Founded in 1987 by behavioral research scientist Walter Schneider, Psychology Software Tools has spent nearly four decades working from within the research community, with researchers involved in designing, developing, and testing its products. The Pittsburgh company is best known for E-Prime, its computerized experiment platform, and for building tools that help researchers work with complex laboratory environments. PST is certified to ISO 9001:2015 for its research-supporting products and services.
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MindWare Technologies LTDFounded in 2001, MindWare Technologies develops hardware and software for collecting and analyzing psychological, psychophysiological, and life-science research data. The Westerville company combines laboratory platforms with portable systems such as its MindWare Mobile, while its analysis applications use algorithms grounded in peer-reviewed scientific research. Its team also provides lab design, training, data analysis, and ongoing research support.WESTERVILLE, OH
BASi Research Products, IncFounded in 1974 by Purdue chemistry professor Peter Kissinger, BASi Research Products makes specialized scientific instruments and supplies for life-science research, with manufacturing in West Lafayette. The company is particularly known for electrochemistry equipment and automated systems for sampling and dosing in preclinical studies, and its instruments are built for long service—some have remained in laboratory use for more than 30 years.GAITHERSBURG, MD
Columbus InstrumentsSince 1970, Columbus Instruments has designed and manufactured scientific instruments for monitoring behavior and physiology in laboratory animals, along with environmental research systems. Founded by Dr. Jan Czekajewski, the Columbus, Ohio company pioneered commercially available activity monitors and indirect calorimetry, later developing its Micro-Oxymax respirometer in response to EPA remediation research after the Exxon Valdez spill. Its in-house engineering team continues to build customizable instruments used by researchers worldwide, with more than 21,000 scientific citations.COLUMBUS, OH
Current Designs, IncFounded in 1994 by Ben Dugan and Jennifer Johnson, Philadelphia-based Current Designs makes computer response instrumentation for fMRI and MEG research. Its fORP fiber-optic response devices have been used by researchers since 1996 at hundreds of sites in more than 30 countries, while the company’s design-build work integrates electronics, firmware, machining and production for custom research equipment.PHILADELPHIA, PA