Tektronix enters power analyser market

Tektronix, a provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, has announced it will enter the power analyser instrument market and introduce a full new product line in the coming months. To facilitate this move, Tektronix has implemented a technology transfer agreement which includes power analyser intellectual property, patents and product designs from its partner Voltech, which will exit the power analyser segment of its business by 30 September 2013.

“This is an aggressive move by Tektronix into a dynamic, growing market segment in test and measurement,” said Amir Aghdaei, president, Tektronix; Danaher Group Executive. “Voltech’s IP combined with Tektronix’ strengths in technology innovation and development will allow us to introduce new category leading power analyser products in the near term. This is an efficient way for us to expand our portfolio of products and to meet customers’ need for end-to-end power test and measurement solutions.”

As part of the technology transfer, Tektronix and Voltech have agreed to work closely over the course of 2013 and beyond to ensure a smooth transition for existing Voltech power analyser customers.