CreaTec Fischer

Name

CreaTec Fischer

Legal name

CreaTec Fischer & Co. GmbH

Website

https://createc.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scientific Instruments (UHV / MBE / LT-STM-AFM Equipment)

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN)

Keywords

• Molecular beam epitaxy
• Ultra-high vacuum systems
• Scanning tunneling microscopes
• Thin film deposition
• Atomic force microscopy

Headquarters

HQ city

Erligheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. MBE Systems and Growth Systems: Complete MBE systems for preparation of epitaxial films including MiniMBE System and Growth System | Research, assembled under Class 10 cleanroom conditions. Systems include growth chambers, effusion cells, manipulators, cooling units, transfer systems, pumping equipment and software packages.
2. LT-STM/AFM Systems: Low-temperature scanning tunneling microscope and atomic force microscope systems including 4K LT-STM, combined 4K LT-STM/AFM, and 1K LT-STM systems. Available as beetle-type scanners and PAN-type sliders with various options.
3. Evaporators: Effusion cells for UHV evaporation systems generating ultrapure molecular and atomic beams. Operating temperatures range from -60°C to 2400°C. Multiple types including TUBO, HTC, EBE, DFC, SFC, CLC, CRC, V-CRC, LTC, DECO-P, DECO-As, OLED, L-EC, HLC, ULTC.
4. UHV Equipment and Components: Customized components including manipulators, heating stages, quartz rod heaters, linear shutters, effusion cell shutters, crucibles, sample holders, beam flux monitors, RHEED systems, quartz crystal monitors, heatable windows, water cooling systems, and transfer tools.
5. Automation and Software: Software (cVac Control Software, STM/AFM Software, RHEED Software/SAFIRE), power supplies, amplifiers, bake units, and shutter controllers for complete UHV experience.
6. Repair and Maintenance Services: Repair and maintenance services for CreaTec products and products from other suppliers. Includes RMA process and contamination documentation requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CreaTec designs, manufactures, and sells highly customized ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems and components for research applications, with the portfolio centered on Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) systems (MiniMBE and Growth System | Research), Low-Temperature Scanning Tunneling and Atomic Force Microscope (LT-STM/AFM) systems, and a broad range of effusion cells/evaporators plus UHV equipment and supporting automation software. All systems are assembled in Class 10 cleanroom conditions and are tailored for use by research institutions, universities, and industrial R&D labs conducting surface science, semiconductor, and materials science research.

Product overview

CreaTec Fischer & Co. GmbH is a German manufacturer of highly customized ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems and components for scientific research. The product portfolio centers on three core offerings: (1) MiniMBE System - compact molecular beam epitaxy systems for thin film deposition, (2) LT-STM/AFM System - low-temperature scanning tunneling and atomic force microscopes for nanoanalysis and atomic manipulation, and (3) Growth System | Research - complete MBE systems for epitaxial film preparation. These core systems are supported by an extensive ecosystem of proprietary components including various Evaporators (TUBO Effusion Sources, High Temperature Cells up to 2400°C, Electron Beam Evaporators in standard/carbon/AX variants, Dual/Single Filament Cells, Cracker Cells, Valved Cracker Cells, Cold Lip Cells, Low Temperature Cells, Ultra Low Temperature Cells, OLED Cells, Decomposition Cells for phosphorus and arsenic, Linear Effusion Cells, and Atomic Hydrogen Sources up to 2800°C), Equipment (Manipulators, Quartz Rod Heaters, Heating Stages, Linear Shutters, Effusion Cell Shutters, Crucibles, Sample Holders, Beam Flux Monitors, RHEED Systems with SAFIRE software, Quartz Crystal Monitors, Heatable Windows, Water Cooling Systems, Transfer Tools), and Automation & Software (Bake Units, cVac Control Software, Power Supplies, Shutter Controllers, HV Amplifiers, DSP Units, STM/AFM Software). All systems are assembled under Class 10 cleanroom conditions using CAD/CNC technology. The company serves over 500 research institutions and companies worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MiniMBE System Compact molecular beam epitaxy system designed for epitaxial growth on small sample sizes, featuring optimized pumping configuration, face-down substrate transfer, linear shutters, up to 11 effusion cells, and automated batch processing. Targeted at research institutions and R&D labs.
• LT-STM/AFM System Low-temperature scanning tunneling microscope and atomic force microscope system operating from 4K to 300K, enabling nanoanalytical capabilities and precise manipulation of atoms and molecules. Available in 4K LT-STM, combined 4K LT-STM/AFM, and 1K LT-STM configurations.
• Growth System | Research Complete MBE system for preparation of epitaxial films including semiconductors, metals, dielectrics, and organics. Features high temperature uniformity, efficient cooling shroud, transfer rod, software package, and expandable UHV equipment. Assembled under Class 10 cleanroom conditions.
• Effusion Cells / Evaporators (TUBO, HTC, EBE, DFC, SFC, CLC, CRC, V-CRC, LTC, DECO-P, DECO-As, OLED, L-EC, HLC, ULTC) Effusion cells for ultra-high vacuum evaporation systems generating ultrapure molecular and atomic beams from various elements and compounds. Operating temperatures range from -60°C to 2400°C. Multiple types including TUBO, HTC, EBE, DFC, SFC, CLC, CRC, V-CRC, LTC, DECO-P, DECO-As, OLED, L-EC, HLC, ULTC.
• UHV Equipment and Components Customized UHV components including manipulators, heating stages, quartz rod heaters, linear shutters, effusion cell shutters, crucibles, sample holders, beam flux monitors, RHEED systems, quartz crystal monitors, heatable windows, water cooling systems, and transfer tools.
• Automation and Software (cVac, STM/AFM Software, RHEED SAFIRE, Power Supplies, Amplifiers, Bake Units, Shutter Controllers) Software (cVac Control Software, STM/AFM Software, RHEED SAFIRE), power supplies, amplifiers, bake units, and shutter controllers that complete the UHV experience and enable system automation and control.
• Repair and Maintenance Services Repair and maintenance services for CreaTec products and products from other suppliers, conducted via an RMA process with contamination documentation requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Z-noise <1pm achieved, <2pm guaranteed (@5K)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered regional.

