Sale of ZEISS iTrap

The Atlas Copco Group, a Swedish international industrial corporation, has acquired ZEISS's iTrap® mass spectrometer technology.

- ZEISS concludes agreement with Atlas Copco
- First transaction of a portfolio element from ZEISS Ventures

The Atlas Copco Group, a Swedish international industrial corporation, has acquired ZEISS's iTrap® mass spectrometer technology. Atlas Copco will integrate the iTrap technology into the Semiconductor Chamber Solutions unit within the Vacuum Technology division.

ZEISS developed the ion trap mass spectrometer iTrap for real-time measurement of process gases. The technology is used in process analysis and control within the semiconductor market. iTrap analyzes and monitors important chemical processes in vacuum chambers of equipment used for manufacturing semiconductor components and other applications. This is the first transaction from ZEISS Ventures. Through the sale, this innovation benefits from improved opportunities for market success that are available externally.

Atlas Copco will integrate the iTrap technology into its subsidiary Edwards to create synergies with its vacuum technology solutions. Edwards is a global leader in this field and also has a worldwide application and sales network with locations near all major customers in relevant markets.

With the sale of the iTrap business, all assets including patents and key personnel are transferred to the buyer. Confidentiality has been agreed regarding the purchase price and other details of the purchase agreement. The transaction was completed on August 3, 2020.