FemtoTools Joins Forces with Oxford Instruments in Strategic Acquisition

In a strategic move aimed at strengthening its capabilities in high-tech solutions, the shareholders of Swiss company FemtoTools have sold the firm to the UK-based Oxford Instruments. With its expertise in high-resolution, MEMS-based nanoindenters, FemtoTools is a key player in applications spanning metallurgy, thin films, and microsystems technology. Oxford Instruments, a company with origins as a spin-off of Oxford University, is renowned for providing scientific technology to both academic and commercial sectors globally. The acquisition, completed in June 2024, will allow Oxford Instruments to further extend its reach in key market segments such as materials analysis, healthcare & life science, and semiconductors. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Oxford Instruments views this acquisition as a step towards enhancing its technological offerings and expanding its market presence.