Overview

Picarro, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, designs and manufactures gas analyzers based on its Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy technology, used for monitoring greenhouse gases, volatile organic compounds, and trace gases. Estimated at 200-500 employees with revenue in the $10-50M range, the privately held company serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing hardware, and renewable energy industries. In 2025, Cadent selected its Network Intelligence solutions to help reduce methane emissions in its gas network. Picarro is certified to ISO 9001.

At a glance

What Picarro makes

The company's listed products include emissions monitoring instruments, LED-related offerings, and semiconductor-focused analyzers, and it holds ISO 9001 certification.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Emissions, LED, Semiconductor (source: picarro.com).

Certifications

Picarro is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 9001 — picarro.com

Latest developments

• 2026-03-18 — Picarro Launches PI2124 Hydrogen Peroxide Analyzer to Improve VHP Monitoring in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Picarro (picarro.com)

• 2026-01-26 — Picarro Appoints Haavard Oestensen Chief Commercial and Product Officer to Lead Market-Focused Growth and Launch of Fenceline Solution | Picarro (picarro.com)

• 2026-01-13 — Picarro Sets New Standard in Fenceline Monitoring for Hazardous Air Pollutants | Picarro (picarro.com)

• 2025-09-10 — Italgas Expands Use of Picarro Network Intelligence Solutions Following Acquisition of 2i Rete Gas | Picarro (picarro.com)

• 2025-08-13 — Picarro Network Intelligence Selected by Cadent to Reduce Methane Emissions and Enhance Safety and Operational Efficiency | Picarro (picarro.com)

• 2025-01-30 — Advanced Sterilization Technology and Picarro Partner to Streamline Process Optimization and EtO Emissions Compliance for Sterilization Facilities | Picarro (picarro.com)

Facilities

Picarro is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Public sources also reference these locations:

• Santa Clara, California — picarro.com

Company details

Italgas expanded its use of Picarro Network Intelligence solutions in September 2025 following its acquisition of 2i Rete Gas. Picarro was founded in 1997, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 29 years in operation (founded 1997). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Picarro make?

Picarro, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, designs and manufactures gas analyzers based on its Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy technology, used for monitoring greenhouse gases, volatile organic compounds, and trace gases. Estimated at 200-500 employees with revenue in the $10-50M range, the privately held company serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing hardware, and renewable energy industries. In 2025, Cadent selected its Network Intelligence solutions to help reduce methane emissions in its gas network. Picarro is certified to ISO 9001.

Where is Picarro headquartered?

Picarro is headquartered in Santa Clara, California (3105 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara, California, 95054).

When was Picarro founded?

Picarro was founded in 1997.

How big is Picarro?

Picarro has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).

What certifications does Picarro hold?

Picarro lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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