This section provides an overview for digital timers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 46 digital timer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked digital timer companies as of November, 2024: 1.Legrand North America, LLC, 2.Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., 3.Dewenwils.
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A digital timer is a device that automatically switches itself on and off after a preset period.
Digital timers can be either analog or digital. Compared to analog timers, which are set manually with a dial scale, digital timers can be set more precisely with numerical values. In this case, the control accuracy is higher, but the setting method is slightly more complicated than for analog timers.
Digital timers are used in a variety of situations. By installing a Digital Timer on a device that is to be operated for a certain period, it is possible to stop the movement of the device at any desired time.
Digital timers used in the manufacturing field are characterized by their high accuracy and multiple functions as they affect product quality and stability. In general, the more advanced the functions, the more expensive the price, ranging from several thousand yen to several tens of thousands of yen per unit.
Prices vary depending on performance, such as flicker operation, one-shot output, on-delay and off-delay control, and interval function.
Digital timers used in the field of sports are characterized by large products and high visibility that can be seen by spectators. Digital Timers with a real-time display function are often used, but for sports that require precise time measurement, such as track and field events, products with sensors at the start and finish line to measure times automatically are also available.
Digital timers can be automatically turned on and off. Understanding the use and principle of the function for each application will help you use them more effectively.
Digital timers receive a signal sent from the input portion of the device and measure a predetermined time. When the predetermined time elapses, an output signal is issued to stop or start the machine.
There are four main types of digital timers, classified according to the type of control.
On-delay control is a control method in which the contact turns on after a set period has elapsed, and then waits a little longer before starting to operate. While this has the advantage that the contacts are immediately restored by cutting the voltage, there is a time lag between the switching of the contacts and the activation of the device.
Push-button traffic signals, for example, operate by gaining additional elapsed time from the timer time using on-delay control.
Off-delay control is a control method in which operation begins immediately after the contacts are switched. While the advantage is that there is little time lag before the device is activated, it takes time from contact switching to recovery.
Lighting that is automatically turned on by a motion sensor, for example, is often operated using off-delay control.
Flicker operation is an operation that repeats on and off at a fixed cycle. There are two types of flicker operation methods: "flicker off start" in which the output starts from off and repeats off, on, and off, and "flicker on start" in which the output starts from on and repeats on, off, and on.
This can be used in cases where it is necessary to switch on and off at regular intervals, but the time at which on and off are switched is the same set time. If you want to set them at different times, you will need to select a device with a twin timer function.
This function is often used to send periodic signals and notifications, and is used in familiar situations, such as traffic signals, flashing signals, and buzzer interrupting tones.
Interval operation is an operation in which the output turns on as soon as an input is made to the timer and turns off after a set period of time. By setting the time in advance for the output to go from on to off, the device can operate without deviation from the set time.
There are two types of triggers to turn on an output: power start and signal start. Practical examples of interval operation include amusement park applications.
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Advanced Linear Devices Inc., founded in 1985 with headquarters in the USA, is a manufacturer of CMOS linear integrated circuits. The company's product line includes ultra-low input signal power rail-to-rail CMOS operational amplifiers, ultra-low charge injection low voltage analog switches, precision CMOS voltage comparators with high output current drivers, and low drift CMOS timers with high discharge output for OEM manufacturers of industrial controls, instrumentation, computers, medical devices, automotive, and telecommunications products. The company also offers custom solutions for linear circuit designers and engineers.
Diodes Incorporated is a supplier for the consumer electronics, computing, communications, industrial, and automotive markets. Diodes Incorporated designs, manufactures, and supplies application-specific standard products in the discrete, logic, analog, and mixed-signal semiconductor markets worldwide. It focuses on low pin count semiconductor devices. Diodes specializes in semiconductor products, such as MOSFET, TVS, and performance Schottky rectifiers, transient voltage suppressors and other devices. It also provides analog products, such as power management devices comprising AC-DC and DC-DC converters, signaling devices, CMOS devices, and analog switches. Diodes Incorporated was incorporated in 1959 and is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
VWR International, LLC., founded in 1852 and based in Radnor, Pennsylvania, is a global supplier of laboratory items that have applications in life sciences and other regulated industries. In 2017, VWR was acquired by Avantor, providing critical products and services to customers in the healthcare, education, government, high technologies and applied materials industries. Its products include research equipment, chemicals, laboratory furniture, and protective clothing. The company has more than 300,000 customer locations in more than 180 countries, providing product access to scientists and research laboratories.
