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| 2016 | NanoFocus AG launches the new measuring system µsprint hp-opc 3000 for the optical inspection of probe cards in wafer production. |
| 2015 | Breitmeier Messtechnik GmbH becomes subsidiary of NanoFocus AG. |
| 2014 | A further milestone in optical surface metrology: introduction of the new µsurf expert - faster, fully automatable and more powerful. NanoFocus is honored as TOP Innovator 2014 by TOP 100. |
| 2013 | Entrance to fully automated measurement systems for fast and highly precise quality assurance in the semiconductor industry. NanoFocus Pte. Ltd. (Asia) founded. |
2012 | µsurf custom wins MEDTEC EMDT Innovations Award for contribution to innovations in medical technology. Third generation of µsurf cylinder is succesfully accepted by the international market and is widely used by renowned premium car manufacturers. |
2011 | Introduction of new software platform μsoft metrology for system control: faster and more intuitive. The new software, compatible to Windows7-64bit, allows for the integration of several sensor in one measurement setup. The business solution µsurf solar receives Intersolar-Award 2011 |
2010 | The μsurf-technology is constructed and introduced as allround-laboratory solution μsurf basic. μsurf basic excels by its compact revolver measurement head and the possibility of color measurements |
2009 | µsurf explorer receives reddot Award Take over from Siemens AG of the world's fastest confocal sensor for measurement tasks in the production line and integration as µsprint into the NanoFocus product spectrum. |
2008 | Exclusive distribution and cooperation agreement with Werth Messtechnik GmbH |
2007 | International launch of the ‘μsurf explorer’ standard product Sales agreements with IMSTec GmbH (medical technology) and Graphische Technik und Handel Heimann GmbH (printing industry) New standard automation software µsoft automation |
2006 | Growth phase initiated: First significant increase in sales +46% Move to new premises at Lindnerstrasse 98 in Oberhausen |
2005 | NanoFocus Inc. Richmond/USA founded Publicly listed with Entry Standard qualification in the Open Market segment of the German Stock Exchange |
2004 | Winner of “Zukunftswettbewerb Ruhrgebiet” award (future competition award for the Ruhr region of Germany) Competence centre surface measurement technology founded |
2003 | Launch of second µsurf-generation. Product portfoilio expanded with the portable system µsurf mobile and the first NanoFocus business solution for engine cylinder inspection system µsurf cylinder |
2002 | Market segmentation and global distribution New company headquarters: Oberhausen |
2001 | Integration of OM Engineering GmbH into NanoFocus GmbH and change of legal form into NanoFocus AG |
1999 | Launch of NanoFocus µsurf and OM µscan products |
1998 | Market launch of first NanoFocus µsurf-generation - the first industrially applicable confocal microscope for the analysis of technical surfaces |
1997 | OM Engineering Optoelektronische Messtechnik GmbH Application development of contactless 3D laser profilometry |
1996 | Basic research and development of high-resolution optical 3D microscopy such as phase microscopy, confocal white light microscopy and 3D analysis software |
1994 | NanoFocus Messtechnik GmbH founded in Duisburg |
