
To Revolutionize Materials Characterization and Defect Inspection
We build state-of-the-art instruments and tools for our customers to gain new insights in materials science, and to tackle tough process development challenges in the semiconductor industry. We do this through our innovative cathodoluminescence technology and unique combination of electron and light spectroscopy. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what has been possible so far.
Years of Innovation
Wafer Capability
Customer base
Research Publications

A Swiss-based company with a global footprint and customer base
Attolight has a global presence with products installed across Europe, Asia and North America. The company is headquartered in Ecublens, Switzerland, has a fully owned subsidiary in Cambridge, Massachussetts that services North America, and multiple representatives globally.

Guided by Experts in the Field
Attolight is driven by a passionate leadership team comprised of leading experts and pioneers in the field.

Samuel has headed Attolight since its creation in 2008 and helped to transform Attolight’s products from manual lab and FA tools into full wafer semiconductor fab solutions. Samuel holds an MS and PhD in Physics from EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology).

Bernhard has over 30 years of experience in finance, auditing, investor relations and consulting. He is a certified public accountant and a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.

Christian oversees analytical application development and manages the Allalin Chronos and Mönch products. Christian earned his BS, MS and PhD in Materials Science and Technology from EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology), Switzerland. He then went on to a postdoc in the mechanical engineering department at the University of California, Berkeley.

Maïté drives and oversees Attolight’s R&D to come up with solutions that meet customer needs. Maïté is a materials science engineer and holds a PhD from EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology).

Nicolas oversees sales across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific regions. Throughout his career, he has managed nanotechnology companies as well as Sales & Marketing departments. He holds a PhD in Materials Physico-Chemistry.

Michel manages operations. He is an experienced mechatronic engineer with 20 years of expertise delivering for the semiconductor inspection and metrology industry, and is PMP-certified in project management.
Board of Directors
Guiding Strategic Vision and Growth


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What we believe in
At Attolight, our core values are at the forefront of everything we do. They serve as the guiding principles for all R&D activities, customer interactions, maintenance and support services and the team that we nurture and grow.
Commitment to Excellence
Innovation
Precision
Collaboration
Reliability
