Lafayette Instrument receives CE MDR (Medical Device Regulation) approval for Evaluation products.

May 20
2024

For Immediate Release

LAFAYETTE, IN - May 7th, 2024 - Lafayette Instrument receives CE MDR (Medical Device Regulation) approval for Evaluation products.

Lafayette Instrument, an Indiana based manufacturer of specialized scientific instruments is compliant to the EU Medical Device Regulation requirement for CE marking two medical devices for sale into the European Union.

The 01165A series Hand-Held Dynamometer is a valid and proven assessment tool used for objectively quantifying muscle strength.

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The Pneumograph is a non-metallic bellows assembly designed for respiratory and cardiac gating in MRI applications.

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Brent Smitley, Quality and Compliance Manager noted "Lafayette Instrument Company is now registered on the EU database and our products are now listed under LIC at the EUDAMED site."

We are excited to have restarted shipping the Hand-Held Dynamometer into Europe with CE MDR compliance.

Lafayette Instrument named one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana

March 8
2024

For Immediate Release

LAFAYETTE, IN - February 28th 2024 - Lafayette Instrument has been named as one of Indiana's Best Places to Work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.

The annual competition honors the top 200 companies statewide as determined through employer reports and comprehensive employee surveys. Lafayette Instrument competes in the "small company" category (less than 74 employees) and was one of the only manufacturing companies, and the only company from the Lafayette area to make the list!

"We are honored to be recognized as a top place to work by our own employees." Stated CEO Ben Mangrich, "We all care deeply about what we do and how we do it and our team is passionate about contributing to real-world impact. We have always had a people-first culture throughout our 75+ years in operation, yet we also strive to continue improving our employee experience."

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Nichole Ricker, Human Resources Manager commented "Having a dedicated and trusted workforce has helped us in evolving and strengthening our culture. Being named one of 'Indiana's Best Places to Work' takes hard work and commitment. Lafayette Instrument has been working to strengthen our company's incredible culture by:

1. Value Driven Team. The values with which we treat each other as colleagues is directly reflected in the way we collaborate and work with external customers, striving to put people first and provide the best possible results. We operate with Integrity where we do what we say and follow through on our commitments!
2. All Hands On Deck Mentality. Another core value at Lafayette Instrument is excellence - where we take pride in our work, enthusiastically take initiative, and focus on the priority - this is celebrated by everyone in the organization.
3. Employee Experience. We take pride in investing in our team's experience and development, providing feedback and encouraging collaboration amongst our employees to continue to grow.

To learn more about the Indiana Chamber's in-depth evaluation, see the official press release.

About Lafayette Instrument Company
Lafayette Instrument Company has over 75 years of experience engineering, manufacturing specialized scientific instruments for disciplines such as neuroscience, physiology and medical research, physical therapy and rehabilitation, security, and law enforcement. Lafayette is positioned at the forefront of neuroscientific discovery, human evaluation, and credibility assessment with a global family of leading brands including Campden Instruments, Aurora Scientific, Actimetrics, and Limestone Technologies. Our values-driven team actively listens to our customers and serves as a trusted partner to help answer questions and solve problems in life science research, public safety, and healthcare.

If you would like more information about Lafayette Instrument and our company values, visit our website or on Linked-In.

If you are interested in joining a team that puts employees and customer service first, please visit our careers page.

Lafayette Instrument Acquires Actimetrics

November 9
2023

Setting the Rhythm in Circadian Biology: Actimetrics joins Lafayette Instrument

Lafayette, Indiana U.S.A. (November 8, 2023)

Lafayette Instrument Co. is delighted to announce its acquisition of Actimetrics, a leader in scientific instrumentation for circadian biology and animal behavioral neuroscience. By joining forces with Actimetrics, Lafayette Instrument reinforces its commitment to offer the life science research community experiment-focused software and instrumentation with unparalleled support.

Benjamin Mangrich, the CEO of Lafayette Instrument, commented, "We have been working closely with Actimetrics for many years as both a supplier and customer, and we are thrilled to bring them into the Lafayette Instrument family." Dr. David Ferster, the founder of Actimetrics, will be staying on with the organization. He expressed his enthusiasm saying, "I am excited to be joining Lafayette. The resources and support they provide will allow us to work more closely with the scientific community, help us to expand our existing programs, and to develop new systems to serve the growing fields of behavioral neuroscience and circadian biology."