EMX INDUSTRIES INC., an American company established in 1984 and based in Garfield Heights, Ohio, is a manufacturer and supplier of sensors and controls. The company's product portfolio includes inductive loop detectors, retroreflective photoeyes, and radio controls. These products are used in various applications, including industrial automation, parking management, and traffic control and management. The company provides services including technical support, product training, and warranty support. The company is ISO 9001 certified, with distributors across America and one in Ontario, Canada.
Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc. was founded in Mannheim, Germany in 1945 developing the forerunner of the proximity switch. Pepperl+Fuchs continues to develop proximity sensors as well as other industrial sensors including ultrasonic sensors, rotary encoders, positioning systems, display and signal processing, vibration monitoring, industrial communication, and signal processing as well as related accessories and software. Explosive protection products include safety barriers, surge protection, wireless solutions, HMI systems, power supplies, electrical explosion protection equipment, level measurement, and related software.
Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., founded in Melville, New York, in 1906 is a manufacturer of electrical wiring devices, security and home automation and commercial data infrastructure products. The company's product portfolio includes Circuit Breakers, Smart Circuit Breakers, Covers and Doors, Smart Dimmer Switches and Fan Speed Controller. the company serves markets including Automotive and Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy and Energy Storage and Electronics and IT Infrastructure. The company also provides services including national distribution, product selection, installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and customer service.
Legrand was established in 1865, and is headquartered in West Hartford, Connecticut. The company specializes in electrical and digital building infrastructures, and serves diverse industries, including residential, commercial, and industrial. Its North and Central American wing is the biggest part of Legrand worldwide which has over 6,700 employees. The company's comprehensive product range includes critical power and infrastructure, lighting controls and systems, AV networking and wire, and cable management. With an ongoing devotion to sustainable solutions, the organization continue to be a longstanding partner in building infrastructures.
Graybar Electric Company, Inc. is a distributor of electrical, communications, and data networking and solutions. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in New York City. Graybar's main activity is the distribution of electrical and communications products, including wire, cable, switches, and lighting. The company also offers a wide range of services, including engineering, installation, and maintenance. Graybar's products are used by a wide range of customers, including contractors, engineers, and manufacturers. It has over 10,000 employees and operates in more than 50 countries.
Dewenwils was established in 2016 and is based in Shenzhen, China. is a manufacturer and supplier of home improvement, consumer electronics, and outdoor equipment products. The company product portfolio includes timers, outlets, switches, extension cords, light bulbs. The products offered by the company are pioneering, convenient, and easy to use. It is designed to meet various needs for lighting control, power management, and outdoor living. The products are broadly used in homes, offices, workshops, garages, gardens.
Mayer Electric Supply is a Birmingham, Alabama-based U.S. distributor of digital tools, electrical equipment, and lighting products originally established as The Electric Supply Company in 1930. The company offers various lighting solutions, electrical supplies, smart home devices, and power distribution control devices. Its products include lamps and bulbs, wires and cables, circuit breakers, and sensors. The company was acquired by Rexel USA in 2021. It primarily serves clients in the construction, industrial manufacturing, government, and commercial sectors.
Scott Electric Corporation, established in 1946 and based in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, US, specializes as a wholesale distributor of electric solutions for diverse markets. The company's product portfolio includes electrical conduits, fittings, lighting, and design. Its electrical products find ideal applications in construction, retail hardware, government agencies,, mechanical, and electrical markets. It also offers support services, including customized solutions, lighting design, generator sales, technical support, and training initiatives to meet customers' unique needs.
