Analytical equipment

We specialise in mechatronics and optomechanics

Analytical equipment, including electron microscopes, gas chromatographs, and spectrometers, is utilised globally for various applications such as drug development, research on new materials, optical checks, and sample analysis. These devices are complex and high-precision, relying on a combination of mechatronic and optomechanical components and systems.

Instruments like these are often used in high-vacuum environments and must operate reliably under diverse conditions. We specialise in designing and manufacturing mechatronics and optomechanics, supporting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in developing and producing their products. We have specially designed production, assembly, and testing facilities to achieve this. We collaborate with our customers to transform complex ideas into successful final products.

Analytical equipment

We specialise in mechatronics and optomechanics

Solutions

Mechatronics

Many analytical processes require precise positioning. By thoroughly understanding the physical processes, mechanics, electronics, and software and combining this knowledge with our manufacturing techniques and assembly expertise, we can significantly contribute to realising our customers' mechatronic products.

We use advanced testing and assembly equipment to produce and test mechatronic modules, much of which have been developed in-house across various locations. During assembly and testing procedures, we employ ESD-protected areas, optical test rooms, and classified clean rooms as needed. This allows us to assemble and test various products and modules under demanding conditions.

Ultra clean work

For a product to be genuinely ultra-clean, it must be designed and developed with this goal in mind from the very beginning to the final stages of production. We possess extensive knowledge about cleanliness, including design, material selection, manufacturing techniques, and final integration.

To achieve this, we have established cleanrooms within the Hittech Group that comply with the strictest standards and requirements. We can clean both components and finished products in-house, and we use RGA equipment to ensure their reliability in typical high-end applications, whether under high vacuum or other conditions.

Automation solutions

We collaborate with our clients to improve the efficiency of their equipment and applications, such as test sample processing. Our goal is to automate these processes where needed, which increases processing capacity, improves quality, and increases reliability. Additionally, this automation reduces the reliance on human intervention.

Optomechanics

We have extensive experience developing and producing optical systems that combine lenses and precision components. Our applications range from interferometry and marker detection to aberration measurements. In the design phase, we use specialised ray-tracing software like OpticStudio. During production and assembly, we implement advanced surface treatments and glueing techniques. As a result, our detection and analysis systems are becoming increasingly accurate, enabling industry and science to innovate more effectively and purposefully.

Facts & Figures

Staff

ISO Certifications

9001 | 14001 | 45001

Cleanroom Space

>2000 m²

Machining Hours Annually

Services

Development & engineering

We specialise in developing products that integrate mechatronics, optics, material handling, and vacuum technology for its clients. Our development and engineering activities are concentrated at Hittech Multin in the Netherlands and Hittech Prontor in Germany, where we collaborate with our clients and serve the group's engineering needs. To execute our projects, we house multidisciplinary teams of experts in mechanics, design for excellence (DfX), optics, electronics, and software.

Our challenge is to design functionality that meets all requirements, starting from a concept, prototype, or pre-production stage. We always strive to combine technical, market, and application knowledge to create innovative, robust, and cost-effective designs. Our teams communicate effectively with our clients’ specialists and engage with them early. We leverage our extensive experience in production technologies at the component and system levels to deliver modules or systems that perform as promised and are ready for production.

Parts production

Hittech Group operates five facilities in the Netherlands, Germany, and Malaysia. We specialise in turning, milling, grinding, and Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM). We focus on high precision and complexity (IT5/6) for small to medium production runs, working with materials such as titanium, aluminium, steel, and high-performance alloys.

In addition to parts manufacturing, we offer value-added services, including anodising, nickel plating, and wet coating, to comply with the most stringent surface quality requirements. Our collaboration with clients ensures optimised component design and production processes. Our manufacturing capabilities include supply chain management (SCM), assembly services, residual gas analysis (RGA), cleanroom assembly, and laser welding. For designing and producing 3D-printed parts, we partner with specialists in selective laser sintering (SLS) and direct metal deposition (DMD).

Assembly & testing

High-tech markets require agility, rapid innovation and specialised knowledge. Hittech Group operates assembly activities in several of its companies, each with its own specialisation. We collaborate with our customers to define which location suits their needs best.

Our assembly process includes process development, parts manufacturing, and component sourcing, covering submodules to complete products. We maintain strict quality standards with in-house developed qualification tools. We address specific needs, such as CE marking or ISO13485 certification for medical products and cleanroom Grade 2 and Grade 4 conditions. We provide expertise in adhesive application and optical alignment, emphasising the importance of thorough work preparation for quality and efficiency.

Supply chain management

We understand the importance of collaboration throughout the supply chain to serve our customers successfully. We relieve our customers' burdens by leveraging our global supply chain, which includes various suppliers with various competencies and specialisations. We can optimise the entire chain effectively when all our suppliers recognise our shared goals and challenges.

Our supply chain management also ensures that our operations scale flexibly to meet changing customer demands. Any changes are implemented in a controlled manner to maintain a continuous supply. We have a strong foundation of manufacturing companies and expertise in manufacturability and production technologies. Because the different Hittech Group ompanies are integral to the supply chain, we provide our customers with flexibility, continuity, and reliability.

Project management

Project management is a crucial competency at Hittech Group, and we are dedicated to excelling in this area. Our goal is to ensure that customers are so satisfied with the execution of their projects that they are eager to entrust us with their next project. Our project teams possess a deep understanding of how to balance the quality of the final product, project costs, and the constant pressure of deadlines.

This balance creates a competitive advantage for both our clients and our organisation. Across our project teams, we actively foster a proactive attitude and promote open communication. This success is rooted in our extensive experience in the manufacturing industry and the ongoing training we provide to our employees.

Materials

Our foundry specialises in sand casting complex products from high-quality aluminium alloys. With a modern production line that includes casting robots and computer-controlled sand preparation, we can economically produce series from a few dozen to over 10,000 pieces.

At RSP Technology, we develop and produce so-called superalloys, which combine aluminium and silicon for specialised applications like dynamic moving systems or optical components. The ultra-fast cooling process (1,000,000 ºC/s) creates a very specific alloy with a refined microstructure and enhanced properties like damping, stiffness, strength, and natural frequency.

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