cosine, Micronit B.V., and REX-Optics have announced a strategic collaboration focused on the joint development and commercialisation of advanced X-ray optics technologies for scientific, industrial, and medical applications.
The partnership will align the companies’ complementary expertise to accelerate innovation across key areas towards next generation X-ray optics.
• cosine specialises in high-energy optics simulations and X-ray optics manufacturing.
• Micronit B.V. brings advanced high-precision silicon processing to supply the optimal base material for the optics.
• REX-Optics contributes multilayer design and coating capabilities to boost the reflectivity performance of the optics.
“Our goal is to establish a scalable platform for developing high-performance X-ray optics that meet the increasing demands of both academic and commercial users,” commented Dr. Boris Landgraf, Business Developer at cosine.
About cosine
cosine is a leading worldwide company in the development of space instrumentation, such as Silicon Pore Optics for astronomy and remote sensing solutions with onboard analytics for Earth Observation and planetary science. cosine combines physics and technology to bring out-of-the-box solutions to its clients. cosine has been developing and delivering innovative measurement systems for space and industrial applications since 1998. The company operates more than 1,000 m2 of cleanrooms and high-tech assembly facilities to build and test the systems we produce for customers at our headquarters in Sassenheim, The Netherlands and at subsidiaries in Berlin, Germany and Benevento, Italy.
Boris Landgraf, Business Developer at cosine
About Micronit B.V.
Micronit is a trusted leader in high-quality microfluidic solutions. Their specialised team empowers clients to bring innovative products to market in life science and healthcare with cutting-edge technology and personalised support. Founded in 1999, the company has extensive experience in developing and manufacturing high-quality products for customers worldwide. Micronit’s products are used in a variety of applications, including life science and healthcare.
Mark Olde Riekerink, Business Developer at Micronit
About REX-OPTICS
REX-Optics, a spin-off of the University of Twente, co-directed by Prof. Ackermann and Dr Arseniy Baskakov, translates the XUV Optics Group’s laboratory expertise into market-ready solutions. Founded by members of the University of Twente’s XUV Optics Group, REX-Optics specialises in multilayer design and coating, and supplies premium, customised X-ray optics for metrology and research applications.
