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LayTec develops, manufactures and markets optical in-situ and in-line metrology systems for thin-film processes with particular focus on compound semiconductor and photovoltaics applications.

In October 2009 LayTec ranked 30th among the 50 fastest growing companies in Germany! Between 2004 and 2008 LayTec increased its turnover by 378% and therefore belongs to the 50 fastest growing companies in Germany and 500 fastest growing companies in Europe.

Our company is committed to providing industry leading thin-film metrology solutions. LayTec in-situ monitoring technology dramatically improves development speed, yield, quality control and reproducibility. Fast-paced product development is fueled by a continuing dialogue with our customers. Supported through an international network of local distributors, we work closely together with production-line end customers, equipment manufacturers and leading research institutions to find new approaches to advanced thin-film process analysis and control.

LayTec strives to strengthen its position as an effective global organisation offering integrated metrology solutions and related services with uncompromising technologic standards for all major thin-film processes. An ongoing stream of innovations and a sound long-term corporate growth strategy underpins our predetermination to facilitate a more productive and effective global industry that consumes less energy and resources. As a proven technologic leader in integrated metrology we are confident in our abilities to become a reliable partner for any organisation utilising thin-film technology.

The LayTec story in brief

LayTec GmbH was founded in 1999 after an initial period of scientific research and development at the Technical University of Berlin. The company was able to draw from a diverse range of scientific knowledge, patents and entrepreneurial experience in the semiconductor industry to position itself as an innovator and a leading brand in the real-time thin-film optical sensor market.

At that time LayTec’s innovative in-situ measuring technology created a sensation in the already adrenalin-pumped compound semiconductor market. As our in-situ sensors proved indispensable for optimising material quality and obtaining run-to-run reproducibility, LayTec quickly became the market leader in compound semiconductor monitoring instrumentation – especially for LED production. Today we provide the most advanced solutions for monitoring MOVCD, MBE and other thin-film growth processes.

Since 2006 application of LayTec’s in-situ monitoring systems has expanded to include amorphous and organic thin-film growth processes (sputter deposition, VTE, OVPD).

In 2007 LayTec recognised the strong potential for its products among CIGS- and CdTe-based solar cell producers. After less than a year of concentrated engineering and testing at LayTec, the first orders were signed for SolR ­– LayTec’s first in-line monitoring system for photovoltaic thin-film applications. LayTec is now cooperating with numerous exclusive partners to further develop cutting edge in-situ and in-line metrology solutions for the complete range of photovoltaic thin-film processes.