Aber Instruments Ltd
Telephone No: 01970 636300
E-Mail: sales@aberinstruments.com
Web Site: www.aberinstruments.com
Address 1: UK Headquarters: 5 Science Park
Town: Aberystwyth
County: Ceredigion
Postcode: SY23 3AH
US Office: ABER Instruments Inc., 1423 Powhatan, Unit 2, Alexandria VA22314 USA
No of Employees: 90+ (Globally, 100% Employee Owned)
Company History: Company Overview
Founded in 1988 as a high-tech university spin-out, ABER Instruments is a highly successful, global market leader in advanced instrumentation. The company designs, manufactures, and supplies precision monitoring technology used by many of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies and commercial breweries. With advanced manufacturing facilities in mid-Wales and an active presence in over 115 countries, ABER sets the global standard for real-time cellular measurement and automated process control.
ABER’s Unique Culture & Ethos
ABER Instruments operates on a model of collective responsibility and became 100% Employee-Owned in 2012. Every team member becomes a shareholder, creating a deeply invested "everyone has a stake" culture that drives continuous innovation and exceptional customer support. Actively aligning with the global B Corp movement, ABER prioritises ethical governance, fair tax transparency, and employee well-being. Operationally, the company is also proud to have achieved Carbon Neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions through on-site solar infrastructure and 100% renewable energy sourcing.
Markets: Core Technology & Areas of Expertise
ABER’s core expertise lies in designing and manufacturing sensors that measure live cells in real-time, eliminating the need for manual sampling. Our two core sectors include:
Advanced Biotech & Life Sciences
ABER’s sensors are trusted by the worlds leading biopharma’s to measure viable and total cell density from lab scale through to cGMP manufacturing.
Global Brewing Industry
ABER’s robust yeast monitors are trusted by global brewing giants and independent craft breweries alike to ensure strict flavor consistency and optimize production efficiency through effective yeast monitoring and control.
Processes: Processes, Facilities & Embedded Skill Sets
Our state-of-the-art facility in Aberystwyth houses a diverse, multi-disciplinary engineering and manufacturing team. We specialize in cross-functional technical capabilities, including:
● Engineering & Design: Advanced 3D CAD modeling, precision electronic circuit design, and robust software/firmware development.
● High-Tech Manufacturing: Expert electronic assembly and specialised laser welding.
● Quality Controlled Environments: Operates an ISO-certified cleanroom for producing single-use products alongside a dedicated biological testing laboratory.
General Facilities: Electronic design and manufacture, precision sensor design, laser engraver, laser welder, flow soldering.
Standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, B Corp
Main area of operation: Design, manufacture, and global supply of real-time, electronic and optical instrumentation for bioprocess monitoring and fermentation optimization.
