Elsys AG
Elsys AG is a Swiss measurement technology company founded in 1980 that designs and manufactures high-speed data acquisition instruments, PCIe cards, and TranAX software for industry, research, and OEM customers across automotive, civil engineering, railway, energy, ballistics, and geology verticals, distributed globally via Kistler Group and regional partners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersNiederrohrdorf, Switzerland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Elsys AG does
Elsys AG is a privately held Swiss measurement technology company founded in 1980 and headquartered in Niederrohrdorf, Switzerland. It develops and manufactures in Switzerland a vertically integrated portfolio of high-speed data acquisition products, including TraNET FE transient recorders and data loggers (4-32 channels per device, sampling rates up to 240 MS/s per channel, 14/16-bit resolution, precision under 0.1%, with ICP/IEPE and strain gauge support), TPCE PCIe data acquisition cards, the TranAX universal DAQ software (with FFT, spectrogram, video synchronization, formula editor, and macro language, plus the TPC5/HDF5 data format), the BallAX ballistics analysis package, and a growing signal conditioning and accessory line (SGA-2 strain gauge amplifier, LNA-2 low-noise amplifier, AE-Amp MK I/II acoustic emission preamplifiers, SyncLink 2.0/2.0s multi-device synchronization, and the RODAS ruggedized outdoor enclosure). The TpcAccess RDK provides C++, C#, and Python APIs together with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Mathematica, and Excel integration points for OEM and system integrator customers.
The company serves eight target verticals: automotive, civil engineering/construction materials, mechanical engineering, railway technology, energy, explosive and ballistics, geology, and OEM/system integrators. Go-to-market is sales-led and combines direct sales from Switzerland with an extensive global distribution network, including an exclusive worldwide partnership with Kistler Group for High Speed Dynamics, Energetic Materials, and Ballistics applications, plus regional distributors across Europe, South Asia, East Asia, and Australia. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales, supplemented by one-time software licenses (TranAX, BallAX), equipment rental, periodic calibration, maintenance and repair, training and support services, and custom development/concept-to-small-series engineering. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and is registered with the TranAX and TraNET trademarks. According to available data, the company has approximately 5 listed employees, has not raised outside funding, and operates as an independent Swiss Aktiengesellschaft with no disclosed parent company or subsidiaries.
Elsys AG firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Elsys AG
- Legal name
- Elsys AG
- Website
- https://elsys-instruments.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Elsys AG is a Swiss measurement technology company founded in 1980 that designs and manufactures high-speed data acquisition instruments, PCIe cards, and TranAX software for industry, research, and OEM customers across automotive, civil engineering, railway, energy, ballistics, and geology verticals, distributed globally via Kistler Group and regional partners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Elsys AG is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Niederrohrdorf
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Elsys AG business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Sale of data acquisition instruments, PCIe data acquisition cards, signal conditioning equipment, and accessories. Products include TraNET FE series, TPCE cards, amplifiers, voltage attenuators, and synchronization units.
- Software Licenses: Licensing of TranAX data acquisition software and BallAX ballistic analysis software. TranAX 4 is offered as part of turnkey measurement solutions.
- Equipment Rental: Rental of measurement instruments on project basis with tiered pricing for different rental periods. TraNET FE 204 and FE 404 available for rent with base configurations including software.
- Calibration Services: Periodic calibration services for data acquisition equipment with certificate documentation. Recommended at least every two years.
- Maintenance and Repair: Repair and maintenance services for all Elsys products. RMA process with service center contact.
- Training and Support Services: On-site product introduction (half to 2 days), on-site software training, online product introduction, online software training, on-site measurement support, and evaluation assistance.
- Custom Development and Engineering: Concept development, prototyping, and small series production including device conception and construction, PCB design, FPGA/CPLD development, embedded computing, and software development services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Equipment rental with tiered pricing based on rental duration |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels4 records
Elsys AG product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Elsys AG develops, manufactures, and sells high-speed data acquisition instruments and PCIe-based data acquisition cards combined with the proprietary TranAX software platform. The portfolio covers signal acquisition, processing, visualization, and analysis for demanding measurement tasks, complemented by signal conditioning amplifiers, synchronization units, ruggedized enclosures, and accessories for turnkey measurement solutions.