Cissoid, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Walloon Region, is a manufacturer of high temperature semiconductors. They deliver standard products and custom solutions for power management, power conversion and signal conditioning in extreme temperature and harsh environments. Their solutions range from system-on-chip to complete SiC and GaN based inverter platforms to support an ever-growing range of e-mobility and high-power applications. The company has been supplying products to leaders in the Oil & Gas, aeronautic, Industrial and automotive markets.
LOVATO Electric S.p.A., founded in 1922 and based in Bergamo, Italy, is a manufacturer and designer of low-voltage electrical devices for industrial applications. The company offers a wide range of products such as Motor Protection circuit breakers, Contractors, electromechanical starters and relays, variable speed drives, and soft starters among others. The company holds UNI ISO 45001: 2018, ISO 1400: 2015, and ISO 50001: 2018 certificates. The company’s laboratories are certified to conduct type testing under ACAE control to issue ACAE certifications which are recognized by the European Union and valid across the wold.
Taisuo Technology is an ISO 9001:2008-certified manufacturer of thermal management systems that was established in Zhejiang, China, in 1992 following the conversion of Huatai Instrument Company. The company’s product lineup includes mineral insulated cables for high temperature or high pressure applications, and temperature sensors for measuring and controlling temperature in facilities or large machines. It also offers temperature controllers for regulating and displaying device temperatures, and signal transmission devices for controlling or transmitting signals from sensors to controllers. The company chiefly serves clients in the petrochemical, nuclear power, and aerospace industries.
Eltako GmbH, founded in 1949 and headquartered in Fellbach, Germany, is a manufacturer of switching devices, power supplies, and smart home applications for building installations. The company offers an extensive product catalog that includes the remote switch system and wired bus pushbuttons, Series 14 – RS485 bus rail-mounted devices for centralized wireless building installations, and wireless actuators for decentralized wireless building installations.These products find applications in detecting changes in the environment, regulating indoor temperature, and enhancing security within buildings.
TELE, established in 1963 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, is a manufacturer specializing in monitoring technology, control technology, and power electronics. Its product range includes time relays, monitoring relays, load monitors, grid and system protection equipment, and soft starters, designed for applications in various industries such as energy, water, infrastructure, industrial machines, and building technology. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications for quality and environmental management systems. It also plays a crucial role in providing electrical solutions for diverse sectors.
DOLD is a manufacturer of safety and interlocking devices, founded in 1928, with headquarters located in Furtwangen, Germany. Their product range includes safety relays, electronic housings, safety switches, as well as solenoid interlocks, and key transfer systems. These devices play a crucial role in ensuring secure operations, controlling access, and protecting workers and equipment during manufacturing processes. DOLD is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 for quality management and quality systems.
Automatismos Control y Programación S.L., founded in 1958 and headquartered in Esplugues Del Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain, is a manufacturer of industrial electronic equipment. The company specializes in customized rugged control boards for any type of industrial application, and its business volume is divided into three blocks: 10% engineering, 60% manufacturing of customized equipment for manufacturers and installers, and the remaining 30% equipment and relays of standard ranges. Its products are used in public works with traffic lights and barriers, in agricultural machinery, and in pharmaceutical production.
Simex Sp.z.o.o, established in 1986, and based in Poland, Europe, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial automation equipment. Their product portfolio includes indicators, controllers, counters, inclinometers, sensors, electric heaters, converters, temperature transmitters, and power supplies. The company has ISO-certified products. The company offers the latest developmental features with microprocessors, SMT technology, automation, process control, machine building, and user-friendly programming which is ideal for industrial process control. The products are used in industrial machinery applications.
Sato Keiryoki Mfg. Co., Ltd., established in 1951 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of temperature measurement and instrumentation products. Its product range includes glass thermometers, industrial thermometers, bimetal thermometers, waterproof digital thermometers, and infrared thermometers. These instruments serve a wide array of applications, spanning industries such as manufacturing and meteorology. The company holds several certifications such as ISO9001, and ISO14001, underscoring its adherence to quality and compliance. The company has been designated as a national accredited calibration body for humidity measurement by the Japanese Government.
