Scantek
Scantek Inc is a Columbia, Maryland-based specialty distributor and service provider for sound and vibration measurement instrumentation, representing Rion, Norsonic, and DataKustik across North America, while operating an NVLAP ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory and an instrument rental program.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersColumbia, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Scantek does
Scantek Inc is a Columbia, Maryland-based distributor and service provider for sound and vibration measurement instrumentation, founded in 1985 and operating as part of the Rion-Norsonic global organization. The company sells, rents, and calibrates Class 1 and Class 2 sound level meters, vibration meters and analyzers, acoustic cameras, multi-channel data acquisition systems, microphones, preamplifiers, noise sources, impedance tubes, and associated analysis and prediction software. It holds exclusive North American distribution rights for Rion and Norsonic hardware lines and serves as the official North American distributor for DataKustik's CadnaA, CadnaB, and CadnaR prediction software.
The technical stack spans hardware from two specialist manufacturers and third-party software, with Scantek's own layer concentrated in the NVLAP ISO 17025:2017 and ANSI/NCSL accredited Calibration Laboratory, which provides traceable testing, adjustment, repair, and re-calibration services across most major instrument brands. Flagship offerings include the Norsonic Nor145 and Nor150 Class 1 sound level and vibration analyzers, the Rion NL-53 Class 1 sound level meter, the Rion VA-14 vibration analyzer with the optional VX-14D Fault Diagnosis Program, the Norsonic Nor848B acoustic camera, and the Norsonic Nor1545 networked noise monitoring terminal paired with NorCloud.
The business model combines three revenue streams: one-time equipment sales (Rion, Norsonic, DataKustik), usage-based rentals (daily, weekly, monthly), and professional calibration services. Go-to-market is sales-led, with senior application engineers reachable by phone (800-224-3813) and email, a website quote-request workflow, and content marketing via blog and Constant Contact newsletter. End customers include building acoustics professionals, environmental noise consultants, workplace safety officers, vibration monitoring practitioners, and product testing and QA teams; no named customer logos are disclosed, suggesting a long-tail professional customer base rather than concentrated enterprise accounts.
Scantek firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Scantek
- Legal name
- Scantek Inc
- Website
- https://scantekinc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Scantek Inc is a Columbia, Maryland-based specialty distributor and service provider for sound and vibration measurement instrumentation, representing Rion, Norsonic, and DataKustik across North America, while operating an NVLAP ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory and an instrument rental program.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Scantek industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sound and Vibration Measurement Instrumentation
- NAICS
- Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Environmental & Safety Monitoring Instruments (Air quality, emissions, radiation, noise, gas detection) (IMAGAFAJ)
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Where Scantek is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Columbia
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Scantek business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Instrument Sales: Sales of sound level meters, vibration meters, acoustic cameras, multi-channel analyzers, calibration systems, environmental monitoring systems, noise sources, microphones, preamplifiers, and accessories from manufacturers Rion and Norsonic. One-time purchase model for equipment.
- Equipment Rentals: Daily, weekly, and monthly rental services for sound and vibration instruments. Rental terms include $25 processing fee, $100 minimum rental, and three-day minimum for most equipment. Includes calibration certificates with all rentals.
- Calibration Services: NVLAP ISO 17025:2017 accredited calibration laboratory services for sound level meters, vibration meters, analyzers, microphones, accelerometers, and acoustical calibrators. Full-service calibration including testing, adjustments, and repairs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Sound Level Meter Rentals - Class II (e.g., Rion NL-42) |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Sound Level Meter Rentals - Class I (e.g., Rion NL-52/NL-53, Norsonic Nor140/Nor145/Nor150) |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Vibration Meter Rentals - General Purpose (e.g., Rion VM-82A) |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Vibration Analyzer Rentals (e.g., Rion VA-12/VA-14, Rion VM-56) |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Acoustic Camera Rental - Single Hextile System (Nor848B) |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Acoustic Camera Rental - Multi-Tile System (Nor848B) |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Sound Intensity Probe Rental with Nor150 |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Tapping Machine Rental (Nor277) |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Software Rentals (AS-70, CadnaA, CadnaB, CadnaR) |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Accessories (Acoustic Calibrator, Vibration Calibrator, Tripod) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Scantek product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Scantek is a value-added distributor and service provider for sound and vibration measurement instrumentation, selling Rion and Norsonic branded instruments (sound level meters, vibration meters, acoustic cameras, multi-channel analyzers, environmental monitoring systems) and DataKustik acoustic prediction software. The company also operates an NVLAP ISO 17025:2017 accredited in-house calibration laboratory and offers daily, weekly, and monthly equipment rentals to acoustic and vibration measurement professionals in North America.