• VSM Instruments Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative for United Kingdom and Ireland territories. Contact: Rupert Smith, Corwen, North Wales. Provides local sales and support for CreaTec products in the UK and Irish markets.
• Klothakis Eleftherios & Co. E.E. (ANELIS)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative for Greece. Located at 14-16 Tydeos Str., 11635 Athens. Provides local sales and support for CreaTec products in the Greek market.
• Beijing Hua-Cheng Oriental (BHCO)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative for China. Contact: Tingzhu Cheng, Room 415, Kexing Building, Haidian District, Beijing. Provides local sales and support for CreaTec products in the Chinese market.
• SIMCO Global Technology & Systems Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative for India. Located at 14 Bhawani Kunj, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. Provides local sales and support for CreaTec products in the Indian market.
• Mark Technologies Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative for Israel. Located at 30 Dov Hoz St., Kiryat Ono 5555626. Provides local sales and support for CreaTec products in the Israeli market.
• INA Korea Co., Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative for South Korea. Located at 4F, 115, Mallijae-ro, Mapo-Gu, Seoul 04208. Provides local sales and support for CreaTec products in the Korean market.
• ARC Sciences Pte LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative for Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. Located at 12 Lorong Bakar Batu, #06-07, Singapore 348745. Provides local sales and support for CreaTec products in Southeast Asian markets.
• Adnanotek CorpregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative for Taiwan. Located at 2F., No.542-10, Zhongzheng E. Rd., Xinzhung Dist., New Taipei City 24048. Provides local sales and support for CreaTec products in the Taiwanese market.
• SentysregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative for United States of America. Located at 182 Howard, San Francisco, CA 94105. Contact: Rickmer Kose and Sven Kelling. Provides local sales and support for CreaTec products in the US market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Nanonics Imaging: Israel-based specialist in multi-probe SPM and NSOM systems; a smaller, niche player competing with CreaTec in advanced scanning probe microscopy for surface science research.

Direct peers

• Scienta Omicron: German/Swedish manufacturer of UHV surface science systems, MBE components, and STM/AFM instruments serving the same research-institution customer base as CreaTec; directly competes in LT-STM/AFM and UHV chambers.
• RIBER: French manufacturer of MBE systems and UHV components for both research and production; competes head-to-head with CreaTec in research-grade MBE chambers and effusion cells.
• RHK Technology: US-based manufacturer of UHV scanning probe microscopy systems including low-temperature STM/AFM; directly competes with CreaTec's LT-STM/AFM product line for the same physics research customers.
• Thermionics Vacuum Products: US manufacturer of UHV chambers, manipulators, and sample transfer systems; comparable to CreaTec in the customized UHV equipment and components space for research customers.
• VacGen: UK manufacturer of UHV components, chambers and sample handling systems; competes with CreaTec in customized UHV equipment and serves an overlapping research-institution customer base.
• SPECS Surface Nano Analysis GmbH: Berlin-based manufacturer of UHV systems, MBE components, electron spectrometers and surface analysis tools; the most direct German peer to CreaTec's UHV and MBE portfolio, and geographically co-located with CreaTec's Berlin LT-STM branch.
• Dr. Eberl MBE-Komponenten GmbH: German specialist in MBE components, effusion cells and UHV parts; the closest size-matched German competitor to CreaTec's evaporators and equipment business.

Broad incumbents

• Veeco Instruments: US-based large semiconductor and research equipment vendor with an MBE product line; competes with CreaTec in research MBE but operates at significantly greater scale and breadth.
• Park Systems: Korean manufacturer of AFM systems with a much broader industrial and academic footprint than CreaTec; adjacent competition in atomic-force microscopy at the high end of the research market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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