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Description 19 Manufacturers
Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation
Toshniwal Instruments Madras Pvt. Ltd
SICK AG
SENSIA
SENECA srl
OVAL Corporation
Omega Engineering, Inc.
KROHNE
FTI Flow Technology.
Emerson Electric Co.
Dandong Top Electronics Instrument Co., Ltd
Contrec Ltd

19 Flow Computer Manufacturers in 2024

This section provides an overview for flow computers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 19 flow computer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked flow computer companies as of November, 2024: 1.SICK AG, 2.Tek-Trol, 3.Dandong Top Electronics Instrument Co., Ltd.

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What Is a Flow Computer?

A flow computer is a specialized device designed for real-time processing and management of continuous data streams.

Utilizing the principles of flow computing, this technology processes data in a manner analogous to physical flows, enabling dynamic and continuous calculations. Flow computing's distinctive approach facilitates data processing that mirrors the natural flow of the measured variables, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in computations.

Diverse types of flow computers exist, each harnessing different elements such as fluids, light, or quantum properties for data processing. For instance, optical flow computers leverage the wave properties of light for data transmission and processing, while fluidic flow computers use fluid properties for computations. These innovative methods offer significant advantages in speed and efficiency for specialized applications over traditional computers that rely on standard electronic circuits.

List of 19 Flow Computer Manufacturers

*Including some distributors, etc.

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    • Badger Meter, Inc.
      • United States of America Address: 4545 West Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America

      Manufacturer Overview

      Badger Meter, Inc. was founded in 1905 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Badger Meter is a manufacturer and marketer of flow measurement, quality, control, and communication solutions in the United States and globally. Badger Meter serves several industries including water treatment, water distribution, aviation, concrete production. Badger Meter offers utility water solutions and commercial & industrial solutions product segments. Together they include products such as meters, software, diagnostics, and quality monitoring.

    • SICK AG
      • United States of America Address: 6900 W 110th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America

      Manufacturer Overview

      Sick AG, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Waldkirch, Germany, is a manufacturer of sensor and sensor solutions that aid in in production, logistics, and processes automation. The company’s expansive product portfolio includes industrial sensors, encoders, and analyzers. It has over 50 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as several agencies worldwide, and in the 2022 fiscal year, it generated around €2.2 billion. The company established the first subsidiary in France in 1972 and opened another subsidiary in USA in 1975. It changed to a joint stock company in 1996 and the first employee shares were issued in 1999.

    • Omega Engineering, Inc.
      • United States of America Address: 800 Connecticut Ave. Suite 5N01, Norwalk, Connecticut, United States of America

      Manufacturer Overview

      OMEGA Engineering Inc., founded in Norwalk, CT, in 1962 is a manufacturer of products used to measure temperature and humidity, flow and level, and pressure. The company's product portfolio includes thermocouple probes and assemblies, pressure gauges and switches, and air velocity measurement systems, wireless systems and portable optic sensors. The company serves markets including Automotive and Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy and Energy Storage and Electronics and IT Infrastructure. The company also offers customer services that include support, custom research projects and customized services.

    • SENSIA
      • United States of America Address: 200 Westlake Park Blvd, Houston, Texas, United States of America

      Manufacturer Overview

      SENSIA., Ltd, founded in Houston, TX, in 2019, is a manufacturer of process automation systems. The company's product portfolio includes Flow Computers Blending Systems, Custody Transfer and Fiscal Sampling Metering Systems, turbine Flow Meters and Ultrasonic Flow Meters (Hydro & Nuclear) that are used in Oil & Gas production and transportation and storage solutions. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building.

    • Toshniwal Instruments Madras Pvt. Ltd
      • India Address: 267, Kilpauk Garden Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

      Manufacturer Overview

      Toshniwal Instruments Madras Pvt. Ltd, established in 1948 and headquartered in Tamil Nadu, India, is a manufacturer and supplier of equipment and machinery. The company specializes in vacuum pumps, systems, and flow metering equipment. Its products span process instrumentation, process vacuum systems, and temperature measurement equipment. It also provides flow control systems and vacuum pump solutions and has garnered recognition for its expertise in process instrumentation and powder processing instruments. With an emphasis on creating robust infrastructure, it delivers solutions for various industrial applications.

    • Contrec Ltd
      • United Kingdom Address: Riverside, Canal Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2AY, United Kingdom

      Manufacturer Overview

      Contrec Ltd., founded in 1986 and headquartered in Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, is a manufacturer of flow instrumentation for the process and petroleum industries. The company's main products include flow computers, batch controllers, and gas and steam flow computers. These products are operated with custom software packages and are used for precise flow measurement and control in industrial applications that also include food and beverage and water treatment, as well as truck and metering solutions. The company's after-sales services include instrumentation calibration, equipment monitoring, and spare parts supply.

