ACT Chief Minister's Export Awards Case Study

Australian Scientific Instruments

Australian Scientific Instruments (ASI) specialises in the development and manufacture of specialist scientific instruments for geochemistry and geomechanics. ASI's flaship products are the SHRIMP II and SHRIMP IV — sensitive, high resolution ion microprobes. These instruments, developed at the Australian National University (ANU), sets the standard for accuracy, reliability and productivity in instruments for geoscience around the world.

ASI now markets its range of instruments throughout the world and has won a justified reputation as a first class manufacturer in a very competitive marketplace. ASI is supported by the world-class capabilities and research strenghts of the ANU. The company's commitment to excellence in advanced technology has been acknowledged in many awards, including the ACT Chief Minister's Export Awards 2010, the Rolls-Royce – Qantas Award for Engineering Excellence and the Instution of Engineers Australia, Engineering Excellence Awards.

To read more about ASI's exporting success, please download Australian Scientific Instruments Case Study (PDF 245 kB).