At Surface Measurement Systems LLC (SMS), we aim to expand the frontiers of particle, materials, and surface science. SMS companies are well-known for their expertise in developing unique characterization solutions for solid-state materials, from manufacturing state-of-the-art instrumentation to offering tailored characterization solutions.

Starting with a first-of-its-kind single instrument sold in 1992, SMS Holdings now operates worldwide, with 5 subsidiaries between its instrumentation branches and contract laboratories. Whether it’s our unrivalled series of sorption analyzer instruments or the in-depth contract analysis services on offer, SMS is a globally-renowned organization that remains synonymous with innovative engineering and scientific excellence, unmatched in the field of sorption science.

Particle Characterisation Laboratories (PCL), is part of the SMS group and offer a unique service in the scientific landscape. Unlike other CROs, PCL offers a fully comprehensive suite of particle characterisation analysis, enabling us to provide detailed insight into the properties of solid materials.

Working with laboratories around the world, the aim of PCL is to provide access to advanced characterisation services to researchers and equip their teams with the knowledge to understand the results and their broader implications.
Standard sample analysis services available are particle size analysis, Dynamic Vapor Sorption, Inverse Gas Chromatography, DSC, TGA, SSA BET, light scattering and more!