The purpose of the company is the development, production and marketing of laboratory measurement systems, in particular within the framework of scanning technologies for the characterization of materials, as well as training and investigations. The company can conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to this purpose or is otherwise suitable to promote the company's purpose. Furthermore, the company can acquire, exploit and sell patents, licenses, manufacturing processes, trademarks and other intellectual property. The company can operate additional branches in Switzerland and abroad.