NanoFocus (R) AG, founded in 1994 and based in Oberhausen, Germany, provides clients with optical surface measurement systems and services. The firm's proprietary products operate in the micro- and nanometer range. The systems streamline microgeometrical and roughness examinations. They allow users to analyze the structural topological properties of functional surfaces. NanoFocus products capture precise, repeatable spatial measurements. The hardware and software systems integrate with existing technologies and workflows. Products can be customized to support targeted measurement operations. The company is known for its µsurf (R) confocal white light microscope and µscan point-by-point line scanning laser profilometer. µsurf employs the NanoFocus multi pinhole confocal (MPC) technology. µscan, which accelerates measurement operations, can be extended with the company's autofocus, interferometric, confocal, and chromatic sensors. The firm offers customers systems control, automation, measurement data analysis, and other software. Programs operate on the Microsoft (R) Windows (R) platform. The company also offers clients training services. NanoFocus serves organizations across the automotive, electronics, health sciences, printing and paper, micro- and nanotechnology research, and public safety sectors. NanoFocus maintains additional offices across Europe, the United States, and Asia. The NanoFocus Incorporated subsidiary, based in Richmond, Virginia, was established in 2005.