Product overview
Scantek is a distributor of sound and vibration measurement instrumentation, representing leading manufacturers Norsonic and Rion. Their portfolio consists of multiple product categories: sound level meters (Class 1 and Class 2 precision instruments), vibration meters and analyzers, acoustic cameras for source localization, multi-channel analyzers and data acquisition systems, prediction and calculation software (DataKustik CadnaA/B/R), analysis and reporting software (Norsonic NorConnect/NorReview/Nor850, Rion AS-60/AS-70), environmental monitoring systems (Nor1545, NorCloud), calibration systems and products, microphones and preamplifiers, noise sources (tapping machines, reference sources, loudspeakers), volume and viscosity meters, and impedance tubes. Beyond product sales, Scantek offers NVLAP ISO 17025:2017 accredited calibration laboratory services and equipment rental programs with daily, weekly, and monthly options. The company serves applications in building acoustics, environmental noise monitoring, workplace noise assessment, vibration measurement, and product testing/QA.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Sound Level Meters Class 1 and Class 2 precision sound level meters distributed for noise measurement, environmental monitoring, workplace safety, and building acoustics applications, including Norsonic Nor103, Nor140, Nor145, Nor150 and Rion NL-28, NL-43, NL-53, NL-63, NA-28 models.
- Vibration Meters Vibration analyzers and meters including Rion VA-14, VM-54, VM-56, VM-63C, VM-82A, and VM-83 for measuring acceleration, velocity, displacement, and vibration levels in machinery and human exposure applications.
- Acoustic Cameras Portable acoustic cameras such as the Norsonic Nor848B for noise source localization and identification, with configurable frequency ranges for various applications.
- Multi-Channel Analyzers and Data Acquisition Systems Multi-channel acoustic measurement systems including Norsonic Nor850 and Rion RIONOTE and DA-21 for simultaneous multi-point sound and vibration measurements.
- Cadna Prediction and Calculation Software DataKustik CadnaA (environmental noise prediction), CadnaB (building acoustics), and CadnaR (indoor acoustics) software for the calculation, presentation, and prediction of noise in various environments.
- Analysis and Reporting Software Software suite including Norsonic NorConnect (data transfer), NorReview (noise analysis), Nor850 Acoustic Reporting, NorVirtual (display emulator), and Rion AS-60 and AS-70 (environmental and waveform analysis) for post-processing and reporting.
- Environmental Monitoring Systems Permanent noise monitoring terminals and cloud-based monitoring platforms including the Norsonic Nor1545 Noise Monitoring Terminal and NorCloud for remote, unattended environmental noise monitoring.
- Calibration Systems Acoustic and vibration calibration systems including Norsonic Nor1525 and calibration products such as acoustic calibrators (Nor1255, Nor1256, NC-75, NC-72B) and vibration calibrators (VP-33A, VE-10).
- Microphones and Preamplifiers Free-field microphones and preamplifiers from Norsonic (Nor1209, Nor1225, Nor1227, Nor1239) and Rion (UC-29, UC-30, UC-31, UC-35P, UC-52, UC-59) with compatible preamplifiers (NH-05B, NH-04B, NH-12A, NH-17/17A, NH-22A).
- Noise Sources Noise generation equipment including Norsonic tapping machines (Nor277), reference sound sources (Nor278), impact balls (Nor279), power amplifiers (Nor280, Nor282), dodecahedron loudspeakers (Nor283), impulse sources (Nor286), and Rion random noise generators (SF-06).
- Volume and Viscosity Meters Rion VT-06 Viscometer for high-viscosity measurements, VM-240A Acoustical Volume Meter, and VM-230A Acoustical Capacity Meter for non-invasive fluid measurements.
- Norsonic Nor1527 Impedance Tube Acoustic measurement system for measuring transmission loss and acoustical impedance/absorption in materials, compliant with ASTM E-2611, ASTM E-1050, and ISO 10534-2 standards, covering 50Hz to 6400Hz.
- Instrument Rental Services Daily, weekly, and monthly rental program for sound and vibration instruments including sound level meters, vibration meters, acoustic cameras, analyzers, calibrators, and accessories. Includes calibration certificates with all rentals.
- Calibration Laboratory Services NVLAP ISO 17025:2017 accredited calibration laboratory providing traceable calibration for sound level meters, vibration meters, calibrators, microphones, accelerometers, and most brands of sound and vibration instrumentation. Full-service offering includes testing, adjustments, and repairs.
- Norsonic Nor145 Class 1 Sound Level Meter Advanced Class I sound level meter featuring Wi-Fi connectivity, GPS, touchscreen interface, 1/1 and 1/3 octave analysis, FFT capability, building acoustics functions, and optional packages for environmental noise and consultant applications.
- Norsonic Nor150 Class 1 Sound and Vibration Analyzer Most advanced dual-channel Class I sound and vibration analyzer with environmental noise, building acoustics, vibration, and sound intensity measurement capabilities, featuring dual channels and smartphone remote control.
- Rion NL-53 Class 1 Sound Level Meter Configurable Class I sound level meter with color touchscreen, waterproof design, LAN connectivity, and expandable options for octave analysis, waveform recording, and FFT analysis.
- Rion VA-14 Vibration Analyzer Advanced single-channel vibration analyzer with Vibration Meter, Time Waveform, and FFT modes, 110 dB measurement range, and optional VX-14D Fault Diagnosis Program for predictive maintenance.
