Laboratory products, optical filters and light sources for ultra-trace analysis, spectral analysis and photonics – including custom manufacturing.
AHF analysentechnik AG
Tübingen (Tübingen-Pfrondorf) · DENew on Amplifa
About AHF analysentechnik
AHF analysentechnik AG, based in Tübingen-Pfrondorf, is an independent partner for laboratory equipment, laboratory instruments, and optical filters with a focus on instrumental analysis in industry and research. The product spectrum includes high-purity PFA laboratory products and metal-free devices for sample preparation, sample introduction components for ICP-MS/OES instruments, as well as optical filters, beam splitters, mirrors, LED light sources, light pattern projectors, and quality assurance products for fluorescence-based imaging systems. Additionally, the company offers custom manufacturing, including optical components made from glasses such as nBK7, Borofloat, and Fused Silica, glass accessories for ICP systems, as well as turned and injection molded parts made from fluoropolymers. The products are used in research (astrophysics, optogenetics, quantum technology), life sciences and laboratory analysis, environmental and water analysis, as well as in medical diagnostics and industrial image processing. The company is certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
- Site
- Tübingen
- Processes
- Custom manufacturing of optical components/filter designs, Custom manufacturing of glass for ICP systems (spray chambers, torches, glass devices), Turning and injection molding of fluoropolymers, Complete assembly of filter sets into filter cubes for all common microscopes, Testing of quality and spectral performance of optical filters (ISO 10110, ANSI/OEOSC, Quality testing of optical filters (Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor, autocollimator,, Consulting (independent), Custom Manufacturing (optical components, ICP glass accessories, fluoropolymer parts)
- Materials
- PFA (Perfluorinated Alkoxy), Fluoropolymers, nBK7, Borofloat, Fused Silica, LCD (Substrate), Quartz, Glass (High-purity glass materials for vapor and MOT cells)
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, DIN EN ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001, ISO 14001
- Founded
- 1981
- Industries
- Science and Research (Astrophysics, Astronomy, Optogenetics,, Life Sciences / Bioanalysis / Microscopy, Environmental and Water Analysis, Laboratory Analysis / Elemental and Isotope Analysis, Medical Diagnostics (FISH, DNA/PCR Diagnostics), Industrial Image Processing (Machine Vision) / Sensor Technology
- 01
Consulting (independent)
- 02
Engineering and Custom Manufacturing
- 03
Assembly and Service
- 04
Testing and Quality Assurance
- 05
Sales
Materials and Applications
PFA (Perfluorinated Alkoxy)
High-purity fluoropolymer for laboratory containers, sample containers, connectors, and tubing in ultra-trace analysis.
Fluoropolymers
Material for custom turned and injection molded parts.
nBK7
Optical glass for custom optical components and filter designs.
Borofloat
Borosilicate glass for custom optical manufacturing.
Fused Silica
Quartz glass for optical components with high demands for transparency and purity.
Quartz
Material for concentric glass nebulizers in ICP accessories.
High-Purity Glass Materials
Glass for vapor and MOT cells in quantum technology.
Stainless Steel
Material for slides for microscopy quality control.
Locations
Tübingen
DEHeadquarters, Engineering, Assembly, Service, and Quality Assurance
- Lot size
- Small Series (Custom Manufacturing)
- Materials
- Glass (nBK7, Borofloat, Fused Silica), Quartz, PFA/Fluoropolymers, Stainless Steel
- Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensor
- Autocollimator
- Stereomicroscope (ISO testing of optical filters)
- Test bench for ANSI-compliant visibility tests
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom manufacturing of optical components/filter designsEngineering | +/- 0.1 mm (Length), +/- 0.05 mm (Thickness) | – | – | Small Series | Glass (nBK7, Borofloat, Fused Silica, LCD) |
| Custom manufacturing of glass for ICP systems (spray chambers, torches, glass devices)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Glass |
| Turning and injection molding of fluoropolymersPlastic | – | – | – | – | PFA (Perfluorinated Alkoxy), Fluoropolymers |
| Complete assembly of filter sets into filter cubes for all common microscopesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Testing of quality and spectral performance of optical filters (ISO 10110, ANSI/OEOSCTesting | Scratch/Dig 60-40 | – | – | – | – |
| Quality testing of optical filters (Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor, autocollimator,Testing | Wedge <= 5 to <= 20 arcseconds @ 633nm; planarity | – | – | – | – |
4 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test bench for ANSI-compliant visibility tests (40-watt incandescent lamp, two | – | – | – | – | Tübingen |
| Stereomicroscope (ISO testing of optical filters) | – | – | – | – | Tübingen |
| Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensor | – | – | – | – | Tübingen |
| Autocollimator | – | – | – | – | Tübingen |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Certifications
Optical filters are tested according to ISO 10110 and ANSI/OEOSC OP1.002-2009, including with Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensors, autocollimators, and stereomicroscopes (e.g., Scratch/Dig 60-40, planarity lambda/10). The company is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and DIN EN ISO 14001:2015.
| Evidence | Tübingen |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 14001 |
Company History
- 1981
Founded by Helmut Feuerbacher as an engineering office for custom manufacturing in the field of plasma emission spectroscopy in Tübingen-Pfrondorf.
- 1999
Transformation of the sole proprietorship into AHF analysentechnik AG.