Crystal Structures Ltd are a unique problem solving firm, situated near Cambridge. Crystal Structures Limited, has since 1947, been concerned with the automation of manufacturing processes, in particular the inspection of single-crystals, pharmaceutical as well as general engineering products. A sound understanding of physics, chemistry, electronics, pneumatics, computing, instrument as well as general engineering, effectively compliments a specialization in crystallography. More than 650 crystal structure models and a variety of apparatus for the study and teaching of crystallography and the inspection of crystals by X-rays, has been produced. Problems which are presented by customers are often solved with a combination of standard parts as well as some bespoke metalwork, but where necessary invention, R&D, and computers are used in order to solve customer’s more demanding requirements.