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ABOUT ATTONICS SYSTEMS

Based in the vibrant tech ecosystem of Singapore, Attonics Systems is a cutting-edge company that has emerged from the National University of Singapore. Our mission is to democratize the field of spectroscopy by simplifying and enhancing complex spectral sensor systems. Through constantly innovating our designs, we’re at the forefront of creating transformative solutions for high-end spectral sensors, making it applicable for a wide range of industrial sectors.

Following many years of intensive research, Attonics Systems was founded in 2015 by a group of international engineers, with the mission to bridge the seemingly unsurmountable gap between high-end spectroscopy and the growing demands for intuitive, mobile and affordable sensing solutions across various industries.

Leveraging on the concept and superiority of high-end Fourier Transform spectrometers, Attonics Systems transformed research-grade spectroscopy by means of a patented interferometer chip that allows for high-resolution, real-time spectral sensing in a miniature form factor.

Various government grants, corporate and public funding, as well as a suite of patents granted in the US, Europe and Asia are a testimony to the unique technology and competitive edge of Attonics Systems.

With our Headquarters, R&D and Manufacturing in Singapore and a team of highly experienced engineers at our European representative office in Germany, we personally guide and support our international partners from solution development to After-Sales and Service.

timeline lookback

2023
Launch of Atto IC
AttoIC is a cutting-edge industrial colour (IC) sensor designed to deliver quality assurance in demanding colour based industrial applications.
2021
Launch of Atto S
Compact and cost-effective spectroscopy-based point-of-care platform for personal health screening.
2019
Building To Grow
Establishment of mass-manufacturing capabilites for Attonics Systems' OEM business and successful launch of the ATTO3 spectrometer handheld
2017
Expanding Further
Fundraising, expansion to Europe, and development of the world's smallest - a pen-sized - VIS-NIR spectrometer
2015
Laying Our Foundation
Founding of Attonics Systems Pte Ltd in Singapore by Dr Sascha Heussler, Philipp von Pein and Prof Herbert Moser
2012
The First Step Forward
Successful testing of the first static and fastest Fourier Transform spectrometer in the world by Dr. Sascha Heussler. The FTIR spectrometer measured 1,600 spectra per second and was the first to be built on a single spectrometer chip.
1890
The Michelson Stellar Interferometer
In 1890, Albert A. Michelson built one of the earliest astronomical interferometers, the Michelson stellar interferometer. Until now, Michelson interferometers are used as the core hardware component of today's state-of-the-art Fourier Transform spectrometers.
1800
Dispersive spectrometers
Isaac Newton first mentioned the word "spectrum" to describe the rainbow of colours that constitute white light. In the early 1800s, Joseph von Fraunhofer introduced dispersive spectrometers and set the basis for spectroscopy to become a quantitative scientific technique for areas such as chemistry, physics and astronomy.
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