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IMT – Precision on Glass

IMT has its roots in the microstructuring of metallic coatings on planar optical substrates. Over the years, we have continually added to this core expertise with complementary technologies.

Our solutions are now used in the semiconductor industry, medical technology, biophotonics, sports optics and optical measurement technology.

In addition to applications focussing on optical functions, the IMT product range also includes components with electronic and/or mechanical functions.

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IMT is a leading global player in the development and production of customer-specific microstructures and thin films. Comprehensive services and innovative strength form the foundations of our long-term partnerships. With highly qualified employees and state-of-the-art technologies, we develop and produce key components and ensure constant progress and competitive advantages for our customers.

We take responsibility

IMT takes responsibility for people and the environment in all areas of the business. The way in which we think and act as a company is guided by sustainability. We meet the strictest statutory environmental requirements and ensure compliance with regulations through regular official inspections.

What’s more, we take additional measures which have a sustainable positive effect from both an ecological and economic perspective. For example, by introducing a special heat recovery plant, we have been able to reduce our power consumption by around 30% and heat consumption by around 80%, thereby making a contribution to reducing CO₂ emissions.

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IMT is a member of the following specialist associations and organisations:

2016

Installation of bond cluster
Installation of AOI
Installation of the second HF etching system – 200-mm wafers

2015

Installation of SEM – 200-mm wafers
Installation of the bevelling machine
Installation of the HF etching system – 200-mm wafers

2014

Final inspection becomes part of the clean room

2012

Automatic sputtering system – 200-mm wafers
Installation of the screen mask cleaner – 200-mm wafers
Installation of the mask aligner – 200-mm wafers
Installation of the HF etching system – 200-mm wafers

2008

Commissioning of the fifth CNC machine for glass machining
Increase of the share capital to CHF 12 million

2007

Introduction of RIE technology

2002

Opening of the branch office in the USA

2001

Commissioning of the first of three large evaporation systems for optical coatings

1999 – 2000

Complete renovation of the building infrastructure and conversion of production to manufacturing in clean room conditions

1995

Commissioning of the first direct write laser from industry pioneer Heidelberg Instruments for the production of large photomasks and optical calibration plates

1994

Integration into the HEIDENHAIN Group – subsidiary of Dr. Johannes Heidenhain GmbH, Germany

1968

Takeover by Mettler Instrumente AG, Switzerland – now Mettler Toledo

1959

Foundation by Dr E. Rüst under the company name Dr. Rüst AG