RAITH Group

New dimensions – new corporate identity As the world around us is constantly evolving, so are we as a company. Much has happened over the past years, and we want our brand to reflect that. Today, we are happy and proud to present our new corporate identity including a new logo and a new website. “Challenge the frontiers of nanotechnology” is the philosophy that drives us. We aim to enable you to push the limits “small,” of “precise,” of the “status quo,” and of the “impossible” - in other words to reach new dimensions, where our innovative products and solutions can help solve the most pressing challenges of today. Take a look at our new technology brands, discover how our unique solutions enhance the efficiency of your work, and check out all of the different sectors where our customers work. Also, sign up today and become part of the RAITH community which gives you access to all our download material, webinars and, as a RAITH user, access to exclusive user tutorials. New website: https://ow.ly/H1Pc50SK9Yu News article – new corporate identity: https://ow.ly/X7uV50SK9Yt

Next conference upcoming - meet us at the M&M 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio! Enjoy some amazing product news, vendor tutorials, scientific talks and more. We are looking forward to meeting you in person!

Something new is on its way - July 25th

Last Friday, Robert Habeck, Germany's Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, visited the technology park PHOENIX West in Dortmund. Next to visiting the PHOENIX West area and talking to several important representatives of technology companies based in Dortmund, RAITH Group CEO Dr. Michael Steigerwald gave insights into the portfolio and mission of RAITH. 

Dr. Guiseppe Romano is one of last years winners of the 2023 Microgrpah Art Award. This amazing work was created using the RAITH VELION - thank you for sharing! Dr. Romano describes his work as follows: "Thermoelectrics (TE) aims to convert thermal energy directly into electricity. Good TE materials must have high electrical conductivity and low thermal conductivity; as these two properties are interrelated, TE materials currently have low efficiency. Nanostructuring is a promising approach because it induces different boundary scattering experienced by electrons and heat carriers, i.e., phonons. Notable nanostructured TE systems include thin films, nanowires, and porous materials. Despite these promises, engineering TE materials is primarily done with trial-and-error. In a recent study [Romano and Johnson, Struct. Multidiscip. Optim. 65.10 (2022): 297.], novel structures were identified using simulations and topology optimization. The optimized geometries have been patterned on a 200nm-thick silicon membrane using FIB-SEM. The achieved sub-100nm resolution potentially leads to ultra-low thermal conductivity, which is being measured using the thermal transient grating technique."

Did you know that the PICOMASTER comes with great autofocus capabilities? Watch our colleagues Slava and Marc giving insights into this amazing feature. Enjoy the full webinar here: https://ow.ly/Mwlw50SzqKT

Meet us at the M&M 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio! Enjoy some amazing product news, vendor tutorials, scientific talks and more. We are looking forward to meeting you in person!

A few weeks ago, we visited the Universität Osnabrück a proud user of a RAITH PICOMASTER. We are very happy to see another customer succeed, while challenging the frontiers of nanotechnology. Have a look at how Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Harneit and PD Dr. habil. Carola Meyer benefit from the flexibility and reliability of the PICOMASTER within their working groups.

Today, we want to honor the 20 years of cooperation and great work of Dr. Ryo Mimura, who is now enjoying his well-deserved retirement. In his roles as a “Senior R&D Engineer / CPO” (2005), leading and building up all RAITH CPO activities, as a “Principal Engineer” (2014) and as a “Senior Principal Engineer” (2020), Dr. Ryo Mimura was a crucial part of the development and support of our E-Beam and FIB technology. We want to thank you for your passion, professionalism, and kindness throughout this whole journey! Arigato Gozaimasu, Dr. Mimura.

Mr. Raphael Dawant (Université de Sherbrooke) is one of last year's winners of the 2023 Micrograph Art Award. Thank you for sharing this amazing work with us created using the RAITH EBPG5200 Plus. Raphael describes his work as follows: "This work is driven by the desire to develop neuromorphic applications requiring high-density memory and in-memory computing for efficient operation. These demands are addressed using a crossbar array with Resistive Random Access Memory (RRAM), enabling high-speed, high-density vector-matrix multiplication. We fabricate a crossbar array with Titanium Oxide (TiOx) based memory, using key steps to optimize performance. This micrograph exhibits a complex structured design, patterned with an EBPG and plasma etching of a memory crossbar array. The intricate pattern showcased here is the memory crossbar's bottom electrode, presenting a dense grid of zigzag lines that forms a mesmerizing optical illusion. This visual trickery emerges from a specific optimization process that aims for an even distribution of pattern density, a critical factor for the ensuing Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) step. CMP is essential to ensure a smooth and consistent planar structure. The symmetry of the pattern and the alternating direction of lines create a distinct streaked effect, adding to the overall high-tech aesthetic. The concerted emphasis on optimizing design rules for pattern uniformity reflects the meticulous attention to detail that goes into the fabrication of these advanced memory devices."