    • OVAL Corporation
      • Japan Address: 10-8 Kamiochiai 3-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan

      Manufacturer Overview

      OVAL Corporation, founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 1949 is a manufacturer of metrological control equipment and related systems and measuring devices and environmental control related instruments. The company's product portfolio includes batch controllers, flow computers, peripherals and related instruments, system solutions and calibration equipment. Their products are used in industries such as Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Chemical and Petrochemical, Environmental Testing and healthcare. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, and Custom Manufacturing.

    • Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation
      • Japan Address: 4-9-8 Myojin-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, Japan

      Manufacturer Overview

      Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation was founded in Japan in 1954. Yokogawa currently serves a wide array of industries including the aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, semiconductor and telecommunications industries with both hardware and software solutions. Among Yokogawa’s suite of products are oscilloscopes, voltage probes, power analyzers and meters, data acquisition tools, optical test equipment, a wide variety of handled meters, calibrators, and testers; analog instruments, and manometers.

    • KROHNE
      • Germany Address: Ludwig-Krohne-Str.5, Duisburg, Germany

      Manufacturer Overview

      KROHNE Group began in Duisburg, Germany in 1921 as a producer of variable area flowmeters. Today KROHNE isa a provider of industrial measurement products, solutions, and services. KROHNE services the chemical, food & beverage, life sciences, marine, metal & mining, nuclear, oil & gas, power generation, pulp & paper, water & wastewater, and sustainable energies industries. KROHNE product lines include tools for flow, level, temperature, and pressure measurement as well as process analytics and smart flow control. KROHNE offers full solutions for flow metering, monitoring, and wireless and remote metering applications.

    • Emerson Electric Co.

      Manufacturer Overview

      Founded in 1890 in Missouri, Emerson Electric Co., is a technology and engineering company that provides various solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets globally. Business segments include automation solutions, AspenTech, and commercial & residential solutions segments. The Automation Solutions segment offers measurement and analytical instrumentation, industrial valves and equipment, and process control software and systems. The AspenTech segment provides asset optimization software for enhancing performance through a combination of modeling, simulation, and optimization capabilities. The Commercial & Residential Solutions segment offers residential and commercial HVAC products, system protector and flow control devices, and IoT thermostats.

    • SENECA srl
      • Italy Address: Via Austria, 26 Padova, Veneto, Italy

      Company Overview

      SENECA srl, established in 1986 and based in Via Austria, Italy, is a manufacturer and supplier of automation interfaces. Its product portfolio includes data acquisition, automation systems, industrial communications, remote control, power monitoring, and electrical measurement. They are used in multiple industries which include steel, water treatment, automotive, oil, gas, chemical, metal, and pharmaceutical. The company also offers automation solutions ranging from single components to the implementation of turnkey systems.

    • Dandong Top Electronics Instrument Co., Ltd

      • Dandong Top Electronics Instrument Co., Ltd
        Flow Computer

      Company Overview

      Dandong Top Electronics Instrument Co. Ltd., established in 1992 and headquartered in Liaoning, China, is a level and flow instrumentation designer, manufacturer, and supplier. The company's products include level meters, flow meters, and related products, such as guided wave radar level transmitters, high-pressure displacement level controllers, and automatic filling and anti-freezing liquid insulation devices. These products are used in process control instruments and automation for various industries, including metallurgy, mining, and marine. The company serves wholesale buyers and also offers full OEM and ODM services.

    • FTI Flow Technology.

      Company Overview

      FTI Flow Technology, Inc., founded in 1963 and based in Tempe, Arizona, is a manufacterer of metering solutions. The company provides a diverse range of products, including magnetic flow meters, turbine flow meters, and ultrasonic flow meters whcih are widely utilized in mission-critical applications, particularly within the aerospace, military, and oil and gas markets. The company is registered with ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C standards. Additionally, it holds accreditation from VLAP to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for flow calibration services.

Flow Computer Manufacturer Ranking

*Including some distributors, etc.

Derivation Method

The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the flow computer page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.

Number of Employees

  1. OVAL Corporation: 669
  2. Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation: 250

Newly Established Company

  1. Contrec Ltd: 1980 (44 years ago)
  2. Omega Engineering, Inc.: 1962 (62 years ago)
  3. Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation: 1954 (70 years ago)

Company with a History

  1. SICK AG: 1946 (78 years ago)
  2. Toshniwal Instruments Madras Pvt. Ltd: 1948 (76 years ago)
  3. OVAL Corporation: 1949 (75 years ago)

Flow Computer Manufacturers in United States

*Including some distributors, etc.

Global Distribution of Flow Computer Manufacturers by Country

*Including some distributors, etc.

Country Number of Companies Share (%)
United States of America United States of America 4 40.0%
Japan Japan 2 20.0%
India India 1 10.0%
United Kingdom United Kingdom 1 10.0%
Germany Germany 1 10.0%
Italy Italy 1 10.0%

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