Vericom

What Vericom does

Vericom (Vericom LLC) designs and manufactures portable precision measurement instruments and supporting analysis software for vehicle dynamics, braking performance, road geometry, runway friction, mining haul road conditions, and driver perception-reaction testing. The company is headquartered in Saint Michael, Minnesota and was founded in 1985. Its core technology stack combines 3-axis accelerometers, 3-axis gyroscopes, integrated GPS, and Bluetooth-linked tablet interfaces packaged into a modular sensor unit (the V-Sense POD). The V-Sense family, launched in 2024, is the successor to the VC4000 series and includes specialized firmware variants for data acquisition (DAQ), crash reconstruction (RP), road geometry (RG), mine safety (MSI), and FAA-approved runway friction testing (RFM X1). Proprietary Profile X1 analysis software generates satellite-image-mapped reports for legal, compliance, and engineering use cases.

Vericom sells primarily through direct channels: its website with a quote generator, toll-free phone sales, and ACTAR-accredited operator training (on-site and remote). Hardware prices range from $3,095 (V-Sense Brake Meter) to $5,495 (Reconstruction Package), with software licenses at $325-$2,275, annual calibration at $650-$950, and training classes at $500-$5,500. Recurring revenue comes from calibration services, software license additions, and training, while instrument sales are one-time. The customer base is B2B and concentrated in regulated verticals: law enforcement and accident reconstruction (IPTM, Northwestern University, 18 UK/Ireland police forces), DOT and transit authorities (New York DOT, NYC Transit Authority, Transdev North America's 200+ contracts), aviation (FAA-approved airfield operators), mining (Australia, South Africa, U.S., Canada), road engineering (NSW Australia), and academic research (MwRSF at University of Nebraska-Lincoln).

Vericom is privately held as an LLC under Minnesota law, with no disclosed parent company, venture capital backing, or external funding rounds identified in the source material. The company employs between 11 and 50 people and has operated profitably on an organic, founder-owned basis for over 30 years. Strategic positioning relies on regulatory approvals (FAA AC 150/5200-30D), professional accreditations (ACTAR CEUs), institutional training partnerships, and a 30-year reputation as the industry standard in accident reconstruction.

Name

Vericom

Legal name

Vericom LLC

Website

https://vericomcomputers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vericom LLC designs and manufactures portable precision accelerometer systems, brake meters, runway friction meters, road geometry instruments, and supporting analysis software for law enforcement, DOT/transit authorities, aviation, mining, and engineering customers globally from its Saint Michael, Minnesota headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Measurement Instruments

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Brake & Headlamp/Aiming Tester Calibration and Inspection-Lane Services (TLAKANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulatory Compliance Audit Support & Documentation (Emissions/Safety/Environmental) (TLAKANAO), Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Code Scanning Services (TLAKANAA)

Keywords

• Precision accelerometers
• Brake meters
• Runway friction testing
• Accident reconstruction instruments
• Road geometry measurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Michael

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: One-time sale of V-Sense measurement instruments including sensors, tablets, mounting systems, and carrying cases. Prices range from $3,095 (Brake Meter) to $5,495 (Reconstruction Package).
2. Software Licenses: Profile X1 analysis software sold as additional PC licenses. $325 per single license, $525 for additional license, $2,275 for 5 additional licenses.
3. Calibration Services: Annual calibration services for V-Sense and VC4000 products. $650 for standard calibration including return shipping to continental USA.
4. Training Services: On-site training classes (1-day $2,500-$3,750, 2-day $4,500-$5,500), remote User Guided training ($500-$550), and transit-specific training ($1,500-$3,500).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vericom designs and manufactures portable accelerometer systems, brake meters, runway friction meters, road geometry meters, mine safety instruments, and perception-reaction-time systems used by professionals in law enforcement, DOT/transit authorities, mining operations, aviation, and engineering. The current portfolio centers on the V-Sense family of products (successor to the VC4000 series), supported by Profile X1 analysis software, accessories, and operator training services.

