What TiePie engineering does

TiePie engineering is a Netherlands-based, privately held designer and manufacturer of PC-based test and measurement instruments, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Sneek with a reported headcount of approximately 5 employees. The company specializes in USB and WiFi-connected oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, data loggers, multimeters, protocol analyzers, and Arbitrary Waveform Generators, unified through a single Multi Channel oscilloscope software platform. Its core technology stack is built around several proprietary architectures: SafeGround (switchable differential/single-ended inputs with hardware short-circuit protection), True Form CDS (point-by-point arbitrary waveform generation with materially lower jitter and higher fidelity than conventional DDS), WCMI (wireless multi-instrument synchronization up to 400 m apart at sub-ppm clock accuracy), and MultiScope (synchronization of multiple instruments into configurations of up to 128 channels).

Name

TiePie engineering

Legal name

TiePie engineering

Website

https://tiepie.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TiePie engineering designs and sells PC-based USB and WiFi oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, data loggers, multimeters, protocol analyzers, and Arbitrary Waveform Generators for professional engineers, automotive diagnostic technicians, and educational institutions, unified through a single software platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sneek

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Instrument Sales: Sale of USB oscilloscopes, WiFi oscilloscopes, Arbitrary Waveform Generators, and related test and measurement instruments. Products include Handyscope series, WiFiScope series, and accessories.
2. Software and SDK Licensing: Multi Channel oscilloscope software providing oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, data logger, multimeter, protocol analyzer, and arbitrary waveform generator functionality. Library (libtiepie-hw SDK) available for OEM solutions with API support for various languages.
3. Accessories and Probes: Sale of probes, current clamps, accelerometers, differential probes, synchronization modules (WCMI), and other measurement accessories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TiePie engineering designs, manufactures, and sells PC-based USB and WiFi oscilloscopes (Handyscope and WiFiScope series), Arbitrary Waveform Generators, and multi-function measurement instruments. The hardware is paired with a unified Multi Channel software platform that delivers six instrument functions — oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, data logger, multimeter, protocol analyzer, and arbitrary waveform generator — and a free SDK for OEM integration.

Product overview

TiePie engineering specializes in PC-based USB and WiFi oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, data loggers, and Arbitrary Waveform Generators. The product portfolio includes the Handyscope USB series (HS6 DIFF, HS6, HS5, HS4 DIFF, HS4, HS3), WiFiScope wireless series (WS6 DIFF, WS6, WS5, WS4 DIFF), Handyprobe HP3, and Handyscope TP450. These instruments are unified through the Multi Channel oscilloscope software which provides oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, data logger, multimeter, protocol analyzer (CAN, I2C, SPI, LIN, FlexRay, SENT), and arbitrary waveform generator functionality. Key proprietary technologies include True Form CDS for waveform generation and SafeGround for input protection. The MultiScope system enables combining multiple instruments into synchronized multi-channel configurations. Accessories include WCMI wireless synchronization modules and specialized probes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WiFiScope WS6 DIFF 4-channel differential WiFi oscilloscope with SafeGround protection, 1 GSa/s sampling, 250 MHz bandwidth, wireless connected and battery operated.
• WiFiScope WS6 4-channel high precision WiFi oscilloscope with 1 GSa/s sampling, 250 MHz bandwidth, wireless connectivity for remote measurements.
• WiFiScope WS5 2-channel high precision WiFi oscilloscope with Arbitrary Waveform Generator featuring True Form CDS technology, 500 MSa/s sampling, 250 MHz bandwidth, wireless and battery operated.
• WiFiScope WS4 DIFF 4-channel differential WiFi oscilloscope with 50 MSa/s sampling, 50 MHz bandwidth, wireless connected and battery operated.
• Handyscope HS6 DIFF 4-channel high precision USB3 oscilloscope with differential inputs and SafeGround protection, 1 GSa/s sampling, 250 MHz bandwidth.
• Handyscope HS6 4-channel high precision USB3 oscilloscope with 1 GSa/s sampling, 250 MHz bandwidth for high-speed PC-based measurements.
• Handyscope HS5 2-channel high precision USB oscilloscope with low distortion Arbitrary Waveform Generator featuring True Form CDS technology, 500 MSa/s sampling, 250 MHz bandwidth.
• Handyscope HS4 DIFF 4-channel USB oscilloscope with differential inputs, 50 MSa/s sampling, 50 MHz bandwidth.
• Handyscope HS4 4-channel USB oscilloscope with 50 MSa/s sampling, 50 MHz bandwidth for PC-based measurement applications.
• Handyscope HS3 2-channel USB oscilloscope with 100 MSa/s sampling, 50 MHz bandwidth, and integrated Arbitrary Waveform Generator.
• Handyprobe HP3 1-channel differential USB oscilloscope with high voltage input range from 200 mV up to 800 V, 100 MSa/s sampling, 50 MHz bandwidth.
• Handyscope TP450 USB oscilloscope with 250 kSa/s sampling, 200 kHz bandwidth, and galvanically isolated input.
• MultiScopes Multi-channel measurement solution combining multiple USB or WiFi oscilloscopes into a single synchronized instrument with any number of channels. Supports up to 1 GSa/s sampling, 200 MSa/s continuous streaming, 8/12/14/16-bit resolution, plug-and-play configurations, and includes a sophisticated SDK with extensive API for OEM solutions.
• WCMI (Wireless Multi Instrument Synchronization) Wireless synchronization module combining and synchronizing multiple WiFiScopes or Handyscopes via RF wireless trigger connection with instruments up to 400m apart. Automatic sample clock synchronization with ≤1ppm typical clock synchronicity. Available in 433 MHz (China), 868 MHz (Europe), and 915 MHz (America) bands. Compatible with WS6 DIFF, WS6, WS5, HS6 DIFF, HS6, and HS5 instruments. RoHS and CE certified.
• Multi Channel oscilloscope software Comprehensive measurement software platform providing oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, data logger, multimeter, protocol analyzer, and arbitrary waveform generator functions in a single application. Supports protocol analysis for LIN, SENT, FlexRay, CAN, J1939, I2C, Serial, SPI, and DMX512.
• WiFiScope WS6 standalone logging option L New standalone logging option L for WiFiScope WS6-1000XM that enables fully autonomous measurements without requiring a computer connection.
• libtiepie-hw SDK Hardware SDK with an extensive API enabling OEM integration of TiePie instruments. Supports various programming languages, available as a free download for product users.

