About IS Instruments
Spectroscopic solutions for an evolving industrial landscape
Our range of spectrometers and laser-based instrumentation is providing scientists and engineers with a new generation of spectroscopic and laser-based tools across many industries:
- Biotechnologies
- Nuclear
- High-Value Manufacturing
- Medical research
- Pharmaceutical
- Process Control
- Security
ISI’s spectrometer range includes high-throughput instruments ideal for Raman measurements, a compact deep UV Raman spectrometer for fragile and high-fluorescing biological samples, a multi-channel gas Raman, and bespoke LIDAR solutions.
Our high throughput models offer unique advantages in terms of light gathering potential and flexibility and are ideal for making Raman observations. Odin™, our deep UV Raman ancillary-free instrument is capable of unprecedented Raman characterisation of complex biological materials. Additionally, our bespoke LIDARs have been used across several industries for monitoring industrial processes in harsh environments, defect detection and locating leaks. As such, we are able to provide a complete range of spectral solutions and pride ourselves on providing our customers with the best solution to their challenges.
Our History
ISI was founded by Dr. Michael Foster and Dr. Jonathan Storey to specialise in the development of compact remote sensing instrumentation targeting industrial applications.
Both founders have more than a decade of experience working with LIDAR and 3D vision systems for space-borne applications. They are recognised internationally as experts in Fabry-Perot systems, laser-based instrumentation, Photon Counting Techniques, high-precision interferometry and optical filtering. Working with the European Space Agency, Mullard Space Science Laboratory (UCL), ABSL Space Products and the UK Space Agency, their projects have included the development of an imaging LIDAR for landing on the Martian surface.
Through ISI, the Directors are commercialising the technologies and expertise they developed for space, adapting them for ground-based applications.
World-Class Spectroscopic & LIDAR Solutions For Modern Industrial Challenges
ISI is working with commercial customers, research partners, and academia, to:
- Identify and measure corrosion in high-temperature facilities
- Make stand-off measurements to identify multiple species in gas pipelines
- Develop systems for the early identification of defects in process industries
- Develop a stimulated Raman solution for the on-site detection of gas leaks
- Develop instruments for monitoring biologics and therapeutic drug processing
- Make stand-off Raman measurements at 3 meters to identify unknown substances in nuclear facilities
- Detect diseases such as cancers and dementias earlier and through non-invasive techniques
ISI’s expertise is focused on:
- the design of laser-based remote sensing systems
- compact Raman spectrometers and LIDARs
- spectrometers capable of measurements from 200 – 2500 nm
- photon counting detection techniques
We collaborate with academic and research institutions, as well as commercial partners and governmental agencies to innovate spectroscopic and laser-based technologies to help build a more sustainable future for us all.
Information is power. Our spectrometers can be adapted to work in the most hostile of environments, providing the information you need. They enable you to operate more efficiently and more safely.
IS-Instruments product examples
IS-Instruments has been assessed as meeting the requirements of:
ISO 9001:2015
IS-Instruments is ISO 9001 certified.
ISO 9001 is a standard that provides a framework for organisations to establish, implement, maintain, and improve their quality management systems.
Based on the seven quality management principles, ISO 9001 covers customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision-making, and relationship management. It also requires us to maintain certain documents and records, such as records of conformity of product/service with acceptance criteria, records of nonconforming outputs, monitoring and measurement results, and production/service provision change control records.
Consequently, as our customer and collaborator, you can rest assured that we will consistently meet both your requirements and regulatory requirements. Furthermore, we are dedicated to continuously improving efficiencies, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
