Spectral Instruments was founded in 1993 in order to further developments in scientific CCD array technology and to incorporate this technology into analytical instrumentation and scientific imaging cameras.
Spectral Instruments is managed by its founders – Gary Sims, Ph.D. and Keith Copeland who have played pioneering roles in the development of modern scientific array detector technology, and have proven capabilities in instrumentation development and manufacturing.
Spectral’s facilities are located in Tucson, Arizona, where the staff enjoys collaboration with researchers at the University of Arizona, several local astronomical observatories, and other public and private high-technology organizations in Arizona’s “Optics Valley.” The close proximity to such leading institutions helps keep Spectral abreast of the latest developments in optical and electro-optical technologies. Spectral Instruments dedicates itself to bring to market the finest, most advanced instruments available along with exceptional attentive service and technical support. Spectral Instruments strives to understand our customer’s needs and to help provide an appropriate solution – not just a product.
