About XRnanotech
XRnanotech is the culmination of more than 10 years of research and development at the world-renown Paul Scherrer Institut in Switzerland. The company was incorporated in 2020 with the goal to bring the newest groundbreaking innovations in nano-optics to market.
Vision
Enabling optical instruments around the world to reach their full potential.
Mission
Developing and fabricating the most innovative nano-optics that reach the highest quality in resolution, efficiency, stability and design.
Team
Our team of engineers and scientists work tirelessly to find the ideal solution for our customers.
Customers all over the world trust us as a supplier of X-ray optics for scientific experimenting, material testing, medical imaging and more. We deliver individualized optics with a low lead time and full service.
We are capable of manufacturing Fresnel zone plates with down to <10nm resolution, and offer a wide range of materials like Gold, Nickel, Silicon (dioxide), Iridium, Chromium and even Diamond. Our patented technologies are product to years of research at the world-renown Paul Scherrer Institute.
Numerous Institutions have reinforced our claim to a leading position in Switzerland’s Startup scene. We have been named a Deep Tech Pioneer, granted the PSI Founder Fellowship, won the Venture Kick Program and much more.
Distributors and Customers
We proudly serve customers worldwide. For quotes, offers, and sales, contact our main headquarters in Switzerland, our sales representative in Japan or our distributor in China. The map highlights our global reach, with countries in green showcasing where our customers are located. Join our international network today!
Beijing Top-Unistar Science & Technology Co., LTD
Room 1305, Building 2, West Area of International New Venture Garden
No.1 Xinxi Road
Hai-Dian District, Beijing, 100085
China
Phone or WeChat: +86 010-86467571
Phone or WeChat: +86 136-84023238
XRnanotech European Headquarters
Parkstrasse 1
B1.O3.01
5234 Villigen
Switzerland
www.xrnanotech.ch
Sales Questions:
sales@xrnanotech.ch
Information:
info@xrnanotech.ch
XRnanotech Sales Representative
Kiyoshi Tabata, 田畑 潔
Japan
www.xrnanotech.ch
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Connect with us hereAwards and Funding
Swiss Product Excellence Award 2024, for our innovative content, value creation potential and quality of our business model and marketing concept.
European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre, Switzerland (ESA BIC CH) Incubator Award, for extensive technical, business and financial support plus networking and community building for startups that exploit technologies related to space for application on earth or technologies from earth adapted for usage in space. This relates to application fields such as navigation and positioning, telecommunication, cybersecurity, earth observation, materials & processes, space transportation & logistics or robotics.
Business Incubation Centre (BIC) of CERN Technologies Incubator Award, for start-ups implementing innovative CERN technologies transforming them from technical concepts into groundbreaking products or services.
Gerbert Rüf Foundation, Innobooster Project Award, for innovative, science-based deeptech businesses promising high market potential and for top talents with a clear plan and funding need for accelerated market entry that show how a further boost in research and development or design can drive business success.
Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) Founder Fellowship, for excellent business ideas, bringing innovative technologies, which were developed at PSI, to the market, specifically addressing the worldwide need for nanostructured X-ray optics to focus high-energy beams at highest resolutions and maximal photon efficiency.
Venture Lab, Venture Kick Award, for start-up companies from Swiss Universities to accelerate their speed-to-market and to raise the attractiveness of these young companies among professional investors and industry partners.
Swiss Nanoscience Institute, NanoArgovia Project ACHROMATIX, for the development of X-ray lens innovation and technology transfer for companies in Northwestern Switzerland. It bridges the gap between basic scientific research conducted at the Swiss Nanoscience Institute and its industrial applications.
The League of European Accelerator-based Photon Sources (LEAPS), INNOV Consortium, (GA n. 101004728), for the implementation of new strategies and activities for long-term partnerships between industry and the European light sources, synchrotrons and free-electron lasers, with their tens of thousands of users.
Innosuisse, Scale Up Coaching, for start-ups with very high growth potential, primarily intended to give them a boost, namely with support in sharpening and implementing their growth strategy.
SWISSMEM, Photonics Innovation Booster, for innovation characterized by increasing complexity and interdisciplinarity and continuing to develop to maintain their ability to innovate.
Innosuisse Trade Fair Program for Start-Ups, for entering international markets to increase added value in Switzerland, for having a quality internationalization strategy and for a high potential to open up the respective market and create value.
MassChallenge Switzerland Award for adding value to the Swiss society with the aim to help scale quicker, leading to a faster market adoption of breakthrough solutions.
W.A. de Vigier Foundation 2021 Award, Top 17 among 60 pre-selected startups for a strong entrepreneur profile, innovative solutions, societal relevance, feasibility, high chance of success, and strong market competitiveness.
Nextcorps Luminate Award runner-up for start-ups that solve industry challenges with technology using optics, photonics, or imaging and to accelerate innovation and time to market.
Swiss Nanoconvention 2023 “Best Start-Up Award”, sponsored by the Swiss Nano‐ and Microtechnology Network (Swiss MNT) for support in targeted businesses and future planning in the short to midterm.
