Zurich – DKSH Business Unit Technology has entered a partnership with ICSPI, an innovative manufacturer of single-chip scanning probe microscopes for educational, research and industrial applications. DKSH will provide sales, marketing, and after-sales services in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Korea and Taiwan.

ICSPI is on a mission to bring robust, easy-to-use and affordable nanoscale metrology everywhere. Pushing the boundaries of what is possible in nanoscale metrology with the world’s first benchtop AFM-on-a-Chip instrument, the nGauge provides 3D images with sub-nanometer resolution in a fraction of the time traditional AFM instruments require. The nGauge enables researchers and engineers to quickly get the data they need in their own lab for research, process optimization and quality control.

“DKSH offers unique market coverage in the APAC region.  Its strong expertise in material science and excellent support from regional Center of Excellence make them the best partner to help us expand the markets and meet our growth goals,” said Jim Harp, Vice President, Business Development, ICSPI.

Marco Farina Senior Director, Business Development, Business Unit Technology, commented: “Partnering with ICSPI helps enlarge our current material science portfolios and strengthens our position in the surface analysis market. We believe their solution will greatly benefit our customers in the industries such as semiconductor, polymers, materials & mining, biotech, academia & research.”

About ICSPI

ICSPI is a Canadian manufacturer of atomic force microscope instrumentation specializing in breakthrough MEMS-based AFM-on-a-Chip technology for 3D nanoscale characterization. ICSPI’s flagship product – the nGauge AFM – has reset expectations for AFM by helping researchers and engineers get the 3D nanoscale data they need with an easy-to-use, fast, benchtop solution.  ICSPI is now helping hundreds of researchers and engineers in over 50 countries worldwide. https://www.icspicorp.com

About DKSH

DKSH’s purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For more than 150 years, we have been delivering growth for companies in Asia and beyond across our Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials, and Technology. As a leading Market Expansion Services provider, we offer sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 36 markets with 33,100 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2021. The DKSH Business Unit Technology offers complete solutions for specialized industrial applications. With around 1,600 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 430.3 million in 2021. www.dksh.com/tec