Born more than 20 years ago as a development lab for plasma-polymerized coatings, Brighton Science makes surface-measurement instruments and connected software that help manufacturers understand whether materials are ready to bond, coat, or seal. Founded by chief scientist Dr. Giles Dillingham, the company developed the Surface Analyst, a handheld contact-angle device used in adhesive-bonding development for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. Today, Brighton Science combines surface-science consulting with tools such as BConnect to diagnose adhesion failures and bring measurable control to production.
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ChemInstrumentsFor more than 25 years, ChemInstruments has built adhesive-testing and sample-preparation equipment for laboratories and production teams from its Fairfield, Ohio, operation. Its engineers also develop customized test platforms and proprietary EZ Lab software, while validating equipment in the company’s own ISO-13485-accredited Chemsultants testing lab. The equipment is designed for testing adhesives, coatings, sealants, and paper- or film-based materials across industrial and consumer applications.FAIRFIELD, OH
Surface Measurement SystemsFounded in 1991 around Prof. Daryl Williams’ invention of Dynamic Vapor Sorption, Surface Measurement Systems designs scientific instruments and provides contract services for characterizing how solid materials interact with moisture, vapors and gases. The company delivered its first DVS analyzer to Pfizer in 1992 and later pioneered commercial Inverse Gas Chromatography, building a global business serving materials researchers from pharmaceuticals to porous materials and carbon capture. Its instruments and laboratory services are supported by ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications.334516ALLENTOWN, PA
Kratos Analytical LtdFrom its Manchester base, Kratos Analytical designs and manufactures scientific instruments for analysing the surface chemistry of materials, with particular expertise in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and MALDI-ToF mass spectrometry. The company has more than 50 years of experience in XPS, began manufacturing MALDI-ToF instruments 20 years ago, and continues to build both in Trafford Park alongside its ESCApe data system. A wholly owned subsidiary of Shimadzu Corporation, Kratos employs more than 200 people and supports customers through offices and partners internationally.NANUET, NY
SilcoTek CorporationBorn from Restek’s coating division, SilcoTek Corporation became an independent company in 2009 and has remained focused solely on helping manufacturers solve difficult surface problems. From its 80,000-square-foot Pennsylvania facility, the company applies chemical vapor deposition coatings to customer parts, serving demanding industrial users that need more reliable performance from existing components.BELLEFONTE, PA