Accelerating
discovery
through
innovation

Accelerating
discovery
through
innovation

Who we are

Specialists in Ion Beam Technology, we constantly strive to deliver new and innovative technologies to power the discoveries of tomorrow.

Established in 1994, Ionoptika are one of the leading providers of high-performance ion beam technologies for surface analysis and nanofabrication applications, and are the experts in cluster ion beams for secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS). Our product range extends from whole instrumentation, to individual ion beams, components, and accessories.

We actively encourage collaboration, and are proud to have worked with some of the brightest minds in the scientific community. If you have a project in mind that we might be able to help with, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Photo of J105 SIMS with red window

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ToF SIMS, single ion implantation, a wide range of ion beams, secondary electron detection, and more…

Ion Beam Applications

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From cancer research and pharmaceuticals, to semiconductors and quantum computing, ion beams cover a wide range of applications.

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Who we are

Specialists in Ion Beam Technology, we constantly strive to deliver new and innovative technologies to power the discoveries of tomorrow.

Established in 1994, Ionoptika are one of the leading providers of high-performance ion beam technologies for surface analysis and nanofabrication applications, and are the experts in cluster ion beams for secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS). Our product range extends from whole instrumentation, to individual ion beams, components, and accessories.

We actively encourage collaboration, and are proud to have worked with some of the brightest minds in the scientific community. If you have a project in mind that we might be able to help with, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Photo of J105 SIMS with red window

Explore our products

ToF SIMS, single ion implantation, a wide range of ion beams, secondary electron detection, and more…

Ion Beam Applications

Discover applications

From cancer research and pharmaceuticals, to semiconductors and quantum computing, ion beams cover a wide range of applications.

Contact Us

Contact us

Want to get in touch? Fill out our contact form. Why not sign up for our newsletter as well so you’re never out of the loop.

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The J105 SIMS combines innovative engineering with cutting edge science to create a truly unique instrument. In this video, we take a look at how the instrument works, and explore some of its many applications.

“Ionoptika have continued to innovate and express an unrelenting willingness to take on new challenges… The J105 was a truly revolutionary SIMS instrument when it hit the market and continues to deliver excellent results from a wide range of sample types.”

John FletcherProfessor, University of Gothenburg

“From the outset, Ionoptika proved to be risk-takers and willing to work closely with academia to push the boundaries of ion beam technology… From gold clusters and C60 through to water GCIBs, Ionoptika have delivered time and again on collaborations which have changed the way the community does SIMS.“

Nick LockyerProfessor, University of Manchester

“It is true to say that without this company’s willingness and enthusiasm to embrace challenging new ideas in ion beam and secondary ion mass spectrometer design, the application of SIMS to the surface characterisation of chemically complex materials would not have progressed so well.”

John VickermanEmeritus Professor, University of Manchester

“[Ionoptika] have been fantastic to work with on this project – very open and helpful and have a very collaborative approach that has really helped to improve the final design. My expectations have certainly been met and I would highly recommend them to anyone thinking of building an instrument for their lab.”

Mark BrouardProfessor of Chemistry

“I would like to offer my praise for the instrument that Ionoptika has designed and built to our requirements. It has been and continues to be a great pleasure working with your team at Ionoptika on such a collaborative venture.”

Roger WebbProfessor of Ion Beam Physics, & Director of the UK National Ion Beam Centre

News and Events

Employee Spotlight: Dr Robert Bianchini – Technical Support Engineer

Employee Spotlight: Dr Robert Bianchini – Technical Support Engineer

August 3, 2023

Ionoptika is proud of its skilled and dedicated staff and today we're interviewing our customer support agent Dr Robert Bianchini.

Employee Spotlight: Supreetha Jayaram – Software Engineer

Employee Spotlight: Supreetha Jayaram – Software Engineer

June 21, 2023

Ionoptika is very proud of its skilled and dedicated staff. Today, we’re interviewing another one of our Software Engineers, Supreetha Jayaram.

Employee Spotlight: Grace Fox – Software Engineer

Employee Spotlight: Grace Fox – Software Engineer

June 15, 2023

Ionoptika is very proud of its skilled and dedicated staff. Today we'd like to introduce our Software Engineer Grace Fox.

Employee Spotlight: Mark Mills – Senior Scientist

Employee Spotlight: Mark Mills – Senior Scientist

June 7, 2023

Ionoptika is very proud of its skilled and dedicated staff, who together with our loyal users make up our global community. Today, we talk to our Senior Scientist Mark Mills.

Employee Spotlight: Dr Gianfranco Aresta – Project Engineer

Employee Spotlight: Dr Gianfranco Aresta – Project Engineer

May 26, 2023

Ionoptika is very proud of its skilled and dedicated staff. Today, we're introducing Project Engineer Dr Gianfranco Aresta.

The J105 SIMS at the Rosalind Franklin Institute

The J105 SIMS at the Rosalind Franklin Institute

April 14, 2023

One of Ionoptika's J105 SIMS instruments has found its new home at the Rosalind Franklin Institute. Find out about our work together!

SIMS23 Rowland Hill Awards

SIMS23 Rowland Hill Awards

September 30, 2022

The 23rd secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS 23) conference…

High-resolution multi-omics profiling of individual cells

High-resolution multi-omics profiling of individual cells

March 23, 2022

In a landmark publication, Tian et al. demonstrate the feasibility…

New funding boosts the UK’s future in Quantum manufacturing

New funding boosts the UK’s future in Quantum manufacturing

September 14, 2021

Ionoptika Ltd and the University of Surrey have been awarded…

“Ionoptika have continued to innovate and express an unrelenting willingness to take on new challenges… The J105 was a truly revolutionary SIMS instrument when it hit the market and continues to deliver excellent results from a wide range of sample types.”

John FletcherProfessor, University of Gothenburg

“From the outset, Ionoptika proved to be risk-takers and willing to work closely with academia to push the boundaries of ion beam technology… From gold clusters and C60 through to water GCIBs, Ionoptika have delivered time and again on collaborations which have changed the way the community does SIMS.“

Nick LockyerProfessor, University of Manchester

“It is true to say that without this company’s willingness and enthusiasm to embrace challenging new ideas in ion beam and secondary ion mass spectrometer design, the application of SIMS to the surface characterisation of chemically complex materials would not have progressed so well.”

John VickermanEmeritus Professor, University of Manchester

“[Ionoptika] have been fantastic to work with on this project – very open and helpful and have a very collaborative approach that has really helped to improve the final design. My expectations have certainly been met and I would highly recommend them to anyone thinking of building an instrument for their lab.”

Mark BrouardProfessor of Chemistry

“I would like to offer my praise for the instrument that Ionoptika has designed and built to our requirements. It has been and continues to be a great pleasure working with your team at Ionoptika on such a collaborative venture.”

Roger WebbProfessor of Ion Beam Physics, & Director of the UK National Ion Beam Centre

News and Events

Employee Spotlight: Dr Robert Bianchini – Technical Support Engineer

Employee Spotlight: Dr Robert Bianchini – Technical Support Engineer

August 3, 2023

Ionoptika is proud of its skilled and dedicated staff and today we're interviewing our customer support agent Dr Robert Bianchini.

Employee Spotlight: Supreetha Jayaram – Software Engineer

Employee Spotlight: Supreetha Jayaram – Software Engineer

June 21, 2023

Ionoptika is very proud of its skilled and dedicated staff. Today, we’re interviewing another one of our Software Engineers, Supreetha Jayaram.

Employee Spotlight: Grace Fox – Software Engineer

Employee Spotlight: Grace Fox – Software Engineer

June 15, 2023

Ionoptika is very proud of its skilled and dedicated staff. Today we'd like to introduce our Software Engineer Grace Fox.

Employee Spotlight: Mark Mills – Senior Scientist

Employee Spotlight: Mark Mills – Senior Scientist

June 7, 2023

Ionoptika is very proud of its skilled and dedicated staff, who together with our loyal users make up our global community. Today, we talk to our Senior Scientist Mark Mills.

Employee Spotlight: Dr Gianfranco Aresta – Project Engineer

Employee Spotlight: Dr Gianfranco Aresta – Project Engineer

May 26, 2023

Ionoptika is very proud of its skilled and dedicated staff. Today, we're introducing Project Engineer Dr Gianfranco Aresta.

The J105 SIMS at the Rosalind Franklin Institute

The J105 SIMS at the Rosalind Franklin Institute

April 14, 2023

One of Ionoptika's J105 SIMS instruments has found its new home at the Rosalind Franklin Institute. Find out about our work together!

SIMS23 Rowland Hill Awards

SIMS23 Rowland Hill Awards

September 30, 2022

The 23rd secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS 23) conference…

High-resolution multi-omics profiling of individual cells

High-resolution multi-omics profiling of individual cells

March 23, 2022

In a landmark publication, Tian et al. demonstrate the feasibility…

New funding boosts the UK’s future in Quantum manufacturing

New funding boosts the UK’s future in Quantum manufacturing

September 14, 2021

Ionoptika Ltd and the University of Surrey have been awarded…