Product overview

Vericom offers precision measurement instruments primarily for transportation safety and vehicle testing applications. The product portfolio centers on the V-Sense family of products (the successor to the VC4000 series), which includes: the V-Sense DAQ (full data acquisition with 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyro, and GPS), V-Sense PC (professional-grade brake meter), V-Sense Brake Meter (cost-effective option), V-Sense Reconstruction Package (with brake pedal sensors for crash investigation), V-Sense RG (road geometry and curve advisory meter), V-Sense MSI (mine safety instrument for haul road testing), and V-Sense 4000 RFM X1 (FAA-approved runway friction meter). Supporting products include Vericom Response (perception-reaction-time testing for driver training), Profile X1 software (for V-Sense data analysis), Profile 5 software (legacy software for VC4000 products), various sensors and accessories, and training services. The products work as a system with the V-Sense POD sensor unit communicating via Bluetooth to tablets and PC software for comprehensive motion, braking, and road safety analysis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• V-Sense: Next-generation test systems for ultimate flexibility and testing precision, including DAQ, PC, Brake Meter, RG, and MSI models.
• VC4000
• RFM X1
• Profile X1
• Profile 5
• Vericom Response

Products and services

• Vericom V-Sense DAQ A sophisticated engineering tool for testing and measuring general motion, vehicle braking performance, acceleration, speed, and vibration. Includes a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyro, internal GPS, and external analog sensor connectivity with up to 12 channels of data acquisition. Sold to engineering, transit, accident reconstruction, and research professionals.
• Vericom V-Sense PC A professional instrument for measuring vehicle braking performance, acceleration, and general motion. Includes 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyro, Profile X1 Analysis Software (1 PC license), and tablet with V-Sense Director app. Designed for accident reconstruction and transit brake testing professionals.
• Vericom V-Sense Brake Meter An innovative instrument for measuring vehicle braking performance with a 3-axis rotation sensor and self-leveling design. Communicates with tablet via long-range Bluetooth and is the most cost-effective brake testing solution in the V-Sense family. Targeted at DOT and transit brake inspections.
• Vericom V-Sense Reconstruction Package Complete crash investigation package including 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyro, internal GPS with mapping, brake pedal force/load sensor, brake pedal activation switch, and Profile X1 Analysis Software with unlimited PC license. Built for crash investigators and law enforcement reconstruction professionals.
• Vericom V-Sense RG (Road Geometry) A portable road geometry and curve audit system that measures superelevation, curve radius, slope, lateral Gs, road roughness, road friction, and GPS coordinates. Enables 1-pass road safety audits with exclusive road geometry firmware for road engineering and public works use.
• Vericom V-Sense MSI (Mine Safety Instrument) A precision instrument for haul road design, friction testing, and rolling resistance measurement. Features 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyro, GPS, and specialized firmware for mining operations including superelevation and radius analysis. Conforms to ISO 3450 stopping performance criteria. Sold to mining operators.
• Vericom V-Sense 4000 RFM X1 (Runway Friction Meter) FAA-approved runway friction meter for airport winter safety. Tests runway mu with a simple 3-second brake test, sampling the surface 100 times per second. Reports Mu values for FAA Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM) compliance. Sold to airfield operators and airport authorities.
• Vericom Response (Perception-Reaction-Time Solution) A driving simulation system that measures driver perception and reaction time using visual stimulus in simulated driving conditions. Includes steering wheel, pedals, and 12 driving simulation environments. Designed for occupational therapy, driver training, and research professionals.
• Profile X1 Analysis Software Analysis software for the V-Sense family of products for reviewing and analyzing test data. Supports data mapping on satellite images, graphs, tables, reports, and export to MS Excel. Sold as PC licenses to V-Sense hardware customers.
• Calibration Service Unit calibration for V-Sense and VC4000 products including issuance of a new Calibration Certificate and overall maintenance/system check. Includes return shipping within continental USA. Sold to existing Vericom hardware owners on an annual basis.
• Vericom Training Classes Training services including 1-day and 2-day on-site operator training classes for traffic crash investigation and brake testing, user-guided remote training, and transit/DOT-specific brake test training. ACTAR-approved with 12 CEUs for 2-day class. Sold to law enforcement, transit, and engineering professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Self-calibration check feature saves time and money by avoiding annual factory calibration costs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and regional.