Product overview
Elsys AG is a Swiss measurement technology specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of precise and fast data acquisition solutions developed and manufactured in Switzerland since 1980. The product ecosystem comprises three core product categories: Data Acquisition Instruments (TraNET FE series with 4-32 channels and up to 240 MS/s sampling rates, TraNET EPC/PPC systems, Transient Recorders, and EL-DAQ data loggers), Data Acquisition Cards (TPCE PCIe cards up to 240 MS/s with <1 per mille precision), and Data Acquisition Software (TranAX 4.5 featuring channel configuration, FFT analysis, spectrogram visualization, video synchronization, custom designer, formula editor, and macro-based measurement flow control). The portfolio is complemented by signal conditioning products including strain gauge amplifiers (SGA-2), low-noise amplifiers (LNA-2), acoustic emission preamplifiers (AE-Amp MK I/MK II), high-voltage pulse generators (HVP500), and trigger generators (EL-PF2, EL-TRG-R, EL-BULT14). A comprehensive accessory line includes voltage attenuators (EL-ATT series), BNC IO-Box, programmable logic controller (EL-PLC), ruggedized outdoor enclosure (RODAS), and synchronization units (SyncLink 2.0/2.0s). The modular architecture enables turnkey measurement solutions from signal acquisition through processing to visualization and analysis for demanding applications in automotive, civil engineering, railway, energy, explosive/ballistics, geology, and mechanical engineering industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- TranAX: Data acquisition software for measurement hardware solutions
- TraNET
Products and services
- TraNET FE 204 Compact 4 or 8-channel high-speed data acquisition device with Ethernet connectivity and integrated hard disk for autonomous data streaming. Supports sampling rates up to 240 MS/s per channel with 14/16-bit resolution, for industrial and laboratory measurement applications.
- TraNET FE 404 8 to 16-channel high-speed data acquisition device with Ethernet connectivity and integrated hard disk. Available in dust-proof or DC power supply variants for industrial measurement applications.
- TraNET FE 404 Rack 19-inch rack variant of the TraNET FE 404 data acquisition device with Ethernet connectivity and integrated hard disk, for integration into standardized test rack environments.
- TraNET FE 408 DP Dust-proof 8 to 32-channel transient recorder with programmable IEPE current source on all channels. Available with charge or bridge input modules, with maximum sampling rates of 20 or 80 MS/s per channel and 14/16-bit resolution, for high-channel-count transient and structural measurements.
- Transient Recorder Type 2529A Transient recorder data acquisition device supporting IEPE current and charge input types for high-speed dynamic measurement applications.
- TraNET EPC 4 to 32-channel high-speed data acquisition system designed for PCI card integration, ideal for applications with large data streams and embedded computer deployment.
- TraNET EPC-GN Data acquisition device specifically designed for connector testing in the automotive industry to improve reliability of automotive electronics.
- TraNET PPC Compact all-in-one data acquisition instrument for up to 24 channels, suitable for laboratory or field deployment.
- EL-DAQ Data logger product for autonomous data logging applications requiring unattended, long-duration recording.
- TPCE PCIe-based data acquisition card with sampling rates up to 240 MS/s per channel and precision better than 1 per mille. Supports single-ended or differential inputs with input range up to 100V. Combinable into systems of up to 32 channels per device for OEM and embedded applications.
- TPCE-LE Low-entry variant of the TPCE PCIe data acquisition card for cost-sensitive OEM and embedded measurement applications.
- TranAX Data Acquisition Software Universal data acquisition software that transforms Elsys measurement hardware into a complete measurement solution. Includes channel configuration, multi-waveform displays, FFT analysis, waterfall and spectrogram visualization, video synchronization, custom dialog designer, formula editor, and macro language for measurement flow control. Supports HDF5-based TPC5 file format.
- BallAX Specialized ballistic data acquisition and analysis software for explosive and ballistics applications, working with Elsys transient recorders.
- SGA-2 Strain Gauge Amplifier Bridge amplifier for highly dynamic strain gauge measurements with internal half and three-quarter bridge completion, 2 independent channels per module, 4-wire and 6-wire technology, switchable amplifier stages x1, x10, x100 per channel, and 1.5 MHz bandwidth.
- LNA-2 Low-Noise Amplifier Differential low-noise amplifier with two gain stages of x10 and x100, maximum bandwidth of 20 MHz (at G=10), input noise of 4.5 nV/sqrt(Hz), and 1 MOhm input impedance for low-signal measurement conditioning.
- AE-Amp MK I Acoustic Emission Amplifier Universal preamplifier for acoustic emission sensors supporting passive, JFET, ICP/IEPE, and constant voltage sensors. Two independent channels with switchable gain stages of 0 dB, 20 dB, 40 dB, and 60 dB.
- AE-Amp MK II Acoustic Emission Amplifier Enhanced acoustic emission preamplifier with software-switchable IEPE to DC sensor power (5V and 28V), Split Mode for dual gain stage measurements, available in rack configurations up to 48 channels.
- HVP500 High-Voltage Pulse Generator High-voltage pulse generator for using acoustic emission sensors as actuators. Output voltage 50-500V, pulse length 1 us to 1 ms, maximum pulse frequency 1 kHz, used for measuring sound velocity in materials during acoustic emission analysis.
