Although its particular expertise is in chemical analysis, the Centre's list of several hundred clients includes electronics and pharmaceutical firms.
Staff are able to apply their own specialisms but also consider the broader issues behind a problem.
For example, when asked to analyse a deposit appearing on lens material the Centre was able to identify the substance, diagnose the cause and identify a solution. A standard contract laboratory operating on a volume basis would not generally provide this level of interest or expertise. Paisley PA1 2BE, Scotland, Tel.