Quantifiable outcome

• THD 0.04% - 5x better than DDS function generators
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Authorized DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal network of authorized distributors reselling TiePie oscilloscopes and measurement instruments. Distributors provide local sales, customer support, and shipping services. Referenced in website footer navigation under Sales section.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pico Technology: UK-based specialist in PC-based USB oscilloscopes, data loggers, and T&M instruments. The closest direct competitor to TiePie in portable, PC-tethered oscilloscopes with overlapping channel counts and pricing.
• Rigol Technologies: China-based oscilloscope and T&M manufacturer offering USB and bench units across a wide price band. Directly competes with TiePie in the mid-range digital oscilloscope category.
• Hantek: Low-cost PC-based USB oscilloscope specialist. Directly competes with TiePie at the lower end of the price spectrum and in the hobbyist/SMB segment.
• Siglent Technologies: Manufacturer of oscilloscopes, signal generators, and bench T&M instruments. Competes with TiePie in the SMB and pro-sumer segment of digital oscilloscopes.
• GW Instek: Taiwan-based T&M maker with broad oscilloscope and signal source portfolio. Overlaps with TiePie in mid-range scope offerings and educational/industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Rohde & Schwarz: Premium German T&M manufacturer with a full oscilloscope and signal generator portfolio. Competes at the high-precision end where TiePie's True Form CDS technology is positioned.
• Keysight Technologies: Global T&M leader with the broadest oscilloscope portfolio from low-end InfiniiVision to high-end Infiniium. Sets the performance benchmark TiePie's high-end WiFiScope WS6 family is benchmarked against.
• Teledyne LeCroy: High-end oscilloscope maker serving protocol analysis and serial data test. Overlaps with TiePie in protocol analyzer functionality (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, SENT, I2C, SPI).
• Tektronix: Iconic oscilloscope brand and T&M incumbent. The dominant reference point in the category and a potential competitor if it chose to expand into wireless/USB oscilloscopes.
• National Instruments (NI): PC-based modular measurement and DAQ vendor within the Emerson Test & Measurement portfolio. Competes with TiePie in PC-tethered multi-channel measurement and OEM/SDK-driven integrations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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