WITec Strengthen Industrial Market

WITec GmbH has acquired a majority holding of optical measurement solution provider omt optische messtechnik gmbh, which will enhance WITec’s’ market position in the field of measurement technology for industrial applications. Omt is regarded as having strong capability in measurement of parameters such as film thickness, colour, sheet resistance, moisture and chemical composition through provision of in-line and laboratory devices leveraging techniques such as reflectometry, spectral ellipsometry, video microscopy and spectroscopy, which will complement the structural, optical

and chemical imaging instrumentation WITec already supply, a spokesman said. omt will continue to operate as an independent company in the future. “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,” said WITec MD Dr Joachim Koenen. “WITec is the partner of choice for omt, enabling us to secure our future growth and to approach new markets and technological segments,” added omt Managing Director Dr Matthias Eberhardt