About Rofin Australia

Rofin Australia Pty Ltd was established in 1978 as a scientific instrument marketing company. In 1988 the company developed its own range of products which it currently markets worldwide. With its corporate office and production facility located in Melbourne, the company uses optical technology to develop and market specialist products, systems and analytical instruments. Market sectors include industry, government, police, and research laboratories. The company is involved in both import and export, with over 90% of its turnover coming from the sale of instruments developed and manufactured by Rofin.

Markets and Products

The Forensic Division of Rofin Australia Pty Ltd is particularly well known for its Polilight forensic science instruments. The Polilight PL500 and PL550XL are designed to detect fingerprints, document fraud, body fluids, and other trace evidence. The Polilight Flare Plus and FLARE PLUS 2 provide portable LED-based forensic light sources for use at scenes of crime. Rofin's instruments are used by leading police and investigative agencies worldwide.

The company's extensive involvement over a period of more than 30 years in the forensic sciences has resulted in the establishment of many valuable associations in Australia and around the world. In Australia, a good working relationship exists with the forensic laboratories in Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, Western Australia and the Australian Federal Police. There has also been valuable involvement with forensic laboratories and police organisations throughout Asia, Europe and North America.

Rofin's light sources have not been limited to criminal forensic applications. Art galleries have used these instruments as a diagnostic tool for examining and restoring valuable paintings. Applications also include the examination of old fabrics, documents and works of art to detect fluorescent material that may not be visible under normal illumination.

Rofin Australia also manufactures a range of products through its Light Guide Division. Rofin's polymer and liquid light guides are used for the transmission of light in a wide variety of industries and applications, including lighting, dentistry, UV curing, signage, endoscopy and solar power. In addition to manufactured products, Rofin also designs a broad range of liquid light guides to meet the increasing diversity of customer applications.

The common thread linking Rofin's Divisions and the majority of its extensive product range is optics, technology, optical analysis and instrumentation.

An Emphasis on Innovation and Product Development

One of Rofin's key successes has been its ability to integrate its extensive expertise in optics, electronics and software to develop innovative new solutions in the marketplace. Its multidisciplinary team and its flexible working style have allowed it to develop unique and unusual solutions to satisfy markets and to successfully manufacture new products. This process has been greatly assisted by its close working relationships with a large number of leading Australian universities and research laboratories and its ability to combine academic research with practical commercial priorities and requirements.

Commitment to Quality and Service

Since its inception, Rofin has had an unwavering commitment to quality and service. Rofin Australia is proud of this pedigree as it has seen many satisfied customers extend the company's good reputation. Going forward, these components underpin Rofin's period of rapid expansion. Another strong component in the company's willingness to develop specific solutions in order to satisfy customer requirements. Research and development has led to continued improvements in the products and systems that Rofin offers which is expertly supported by a team of highly qualified and highly trained service engineers.

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