Wieland, established in 1910 and based in Bamberg, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of electrical connection technology. Their product range includes pluggable connections for seamless plug-and-play electrical device connections, insulated connectors that provide electrical insulation in device connections, cable glands for safeguarding cables and ensuring a watertight seal, terminal blocks used for connecting electrical wires, and contact systems facilitating connections between electrical components. Wieland's products find applications in diverse industries, such as building construction, electrical engineering, and automation.
Lision Technology Inc. is a Taiwanese manufacturer of discrete, motor and analog integrated circuit (IC) products established in 2001 and based in Zhongli City, Taoyuan. The company manufactures various discrete products including diodes and metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs), analog products such as regulators and timers, and motor products including application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). They also offer design support and capacity planning services for customers requiring technical assistance. Lision Technology Inc. primarily serves client companies and OEMs in the consumer electronics, computing, and communication sectors.
Spirax Sarco is a manufacturer and supplier of steam system solutions, providing products and services to industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and more. The company was established in the UK in 1888 and has since expanded to over 60 countries worldwide, with its US headquarters based in Blythewood, South Carolina. One of their products is the TD62 Thermodynamic Steam Trap, which offers high efficiency and reliability for condensate removal in steam systems. They received awards like 2019 Innovation Award from the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) for their EasiHeat engineered system.
Perry Electric S.r.l, founded in 1969 and based in Veniano, Italy, is a manufacturer and designer of systems and equipment for energy, temperature, time, and safety control. The company offers a wide range of products, including devices called chronothermostats that allow you to set the time at which the room temperature must be maintained, heat metering systems, components for systems, and much more. The company has achieved the ISO 9001: 2015 and the IQNET recognized certificate for maintaining a quality management system.
Dipl. Ing. Ernest Spirig, established in 1969, is a Rapperswil-based manufacturer in Switzerland, specializing in precision flame sources. The company holds over 100 patents in areas like signal and data processing, mechanical transmissions, and temperature measurement. Its product range includes microflame generators and soldering stations, temperature indicators, and a range of measuring equipment. These products are designed for brazing, flaming, and soldering various materials, particularly in the jewelry, goldsmith, and dental industries.
Crouzet was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in France. The company is an independent manufacturer of mechatronic components for applications in the aerospace, energy, building, and machinery industries. The company offers four primary product categories: Switches & Sensors, Aerospace, Motion, and Automation & Control. Aerospace includes cockpit controls, electrical protection, and various position sensors. These are designed to increase pilot comfort and improve flight safety. Motion includes motors, actuators, and external control electronics. Automation & Control includes both hardware and software solutions.
Trumeter, established in 1937 and based in Coconut Creek, Florida, is a manufacturer and supplier of precision measurement instruments. They provide test and measurement equipment such as digital panel meters used to measure electrical and physical quantities. The company is catering to similar industries for accurate testing and measurement, offering industrial controls to automate processes like conveyors, valves, and pumps which are utilized across various industries, including manufacturing, power, telecommunications, and healthcare.
Finder Relays, Inc., established in 1954 and headquartered in Almese, Torino, Italy, is a manufacturer of electromechanical and electronic devices for the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Some of its offerings include relays, energy meters, lighting products, and room thermostats. The company provides solutions for the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors on a global scale through an extensive network of sales subsidiaries spanning 28 countries, and has established over 80 distribution partnerships worldwide. All of its products are manufactured in its European facilities located in Italy, France, and Spain.
Ascon Tecnologic, established in 1969 in Vigevano, Lombardia, Italy, is a manufacturer of control and automation products for manufacturing, processing machinery, and commercial refrigeration. Its array of offerings includes PAC systems, I/O modules, software, controllers, and sensors. It aslo offers solid-state relays, and many more. Certified with UNI EN ISO 9001:2015, its products are also UL-CSA certified for North American markets. The company won the “CAESAR Competition for Authenticated Encryption” in the Lightweight Applications category in 2019, earning a spot in the subsequent NIST competition for its deeply analyzed algorithm.
