Regional players

• Hegewald & Peschke: Hegewald & Peschke is a German manufacturer of materials testing machines and hardness testers focused on European industrial customers. Its UTMs and LabMaster software directly compete with Lloyd Instruments' mid-range offerings, primarily in DACH-region metals, automotive, and research markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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