High precision, high fields

All the world's large physics laboratories know us, as do the manufacturers of MRI systems. We owe this world-wide fame to our expertise in the high-precision measurement of strong magnetic fields and to our mastery of the NMR, fluxmeter and Hall measurement technologies.

Technical network

We develop and maintain this expertise through an international network of scientific consultants and academic collaborations, for example with the Swiss Polytechnic University in Lausanne (EPFL), the Geneva School of Engineering (EIG), the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), the Ukrainian Institute of Semiconductor Physics (ISP/UAS), and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).

Product range

The name Metrolab is often associated with the technique of magnetic field mapping, of which we are one of the pioneers. Our systems – including mechanical fixtures and software – measure with great precision a large number of points in a magnetic field, in order to test its homogeneity. Our mapping equipment complements a complete range of instruments used to measure a single point. Finally, we offer a line of reference-quality permanent magnets.

Your particular requirements

The experience we have gained in serving well over 600 different clients since our creation in 1985 has been rendered concrete in a product catalogue with over 70 items. Our experts are available to help you to find the high-precision, easy-to-use and productive magnetic measurement solution that best corresponds to your application and requirements. We bring to this discussion an understanding of your environment, your needs as a scientist, and your industrial constraints. To respond to very particular needs, we are prepared to join forces with you to – once again – create an innovative new product.

What we do

We invest approximately 20% of our gross sales in R&D, double the rate in other mature high-tech industries. We master the entire value chain, from product conception to fabrication, to distribution through our worldwide network, and to an after-sales support for every one of our instruments in the world.

Our credo

Our company culture is one of solutions: more important than the product, our top priority is to help you effectively measure magnetic fields.

Who we are

• Pascal Sommer, Technical and R&D manager
  Before co-founding Metrolab in 1985, Pascal was project manager for a polarized ion source and experimental controls engineer at the CERN. He holds a Master in electrical engineering.

• Philip Keller, Marketing and Product manager
  Before joining Metrolab in 2003, Philip worked as senior manager in Ascom, as a researcher in ultrasound medical imaging, and for Microsoft, Boeing, and several start-up companies. He holds Master degrees in Physics and International Management.

• Claude Thabuis, Sales and Production Manager
  After several temporary assignments with Metrolab, Claude joined the staff on a permanent basis in 2003. He holds Master degrees in Applied Physics and Instrumentation as well as Business Administration.

• David Overney, Manufacturing Manager
  Before becoming production manager five years ago, David worked in electronic production at Metrolab, LEM and LeCroy. He holds a degree in electronics technology.

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