Milestones
There were many important milestones in the years since the founding, some more so than others, but all of them integral parts of our history, which is for us a continuing source of inspiration and a testament to the progress we made. Presented are only most significant landmarks, from the era of vacuum tubes to latest multifunctional instruments with wireless connectivity to mobile devices.
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Directly supporting transition to electric mobility through the introduction of the MI 3132 EV Tester.
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Introduction of the MI 3281 WR Analyser for testing even the largest power transformers.
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Introduction of the MI 3288 Earth Insulation Tester, a new generation multifunctional earth and insulation tester.
MI 3288 Earth Insulation Tester >>
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Increased our market share in the field of solutions supporting transition to net zero through the introduction of several new EVSE testing adapters.
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Introduction of MI 3325 MultiServicerXD, a dedicated machine and switchboard tester.
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Expansion of measuring/testing functionality of selected Eurotest testers through introduction of MI 3144 Euro Z 800 V and A 1632 eMobility Analyser adapters.
A 1632 eMobility Analyser adapters >>
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Launch of MI 3155 EurotestXD, most advanced multifunctional installation tester to date, new flagship of Eurotest family of instruments and first 3rd generation instrument.
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Introduction of MI 3360 OmegaPAT XA portable electrical appliance safety tester.
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Entry in the field of transformer testing with MI 3280 Digital Transformer Analyser
MI 3280 Digital Transformer Analyser >>
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First hardware/accessory modular earth testing system with the introduction of MI 3290 Earth Analyser.
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Launch of revolutionary multifunctional installation tester, MI 3152 EurotestXC, which was also the first Metrel instrument with a colour touch screen.
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Presentation of MI 3394 CE MultiTesterXA, new advanced PAT and machine tester, designed for large volume testing and new hardware platform, which serves as a basis for future developments.
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Introduction of MI 2892 Power Master, first 3rd generation PQA tester and first Metrel's instrument with colour screen.
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First electrical installation testers for photovoltaic installations (MI 3108 EurotestPV and MI 3109 EurotestPV Lite).
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Family of continuity insulation testers futher expanded with the addition of MI 3242 MicroOhm 2A and MI 3250 MicroOhm 10A.
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Starting a new product group (continuity insulation testers) with the introduction of MI 3252 MicroOhm 100A.
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Start of production of MI 2592 PowerQ4, first 2nd generation PQA instrument, which helped strengthen Metrel’s presence in the area of power quality analysis.
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Start of production of 2nd generation of SMARTEC family of single-function testers.
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Establishment of Metrel museum for showcasing company history through historic and current products.
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Formation of Metrel’s first foreign subsidiaries: Metrel GmbH in Germany and Metrel UK Ltd. in the UK.
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Introduction of MI 3101 EurotestAT and MI 3105 EurotestXA, first 2nd generation platforms, which facilitated the integration of AUTO SEQUENCE® functionality.
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Establishment of Metrel Mehanika d.o.o., a sister company of Metrel d.d. and manufacturer of metal components.
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Launch of MI 2086 Eurotest 61557, first representative of eponymous family of multifunctional installation testers.
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Metrel registered under current name and business structure with majority of shareholders being current and former employees.
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Introduction of MA 9521 SPEKOL, state-of-the-art spectrophotometer, developed in cooperation with optics manufacturer Carl Zeiss Jena.
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Launch of first instruments using microprocessor technology, aimed primarily at high-end markets.
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Vacuum tubes substituted with more reliable transistors in instruments and testers.
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First foreign export sales of limited quantities of products.
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Relocation of R&D department and doubling of production capacity.
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