XAAR expands R&D floor

XAAR has leased a third facility on the world-renowned Cambridge Science Park to increase R&D floor space by 50 percent to 48,000 square feet. The expansion supports the company’s considerable investment in R&D which has seen its R&D headcount grow by 60 percent this year to 130 employees. The opportunity to boost its R&D team and facilities follows XAAR’s outstanding financial performance over the last few years. In addition to the growth in R&D staff, the team has been re-structured into two divisions to accelerate product development and maximize effectiveness.

The Bulk Piezo Technology Division of XAAR focuses on developing new products and product variants based on the company’s current successful technology; the Thin Film Piezo Technology Division is focusing on next-generation technology and products which will enable Xaar to target a wider range of applications. The first Thin Film Piezo product is due in 2016.