Building the tools that make nanoscience possible.

"We work closely with the scientists to create high-performance experimental systems for every project we execute. From shield wall to end-station, from project planning to commissioning, we do it all."

Senajith (Seno) Rekawa,
Head of Engineering & Project Manager

Custom nano-actuator? No problem.

Nanopositioning, micro-mechanical systems, electro-mechanical devices, computerized electronic motion control systems, ultra high vacuum (UHV) systems, survey and alignment, computer aided design, precision machining, cryogenics, electronics, hardware, software, and more.

Precision machining

The CXRO Instrument Fabrication Facility manufactures precision electro-mechanical assemblies, stages, mounts, UHV vacuum chambers and vacuum equipment, and micro-mechanical systems including monochromators and photoemission spectrometers.

Custom electronics.

The CXRO engineering team makes custom electronic instruments for a wide range of applications. These include motion control devices, in-vacuum capacitive displacement sensors, precision current meters, beam exit slits, attenuators, and more.

Arnaud Allezy

Nord Andresen

Jason De Ponte

Rene Delano

Paul Denham

Michael Dickinson

Geoff Gaines

Michael Jones

Gino Picchi

Senajith Rekawa

Farhad Salmassi

Mark West

Daniel Zehm

Carl Cork

Jeff Gamsby

Hanjing Huang