History

1997 Formation as spin-off company of the Institute of
        Analytical Science in Dortmund

1998 First analytical problem solution for gas insulated substations (GIS)
        using ion mobility spectrometry (IMS)

2000 Winner of the future contest of the Ruhr area in 2000
        with the subject: „miniaturized IMS“ – micronet.do

2001 S-Venture Capital Dortmund becomes shareholder and leadinvestor –
         KfW grants subordinated loan

2002 New, market orientated strategy of the company

2003 Launch of the μIMS®-ODOR and the SF6-Analyser

2004 Sales co-operation with DILO Armaturen und Anlagen GmbH

2005 Capital increase through StoneFund B.V/ Belgium
         Market launch of Ni-IMS-Portable and UV-IMS-Portable

2006 Market launch of the IMS-ODOR for on-line monitoing
        of odorant concentration Sales co-operation
        with AXEL SEMRAU GmbH & Co.KG

2006 Market launch of SF6-IR-Leak and SF6-IR-Monitor