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Bruker Consolidates Ownership of TOFWERK in Expansion of Mass Spectrometry Portfolio into New Applied Markets
TOFWERK is a profitable innovator in compact, ultra-fast time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometry for real-time air and semiconductor cleanroom monitoring,
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nTOFWERK is a profitable innovator in compact, ultra-fast time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometry for real-time air and semiconductor cleanroom monitoring, food, flavors & fragrances markets, and FIB-TOF accessories for electron microscopes\n\n\n\nThe ultra-sensitive Vocus™ TOF-MS is customizable for real-time air and cleanroom monitoring applications\n\n\n\nMicrowave-induced plasma (MIP)-TOF systems with atto-to-femtogram detection limits for real-time quantification of trace elements and metals\n\n\n\nProprietary flow tube-based VUV CI sources for positive and negative trace organics, inorganics and PFAS contaminants\n\n\n\nFocused Ion Beam (FIB)-TOF accessories for scanning electron microscopes\n\n\n\n THUN, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\n\nBruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR) today announced the acquisition of an additional 60% ownership stake in TOFWERK AG, a Switzerland-based innovator in ultra-fast time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometry technology for small molecule applied markets, consolidating Bruker’s ownership to 100%. The transaction adds ultra-fast TOF-MS technology for small-molecule markets, including atmospheric chemistry research, air quality monitoring, exposomics, foods, flavors & fragrances testing, and semiconductor cleanroom monitoring.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260108945577/en/TOFWERK Headquarters in Thun, Switzerland\nFounded in 2002 and headquartered in Thun, Switzerland, TOFWERK has built a strong reputation for small-footprint, ruggedized, high-speed, high-performance TOF mass spectrometers, including the development of high-efficiency, multi-reflector TOF technology. With >1,000 instruments worldwide, TOFWERK has grown profitably to 130 employees, with 2025 revenues of ~$40 million. TOFWERK will continue as a distinct brand within Bruker, preserving its Swiss engineering heritage, R&D excellence, OEM partnerships, and customer-centric culture.\n\n\n“TOFWERK’s pioneering TOF technology and deep applications expertise perfectly complement our product offerings in small-molecule MS applied market segments and novel applications,” said Juergen Srega, Bruker CALID Group President.\n\n\n“This is the natural next chapter for TOFWERK,” said Dr. Marc Gonin, co-founder of TOFWERK. “By joining Bruker, we gain the scale to amplif...