USA Office Launch

In this new feature, Steven Horder President, shares his perspective on tribology, what truly differentiates PCS Instruments, and why the company’s expansion into the United States is a natural next step in its evolution.

John Hutchinson is the co-founder of PCS Instruments and one of the engineers behind the company’s earliest breakthrough tribology systems. What began as a practical solution to a real-world testing gap grew into a global instrumentation business trusted by industry and academia for repeatable, standards-aligned tribology data.

As PCS Instruments prepares to expand its presence in the United States, Clive reflects on the origins of the company, the evolution of tribology testing, and the principles that continue to guide innovation today. His perspective highlights not only how PCS began, but why its engineering-led philosophy remains central to supporting customers as new applications and markets emerge.