Ionplus AG

Die Ionplus AG wurde 2013 als Startup-Unternehmen der ETH Zürich gegründet. Basierend auf jahrelanger Forschung und Erfahrung des Labors für Ionenstrahlphysik entwickeln und produzieren wir Geräte und Anlagen zur Probenaufbereitung und Messung von Radiokohlenstoff und anderer Nuklide mittels Beschleunigermassenspektrometrie (AMS). Wir sind der weltweit führende Anbieter für Beschleunigermassenspektrometer und beschäftigen an unserem Standort in Dietikon ZH derzeit über 40 Mitarbeitende

Members of the Laboratory of Ion Beam Physics (LIP) at ETH Zurich founded the Ionplus AG as a spin-off company in order to offer new instrumentation commercially.

 Based on more than 30 years of research and experience, Ionplus develops and builds innovative instruments for radiocarbon sample preparation and Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS). Our instruments are highly automated and provide excellent reproducibility and stability that allows our customers to deliver outstanding results in their ¹⁴C and AMS applications. Versatility and a user-friendly design are achieved through excellent engineering.

Ionplus stands for high-quality scientific instruments made in Switzerland as well as excellent customer service. We are dedicated to providing our customers all over the world with the best solutions for ¹⁴C analysis and cutting-edge AMS technology for a wide range of applications. Ionplus offers virtually the entire range of dedicated AMS laboratory and measurement equipment from one source: AMS instruments, fully automated graphitization systems, gas interface systems, automated carbonate handling systems, pneumatic sample presses, vacuum lines for sealing tubes and a range of accessories for all products.

In 2021 Ionplus introduced the latest innovation in AMS: our new low-energy AMS system LEA. It runs at just 50 kV accelerator voltage and is the most compact AMS in the world with dimensions of just 2.6 m x 1.8 m (footprint: 4.7 m²).

Based on more than 30 years of research and experience, Ionplus develops and builds innovative instruments for radiocarbon sample preparation and Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS).

ENGINEERING

You have a non-standard application or special requests? Or need a custom-built system specific to your analytical questions?

Tell us about your unique challenges and we can provide you with custom solutions tailored to your specific needs. 

TRAINING

​Benefit from our experience and expertise in radiocarbon dating and AMS. In our in-house laboratory, we offer hands-on trainings and courses on:

• Operating and maintenance of our instruments

• Sample cleaning and sample preparation for best results

• ¹⁴C analysis and data interpretation

• Best practices in ¹⁴C analysis 

UPGRADES

Currently available upgrade options for older systems:

• Helium stripping for MICADAS

• 40 position magazine sample changer for MICADAS

• IT and software upgrades for AGE, GIS and MICADAS