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American Scientific  / PHYWE Systems · Est. 1913

Built in Germany.

Taught in America.

For over 100 years, PHYWE has set the global standard in laboratory science education. American Scientific brings world-class PHYWE solutions to universities, colleges, and K-12 institutions across the United States.

120+
Countries
1913
Göttingen, DE
110V/60Hz
U.S. Adapted
Exclusive U.S. Distributor

American Scientific, LLC handles ordering, delivery, installation and after-sales service domestically.

Adapted for U.S. Labs

110V/60Hz where applicable, full SDS documentation, U.S.-based warranty and parts replacement.

Curriculum Support

TESS kits and university experiment sets arrive curriculum-aligned, with guided manuals and digital integration.

Grant Assistance

Title IV, NSF and CTE funding identified, applied for and tracked through award: up to 100% of cost.

The Archive · 01

Explore PHYWE by discipline

From introductory K-12 experiment kits to advanced university research systems.

Physics Systems

From classical mechanics to quantum physics, complete experiment-ready systems for every level of instruction, adapted for U.S. voltage standards.

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Chemistry Teaching Materials

Comprehensive chemistry sets covering general, organic, analytical, and physical chemistry with full SDS documentation for U.S. compliance.

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Biology Lab Systems

Microscopy, human physiology, ecology, genetics: PHYWE biology systems bring rigorous, hands-on life science to the American classroom.

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Applied Science

Body & health, materials of everyday, senses & perception, sun, earth & seasons. Curriculum-aligned kits built around Cobra SMARTsense.

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Six systems, straight from the lab bench

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XR 4.0 X-ray Physics 01 / 06

XR 4.0 Expert Unit

The complete X-ray lab in a single safety-enclosed platform. Bragg reflection to fluorescence spectroscopy: one instrument, unlimited experiments.

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Solar Hydrogen System Renewable Energy 02 / 06

Solar Hydrogen Energy System

Trace the full hydrogen energy cycle: solar panel drives PEM electrolysis, stores hydrogen, converts back via fuel cell with Cobra SMARTsense data capture throughout.

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e/m Apparatus University Experiment 03 / 06

Specific Charge of the Electron

Determine e/m using PHYWE's precision Helmholtz coil apparatus. Foundational modern physics, built for accuracy and designed for the university lab.

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Joule-Thomson Apparatus University Experiment 04 / 06

Joule-Thomson Effect

Students feed CO2 and N2 through a precision throttle, measure adiabatic temperature changes, and verify van der Waals predictions with their own lab data.

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Ripple Tank University Experiment 05 / 06

LED Ripple Tank

Wave physics made visible. Interference, diffraction, reflection, and refraction all observed in real time with PHYWE's LED-illuminated ripple tank.

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X-ray Fluorescence University Experiment 06 / 06

X-ray Fluorescence & Moseley's Law

Reveal the elemental composition of unknown samples using PHYWE's precision XRF setup. Analytical techniques from real research labs, in your classroom.

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Funding Available · STEM & CTE Grants

Federal grants can cover up to 100% of PHYWE equipment costs.

American Scientific actively helps U.S. institutions identify and apply for STEM and CTE grants. Free downloadable guides, hands-on support from identification through award.

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Up to
100%
Equipment cost coverage possible
Heritage · 03

From Göttingen to the global classroom

1913 · Göttingen

A supplier of apparatus for the natural sciences

Founded in 1913 in Göttingen, Germany, PHYWE established itself as a reliable supplier of teaching materials and apparatus for natural sciences, becoming a leading player in science education across Europe and beyond.

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1913 to 2015 · The Bench

A century of instruments built to be measured on

For over a century, PHYWE manufactured and distributed high-quality scientific equipment to schools and universities worldwide, including the apparatus that reproduces seven Nobel Prize physics experiments on an undergraduate bench.

120+ Countries7 Nobel Experiments
2015 to Now · Integrated

From product supplier to integrated learning systems

Recognizing the digitalization of education, PHYWE evolved from a traditional product supplier into a provider of integrated learning solutions. Today a digital pioneer, with Cobra SMARTsense capturing live data across every discipline.

Cobra SMARTsenseXR 4.0110V / 60Hz

The data your students will produce

Curves are representative of the measurements these systems produce in an undergraduate lab. Hover the plot to inspect any point.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PHYWE equipment in the United States.

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PHYWE Systems is a German manufacturer of precision scientific instruments founded in 1913 in Göttingen. For over a century, PHYWE has supplied physics, chemistry, biology, and applied science laboratory equipment to universities and secondary schools in more than 120 countries. American Scientific is their exclusive U.S. distributor.
TESS (Teacher Experiment System Sets) is PHYWE's modular curriculum system for secondary and introductory college instruction. Each TESS set bundles experiments, apparatus, and teacher guides around a specific topic, from basic electricity to advanced optics, designed for fast setup and reliable reproducibility.
Yes. American Scientific, LLC (Columbus, Ohio) is the exclusive U.S. distributor of the full PHYWE Systems catalog. Every instrument sold through AmSci is verified for 110V/60Hz operation, ships from U.S. inventory, and is backed by local service and support. No parallel importation, no workarounds.
Absolutely. PHYWE equipment qualifies for a range of federal and state STEM and CTE grant programs, and federal awards can cover up to 100% of equipment costs. American Scientific actively helps institutions identify and apply for applicable grants, with free downloadable guides and hands-on support from identification through award.
Yes. All PHYWE instruments sold through American Scientific carry a manufacturer warranty and are supported locally. Our team provides pre-sale consultation, setup guidance, and post-sale technical support from our Columbus, Ohio office. Cobra SMARTsense digital systems also have dedicated technical resources and software updates.