Autonics Corporation, established in 1977 and based in Busan, South Korea, is a developer and manufacturer of automation products, which are marketed worldwide. Some of its products include sensors, peripheral connection equipment, motion devices, control devices, and process automation instruments. The automation products are used in various industries, including automotive, packaging, machine tools, metal, and marine. The company has 12 international offices spanning over 100 countries, a fully automated warehouse system, and various international quality certifications, including RoHS, CE, UL, and EAC. Its safety products meet the functional safety standards IEC 61508 and mechanical safety standards ISO 13849.
Omron Corporation, started in 1933 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of automation components, equipment, and systems, and it developed the first contactless proximity switch in 1960. It has four domains, including industrial automation, electronic components, healthcare, and social systems, and it provides products and services in around 120 countries and regions. Some of its products include microsensing devices, access control systems, industrial robots, surveillance cameras, and blood pressure monitors. In 1971, it developed the first online cash machine, and in 1972, it established Japan’s first welfare factory.
Phoenix Contact is headquartered in Blomberg, Germany, originally founded in 1923. Phoenix Contact’s Israeli subsidiary was founded in 2006 and located in Quadima Tzoran. Phoenix Contact provides tools and components for e-mobility, power, infrastructure, process industry, production manufacturing, system manufacturing, and others. Phoenix Contact’s product lines include automate including cloud computing, connect including PCB terminal blocks, “mark, assemble, and install” including hand tools, “supply, charge, and protect” including power distributors, and “switch, measure, and monitor” including relays and optocouplers.
Tense Elektronik is a manufacturer and supplier of electronic products and technologies in industrial automation solutions established in Turkey since 2006. The company specializes in automatic control sensors, controllers, energy analyzers, multimeters, frequency meters, ammeters, timers, among others. It serves industrial sectors such as automotive, manufacturing, construction, food and aerospace. The company's products improve operational efficiency, fluid processes in industries and the optimization of production lines and quality control processes. The company has certification in the Iso 9001:2015 Quality Management System, TSE Certificate and RoHS.
Established in 1992, Fanox is a famous manufacturer and supplier of safe and dependable protection relays headquartered in Pais Vasco, Spain. The company's concept is centered around research and innovation, with a significant allocation of resources towards design engineering. One of the intentions of the energy transition in the power business is to promote and integrate Renewable Energies. This phenomenon results in the developing of a more adaptable and distributed electrical infrastructure, necessitating a digital transformation of the business to manage it effectively.
Comeco Inc. was founded in 1989 and is located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial control and measurement equipment. The company offers an extensive product catalog, including electrochemical control equipment, level control equipment, USB interface adapter IA250, turbine flow sensors for liquids, and low-cost smart transmitters. These products have applications in oil and gas refineries, waste and sewage treatment, controlling chemical processes through electrochemical methods, maintaining a consistent liquid level in industrial tanks, and regulating the flow of liquids through pipelines.
Koyo Electronics Co., Ltd. was founded in 1955 and began manufacturing and selling portable radios, and in 2022 the company name changed to JTEKT ELECTRONICS CORPORATION. Based on human respect, KOYO uses wisdom and imagination to provide good value and contribute to developing a safe and fulfilling society.
General Industrial Controls Private Limited is a manufacturer and supplier of process control, automation and instrumentation products that was established in 1972, based in Pune, India. Timers, outlets, switches, extension cables, and light bulbs are among the company's product offerings. The products offered by the company are advanced, convenient, and simple to use. It is designed to accommodate diverse illumination control, power management, and outdoor living requirements. The products are extensively utilized in residences, offices, garages, and gardens.
starlabgroup was established in 1998 and is a manufacturer and supplier of liquid handling technology and laboratory products based in Hamburg, Germany. The company offers various products such as pipette tips, robotic tips, syringe filters, cell strainers, and erlenmeyer culture flasks. The products have been used in various fields such as research institutions, universities, hospitals, and life sciences companies. The company has obtained various certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 17025:2017.
