About Us
Scientific Systems Inc. (SSI) was established in 1967 in State College, Pennsylvania, home of Penn State University. From the inception of the company through today, SSI has specialized in precision machining and high pressure fluid technology. The company maintains current operations in a 20,000 sq. ft. facility in State College, and maintains a worldwide customer base for its high technology products.
During the 1960s and early 70s, SSI produced ultra high pressure valves (up to 100,000 p.s.i.) and other components for the nuclear industry. This capability was later recognized by manufactures in the new field (at that time) of High Performance Liquid Chromatography, or HPLC. Working with a major supplier, Perkin-Elmer, SSI produced the Series-10 pump for this company through the early 80s, as well as other critical fluid path components.
From this time period through today, SSI has developed a wide portfolio of products, and has focused on becoming a premier supplier to the HPLC industry. With an emphasis on high pressure, positive displacement pumps, the company has a full engineering expertise in electrical and mechanical design as well as comprehensive machining, assembly and test operations. Innovative features like automatic piston wash and high pressure pulse dampeners have been developed and the core product line of valves and other fluid path components has also been maintained.
In 1994, SSI achieved ISO-9001 certification, and this recognition continues today. The company maintains a rigorous documentation control system, a clean, well maintained facility and pursues continuous improvement throughout all operations. Through these disciplines, SSI maintains the highest levels of product quality and customer satisfaction, along with full service capability.
Also in 1994, SSI launched a distribution division called LabAlliance, dedicated to providing a complete line of HPLC systems, accessories and software. LabAlliance established a comprehensive supply chain with manufacturers of Detectors, Autosamplers, Fraction Collectors and Data Acquisition & Control Software. These partnerships allow LabAlliance to supply a full line of HPLC systems through a worldwide network of distributors. LabAlliance pumps and detectors have found a major market niche in China and other third world countries where the need for accurate chemical analysis continues to grow.
Today, SSI continues to provide pumps and components to major OEM instrument manufacturers, including Waters Corporation, Dionex Corporation and PerkinElmer Life & Analytical Sciences. Ultra High Pressure Pumps and Components (up to 18,000 p.s.i.) have also been added to the product line. The company’s products are highly regarded for their reliability, ease of use and value. SSI’s strength is in our ability to customize products for specific OEM applications and then provide those products on time with the highest Quality.