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Instrumentation development and white label manufacturing from Prior Scientific: supporting start-ups and university spin-outs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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The automation and positioning experts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prior Scientific is globally recognized as a leading automation company, producing advanced motorization upgrades for microscopes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Prior’s real strength lies in its knowledge, understanding, and ability to manufacture automation products. This can be applied to multi-axis motion systems, high end translation stages, or a diverse array of imaging technologies.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This enables them to make high-end imaging technologies commercially available to a broad range of users, not just those with a background in microscopy or physics. For example, users who come to the laboratory with their own specialized skill set but lack a deep understanding of imaging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To accomplish this, Prior collaborates with clients to transform their innovative research in new imaging modalities into reality: from the early prototypes and testing stages to fully developed commercial products.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Our clients are experts in the type of microscopy they're trying to deliver, whereas we have more expertise in giving that technology global reach than an early spin-out does.” Simon Bush – Product Manager, Prior Scientific  <\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

What enables Prior Scientific to support clients’ custom imaging projects from beginning to end? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are four key elements to the process: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Commercialization <\/p>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Design and development <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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          At the start of each project, Prior assigns a dedicated design team, who will take your concept through to production. Each element of the design is covered:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Mechanical design. This encompasses everything from advanced robotic systems to very small, simple actuators, as well as manual systems, which are essential for user-friendliness. <\/p>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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              Optical design.  This includes imaging system design and Prior’s successful laser autofocus system, the PureFocus850<\/a>. <\/p>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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                Electronic design. Developing customized electronics, incorporating Prior’s own systems, or integrating third-party equipment. <\/p>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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                  Software. Prior develops features required by OEMs as part of their open-access SDK (Software Development Kit), making them easily accessible for customers later on.  <\/p>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  Not all projects begin with design, however – some clients come to Prior with a completed prototype that they have used for proof of concept, or are manufacturing in small numbers and now need to scale up. Prior’s engineering team is adept at transferring technology into production, and can help make improvements to enhance the quality and ease of assembly of our clients' products.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  From prototype to white-label manufacturing <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                  Unlike most design houses, Prior Scientific’s development team is co-located with the manufacturing facility. This ensures effective communication as the product transitions from prototype to production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  With nanopositioning capabilities from its Queensgate brand, Prior’s engineering team can ensure movement and positioning accuracy and repeatability to sub-nanometer levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Prior will manufacture and brand the product for the client, and manage ongoing updates and developments as part of a comprehensive product lifecycle service.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Prior has 4600 m2<\/sup> of manufacturing space, including a high-capacity machine shop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Additionally, around half of Prior’s workforce is involved in manufacturing, providing ample support for bringing new concepts to market. The manufacturing sites are ISO accredited: <\/p>\n\n\n\n