Lafayette Instrument and Actimetrics, with their decades of experience in serving the life sciences research community, anticipate a seamless integration and look forward to a bright and innovative future.

Lafayette Instrument Company Acquires Aurora Scientific

April 21
2023

Lafayette Muscles up! Acquires Aurora Scientific
Bringing together two leaders of Instrumentation for Life Science

Lafayette, Indiana U.S.A. (April 21, 2023)

Lafayette Instrument Co. is pleased to announce its acquisition of Aurora Scientific Inc. on April 17, 2023. Both Lafayette Instrument and Aurora Scientific have decades of experience serving the life sciences research community and expect a seamless integration.

"This partnership brings together two leading instrumentation companies within life science community, and presents an opportunity to strengthen our relationships with top research institutions and broaden our product offering." said Benjamin Mangrich, CEO of Lafayette Instrument.

As a result of this acquisition, Lafayette Instrument expands its scientific instrumentation line of products serving world-leading academic institutions the most innovative and high-performance solutions and service available in the industry.

Geoff Chandler, President of Aurora Scientific will be staying on with the organization said, "We are excited to partner with Lafayette Instrument to grow our business and expand our customer base."

Lafayette Instrument Company Celebrates 75 Years

June 7
2022

For Immediate Release

Lafayette, Indiana U.S.A. (June 7, 2022)

Lafayette Instrument Company, a scientific test and measurement equipment manufacturer, is proud to be celebrating 75 years in 2022.

Founded in 1947 by Max Wastl, Lafayette Instrument Company continues to enjoy a thriving business. The company has employed hundreds of members of the community over the years and donated to countless charitable causes including the United Way of Greater Lafayette.

The company will be celebrating this milestone achievement this month with local dignitaries at a company event followed by an employee and family event in late June.

Additionally, Lafayette's most tenured employee, Tom Smith, will be celebrating his 55th anniversary with the company. "Tom is one of our most cherished and valuable employees. He is wizard in the machine shop, and we all benefit from his sage advice," said Jennifer Rider, CEO.

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Lafayette Instrument Company has over 75 years of experience engineering data acquisition and measurement instrumentation for disciplines such as research and education, medicine, physical therapy and rehabilitation, security, and law enforcement. Lafayette is positioned at the forefront of neuroscientific discovery, human evaluation, and credibility assessment.

Established in 1947 as a manufacturer of physiological recording and psychological testing instruments, Lafayette acquired Campden Instruments in 1998 to complement its existing neuroscience product line and, in 2016, founded PEAK Credibility Assessment Training Center to teach practitioners scientifically validated credibility assessment techniques.

Visit www.lafayetteinstrument.com to learn more.

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Introduction to Handheld Dynamometry and the Lafayette MMT

October 3
2018

Special thanks to Dr. Jaimie Harrow for his work with the Lafayette Hand Held Dynamometer!
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Lafayette Instrument Anniversaries

December 28
2017

At the end of another year, we would like to share some interesting things about the history of Lafayette Instrument and a couple of special anniversaries.

Lafayette Instrument Company was established in 1947 with one employee and an 8 x 10 foot shed for a workshop. That one employee was our founder, Max Wastl. Max was a German immigrant who studied Electrical Engineering at Purdue University.

The first catalog was printed in 1954, and a message on the front read, in part:
"We are always open to constructive criticism and suggestions from our customers. It is our aim to build instruments of high quality and at a reasonable cost."
-Max Wastl

Through Max's leadership and with this goal in mind, Lafayette Instrument quickly became the market leader in psychophysiological instrumentation for schools and university laboratories. As a result, sales growth required multiple expansions to accommodate new products and employees.

A smart and capable young man named Tom Smith joined the company in 1967, and he would later become the longest tenured employee in the company's history.

In 1972, expertise in physiological testing was used to produce Lafayette's first polygraph instrument. Since then, Lafayette Instrument has been the world's leading manufacturer of Polygraph instrumentation and equipment, having distributed more credibility assessment instruments to private examiners, government, and military organizations around the world than any other manufacturer.

