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A heritage of precision engineering

Instro can trace our historical roots back to 1964 when it started operations for the UK MoD as a precision engineering contract manufacturer. Today, that heritage of precision engineering and rugged design is at the core of our products which are fielded in more than 50 countries.

Instro manufacture and supply an extensive range of cutting-edge precision technology directly to end users, OEMs as part of a larger system and offer a comprehensive capability as a prime supplier.

In-house design & manufacturing capabilities

Instro engineering capabilities encompass the key disciplines we need to support and drive Instro’s continuing growth.

Core to Instro’s engineering capabilities are a deep understanding of accurate angle measurement technologies and methods that are fundamental to our digital goniometer and motorised head product lines.

Our team has many years proven experience of:

  • analogue and digital circuit design using microprocessors and FPGAs as appropriate;
  • embedded and application software development including digital video and digital map display;
  • solar, celestial, magnetic and earth rate north-finding technologies and associated geographic calculations;
  • precision mechanical design delivering ruggedness, all weather capabilities as well as minimum SWAP (size, weight and power);
  • servo systems for precise control of sensor line of sight; and
  • systems engineering and integration to deliver complete solutions for our customers.

Customer and R&D projects are managed by project managers who are able to draw upon the company’s whole range of skills to deliver high performance yet cost effective solutions for our customers.

Instro’s production capabilities enable us to meet our commitments through a combination of in house manufacture, assembly and  strategic partnering within our supply chain. Our core products require intricate   skills & design ensuring a quality product every time.  Our approach to Continuous Improvement means that we don’t just settle for the status quo but we challenge the norm and are always striving to improve.

Our 3100m2 state of the art facility based in Sandwich, Kent includes 2200m2 of manufacturing and test area.  With capabilities that include;

  • Class 7 Cleanroom Optics Assembly facility
  • Class 8 Cleanroom Camera Maintenance facility
  • Prototype & rapid manufacturing cell
  • CNC Miling & Tuning
  • Environmental Stress screening facility
  • Thermal Chambers
  • Electrodynamic Vibration Shaker
  • 6 Axis Hexapod

And much more, allowing optimal onsite customer support.

 

Instro is the market leader in north-finding technologies, precision manufacturing and our core product line, expertise we have developed over many years by design focused attention and listening to the voice of our customers’ requirements. Meeting the needs for rugged, reliable and dependable products providing professional through life support.

Quality is at the core of our business strategy which is portrayed in our ability to design and control our machined parts to tight tolerances with the latest measuring equipment and facilities.

Our Quality integrated management system conforms to the internationally recognised ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 standards which are subject to regular audit assessment by an accredited independent assessor.

We recognise the systems and capabilities we produce are used in some of the most demanding and hostile environments in the world. To meet the expectations of our customers before our products leave the factory they are put through an intensive quality inspection process which ensures the highest standards are met and maintained, giving our customers the best possible experience.

Our History

Our History

Partnerships

Partnerships

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