Waviks, Inc.

Waviks, Inc. is a Dallas-based technology company founded in 2013 that develops and manufactures advanced accessories for electron microscopy platforms, including SEM, FIB, HIM, and TEM. Its primary offering is the Vesta® laser sample heating system, which enables nanoscale heating and characterization, supporting applications like cathodoluminescence, Raman spectroscopy, and electron energy loss spectroscopy. The company leverages extensive expertise in programmable nanomanipulation and optical instrumentation to provide precise control and functionality for demanding research environments, including 3D nanoprinting and electron beam-induced deposition purification.

The company serves academic and research institutions, including organizations like Oak Ridge National Laboratory, by facilitating critical nanoanalysis and nanofabrication tasks. By offering solutions that allow for targeted heating with minimal drift and damage, Waviks addresses complex challenges in material science and cell biology. Their technology has been validated through various research publications and support from the National Science Foundation, including multiple SBIR awards. Waviks focuses on providing agile, high-value instrumentation for scientists and engineers working on fundamental structure-composition-property relationships at the atomic level.