Lafayette Instrument acquired Campden Instruments in the United Kingdom in 1998. Campden serves as a dedicated European office and has incorporated complementary products into the exisiting life sciences product line. Campden has continued to provide expertise in the growing neuroscience research markets.

September 2016 brought the honor of being named the "Greater Lafayette Commerce Small Business of the Month." Lafayette Instrument is thankful for the award and the recognition from the community.

During 2016-2017 alone, Lafayette Instrument supported customers from over 80 countries and every US state. The company is proud to celebrate this accomplishment and 70 years of operation in 2017.

Lafayette Instrument would also like to congratulate that young man, Tom Smith, who started in 1967 on his 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY with the company; it is a remarkable accomplishment and a blessing. The company is proud of its history and looks forward to many more years of growth locally and around the world.

Lafayette Instrument awarded the Greater Lafayette Commerce Small Business of the Month

September 5
2016

We are proud of our employees and thankful to the GLC and our customers for making this honor possible.

Press Release: Lafayette Instrument Co. Announces Operational and Product Updates

January 2
2016

PRESS RELEASE

Lafayette Instrument Co. Announces Operational and Product Updates

New systems and products prepare LIC and customers for the future.

Lafayette, IN, December 30, 2015 - Lafayette Instrument Company (LIC) today announced equipment purchases made in 2015 to improve product quality and operational efficiency. These purchases include a 3D printer for making prototypes and small plastic parts, a flatbed UV LED printer to replace screen printing, and a Vapor Phase Soldering Oven to replace an older model.

The 3D printer allows LIC to prototype quickly and iterate on design ideas without waiting on materials or components from third party providers. The new UV LED printer allows greater speed, precision, and variety of printing. The finished product is also very durable. And finally, the new soldering oven is faster, more accurate, and it provides more even temperature distribution. All of the new equipment helps to ensure higher quality products while keeping the cost of manufacturing down. These investments show that while the company is nearly 69 years old, it is still an industry leader in terms of using the best and most current technology available.

Additionally, the company has undergone security updates, facility updates and reorganization to prepare for the new year, new customers, and new products as well as providing optimal support for existing customers and products.

In the first half of the year, Lafayette Instrument Company introduced Scurry Activity Monitoring Systems for Neuroscience and PI-DAS as a new credibility assessment tool in the Polygraph product line. In the second half of the year, LIC began making improvements to their various websites to make online ordering easier and the mobile experience better. This work will continue into the first half of 2016. New partnerships are also underway to develop custom product solutions, greater distribution of existing products and to bring new products to market in 2016.

The executive management team is very pleased to be able to reinvest in the great company in support of its mission to "Deliver robust and effective customer-driven instrumentation and software solutions to enable data collection and analysis."

For more information, contact: Jennifer Rider, President, at info@lafayetteinstrument.com

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Lafayette Instrument Company unveils new Professional Hand Dynamometer

January 6
2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Lafayette Instrument Company unveils new Professional Hand Dynamometer

Lafayette, IN - January 1, 2015 - After many years of experience manufacturing the JAMAR Hand Dynamometer for Patterson Medical, Lafayette Instrument Company is honored to unveil our next generation hydraulic hand dynamometer the Lafayette Professional Hand Dynamometer (PHD).

The Lafayette PHD is made in the USA, and maintains a standard size and weight while upgrading the gauge to 1% accuracy. Many comparable hand dynamometers on the market provide users with no better than 3% accuracy.

We have also sought to improve the durability of the hand dynamometer, and are proud to say, unlike previous makes and models, we now offer a truly leak-proof hydraulic system.

Lafayette will continue to service and calibrate both the Lafayette and JAMAR families of hydraulic hand dynamometer. We also provide a hand dynamometer trade-in program toward a new Lafayette Professional Hand Dynamometer.

Contact:

Brian Brown
brian@lafayetteinstrument.com
3700 Sagamore Parkway North
Lafayette, IN 47904 USA
Tel: +1 (765) 423-1505

Acumar Inclinometer Range of Motion Training Course Now Available

June 10
2013

Lafayette Instrument Company is partnering with Metriks Education, Inc. to offer private LIVE video conference training for the Acumar Inclinometer. Save money and travel time by logging in from your home or office to receive one-on-one training from an industry expert. For more information about the course and our partnership, visit the Range of Motion Training area on our website.