FOCUS GmbH Information

Focus is a brand of SPECSGROUP and the Lab14 group of companies, with its facility located in Hünstetten, close to Frankfurt, Germany. It stands for technological top-tier components for Electron Spectroscopy in Surface Science, one of the world's most complex research areas. Since it was established in 1990 under the identical company name, Focus is driven by a highly educated and motivated team of physicists and engineers committed to pushing the boundaries of solutions for new materials research. A major product launch was made in 1998 with the introduction of the first commercial Time-of-Flight Photoemission Electron Microscope (TOF-PEEM), followed by the patented NanoESCA in 2005, a system that significantly enhanced energy resolution for imaging. In 2006, Focus pioneered the integration of Momentum Microscopy using NanoESCA & TOF-PEEM. It marked a milestone in the visualization of electronic band structures. Furthermore in 2011 the first commercial VLEED detector for highly sensitive spin-polarization measurements was released. Focus`strong commitment to technological leadership continues with the newest generation of instruments, such as the advanced TOF-MARIS introduced in 2023, which refines Time-of-Flight momentum microscopy. The dedication of Focus to drive innovation is reflected by a deep connection to the global research community.