This section provides an overview for component analyzers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 17 component analyzer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked component analyzer companies as of November, 2024: 1.Aragon Photonics Labs. S.L.U., 2.Keysight Technologies, 3.AMS Technologies AG.
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A component analyzer is a device that can measure the type and amount of elements present in materials and parts.
Various analysis methods are available depending on the target material or part and the type of element to be detected. By selecting the appropriate method, a highly accurate and sensitive analysis can be performed. Some instruments can be applied not only to solids but also to liquids and gases.
Major analysis targets include medical and pharmaceutical products, metallic materials, organic and polymer materials, food, electronic materials, and various environmentally regulated substances.
Component analyzers are used not only to determine elemental content in the development of new materials and new pharmaceuticals but also to check for the contamination of impurities and hazardous substances.
They are also used to determine what elements are attached to parts when quality or manufacturing problems occur, to inspect foreign substances in products, and to analyze odors.
Component analyzers are also used in environmental analysis for nitrogen oxides (Nox) and carbon dioxide, which are indicators of air pollution, as well as for compliance with RoHS regulations, which have recently become more stringent.
Analysis using component analyzers requires knowledge and experience in each specialized field. Although it is possible to purchase analyzers and perform the analysis, there are various methods for analyzing the same substance, and the parameters to be set for the analysis are very complex. Therefore, it is common for this type of analysis to be outsourced to specialized companies.
Methods for analyzing components include the use of liquid chromatography for purity and impurity analysis of solids that dissolve in liquids or general-purpose solvents. Additionally, FT-IR is used for the chemical structure analysis of solid substances. For solids, there are many methods, such as spark emission spectrometer (ICP), X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, absorption spectrophotometer, FTIR, and mass spectrometer, depending on the element to be measured.
Some industries are required to comply with the RoHS Directive, an environmental regulation for export to Europe. Therefore, it is more efficient to request analysis from a vendor that can handle RoHS compliance.
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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.
Advanced Photonix is a manufacturer of optoelectronic components and subsystems. They have manufacturing plants in India and Malaysia. Their product portfolio includes standard and custom photodiodes for various industries such as military, telecommunications, defense, medical, industrial, and aerospace. API specializes in commercial and military standard components, X-ray products and inspection apparatus, telecom and data-com applications, opto-assembly, and PCB assembly. The company’s products find applications in temperature sensing, spectroscopy, pulse oximetry, currency validation, and audio processing.
TeraComm, Inc, founded in Thailand, is a manufacturer of Exothermic Weld Powder and Graphite Molds. The company offers a wide variety of Exothermic Weld Powder formulations designed to create reliable and durable electrical connections in diverse applications and high-quality Graphite Molds are tailored for use in Exothermic Welding, ensuring precise and consistent connections. it also provides technical support, product consultation, and guidance. Its products are IEEE 837-2002 Standard & Certified by CPRI - Govt. for Short Circuit Current Testing and it is a Crisil Verified Company.
Luna Innovations, founded in 1990, is a manufacturer of fiber optic sensing and non-destructive testing products such as high-definition strain & temperature sensors, interrogators, transmitters & receivers, control units, and accessories. Based in Roanoke, Virginia, the company engages in sensing and non-destructive testing, communications testing, and photonic control. They produce products for photonic control and communication testing, including fiber coils, reflectometers, distributed component analyzers, instruments, and meters.The products are used in the communication, aerospace, automotive, and energy industries.
Optilab, LLC was established in 2002 with its headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona is a manufacturer of laser and photonics systems and instruments for the fiber optics and optoelectronics industries. The company produces laser diodes, pulse lasers, optical modulators, lightwave transmitters, photodiodes, and, amplifiers, that have applications in the aerospace, communications, national research laboratories, and defense sectors. They have also developed MTS-16 Modulator Test Station for automated measurement of bias stability, optical transmission, and, insertion loss of optical modulators as well as firmware for each channel's wavelength and output power control through the touchscreen.
Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc., founded in Foothill Ranch, CA, in 2001 is a manufacturer of test instruments and automated test systems. The company's product portfolio includes AC Power Sources, AC Electronic Loads, DC Power Supplies, multimeters, and DC Electronic Loads. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. They also offer custom packaging, warehousing, and distribution services, and customer support.
Test Equipment Depot, incorporated in 1992 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, is a distributor of electronic testing and measurement equipment. The company specializes in offering various instruments and tools for industries including electronics, telecommunications, and engineering. Its main products include calibration equipment, condensate removal pumps, oscilloscopes, and signal generators. These tools find applications in testing and troubleshooting electronic circuits and systems. The company's factory-trained technicians refurbish, align, and calibrate all pre-owned equipment to the original manufacturer's specifications.
