Laboratory & Scientific equipment supply company to South Africa & Africa
Our team leverages an extensive network of industry experts to evaluate and support every project. This expertise includes chemical engineers, analytical specialists, technical and design engineers, as well as a dedicated accounting division that assists in financial analysis for larger-scale projects.
AST also partners closely with a trusted local supplier of
laboratory furniture, extraction systems, and safety cabinets—allowing us to
provide complete turnkey laboratory solutions tailored to your needs.
about us
Complete Scientific Solutions backed by over 60+ years of expertise
Empowering laboratories across Mining, Pharma, Agriculture, Quality Control & more other industries
With over 60 years of combined experience in laboratory
operations and technical sales, AST specializes in sourcing suppliers,
importing quality products, providing comprehensive training, and delivering
after-sales support across a broad range of industries. These include:
- Mining
- Pharmaceutical
- Petrochemical
- Agriculture
- Power
generation
- Research
& education
- Food
& beverage
- Chemical
manufacturing
AST also partners closely with a trusted local supplier of laboratory furniture, extraction systems, and safety cabinets—allowing us to provide complete turnkey laboratory solutions tailored to your needs.
we'll ensure you always get
best result with the right instrumentation
We specialize in sourcing both Laboratory & Industrial instrumentation for our clients.
Trusted by Science, Powered by Innovation
about us
the laboratory professionals
African Scientific Technologies was started in 2010 to assist and source a wide range of laboratory instrumentation and production instrumentation for lab and production requirements to improve and fit in the clients “Budget”.
We pride ourselves in sourcing specialized, out-of-the-ordinary instruments and solutions that go beyond standard laboratory supply. Whether your project demands rare, application-specific equipment or custom configurations, AST has the network and expertise to deliver.
We supply, source, and support our clients with expert advice, working closely with both overseas suppliers and local manufacturers to deliver tailored, high-quality solutions
Serving Southern Africa’s Scientific & Industrial Sectors
Comprehensive Solutions for Diverse Industries
Instrumentation Across Core Industrial & Scientific Fields
The mining and minerals sector relies heavily on a wide range of laboratory and field instruments for exploration, processing, quality control, environmental monitoring, and safety.
🔍 Sample Preparation
🧪 Analytical Instruments
⚙️ Process Control Instruments
🧬 Environmental Monitoring
🧫 Metallurgical Testing
The Food & Beverage industry depends on a wide array of instruments for quality control, hygiene monitoring, regulatory compliance, product development, and process optimization. These tools ensure that products are safe, consistent, and meet both local (e.g., SANS) and international (e.g., ISO, HACCP, FDA) standards.
🧪 Quality Control &
Analytical Testing Instruments
🦠 Microbiological &
Hygiene Monitoring Instruments
🌡️ Temperature &
Environmental Monitoring
🏭 Process Control &
In-Line Instrumentation
🌍 Compliance & Standards Consideration
In the clinical and pathology sector, precision, speed, and regulatory compliance are critical. Laboratories in this field conduct diagnostic testing, disease screening, and patient monitoring, often under stringent standards such as ISO 15189, SANS 5249, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
🔬 Microscopy & Cell
Analysis
🦠 Microbiology
🧬 Immunology &
Serology
🧫 Hematology & Blood
Analysis
💉 Clinical Chemistry
🧪 Molecular Diagnostics
🧻 Histopathology
The pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries require high-precision instruments to ensure quality control, regulatory compliance (e.g., GMP, FDA), R&D, and production efficiency.
🧪 Analytical & Quality Control Instruments
⚗️ Formulation & Process Development Equipment
🧫 Microbiology & Sterility Testing
🌡️ Stability Testing & Environmental Control
🧬 Research & Development Equipment
The research and academia sector encompasses a broad range of disciplines — from life sciences and chemistry to materials science, engineering, and environmental studies — and as such, it uses a diverse set of laboratory instruments.
🧪 General Laboratory
Instruments (Cross-Disciplinary)
🔬 Life Sciences &
Biological Research
⚗️ Chemistry & Materials
Science
🌍 Environmental &
Earth Sciences
🧠 Engineering &
Physical Sciences
🧰 Advanced Research
Infrastructure (Postgrad / Institutional Labs)
✅ Aligned with Academic Standards
Laboratory furniture and extraction systems are
critical to ensuring a safe, efficient, and compliant workspace in any
lab environment. These components must support functionality, chemical
resistance, ergonomics, and adherence to local and international safety
standards (e.g. ISO 14644, SANS 10105, OSHA, EN 14175).
🪑 Laboratory Furniture
Solutions
🔸 Workbenches & Lab Tables
🔸Cabinetry & Storage
🔸Specialty Surfaces & Sinks
🌬️ Extraction & Safety Systems
🔸 Fume Extraction Systems
🔸 Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)
🔸Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC)
🔸 Laminar Flow Cabinets
🧯 Safety Enhancements
& Compliance Add-ons
These sectors rely on a diverse range of instruments for testing, monitoring, analysis,
and compliance with regulatory standards. These tools are used in
laboratories, fieldwork, and processing facilities to ensure product quality,
environmental safety, and crop/soil health.
💧 Water Quality Testing
& Environmental Monitoring
🌾 Agricultural Testing
Instruments
🌍 Environmental
Monitoring & Sampling
🧰 General Laboratory
Instruments
These sector
involves complex processes that demand precise monitoring, control, and
quality assurance at every stage — from raw material intake to final
product testing. Instruments used in this sector support process
optimization, safety compliance, and adherence to ISO, SANS, and
international manufacturing standards.
⚗️ Chemical Analysis &
Quality Control
🏭 Process Monitoring
& Automation Instruments
🧪 Materials Testing &
Product Performance
🧼 Environmental &
Safety Compliance
🧰 General Lab & Pilot
Plant Equipment
At AST, we deliver end-to-end turnkey process solutions tailored to meet the stringent demands of regulated industries. From early-stage design to final validation, we collaborate closely with international suppliers and local manufacturers to offer a comprehensive, compliant, and scalable solution. Pharmaceutical, Medicinal, Botanicals, Food & Beverage Facilities
🏭 Regulatory Guidance & Compliance
🏭 End-to-End Process Solutions
🏭 Pharmaceutical, Medicinal, Botanicals, Food & Beverage Facilities
🏭 Small-Scale, Testing & Pilot Plant Manufacturing
🏭 HVAC & Air Handling Systems
🏭 Equipment & Technology Integration
🏭 Specialized Process Machinery Design & Manufacturing
🏭 Design & Setup of Testing and Validation Laboratories
🏭 Facility Design & Construction
our team
led by passionate experts
Our team leverages an extensive network of industry experts
to evaluate and support every project. This expertise includes chemical
engineers, analytical specialists, technical and design engineers, as well as a
dedicated accounting division that assists in financial analysis for
larger-scale projects.
Managing Director
Technical Sales Director