- EL-PF2 Trigger Generator Pulse shaper and trigger generator producing clean TTL pulses from noisy input signals, with adjustable output pulse length from 0.1 us to 9999.9 ms and trigger level from -9.9V to +9.9V.
- EL-TRG-R TTL Trigger Generator Reluctance to TTL pulse converter generating TTL trigger pulses from analog signals from reluctance, capacitive, or eddy current sensors. Bandwidth 30 Hz to 30 kHz with gain factors of 1, 10, 100, or automatic.
- EL-BULT14 Level Trigger Level trigger for converting analog signals from optical, reluctance, capacitive, and eddy current sensors into TTL trigger pulses. Bandwidth DC to 400 kHz with adjustable trigger level from (-9 to +9V)/gain and hysteresis.
- SyncLink 2.0/2.0s Synchronization Unit Synchronization unit connecting up to 8 TraNET devices with sample-accurate reference clock (synchronization precision <12.5 ns) and trigger event signaling. RJ45 Cat.6 cables up to 50m, fiber optic SFP+ interface on 2.0s model for large multi-device systems.
- RODAS Ruggedized Outdoor System Ruggedized outdoor data acquisition system enclosure for TraNET FE Rack devices. IP65 rated, integrated heating/cooling for -30 to 50 degrees C operation, UPS for uninterrupted operation, and fiber optic network connection for synchronization in harsh outdoor environments.
- EL-PLC Programmable Logic Controller Programmable Logic Controller based on Controllino Maxi (ATmega 2560) for controlling external actuators and integrating slow external sensors. Features 10 relay outputs, 8 digital outputs, 2 analog outputs (0-10V), 14 analog/digital inputs, and 6 digital inputs. Controlled via TranAX Formula Editor.
- EL-ATT2-20 Voltage Attenuator 20:1 precision voltage attenuator, 2-channel, rated for input voltage up to 600V Cat I / 300V Cat II. Accuracy: DC to 1 kHz +/-0.1%, 1-100 kHz +/-0.2%, 0.2-2 MHz +/-0.1 dB.
- EL-ATT3-100 Voltage Attenuator 100:1 precision voltage attenuator, 3-channel, rated for input voltage up to 1000V Cat III. Accuracy: DC to 60 Hz +/-0.2%, <11 kHz +/-0.5%, >11 kHz +/-0.2 dB.
- EL-ATT3-1000 Voltage Attenuator 1000:1 precision voltage attenuator, 3-channel, rated for input voltage up to 1000V Cat III. Accuracy: DC to 60 Hz +/-0.5%, <1.1 kHz +/-1.0%, >1.1 kHz +/-0.3 dB.
- BNC IO-Box Break-out box connecting to all TraNET devices via 25-pin D-Sub connector, providing access to digital IO signals including Armed/Trigger outputs and Trigger In/Disarm In/Ext. Start inputs.
- Calibration Services Periodic calibration services for Elsys data acquisition equipment with certificate documentation, recommended at least every two years for maintained measurement accuracy.
- Equipment Rental Rental of measurement instruments on project basis with tiered pricing for different rental periods. TraNET FE 204 and FE 404 available for rent with base configurations including TranAX software and optional accessories.
- Maintenance and Repair Repair and maintenance services for all Elsys products with RMA process and direct service center contact.
- Training and Support Services Product introduction (on-site half to 2 days or online), software training (on-site or online), on-site measurement support, and evaluation assistance for customers deploying Elsys solutions.
- Custom Development and Engineering Concept development, prototyping, and small series production including device conception and construction, PCB design, FPGA/CPLD development, embedded computing, and software development services for customer-specific measurement solutions.
Quantifiable outcome
- Precision < 0.1%
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Elsys AG
Customer profileSegments8 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Elsys AG technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
Feature7 records
Elsys AG partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.
- Kistler GroupcoreExclusive global distributor for Elsys products in the applications of High Speed Dynamics, Energetic Materials, and Ballistics. Kistler Group operates worldwide from Winterthur, Switzerland, with additional office in Shanghai, China for the China market. This partnership leverages Kistler's established presence in test and measurement markets.
- QED Quality Electronics Design S.A.regionalRegional distributor for Benelux region (Luxembourg-based) serving the region with Elsys data acquisition products.
- NeoMoreregionalRegional distributor for France serving French customers with Elsys measurement solutions.
- HI-TEC s.r.l.regionalRegional distributor for Italy serving Italian customers with Elsys products.
- Voras Ar-GeregionalRegional distributor for Turkey serving Turkish customers with Elsys measurement technology.
- Aashay Measurements Private LimitedregionalRegional distributor for India serving Indian customers with Elsys data acquisition products.
