Shimadzu is a global leader in precision analytical instrumentation, serving a broad spectrum of industries—from pharmaceuticals and environmental sciences to life sciences and beyond. Founded in Kyoto, Japan in 1875, Shimadzu proudly celebrates 150 years of innovation in 2025, guided by the principles of Kaizen (change for the better) and an ethos of “Excellence in Science”.
Operating across the UK from its dedicated headquarters, Shimadzu provides an extensive portfolio of analytical and measuring instruments. These include Liquid and Gas Chromatography (LC, GC), Mass Spectrometry (LCMS, GCMS), Spectroscopy (UV-VIS, FTIR, Fluorescence), Elemental Analysis (ICP, AA, EDX),Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysers and Material Testing Machines.
Shimadzu’s instrumentation is equipped with Analytical Intelligence, enabling features such as automated diagnostics and remote monitoring and operation—making it ideal for modern, connected laboratories. These smart systems help laboratories increase efficiency, improve data integrity, and reduce downtime.
With a strong focus on R&D and long-term collaboration, Shimadzu UK partners closely with academic institutions and industrial researchers to support scientific discovery, quality assurance, and innovation. We also work extensively with early-stage and start-up companies, providing expert guidance in method development, system setup, and application support to help accelerate their scientific and commercial journey.
Shimadzu UK works closely with a wide range of partners—from global enterprises to early-stage and start-up companies—offering expert guidance on method development, system setup, and application support to help accelerate their scientific journey.
Shimadzu combines cutting-edge technology with a collaborative approach to empower the next generation of scientific and industrial progress.