Sentech mourns the loss of Dr. Helmut Witek

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Sentech Instruments GmbH, Berlin, mourns the loss of its co-founder and co-CEO Dr. Helmut Witek. According to the company, he passed away in January 2025 at home surrounded by his family.

Together with Dr. Albrecht Krüger, Witek founded Sentech Instruments in 1990, driven by a passion for innovation in scientific instrumentation and plasma-based processes. His extraordinary vision and undivided passion helped make Sentech a globally recognized name in the semiconductor industry, they say.

Krüger says, "Dr. Witek's passion for innovation and relentless pursuit of perfection laid the foundation for everything Sentech stands for today. While his loss is immeasurable, his legacy will forever remain a cornerstone in our organization. We will miss him greatly."

Beyond his remarkable professional achievements, Dr. Witek will be remembered for his keen intellect, incorruptible integrity and entrepreneurial spirit. His leadership and values continue to inspire Sentech's corporate culture. They motivate to uphold the standard of perfection he established, according to the company.

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