- Norsonic Nor1290 Sound Intensity Probe and Nor1297 Directional Noise Compass Norsonic Nor1290 Sound Intensity Probe and Nor1297 Directional Noise Compass for sound power measurements and noise source identification.
Quantifiable outcome
- Full-service calibration lab offering testing, adjustments, repairs, and calibration to bring instruments back into conformance with all applicable standards
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Scantek
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Scantek technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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App detail
Feature4 records
Scantek partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- RioncoreRion is a leading manufacturer of sound and vibration measurement instrumentation. Scantek is part of the Rion-Norsonic global organization, providing sales, distribution, and support for Rion products including sound level meters, vibration analyzers, microphones, and calibrators in North America.
- NorsoniccoreNorsonic is a leading manufacturer of acoustic measurement systems. Scantek is part of the Rion-Norsonic global organization, providing sales, distribution, and support for Norsonic products including sound level meters, analyzers, acoustic cameras, and building acoustics solutions in North America.
- DataKustikcoreDataKustik is a leading provider of software for environmental noise prediction, interior sound distribution, and building acoustics calculation. Scantek is the official distributor of DataKustik products in North America, offering CadnaA, CadnaB, and CadnaR software solutions.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Scantek competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Kistler Group: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of precision sensors, accelerometers, and measurement systems for dynamic pressure, force, acceleration, and vibration. Competes at the sensor/instrument layer of the same acoustic and vibration measurement stack.
- ACOEM Group: Broader environmental monitoring and noise/vibration instrumentation group (including 01dB and Metravib brands). Overlaps with Scantek in environmental noise monitoring but operates a wider portfolio across air quality, vibration, and asset monitoring.
- National Instruments (NI): Large incumbent in data acquisition, signal analysis, and modular measurement hardware/software used for acoustic and vibration testing. Competes with Scantek in the multi-channel DAQ and analysis software segments but as part of a much broader test & measurement business.
Direct peers
- PCB Piezotronics: Manufacturer of vibration sensors, accelerometers, microphones, and acoustic measurement equipment used in industrial, aerospace, and product testing. Direct comparable to Scantek's vibration meter, accelerometer, and microphone lines.
- Cirrus Research: UK-based specialist manufacturer of sound level meters, noise dosimeters, and acoustic measurement instrumentation serving occupational hygiene, environmental noise, and product testing applications — overlapping directly with Scantek's core offerings.
- Casella Measurement: Specialist in occupational and environmental noise and vibration monitoring instruments (sound level meters, dosimeters, vibration meters). Targets the same workplace noise, environmental noise, and product QA customer base as Scantek.
- HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): Global manufacturer and supplier of sound and vibration measurement instruments, microphones, and analyzers. Direct competitor to the Rion and Norsonic product lines that Scantek distributes, serving the same environmental noise, workplace noise, and product testing buyers.
Others
- Norsonic AS: Norwegian manufacturer of acoustic measurement instruments and parent/partner within the Rion-Norsonic global organization. As one of the two principal brands Scantek distributes, it is a principal supplier rather than a direct channel competitor.
- Rion Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of sound level meters, vibration meters, and acoustic/vibration calibration systems. Parent/partner within the Rion-Norsonic global organization and one of Scantek's two flagship brands — supplier rather than channel competitor.
Emerging players
- Sigicom: Specialist in remote/unattended environmental noise and vibration monitoring terminals and cloud platforms. Represents the SaaS-style emerging model that increasingly overlaps with Norsonic Nor1545/NorCloud products Scantek distributes.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance10 records
Scantek financial estimates
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Scantek leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Scantek funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Scantek M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Scantek
What does Scantek do?
Scantek is a value-added distributor and service provider for sound and vibration measurement instrumentation, selling Rion and Norsonic branded instruments (sound level meters, vibration meters, acoustic cameras, multi-channel analyzers, environmental monitoring systems) and DataKustik acoustic prediction software. The company also operates an NVLAP ISO 17025:2017 accredited in-house calibration laboratory and offers daily, weekly, and monthly equipment rentals to acoustic and vibration measurement professionals in North America.
Is Scantek a public or private company?
Scantek is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Scantek founded?
Scantek was founded in 1985. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Scantek based?
Scantek is headquartered in Columbia, United States, in the North America region.
How does Scantek make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Instrument Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rentals and calibration Services.
Who are Scantek's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Kistler Group, ACOEM Group and National Instruments (NI). Direct peers are PCB Piezotronics, Cirrus Research, Casella Measurement and HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). Others are Norsonic AS and Rion Co., Ltd.. Sigicom is listed as an emerging player.
Does Scantek have an API?
No public API is recorded for Scantek.
What industry is Scantek in?
Scantek's product category is Sound and Vibration Measurement Instrumentation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAC, Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches), with a secondary code of IMAGAFAJ, Environmental & Safety Monitoring Instruments (Air quality, emissions, radiation, noise, gas detection). Its NAICS code is 54138 and its SIC code is 3823.