Fuji Electric Equipment Control was established in 2008 in Saitama-ken, Japan is a manufacturer of power distribution and control equipment. The company boasts an extensive and diversified product portfolio including motor controls, MV distributors, energy control equipment, LV distributors, and industrial control relays. These products find applications in construction as magnetic contactors, automotive as manual motor starters, home appliances as air circuit breakers, health care devices as sensors and switches, and in environmental management for quality assurance and protection of high-voltage electric power and management of low-voltage consumption rate.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Milwakee, WI. Rockwell Automation provides industrial automation and digital transformation solutions around the world. Rockwell Automation operates through their intelligent devices, software & control, and lifecycle services segments with both hardware and software products and services. The Intelligent Devices segment offers drives, motion, safety, sensing, industrial components, and configured-to-order products. The Software & Control segment provides control and visualization software and hardware, information software, and network and security infrastructure solutions. The Lifecycle Services segment provides consulting, professional services and solutions, and connected and maintenance services through independent distributors.
Pixsys Electronics was established in the early 1990s and is headquartered in Pianiga near Padua, Italy. The company services industrial sectors such as railway, water treatment, plastics, and refrigeration to customers globally. The company’s hardware components include controllers, terminals, converters, sensors, and others. The company also provides software tools for monitoring hardware performance. The company also sells a multizone monitoring and recording system called iModView and a graphic datalogger called iTrendView.
Geti. EU, established in 2016 and headquartered in Opava, Czech Republic, is a supplier that offers a wide range of proven electrical engineering products for households and companies. The company's products include LED strips, batteries, aroma diffusers, dehumidifiers, table lamps, and more. It also offers a search platform with alert functions based on various datasets, magnifiers, and safes with an electronic lock. Its product enables users to build models rapidly and accelerate innovation across their businesses with AI. Its products and services are relevant to various industries, including energy, aviation, and technology.
NOVUS Automation Inc., founded in 1982, is a manufacturing company developing products for data acquisition, temperature and process control, signal conditioning and transmission of field variables based in Brazil. The company complys with worldwide quality requirements providing solutions that exceed customers’ expectations. It is present in over 60 countries through a network of over 300 distributors and its own sales offices in Brazil, Argentina, the US and France. In 2018, it moved into its new headquarter facilities in the city of Canoas, with more than 5000 square meters of built area, the new plant ensures the possibility to quadruplicate production capability.
Bercu, founded in 1951 and based in Antwerp, Belgium, is a supplier of automotive instruments. The company supplies a wide range of products including calibrators, temperature simulators, infrared thermometers, panel meters, multimeters, and more. The company provides calibration and repairs for both handheld and control instruments as well as performing traceable calibrations on all types of instruments and devices. It also carries out calibrations for pressure gauges, ammeters, thermometers, tachometers, and other devices.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Legrand North America, LLC |
6.5%
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2 | Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. |
5.3%
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3 | Dewenwils |
5.3%
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4 | Graybar Electric Company, Inc. |
5.0%
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5 | VWR International, LLC |
4.7%
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6 | EMX INDUSTRIES INC. |
3.8%
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7 | Sato Keiryoki Mfg. Co., Ltd |
3.2%
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8 | Fanox |
2.9%
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9 | Scott Electric Corporation |
2.9%
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10 | GIC |
2.6%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the digital timer 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 | 11 | 36.7% |
Germany | 4 | 13.3% |
Italy | 2 | 6.7% |
Spain | 2 | 6.7% |
Japan | 2 | 6.7% |
Belgium | 1 | 3.3% |
China | 1 | 3.3% |
Austria | 1 | 3.3% |
Poland | 1 | 3.3% |
Turkey | 1 | 3.3% |
Bulgaria | 1 | 3.3% |
India | 1 | 3.3% |
Czech Republic | 1 | 3.3% |
Brazil | 1 | 3.3% |