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Brighton Science, the global leader in Surface Intelligence.

At Brighton Science, we are driven by one mission—empowering our customers with the science of surfaces to achieve breakthrough results. We bring energy, passion, and decades of expertise to help businesses overcome adhesion challenges, improve manufacturing processes, and drive innovation. Our advanced solutions, from BConnect℠ Process Monitor to our industry-leading surface measurement tools, provide real-time insights that turn surface data into actionable intelligence. Whether you’re solving complex engineering problems, refining production processes, or ensuring quality at scale, Brighton Science delivers the tools and expertise to help you succeed.

The Brighton Science story

More than 20 years ago, Brighton Science began as a development lab for plasma polymerized coatings. Through research and development work led by Chief Scientist and Founder Dr. Giles Dillingham, Brighton Science made great strides in the field of material science and adhesives in manufacturing. It was during this time that Brighton Science developed the Surface Analyst, the first hand-held contact angle measurement device used in the development of adhesive bonding for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program

As a solutions-focused company, Brighton Science has mastered the ability to ensure adhesion for manufacturers in an ever-growing array of industry applications. We’ve refined how research, design and production affect adhesion to help businesses create adhesion processes that result in quality products. 

Through years of experience, our unparalleled products and our unique approach to fixing adhesion problems, we have helped some of the world’s largest companies build better products and develop reliable adhesion processes.

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Dr. Giles Dillingham working on water contact angle development in the lab

A Team Driven by Innovation and Expertise

From designing advanced measurement technology to supporting customers in the field, our team is made up of experts across multiple disciplines, all working together to advance the science of surfaces. Here are some of the key roles that drive innovation at Brighton Science every day:

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Hardware Engineers

Develop precision instruments that set the standard for surface measurement, integrating the latest advancements in materials, sensors, and automation.

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Software Engineers

Build and refine our powerful cloud-based platforms, leveraging AI and machine learning to transform surface data into actionable insights.

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Sales Team

Connect with customers across industries, understanding their challenges and guiding them toward the best solutions to improve their processes.

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Surface Lab Scientists

Apply deep expertise in surface science to drive research, refine methodologies, and ensure our technology delivers the most reliable and meaningful data.

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Service & Production

Work hands-on to build, test, and maintain our cutting-edge instruments while providing expert support to ensure customers get the most from their solutions.

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Customer Success

Partner with customers to help them implement, optimize, and continuously improve their use of Brighton Science solutions, ensuring long-term success and ROI.

Join Our Team

We're always on the lookout for talented and motivated people who are as excited about innovation as we are. If this describes you, apply for a job to discuss your future with Brighton Science.

Brighton Science bases all hiring and employment decisions solely upon an individual's qualifications relating to the requirements of the position for which they are being considered, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, handicap or disability. Veteran-welcoming. EOE.

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the global leader
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