Applied Photonics Ltd (APL) is one of the longest-established companies specialising in Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS). Since the company's formation in 1998, we have been supplying a range of LIBS products including bench-top, portable, fibre-optic, stand-off and custom-designed systems. We also offer specialist services including contract R&D, feasibility studies, LIBS-based remote material characterisation services and full design and build projects.