2010
Accurion announce the first scanner free fully focusing Brewster Angle Microscope worldwide.
2009
Accurion moved to its new facility at Stresemannstr. 30, 37079 Goettingen, Germany
Halcyonics and Nanofilm Announce Union Under Accurion Name
Introduction of Halcyonics Explorer, a tool for quantitative vibration measurement
2008
Nanofilm becomes a Division of Halcyonics GmbH
Introduction of the worlds smallest active vibration isolation system Halcyonics Nano20.
2006
Introduction of Halcyonics Silencer for the audiophile Connoisseur
Introduction of Halcyonics workstations based on the new Micro 40 and Vario System
2005
Development of the new software EP3View V2.30 for the Nanofilm Imaging Ellipsometer
Introduction of Halcyonics Micro40 system.
2004
Introduction of the worlds first spectroscopic Imaging Ellipsometer, Nanofilm’s EP³SE
Development of the new software EP3View V2.00 for the Nanofilm Imaging Ellipsometer
Introduction of Halcyonics new Vario System
2003
New improved Nanofilm Brewster Angle Microscope BAM2plus LE (Limited Edition)
A new designed stand alone version for Nanofilm’s Imaging Ellipsometer EP3 has been developed
2002
A new computer-controlled XY-stage with vertical Z-Stage for sample height adjustment has been developed available for all Nanofilm Imaging Ellipsometers
Introduction of Nanofilm’s first surface plasmon resonance (SPR) cell as accessory for the Imaging Ellipsometer EP³.
2001
Halcyonics separating from JRS and building up an own production and starts continuous redevelopment in technology and product design to fit customer needs
Presentation of the „SPEM“ (combination of Nanofilm’s Imaging Ellipsometer EP³ and the Atomic Force Microscope(AFM) by S.I.S
Start of the Research project: „SCREEN – label-free Biochip reader“ (sponsored by VDI)
Introduction of Nanofilm’s first Reflection Spectrometer (RefSPEC)
Milestones
2000
Founding of Accurion LLC, a Joint Venture with S.I.S., in Silicon Valley (USA).
Introduction of Nanofilm’s first Kelvin Probe (SP1) - our surface potential sensor
Introduction of Nanofilm’s first solid liquid (SL) cell as an accessory for the Imaging Ellipsometer EP³
1999
Introduction of Nanofilm’s first multiple wavelength version of our EP³
1998
First integrated alignment stage (ALS) as an accessory for our BAM2+ & EP³
Foundation of „Measurement Valley e.V.“; an association of regional measurement companies
1997
Introduction of the first computer controlled Imaging Ellipsometer EP³ at the MRS Meeting in San Francisco (USA).
Further development of Nanofilm’s BAM2 to BAM2+ (with improved components and the possiblility of upgrading to an EP³).
Innovation award from the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) for Nanofilm’s Imaging Ellipsometer EP³
1996
Foundation of Halcyonics GmbH as a spin off of Nanofilm Technologie GmbH as the specialist for Active Vibration Isolation
Foundation of NFT LLC in Los Angeles for the distribution of all products in the USA
1995
Introduction of the first miniature Brewster Angle microscope (MiniBAM) research project "Brewster Angle Microscopy for dry eye disease"
1994
Halcyonics got independent as a german GbR as a specialist for vibration isolation systems for any vibration sensitive measurement equipment
Introduction of the first Liquid Level Controler LOM1 as accessory for the Nanofilm BAM1
Completely structural redesign-and newly computer controlled Nanofilm Brewster Angle Microscope BAM2
1993
First Vibration Isolation System MOD (in cooperation with JRS Switzerland)
1992
Distribution partnership between JRS Instruments, (CH) and Nanofilm Technologie GmbH (DE) for vibration isolation systems as an accessory for Brewster Angle Microscopy
1991
Introduction of the first commercial Brewster Angle Microscope BAM1 in Paris
Founding of Nanofilm Technology GmbH as a spin off of the Max-Planck institute for biophysical Chemistry, Goettingen, Germany.
Founding of Accurion LLC, a Joint Venture with S.I.S., in Silicon Valley (USA).
Introduction of Nanofilm’s first Kelvin Probe (SP1) - our surface potential sensor
Introduction of Nanofilm’s first solid liquid (SL) cell as an accessory for the Imaging Ellipsometer EP³
1999
Introduction of Nanofilm’s first multiple wavelength version of our EP³
1998
First integrated alignment stage (ALS) as an accessory for our BAM2+ & EP³
Foundation of „Measurement Valley e.V.“; an association of regional measurement companies
1997
Introduction of the first computer controlled Imaging Ellipsometer EP³ at the MRS Meeting in San Francisco (USA).
Further development of Nanofilm’s BAM2 to BAM2+ (with improved components and the possiblility of upgrading to an EP³).
Innovation award from the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) for Nanofilm’s Imaging Ellipsometer EP³
1996
Foundation of Halcyonics GmbH as a spin off of Nanofilm Technologie GmbH as the specialist for Active Vibration Isolation
Foundation of NFT LLC in Los Angeles for the distribution of all products in the USA
1995
Introduction of the first miniature Brewster Angle microscope (MiniBAM) research project "Brewster Angle Microscopy for dry eye disease"
1994
Halcyonics got independent as a german GbR as a specialist for vibration isolation systems for any vibration sensitive measurement equipment
Introduction of the first Liquid Level Controler LOM1 as accessory for the Nanofilm BAM1
Completely structural redesign-and newly computer controlled Nanofilm Brewster Angle Microscope BAM2
1993
First Vibration Isolation System MOD (in cooperation with JRS Switzerland)
1992
Distribution partnership between JRS Instruments, (CH) and Nanofilm Technologie GmbH (DE) for vibration isolation systems as an accessory for Brewster Angle Microscopy
1991
Introduction of the first commercial Brewster Angle Microscope BAM1 in Paris
Founding of Nanofilm Technology GmbH as a spin off of the Max-Planck institute for biophysical Chemistry, Goettingen, Germany.