Kristin Elliott, Chief Executive Officer

Welcome to PME

PME is founded by researchers, for researchers. We recognize the importance of reliable water quality data in water research. From chemical and biological nutrients in watersheds, algal blooms in lakes and other ecological stressors in bodies of water across the world, as researchers you need to be able to understand water and how it is changing to learn how to best protect this natural resource.

Our team is focused on developing high-quality products that are easy to use and long-lasting. In our R&D labs, our engineering team listens to feedback and the needs of our customers and works diligently to integrate technologies into our products that advance the capabilities of fieldwork. They are continuously working to develop new products that gather larger quantities of data, reach deeper depths, lengthen deployment times and hone the precision of parameters measured to better the integrity of data collected.

Additionally, our customer support team’s primary goal is to support you. Product specialists understand the vast applications and work with you to pair the correct loggers to your application, parameters and research goals. Our customers lean on our experience and the experiences shared by other researchers to guide you through the logger selection and procurement process. Whether this is your first data logger purchase, or you are adding your 100th logger to your lab’s inventory we offer support to you and your research team throughout installation and data collection. Never hesitate to reach out, we are here to assist you and learn from you each day.

While water quality research becomes increasingly vital to our climate, PME is proud to offer researchers the tools they need to solve the world’s most challenging water quality problems. We encourage you to reach out and learn more about our products and how they and the PME team can assist your research endeavors.

Kristin Elliott,
Chief Executive Officer

PME is founded by researchers, for researchers. We recognize the importance of reliable water quality data in water research. From chemical and biological nutrients in watersheds, algal blooms in lakes and other ecological stressors in bodies of water across the world, as researchers you need to be able to understand water and how it is changing to learn how to best protect this natural resource.

Our team is focused on developing high-quality products that are easy to use and long-lasting. In our R&D labs, our engineering team listens to feedback and the needs of our customers and works diligently to integrate technologies into our products that advance the capabilities of fieldwork. They are continuously working to develop new products that gather larger quantities of data, reach deeper depths, lengthen deployment times and hone the precision of parameters measured to better the integrity of data collected.

Additionally, our customer support team’s primary goal is to support you. Product specialists understand the vast applications and work with you to pair the correct loggers to your application, parameters and research goals. Our customers lean on our experience and the experiences shared by other researchers to guide you through the logger selection and procurement process. Whether this is your first data logger purchase, or you are adding your 100th logger to your lab’s inventory we offer support to you and your research team throughout installation and data collection. Never hesitate to reach out, we are here to assist you and learn from you each day.

While water quality research becomes increasingly vital to our climate, PME is proud to offer researchers the tools they need to solve the world’s most challenging water quality problems. We encourage you to reach out and learn more about our products and how they and the PME team can assist your research endeavors.
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Kristin Elliott - PME CEO
40+

Years of Operation

100%

Focused on Research

30

Countries Using PME Products

200000

Average Samples Taken By PME Products Before Battery Replacement

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40+ Years of Research

PME was founded in research institutions more than 40 years ago, and we continue to partner with them today, developing new technologies in R&D settings to support public and commercial research institutions. PME is 100% focused on the satisfaction of our research audience.

 

Solution Driven Products

All our products begin with the challenge of finding an accurate measuring solution to a unique research problem. We implement bespoke technology for research institutions that come to us with very specific needs. If we determine those needs have broader appeal, we engineer products for use in other research and commercial applications.

 

Tested & Proven Data 

When we bring a product to market, it must first be tested against all competitors in the field with discerning scientists. Only after it receives our research partners’ seal of approval, and we are convinced it’s the best in a category does it become available for our customers.

 

Reliable, Durable, Quality Equipment

Our products last. They are durable. PME’s innovation extends to creating instruments that must perform in the most difficult environments water can throw at us - freezing temperatures, mud and algae. It also provides researchers with the easiest way to download and analyze the data they need, in a way that is reliable, convenient and useable.

 

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Our Mission

With a deep level of knowledge and experience, our team focuses on innovating technologies and products to address the world’s greater water challenges that research organizations and aquatic industries face.

Our mission is to provide research institutions with affordable instruments and software that accurately and reliably measure, collect and analyze water properties for both fresh and saltwater research.