• Transdev North AmericaflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2004Transdev (formerly Veolia Transportation) is the largest multi-modal transportation company in the Americas with 200+ contracts. They selected Vericom as their preferred partner for brake meters after conducting side-by-side testing, citing 'outstanding quality and top-notch performance'. Beginning in 2004, Transdev deployed Vericom instruments across their maintenance teams nationwide.
• ACTAR (Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACTAR provides accreditation for accident reconstruction professionals. Vericom's 2-day on-site training class is ACTAR approved for 12 continuing education units (CEUs). This partnership legitimizes Vericom training for professional certification requirements.
• Institute for Police Technology and Management (IPTM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPTM is a leading training institution for law enforcement. Vericom has been the industry standard for IPTM's traffic investigator training programs for over 30 years. IPTM incorporates Vericom equipment and methodologies into their crash investigation curriculum.
• Northwestern University Center for Public SafetycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthwestern University's traffic institute uses Vericom solutions as part of their accident reconstruction training programs. Vericom equipment is integral to their crash investigation courses and certification programs.
• Midwest Roadside Safety Facility (MwRSF) - University of Nebraska-LincolncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMwRSF designs, analyzes, and conducts full-scale crash tests for roadside safety devices. They utilize the Vericom VC4000 DAQ for various testing needs, appreciating its precision, reasonable cost, user-friendliness, and versatility compared to other instruments.
• Road Safety Training Pty. Ltd. (Australia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoad Safety Training Pty. Ltd. works with the New South Wales road engineering team. They adopted the Vericom VC4000 RG as an important tool for their road safety and curve advisory program, finding it provides highly efficient, safe, self-corroborating, and consistently accurate data acquisition.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Instruments (NI): NI supplies modular data acquisition systems used in vehicle dynamics and brake testing labs — a broad incumbent whose DAQ platforms compete with the V-Sense DAQ in research and engineering applications.
• Brüel & Kjær (HBK): HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær) is a broad incumbent in sound, vibration, and acoustic measurement with automotive test applications — overlapping Vericom's vibration and motion analysis capabilities as part of a larger test and measurement portfolio.
• HORIBA: HORIBA is a broad incumbent in automotive test and measurement — including emissions, brake, and friction testing instrumentation — competing with Vericom's runway and road friction products as part of a much larger portfolio.

Direct peers

• Kistler Group: Kistler manufactures piezoelectric sensors, accelerometers, and force measurement systems for vehicle dynamics, crash testing, and brake testing — a high-end direct competitor to Vericom's accelerometer and brake meter portfolio.
• Findlay Irvine: Findlay Irvine manufactures airport runway friction measurement equipment — directly competing with Vericom's FAA-approved RFM in the airfield winter safety market.
• Racelogic (VBOX): Racelogic manufactures VBOX GPS-based data loggers for vehicle performance, braking, and acceleration testing — directly competing with Vericom's V-Sense DAQ in brake meter and accident reconstruction applications worldwide.
• AB Dynamics: AB Dynamics produces driving robots, ADAS test equipment, and track-testing instrumentation for vehicle dynamics — directly comparable to Vericom's road geometry and brake testing solutions for OEM and proving-ground use.
• Dytran Instruments: Dytran manufactures high-performance piezoelectric and MEMS accelerometers for crash, vibration, and automotive safety testing — directly overlapping Vericom's accelerometer and brake testing instrumentation.
• PCB Piezotronics / MTS Sensors: PCB Piezotronics (now MTS Sensors) supplies precision accelerometers and piezoelectric sensors for crash testing, vibration, and vehicle safety — competing with Vericom's accelerometer-based measurement approach.

Emerging players

• MicroStrain (Lord Sensing / Parker): MicroStrain produces inertial and GPS-aided motion sensors for vehicle dynamics, robotics, and structural monitoring — emerging as an alternative source of 3-axis accelerometer + gyro + GPS data acquisition versus Vericom's V-Sense POD architecture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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