From the start of a project, we deploy all in-house knowledge from concept and system design, parts manufacturing and assembly & test in dedicated teams.
We start from a solid system architecture and design and verify and validate every step along the way, including complex physics modelling, prototyping and proof of concept demonstration.
This has allowed us to build a track record of executing complex and challenging innovation projects in a predictable way.
Our expertise
- Integration in the domain of nanometer-precision mechanics, optics and mechatronics systems.
- Expertise in extreme environments, including rapid temperature changes, gas and heat flows, and ultra-clean or ultra-high vacuum conditions.
Our services
- Feasibility and concept development
- Module and system design (incl. software)
- Testing and validation
- Product lifecycle support
- Customer IP development
Our competences
- Precision mechanics & mechatronics
- Software, control & electronics
- Optics & opto-mechatronics
- Physics (vacuum, heat, pressure, radiation) & ultra-clean system design
- Cleanliness-focused design (particles, chemicals) & DfX (assembly, manufacturing, cost).
IT STARTS WITH PHYSICS​
Understanding the true nature of the process, the physics involved, and the interaction between process and machine.​
- Physics Modeling: Modeling product-physics interactions to derive fundamental system and process specifications. Experimental verification, using proof-of-concept experiments.​
- Cleanliness: Keeping particle and molecular contamination under control requires an integrated approach that starts with the concept, through design and manufacturing execution.
- Design: System engineering approach facilitates ‘concurrent engineering’ ensuring risk management and fast execution. Experience and a balanced supply chain enables lab-to-fab.​
38 years of experiece in research, development and engineering
50% of our staff is dedicated to R&D
2300M2 of offices and labs in our TAQ building
we motivate our teams to act as as the extended R&D department of our customers
We challenge our clients R&D questions and develop tools and systems that fullfill true needs
project examples
feasibility study
- In a multi-year research program we supported R&D of our customer.
- Our team of 6 FTE on average was involved in thermal modelling, gas flow analysis, concept design of printheads and stages in an ultra clean vacuum environment.
- Proof of concept was verified and a new generation of research equipment was designed, built and integrated in the research laboratory of our customer, which was key for the market introduction of a new generation of products.
IP creation
- The combination of hologram technology in an opto mechatronics module lead to a world wide approved patent of a high resolution measuring device.
- Our team foscused on concept development, patent study, patent application, the industrialisation of the sensor and developing an assembly line for pilot production.
ultra-stable measurement
- For verifying sensor-concept-accuracy our team developed a concept to reach extreme stability in measurement environment, enabling stability down to picometer levels over long periods of time (10^-12 sensitivity).
- Handling large masses, vacuum cleanliness, isolating and damping of vibrations, predictable material and thermal (creep) behavior were all taken into account.
positioning components
- In semicon production equipment, specific elements are getting larger.
- Positioning elements with accuracy and stability becomes more important.
- Our team developes concepts for stable positioning and minimal deformation, operating in an ultra-clean vacuum environment.
- We develop, build and install holders including related tooling and automation equipment.
Our team of junior and senior system architects
Henri Heerings
Jaap Oudes
Hans D'Achard
Ivo Hamersma
Arjan Bakker
George Clijsen