Headquartered in Worcestershire, commercial and technical team members from FMS (Facilities Monitoring Systems Ltd)  will be regular contributors to Space Cluster meetings, conferences and innovation initiatives.

FMS specialises in the provision of world-class airborne particle counters and integrates those into its monitoring systems to detect harmful particles in real time. That enables operators in clean spaces to take immediate action. In space-related cleanrooms, contamination risks include viable particles – biologically active microbial threats like bacteria, fungi, and skin flakes – that can damage sensitive equipment and compromise missions.

The BioTrak™ Real-Time Viable Particle Counter from FMS is the ideal solution. It instantly detects microbial particles and triggers real-time alarms. FMS’s expertise extends to the high-sensitivity AeroTrak™ 9110 particle counter, which detects contaminants as small as 0.1 microns. The 9110 is used at the University of Leicester’s Space Park to protect a sterile environment that will contain Mars soil samples. FMS offers other portable and handheld particle counters that can be valuable in Space sector operations.

As a provider of contamination control solutions for industries reliant on clean environments, FMS has expertise in the growing space sector alongside pharmaceutical, semiconductor, advanced materials production and others. As the exclusive UK & Ireland Gold Channel Partner for TSI Inc. – manufacturer of industry-leading particle counter products – FMS designs and installs advanced continuous monitoring systems to ensure cleanroom integrity. The company is part of Trescal, a global leader in calibration services, and is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.