Swiss Innovation Challenge Finalist for a high level of innovation, outstanding technical presentation, quality planning and implementation, and a professional business plan.
Swiss Nanoscience Institute, NanoArgovia Project CAPOFOX, for the further development of lithographic techniques, innovation and technology transfer for companies and academic institutions in Northwestern Switzerland. It bridges the gap between basic scientific research conducted at the Swiss Nanoscience Institute and its industrial applications.
Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge Deep Tech Pioneer Award for game changing start-ups developing cutting-edge technology to bring positive change to the planet, society and industries.
Nextcorps Manufacturing Accelerator Award for support to companies providing the tools needed to assess their readiness to scale up and focus their time and financial resources on the most important projects required at their current stage of development.
The 65th International Conference on Electron, Ion and Photon Beam Technology and Nanofabrication Start-Up Competition Winner for innovation related to electron, ion and photon beam technology as well as micro-/nano-fabricated devices enabled by novel patterning nanomanufacturing techniques.
Meet the Team
Dr. Florian Döring, CEO and Founder of XRnanotech in 2020 is dedicated to develop and fabricate innovative nanostructures and diffractive optical elements. He is experienced in the development and fabrication of high-quality X-ray optics with record-breaking resolution. After obtaining his MBA, he is determined to bring nanostructured optics to market with a dedicated team of scientists, engineers and business people at XRnanotech.
Dr. Adam Kubec, Director of Business Development started in 2021 and expertly advances X-ray optics and nanofabrication technologies. With over a decade of extensive experience in X-ray optics and Microtech across Germany, USA, Czechia and Switzerland, he collaborates with global scientists and engineers to drive pioneering solutions and strategic partnerships, enhancing XRnanotech’s market leadership in high-precision optical instrumentation.
Dr. Talgat Mamrybayev, R&D Manager joined in 2023 and specializes in electron beam lithography and the fabrication of diamond optics. At XRnanotech he oversees the research and development department and drives innovation by developing new products or technologies.
Dr. Damien Eschimese, Product Manager joined in 2023 and specializes in the development and production of advanced zone plates and test targets. With extensive expertise in nanolithography, his role involves overseeing the fabrication of high-precision optical components using electron-beam lithography, critical for X-ray applications.
Marina Rojano Mateos, Junior Process Engineer, joined in 2023 and specializes in nano and micro-fabrication techniques for high-precision optical instrumentation. Her deep experience in electron beam lithography and two-photon polymerization, combined with a strong focus on precision and innovation, enables her to enthusiastically contribute to cutting-edge developments in the field.
Jan Erjawetz, Head of Optical Lithography and Process Development began at XRnanotech in 2022. He plays a crucial role in advancing lithography techniques and overseeing developmental projects. He has vast expertise in developing and optimizing advanced lithography processes, providing technical advice and support in laser direct write lithography, and in planning, managing, and executing complex, long-term projects with professional and technical proficiency.
Ethouba Al Jassin, Senior Process Engineer started in 2022 and has a strong background in semiconductor and surface physics. She brings extensive expertise and a passion for innovation to the team. She oversees and optimized manufacturing processes, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
Dr. Gérard S. Perren, Scientific Consultant, joined XRnanotech in August 2023 and brings in-depth scientific, technological, and project management expertise gained through his detailed studies of quantum matter utilizing photon, pump/probe X-ray, and neutron scattering techniques. He skillfully drives innovation in nano-optics, spanning from optical light to hard X-ray applications, through successful grant applications and strategic partnerships with industry and academia. He takes great satisfaction in consulting with clients on nano- and microtechnology, while also exploring new business opportunities for XRnanotech.
Sara Isabella Saggese Compri, Engineer, Operations and Quality Manager, has a background in biotechnology and nanotechnology, with an additional degree in management and economics of international trade and commerce. Since April 2023, she brings extensive experience to ensure quality standards and product management at XRnanotech, including project leadership on nanofabrication projects.
Dr. Peter Aaron Alpert, Chief of Staff, joined in Feb. 2024 and enthusiastically develops and executes strategic plans for research and development projects as well as providing operational and administrative support. In the last decade he managed atmospheric chemistry research projects using nanometer-scale tools, benefiting the nanotechnology industry.
Alexios Parthenopoulos, Junior Process Engineer, joined in 2023 with expert experience in nanotechnology, focusing primarily on electron beam lithography, etching and deposition. He works in various domains from material science to optics, and is driven by a strong motivation for experimental research and a passion to extend knowledge in new technologies and methods.
Florian Sander, Operations Manager, is highly independent, self-confident, and a team-oriented professional with extensive knowledge of the company’s operations and every tool used in a cleanroom since he joined in 2021. Known for being the go-to problem solver, leveraging a strong background in technical and applied physics, IT systems electronics, and hands-on experience in field service and project management.
Dr. Christin Döring, Communications Manager, joined in 2021 and expertly handles administrative tasks, content creation, and digital marketing. She crafts XRnanotechs’ compelling articles that highlight academic and innovative achievements. She shapes and promotes the company’s image and performs analytics of communications to ensure that the company remains at the forefront of the industry.
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