- Acqiris Japan CorporationregionalRegional distributor for Japan serving Japanese customers with Elsys measurement solutions.
- Daewoon Systems Inc.regionalRegional distributor for South Korea serving Korean customers with Elsys products.
- Ing Jing Precise IndustrialregionalRegional distributor for Taiwan serving Taiwanese customers with Elsys measurement technology.
- Bestech Australia Pty LtdregionalRegional distributor for Australia serving Australian customers with Elsys data acquisition solutions.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Elsys AG competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Keysight Technologies: Keysight is a leading T&M incumbent with broad coverage of oscilloscopes, DAQ, and automotive/aerospace test solutions. It competes with Elsys in power electronics and automotive testing as part of a much wider portfolio.
- Tektronix: Tektronix is a broad test & measurement incumbent offering oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, and signal conditioning. Its high-end oscilloscopes and Keithley DAQ products overlap with Elsys's high-speed transient recorders for power electronics and electronics testing.
- Yokogawa Electric (Test & Measurement): Yokogawa provides high-speed data acquisition systems and oscilloscopes for power, energy, and industrial applications. It competes with Elsys in energy and power-electronics testing with a broader installed base.
- National Instruments (Emerson): National Instruments, now part of Emerson, is a major incumbent in modular DAQ, PXI systems, and LabVIEW-based test platforms. Its PXI DAQ cards and LabVIEW ecosystem directly compete with Elsys's TPCE cards and LabVIEW driver integrations.
- HBK (HBM Brüel & Kjær): HBK (combining HBM and Brüel & Kjær) is a global test and measurement incumbent with broad coverage of strain gauges, acoustic emission, dynamic DAQ, and analysis software. It competes with Elsys across multiple verticals with a much larger portfolio and global sales force.
Direct peers
- Gantner Instruments: Gantner Instruments offers modular, high-speed data acquisition systems for structural health monitoring, acoustic emission, and mechanical testing. Overlaps with Elsys's TraNET FE platform, particularly in SHM, civil engineering, and acoustics applications.
- DEWETRON: DEWETRON manufactures high-speed, multi-channel data acquisition instruments and modular DAQ systems for automotive, aerospace, energy, and research customers. It competes head-to-head with Elsys in high-dynamics transient recording and power-electronics testing with similar pricing and target customers.
- Spectrum Instrumentation: Spectrum Instrumentation produces PCIe-based data acquisition cards with high sampling rates, modular architectures, and driver packages for LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Python. It directly competes with Elsys's TPCE cards and TraNET systems in the high-speed, computer-based DAQ card market.
Others
- MathWorks (MATLAB): MathWorks' MATLAB platform is integrated with Elsys's TPC5/HDF5 data format via low- and high-level API examples. They are not direct competitors but represent an ecosystem dependency — MATLAB is a core analysis tool for Elsys's scientific and engineering customers.
Emerging players
- Kistler Group: Kistler Group is both Elsys's exclusive global distributor for high-speed dynamics and ballistics and a producer of piezoelectric sensors, force, and pressure measurement systems. As a channel partner and an adjacent sensor/measurement competitor, Kistler is a strategic counterparty whose own product evolution directly affects Elsys.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Elsys AG social profiles
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Frequently asked questions about Elsys AG
What does Elsys AG do?
Elsys AG develops, manufactures, and sells high-speed data acquisition instruments and PCIe-based data acquisition cards combined with the proprietary TranAX software platform. The portfolio covers signal acquisition, processing, visualization, and analysis for demanding measurement tasks, complemented by signal conditioning amplifiers, synchronization units, ruggedized enclosures, and accessories for turnkey measurement solutions.
Is Elsys AG a public or private company?
Elsys AG is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Elsys AG founded?
Elsys AG was founded in 1980. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Elsys AG based?
Elsys AG is headquartered in Niederrohrdorf, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Elsys AG make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Licenses, equipment Rental, calibration Services, maintenance and Repair, training and Support Services and custom Development and Engineering.
Who are Elsys AG's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Keysight Technologies, Tektronix, Yokogawa Electric (Test & Measurement), National Instruments (Emerson) and HBK (HBM Brüel & Kjær). Direct peers are Gantner Instruments, DEWETRON and Spectrum Instrumentation. MathWorks (MATLAB) is listed as an others. Kistler Group is listed as an emerging player.
Does Elsys AG have an API?
Yes. TpcAccess is a Rapid Development Kit providing APIs for integrating TraNET devices and TPCE measurement cards into custom applications. Available in C++ for Windows/Linux, C# for Windows, and Python wrapper. Uses client/server architecture allowing applications to run on the same device as measurement cards or on a networked computer via Ethernet. Multiple applications can simultaneously access the hardware. Developer documentation is at github.com/elsysdaq/tpcaccess.