Shimadzu Scientific Instruments

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is a manufacturer based in Columbia, Maryland, United States, and was founded in 1975. The company supplies analytical and testing equipment, with a product portfolio that includes chromatographs, spectrophotometers, mass spectrometers, infrared spectrophotometers, drain separators, hardness testers, tensile testers, and material testing machines. Its instruments serve sectors such as pharmaceuticals, materials science, and environmental analysis, supporting research and quality control activities. Liquid chromatographs are used in pharmaceutical analysis, while universal testing machines evaluate material strength. The company's origins trace to Japan in 1875.