Down East Instrumentation, LLC is an oceanographic and pharmaceutical instrument systems design and integration consulting firm specializing in the design and fabrication of sensor-based, automated buoys and platforms.  We provide our clients with reliable, robust turnkey systems for research and operational requirements.  Down East has the knowledge and experience to work with our customers to develop custom solutions for their projects.  Because we fabricate only unique, tailored systems based upon client requirements, you can be assured that your system will only consist of the sensors and sub-modules you specify.  Unlike other platforms & buoys available that take a ‘base’ design and add on components,  our ‘bottom-up’ approach to designing and building these systems ensures that every component and sub-system work seamlessly together.  Down East has years of experience integrating sensors from all of the major oceanographic instrument manufacturers.  We utilize several different data logger/controller platforms based upon system needs.  Additionally, we can outfit your system with one of several telemetry options for real time data transmission as required depending on deployment specifications.  Despite the high level of integration of our systems, you will find that our design approach creates a product with a surprisingly high degree of value.  It’s this value that brings the capability of real time data telemetry within reach of even the tightest budgets. 

Down East also provides consulting services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.  From sensor testing & calibration to PLC-based design, we can provide you with the expertise needed for your control systems from start-up to manufacturing.  We are experienced in cGMP & GLP procedures as well as metrology traceability.  Because of this, we can be on-site and running in minimal time and with minimal training. 

Founded in 2002, the engineers at Down East have over 20 years of experience in the field of sensor-based measurement & control systems.  Our office is located near Raleigh, NC and in close proximity to the Research Triangle Park.  We can be reached at 919-618-0265 and at down.east@hotmail.com. Please give us a call; we would welcome the opportunity to discuss your application with you.

Down East Instrumentation, LLC is a member of the Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA).