Take a look at and measurement firm Ametek has acquired amplifier design and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing firm Amplifier Analysis.
In response to a submitting with the Securities and Alternate Fee, Ametek paid $105 million in money for Amplifier Analysis, which is predicated in Pennsylvania and has annual gross sales of about $60 million. The corporate’s product portfolio consists of 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 present capabilities within the electromagnetic compatibility testing market,” stated David A. Zapico, chairman and CEO of Ametek. “Their experience and functionality in amplifier design will tremendously improve our means 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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