Take a look at and measurement firm Ametek has acquired amplifier design and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing firm Amplifier Analysis.
Based on a submitting with the Securities and Trade Fee, Ametek paid $105 million in money for Amplifier Analysis, which relies in Pennsylvania and has annual gross sales of about $60 million. The corporate’s product portfolio contains RF and microwave instrumentation amplifiers, hybrid energy amplifier modules, antenna and management software program used to offer high-end EMC options. Amplifier Analysis serves the protection, communications, automotive and medical markets.
“Amplifier Analysis is an excellent acquisition which properly enhances our current capabilities within the electromagnetic compatibility testing market,” stated David A. Zapico, chairman and CEO of Ametek. “Their experience and functionality in amplifier design will vastly improve our capacity to offer a broader suite of options for engaging markets together with electrical car testing and protection communications.”
Amplifier Analysis will grow to be a part of Amtek’s Digital Devices Group.
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–Liquid Devices launched new software program updates that enhance the capabilities of its FPGA-based Moku check and measurement merchandise.
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