Joint Future for Omicron NanoTechnology and Oxford Instruments

Taunusstein 14th June 2011 – Omicron NanoTechnology, based in Taunusstein, Germany, has today announced it is joining the UK-based Oxford Instruments Group. Both companies are leading suppliers of scientific tools and systems and this announcement marks the beginning of a common corporate future.

Omicron NanoTechnology was founded in 1984 – the name then was OMICRON Vakuumphysik GmbH. Over the last 28 years the company has developed into the leading provider of scientific instruments and systems in the field of nanotechnology in ultra-high vacuum. With their Scanning Tunneling Microscopes and Systems for electron spectroscopy Omicron manufactures – to a certain extent – the “eyes into the nanoworld”.

High quality products, instruments on the “leading edge of technology”, “made in Germany” and a highly regarded partner for research and development are the concepts and values that embody Omicron and that their worldwide customers value.

However, the time has now come for the next leap forward – a strategic partnership with an enterprise of the very first rank – Oxford Instruments, based in Oxford, UK.

Oxford Instruments has a similar history and tradition. It also develops and manufactures “cutting edge technology” that supports many areas of scientific research. It is also a highly recognized and valued partner for research and development and – just like Omicron – have grown from a relatively small beginning into one of the most important providers in its field.

From 14th June 2011 Omicron will join the Oxford Instruments Group as a part of the “Nanotechnology Tools” division, which already encompasses Oxford Instruments NanoAnalysis, Oxford Instruments NanoScience and Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology.

Oxford Instruments and Omicron share many common customers and anticipate that their highly complementary technologies will result in the development of new and unique solutions for the rapidly growing Nanotechnology market. For example, the integration of Oxford Instruments Plasma technologies thin film etch and deposition processes into Omicrons’ surface science systems and the integration of probe microscopes from Omicron into Oxford Instruments Nanoscience low temperature and high magnetic field systems.

We will continue to inform you of future developments on the websites www.omicron.de or www.oxford-instruments.com

For further information please contact
Lynn Shepherd
Oxford Instruments plc
Group Director Communications
Tubney Woods, Abingdon
Oxfordshire, OX13 5QX
Great Britain
Email: lynn.shepherd@oxinst.com

Andreas Frank
Omicron NanoTechnology GmbH
Marketing Manager
Limburger Str. 75
65232 Taunusstein
Deutschland
Email: a.frank@omicron.de

Source: Omicron NanoTechnology

www.omicron.de