One of VTT’s recently established spin-offs, FocalSpec Oy, is a promising newcomer in VTT Ventures Ltd’s company portfolio. FocalSpec Oy utilises Lateral Chromatic Aberration (LCA) technique to develop and manufacture nanometer (nm) accurate surface topography and gloss measuring sensors and devices for high speed on-line applications.
This new technique is fast, accurate and immune to many disturbances present in industrial environment. It is applicable for diffuse, glossy, coloured and transparent surfaces. The technique can be applied also to thickness measurement of transparent objects and transparent coatings on non-transparent objects as well as for total thickness measurement of non-transparent objects.
The FocalSpec business is based on continuing development of applications for the patented LCA technique, originally developed at VTT. Its investors are experienced entrepreneurs with excellent track record in building and growing new businesses. The company’s turn-over is expected to exceed 5 million euro and number of employees to exceed 20 already in 2015. Operation will be based in Oulu, Finland.