Core Values

We are fueled by a determination for excellence in our products and services, and a curiosity about new technology, science and the world around us. We find passion and fun in our work and hope to see it reflected in our openness as we strive for business and professional growth. Most importantly, we aim to treat our customers, employees and associates with respect and humility.

  • DETERMINATION

  • CURIOSITY

  • PASSION

  • FUN

  • OPENNESS

  • GROWTH

  • RESPECT

  • HUMILITY

    Leadership Team

    Precision Measurement Engineering (PME) CEO Kristin Elliot.
    President & CEO

    Kristin Elliott

    Kristin began working for PME in 2006 and became CEO of her parent’s business in 2014. Since taking the reins, Kristin has overseen a period of growth and expansion within PME, tripling the company’s annual revenue. In addition, she founded a new company, Aquasend, and is involved with various business organizations, including the San Diego Entrepreneurs Association. She has an MBA degree from Cal State University, San Marcos.

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    Chief Operations Officer

    Erik Elliott

    Erik began working for Precision Measurement Engineering in 2007, and he became COO in 2015. Responsible for managing all manufacturing employees and production control, Erik has implemented a variety of manufacturing and quality assurance processes, which have supported PME’s fluid and steady growth trajectory. He ensures the company’s fiscal fitness, so PME may continue to pursue high growth levels.

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    Engineering & Technical Support

    Peter Frazier

    Peter graduated from the University of California, Riverside with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering emphasizing coursework such as Finite Element Analysis, Fluid Dynamics, Computer Science and Mechanics of Materials. He has a passion for product enhancement through customer interactions and business. Peter leads the PME Engineering team, enhancing and developing new water quality monitoring technologies. 

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    Product Specialist

    Austin Vincent

    Austin graduated from California State University, San Marcos with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. As a product specialist, Austin spends his time working closely with current and new PME customers and joining the PME team at trade shows. Developing customer relationships is an integral part of Austin's daily tasks. Austin works alongside all PME departments to better recommend and communicate PME product uses and possible enhancements.

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    PME Founders & Advisors

    Dr. Michael and Sandy Head

    Mike and Sandy founded Precision Measurement Engineering out of their garage in 1982, as Mike was completing his Ph.D. at Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego. The innovative micro-scale sensor he developed allowed researchers to track very small fluctuations of temperature and conductivity in water samples. Mike worked long and hard on research and development for PME, while Sandy ran operations and ensured production quality. Their daughter, Kristin Elliott, is now President and CEO of the company.

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    PME's History

    • 1982PME was founded.

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      PME was founded in the garage of Dr. Mike and Sandy Head. There was no source for high spatial resolution conductivity measurement. This is required in a particular line of scientific inquiry where basic information is needed regarding the motion of stratified fluids. Dr. Head worked to develop a product to fill this gap.

    • 1982PME sold its first product, the MSCTI (MicroScale Conductivity Temperature Instrument).

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      PME developed the MicroScale Conductivity Temperature Instrument to fill the industry gap as there was no source for high spatial resolution conductivity measurement.

    • 1990sPME founders and team continued to develop products including SCAMP and T-Chain.

      PME founders and team continued to develop and provide water quality monitoring solutions like the Self Contained Autonomous MicroProfiler (SCAMP) and Temperature Chain (T-Chain).

    • 2004PME's growth drives company to
      officially incorporate.

    • 2011PME launches miniDOT® Logger.

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      PME launches miniDOT® Logger and introduces an accurate, durable dissolved oxygen (DO) sensor and data logger to the market.

    • 2014Kristin Elliot named PME CEO.

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      PME appointed Kristin M. Elliott as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding her father, Michael Head, who stepped down as CEO, as part of a transition plan.

    • 2017Aquasend, A PME Brand Launched.

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      Kristin Elliott launched PME’s wholly owned subsidiary, Aquasend, Inc. in response to aqua farmers’ particular need for continuous and real-time water monitoring of oxygen and temperature conditions. Visit the Aquasend website to learn more.

    • 2022PME Celebrated 40th Anniversary.

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      PME celebrated its 40th anniversary by launching the PME New Researcher Program to support the efforts of developing researchers and offer tools to excel in their studies as well as career mentorship.

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