Keysight Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1939 and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California. Keysight is a global developer and manufacturer of electronic design and test solutions to communications, networking, aerospace, defense, and government, automotive, energy, semiconductor, electronic, and education industries. Keysight’s communications solutions group solutions include electronic design automation software; radio frequency and microwave test solutions, hardware and virtual network test platforms and software applications, as well as optical laser source solutions. Keysight’s electronic industrial solutions group offers various design tools and verification tools. Keysight offers product support, technical support, and training and consulting services. It sells its products through direct sales force, distributors, resellers, and manufacturer's representatives.
Chroma ATE Inc., established in 1984, is an instrument manufacturer and supplier based in Taoyuan City, Taiwan. Operating under the Chroma brand, the company provides electronic test and measurement equipment for automated optical inspection, flat panel display validation, electric vehicle component testing, and electrical safety device assessment. This equipment is also utilized for energy storage systems (ESSs) and power conversion systems (PCSs) verification, light-emitting diode (LED) and driver analysis, passive component testing, and photovoltaic inverter validation. The company also provides intelligent manufacturing execution systems (MESs). Furthermore, the company operates a laboratory, certified to perform alternating current (AC)/direct current (DC) and resistance calibration.
AMS Technologies AG is a German manufacturer of thermal management, photonics, and power technology products that was originally founded in 1982 as AMS Technologies GmbH before rebranding in 2007. Based in Munich, Bavaria, the company produces power technology systems such as resistors and capacitors, as well as optical components including spectrometers and fiber optics. It also offers thermal management solutions, such as vapor compression and liquid cooling systems for electronics or thermoelectrics. AMS Technologies operates internationally, with sales offices in France, Italy, Spain, and the UK. The company primarily serves clients in renewable energy, avionics, and nanotechnology R&D.
Laser Components was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Olching, Germany. The ISO 9001:2015 certified company also has locations and distributors across Europe and the United States. The company is a manufacturer and researcher for semiconductor technologies and dielectric coatings. Chemicals used include silicon, lithium tantalate, and deuterated L-alanine doped triglycene sulphate, known as DLATGS. The company’s product segments include IR Components, Photo Counters, Lasers, and Fiber Optics. The company’s services include repair, calibration, tool servicing, and job coatings.
Aragon Photonics Labs. S.L.U., established in 2004 and based in Spain, is a manufacturer and supplier of optical and photonic test and measurement solutions. The company's product range includes Fiber Optic Sensing, T&M Optical Communications, Thermosolar Instrumentation, Optical Spectrum Analyzers based on Brillouin scattering, and Thermosolar Power Plant tools. These products are used in fiber optic telecom systems, solar power applications, and fiber optic sensing. Industries served by the company include Fiber Optic Sensing, Optical Communications, and Thermosolar Power Plants. The company also offers services such as design, prototyping, manufacturing, and consultancy for fiber optic applications.
Global Instruments Pte Ltd., established in 1993 and headquartered in Singapore, specializes as a distributor of laboratory and analytical instruments in Southeast Asia and Indo-China. The company's product portfolio includes a range of laboratory and analytical instruments such as rice and powder whiteness testers, biomass/PKS and wood moisture testers, infrared moisture analyzers, near-infrared (NIR) analyzers, refractometers, viscometers, and more. It offers products from brands like ATAGO, DKK-TOA, GASTEC, KETT, YAMAMOTO, and others. The company serves various industries, primarily the agricultural, food, and environmental sectors.
DataTec AG, established in 1985 and headquartered in Reutlingen, Germany, operates as a distributor specializing in measurement and testing technology for electrical and electronic variables. The company offers a diverse range of products, including power supplies, oscilloscopes, measuring devices, test systems, testing devices, thermal imaging cameras, and more. These products include brands such as Tektronix, Teledyne FLIR, Rohde & Schwarz, GW Instek, Gossen Metrawatt, and others. It serves a broad spectrum of sectors, including medical, automobile, security, electronics, and other industries.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Aragon Photonics Labs. S.L.U. |
17.9%
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2 | Keysight Technologies |
14.3%
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3 | AMS Technologies AG |
10.7%
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4 | dataTec AG |
7.1%
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5 | Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc. |
7.1%
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6 | Luna Innovations |
7.1%
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7 | Laser Components Germany GmbH |
7.1%
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8 | ADVANTEST CORPORATION |
3.6%
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9 | Bridge Tronic Global Inc. |
3.6%
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10 | TeraComm, Inc |
3.6%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the component analyzer 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
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 9 | 60.0% |
Germany | 3 | 20.0% |
Taiwan | 1 | 6.7% |
Spain | 1 | 6.7% |
Singapore | 1 | 6.7% |