GDS Instruments is a globally recognized leader in material testing machines, specializing in the controlled testing of soils and rock mechanics. Operating from the UK since 1979, GDS has supported groundbreaking research, including over 1,000 Ph.D. projects and landmark infrastructure developments. John Morris Group is proud to serve as the exclusive distributor and service provider for GDS in Australia and New Zealand, supporting geotechnical and earthquake engineering professionals across the region.
GDS delivers sophisticated equipment such as True Triaxial Apparatus, which enables independent control of all three principal stresses for realistic stress-path simulations, and modular systems for static and dynamic soil and rock testing. Their systems are powered by high-performance electro-mechanical actuators and robust components, customizable for both research and industrial-scale geomechanical analysis.
Combining decades of engineering excellence with advanced automation, GDS Instruments' systems ensure precision, adaptability, and longevity in demanding testing environments. John Morris Group enhances that value with deep technical expertise and regional support infrastructure—equipping labs, universities, and field-testing teams with the tools and service they need for accurate, high-throughput geotechnical testing.
