| Year | Detail |
| 1960s |
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| 1960 |
The company was established. |
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The company introduced KIS 2 for high-resolution spectroscopy (90 MHz). |
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The company introduced HFX 90, its first fully transistorized NMR instrument. |
| 1968 |
The company has started delivering systems to America. |
| 1970s |
The company has established its sales office in Europe. |
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Bruker Optics division was founded. |
| 1980s |
The company founded Bruker-Franzen Analytik. |
| 1990s |
The company acquired the analytical X-ray division of Siemens AG. |
| 2000s |
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| 2002 |
The company has acquired Vacuumschmelze of Hanau. |
| 2008 |
The company has acquired ACCEL. |