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Mission

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.

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About

Leading the Future of Semiconductor Inspection

Attolight is a company with global presence with products installed in Europe, Asia, and North America. The Company is headquartered in Ecublens, Switzerland and has multiple representatives all over the world.

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Leadership

Guided by Experts in the Field

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

Samuel Sonderegger
Samuel Sonderegger
CEO

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 of Physics from EPFL (Swiss Federal Technology Institute) and holds a PhD in physics from the same university.

Bernhard Fuchs
Bernhard Fuchs
CFO

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 Monachon
Christian Monachon
Analytical Applications

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

Maïté Blank
Maïté Blank
R&D

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

Nicolas Médard
Nicolas Médard
EMEA Sales Manager

Nicolas oversees analytical sales (Allalin and Mönch equipment). During his career, Nicolas managed Nanotech companies and Sales & Marketing departments. He holds a PhD in Materials Physico-Chemistry.

Michel Mathia
Michel Mathia
Operations

Michel manages operations. He is an experienced mechatronic engineer with 20 years of expertise delivering for the semiconductor inspection and metrology industry, and PMP-certified project management skills.

Strategic Leadership

Board of Directors

Guiding Strategic Vision and Growth

Marco Boella
Marco Boella
Samuel Sonderegger
Samuel Sonderegger
Israel Niv
Israel Niv
Lucian Wagner
Lucian Wagner
Values

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

We value precision, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Innovation

We continuously innovate to enhance our cathodoluminescence technology, providing state-of-the-art solutions that drive progress in the semiconductor industry.

Precision

Our tools provide precise, high-resolution analysis, ensuring reliable and detailed insights for materials characterization and defect inspection.

Collaboration

We work closely with our customers and partners to understand their needs and develop tailored solutions that meet and exceed their expectations.

Reliability

Our systems are designed for stability and durability, offering dependable performance and minimal downtime for your critical applications.
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Ready to revolutionize your materials characterization approach?

Get in touch with us today to discover how our state-of-the-art cathodoluminescence tools can elevate your research and industry applications.
Already more than 30 systems installed globally!