Photometrics Company Background

Photometrics is the premier designer and manufacturer of high-performance CCD and EMCCD cameras, and multi-channel imaging solutions for life science research. As the original architect of the world's first scientific-grade EMCCD camera, Photometrics has led the industry for several decades with state-of-the-art imaging instrumentation. Tens of thousands of researchers around the globe rely on these cutting-edge imaging solutions to meet their most demanding quantitative research requirements.

Photometrics cameras allow researchers to conduct quantitative bio-research that meets specific experimental requirements. These imaging solutions provide researchers with the tools to strive for paradigm shifts in the scientific industry that generate a positive impact on a global scale. The company earned its leadership role with several decades of strong product design and delivery. The company and its products have achieved multiple awards and continuously set the precedent for innovative camera design and capabilities.

The Photometrics Company Achievements Timeline demonstrates a history of firsts. Most notable innovations from Photometrics include:

	Photometrics releases Evolve™ 128, delivering the industry’s highest frame rates and sensitivity for low-light research applications.
	Photometrics introduces Cascade, the world’s first scientific-grade microscopy EMCCD camera.
	Photometrics ships first “zero footprint” CCD camera with Primary Point Digitalization (PPD).
	Photometrics develops CCD back-thinning process with CCD manufacturers.
	Dr. Robert Ballard uses Photometrics camera to discover RMS Titanic.
	Photometrics ships its first special cameras: one-offs typical of high-tech start-ups.

In addition, the company also maintains a broad portfolio of intellectual property and is the owner of numerous US and international patents and trademarks.

To maintain high customer confidence, Photometrics instituted and maintains a Product Quality Policy and provides a Protection Guarantee on every camera sold. Photometrics Retired Demonstration Cameras are also available for purchase and are backed by these same guarantees and standards.

Photometrics also offers OEM support through its OEM division. Delivering quality products for nearly three decades, this division provides a focused approach from project initiation, through the development process and during manufacturing and aftermarket service and support.

Photometrics was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona in the US. It is a registered ISO 9001:2008 company and proactively supports environmentally responsible practices with its WEEE policy.