S&T

For three decades, Surface Measurement Systems has been the world's leading developer and manufacturer of advanced gravimetric sorption analyzers for the physicochemical characterization of solids. Our story began in 1991, when Professor Daryl Williams — founder and Managing Director — invented Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS), a groundbreaking new technique for solid-state analysis. Offering a 20-fold improvement in accuracy, reliability, and resolution over existing technologies, DVS represented a truly revolutionary advancement.

Since delivering our first DVS instrument to Pfizer in 1992, Surface Measurement Systems has continued to grow, developing a diverse portfolio of DVS instruments to meet evolving market demands and expanding our capabilities along the way.

In 2002, we further established our leadership in the field by developing the world's first commercial Inverse Gas Chromatography (iGC) instrument.

Today, SMS stands as the industry standard for sorption research across a wide range of sectors — including pharmaceuticals, food, fine chemicals, aerospace, energy, catalysts, filtration, textiles, and packaging — partnering with leading companies worldwide. Our reputation for delivering world-class technical and scientific support has made us the first-choice sorption instrument brand for the world's top research laboratories.

Dynamic Vapor Sorption

Since its development by our founder and Managing Director, Professor Daryl Williams, we have advanced Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) into the premier analytical technique for solid-state material characterization.

Delivering unparalleled resolution, stability, and accuracy, Dynamic Vapor Sorption is the preferred choice of materials scientists worldwide — valued for its powerful capability to reveal precise performance characteristics and enable material optimization for industrial applications.

Inverse Chromatography

Surface energy is a critical factor in predicting performance in industrial applications. Inverse Gas Chromatography provides researchers with a powerful tool for precisely analyzing surface energy, helping to uncover essential material properties.

With the world's only instruments specifically designed for Inverse Gas Chromatography applications, Surface Measurement Systems empowers materials researchers around the globe to unlock the full potential of their research through surface energy analysis.

Instruments

Surface Measurement Systems manufactures the world's most advanced gravimetric sorption analyzers. SMS instruments, built on Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) and Inverse Gas Chromatography (iGC) technologies, are suited for a wide range of industrial applications.

SMS instruments are used in research across diverse industries and applications. Whatever insight you need into solid materials, SMS instruments deliver detailed and accurate data every time. As premium sorption analyzers, SMS products are employed across a wide spectrum of industrial applications, providing detailed and accurate data throughout the research and development process.

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For three decades, Surface Measurement Systems has been the world's leading developer and manufacturer of advanced gravimetric sorption analyzers for the physicochemical characterization of solids. Our story began in 1991, when Professor Daryl Williams — founder and Managing Director — invented Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS), a groundbreaking new technique for solid-state analysis.

Offering a 20-fold improvement in accuracy, reliability, and resolution over existing technologies, DVS represented a truly revolutionary advancement.

Since delivering our first DVS instrument to Pfizer in 1992, Surface Measurement Systems has continued to grow, developing a diverse portfolio of DVS instruments to meet evolving market demands and expanding our capabilities along the way. In 2002, we further established our leadership in the field by developing the world's first commercial Inverse Gas Chromatography (iGC) instrument.

Today, SMS stands as the industry standard for sorption research across a wide range of sectors — including pharmaceuticals, food, fine chemicals, aerospace, energy, catalysts, filtration, textiles, and packaging — partnering with leading companies worldwide. Our reputation for delivering world-class technical and scientific support has made us the first-choice sorption instrument brand for the world's top research laboratories.

Dynamic Vapor Sorption

Since its development by our founder and Managing Director, Professor Daryl Williams, we have advanced Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) into the premier analytical technique for solid-state material characterization. Delivering unparalleled resolution, stability, and accuracy, Dynamic Vapor Sorption is the preferred choice of materials scientists worldwide — valued for its powerful capability to reveal precise performance characteristics and enable material optimization for industrial applications.

Inverse Chromatography

Surface energy is a critical factor in predicting performance in industrial applications. Inverse Gas Chromatography provides researchers with a powerful tool for precisely analyzing surface energy, helping to uncover essential material properties. With the world's only instruments specifically designed for Inverse Gas Chromatography applications, Surface Measurement Systems empowers materials researchers around the globe to unlock the full potential of their research through surface energy analysis.

Instruments

Surface Measurement Systems manufactures the world's most advanced gravimetric sorption analyzers. SMS instruments, built on Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) and Inverse Gas Chromatography (iGC) technologies, are suited for a wide range of industrial applications.

SMS instruments are used in research across diverse industries and applications. Whatever insight you need into solid materials, SMS instruments deliver detailed and accurate data every time. As premium sorption analyzers, SMS products are employed across a wide spectrum of industrial applications, providing detailed and accurate data throughout the research and development process.

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