At IS-Instruments and i3D robotics, innovation doesn’t just happen in the lab or workshop — it’s built through collaboration, creativity, and connection. As sister companies sharing offices and workshop space, our teams of engineers and scientists work side by side every day, tackling complex challenges in optical instrumentation, spectroscopy, and 3D vision systems. That collaboration […]

The past few weeks have been busy for IS-Instruments (ISI). Our Business Development Manager, Jessica Gabb, attended two major international conferences. Each focused on advancing Raman technologies and their applications within different sectors. Tritium Users Group (TUG) 2024 – University of Manchester Jessica and Dr Rhea Sam participated in the 23rd annual meeting of the […]

In high-precision optical systems, alignment isn’t optional; it’s essential. Even minor shifts can impact performance — especially in spectroscopy, where lasers must precisely focus to detect chemical signatures. If the system doesn’t meet this requirement, the measured signals will show a poor signal-to-noise ratio. This could potentially lead to weak or missed peaks, resulting in […]

Dementia affects millions worldwide, significantly impairing memory, cognition, and daily functioning. It is the leading cause of death in England. As the population ages, experts anticipate an increase in cases. This makes early and accurate diagnosis crucial for better patient outcomes and healthcare planning. Current diagnostic methods rely on cognitive assessments, imaging, and invasive procedures, […]

On the 7th of May, the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) held a showcase day to highlight the successes achieved under its Fusion Industry Programme (FIP). IS-Instruments' Jessica Gabb presented the results of the GRADE - Gas RAman DEtection of tritium project, accompanied by Dr Rhea Sam and Dr Michael Foster. UKAEA launched the FIP […]

This month, IS-Instruments celebrates fifteen years since its launch. In 2010, Dr Michael Foster and Dr Jonathan Storey launched IS-Instruments dedicated to developing compact spectrographic and remote sensing technologies. Shortly afterwards, they were joined by Nicholas Bantin. The Early Years Michael and Jon both have backgrounds in space science. Michael has worked on space LIDAR […]

When choosing a Raman instrument, a number of factors influence the selection process, including factors such as: Performance Cost Size Target sample Measurement setup limitation However, determining instrument performance can also be challenging due to the range of factors or specifications that may influence the use of an instrument. For example, a 50 mW handheld […]

Nuclear fusion is one of the significant scientific and engineering challenges of our time. Success promises a future in which clean, virtually limitless energy powers our world. The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is at the forefront of these efforts. Through its Fusion Industry Programme (FIP), it is working to create the infrastructure and technology […]

IS-Instruments has secured funding to develop new instrumentation that leverages advances in Raman spectroscopy to accelerate bowel cancer diagnosis. Background Bowel cancer occurs in the colon or rectum (large intestine), and it is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, with around 40,000 new cases diagnosed each year. About 94% of cases occur in […]