Industrial applications and inline process control in focus.

Ulm, – WITec GmbH announces the acquisition of the majority of the optical measurement solution provider omt optische messtechnik gmbh. With the addition of omt, WITec has taken an important step to further enhance its market position in the field of measurement technology for industrial applications. The unique product portfolio and expertise of omt ideally supplements WITec’s product range and offers new perspectives for joint marketing activities. omt provides optical metrology tools and is particularly strong in industrial process control of parameters such as film thickness, color, sheet resistance, moisture and chemical composition. For these types of measurements omt provides in-line and laboratory devices leveraging techniques such as reflectometry, spectral ellipsometry, video microscopy and spectroscopy. With the acquisition of omt, WITec adds advanced optical probing solutions to its range of cutting edge high-resolution structural, optical and chemical imaging instrumentation. omt wi

“Our goal is the extension of our market-leading position in the field of 3D surface analysis. With the acquisition of a majority holding in omt we will be active in additional but distinct and vital sectors which will lead to further growth potential” says Dr. Joachim Koenen, Managing Director of WITec. “Especially in the fields of inline process control and industrial applications, omt will contribute significantly to a successful extension of our market share”.

Managing Director of omt Dr. Matthias Eberhardt points out that “WITec is the partner of choice for omt, enabling us to secure our future growth and to approach new markets and technological segments. This will considerably intensify our customer-oriented product development, product marketing and sales in general.”

About WITec

WITec is a world-leading manufacturer of high performance optical and scanning probe microscopy systems. A modular product line allows the combination of different microscopy techniques such as Raman, SNOM or AFM in a single instrument for flexible analysis of the optical, chemical and structural properties of a sample. The instruments are distributed worldwide and are used primarily in the fields of Materials Science, Life Science and Nanotechnology. WITec is based in Ulm, Germany, with regional offices in Maryville, TN, USA and since May 2010 in Singapore.

About omt

omt specializes in the design and manufacture of custom, precision and automated optical measurement systems for laboratory and industrial applications. The range of instruments offered by omt is optimized for the analysis of thin films. omt provides optical (non-contact) measurement solutions for e.g. the glass, photovoltaic, paper and automotive industries as well as for highly sophisticated research laboratories.