Quantum Design completed its acquisition of Qnami on May 28, expanding the company’s offerings for researchers developing advanced materials. Qnami specializes in diamond-based quantum sensing, utilizing scanning probe microscopy systems to enable nanoscale magnetic imaging and advance fields like spintronics and semiconductor development. “This is a major milestone for Qnami,” said Mathieu Munsch, CEO of Qnami. “By joining forces with Quantum Design, we are accelerating our growth and strengthening our ability to deliver quantum sensing solutions that will drive innovation across both academia and industry.” The move follows Quantum Design’s January acquisition of the NanoScience division of Oxford Instruments, demonstrating a rapid build-out of its quantum technology portfolio.
Quantum Design Acquires Qnami to Expand Quantum Sensing Portfolio
Quantum Design’s recent acquisition of Qnami, finalized on May 28, signals a clear escalation in the company’s commitment to quantum technology; this marks their second acquisition within the field this year. This addition complements Quantum Design’s existing portfolio, broadening their support for scientists investigating quantum materials, spintronics, and nanomagnetism, and extending their reach into industrial applications. The strategic move builds on Quantum Design’s earlier expansion in January with the addition of Oxford Instruments’ NanoScience division, demonstrating a rapid and substantial investment in quantum capabilities. Stuart Schoenmann, CEO of Quantum Design, said the company continues to expand its portfolio of products serving quantum computing, sensing, and information applications, highlighting an aggressive growth strategy.
Nitrogen-Vacancy Center Technology Enables Nanoscale Magnetic Imaging
Quantum Design’s acquisition of Qnami on May 28 significantly bolsters the availability of nanoscale magnetic imaging capabilities, driven by Qnami’s specialization in diamond-based nitrogen-vacancy center technologies. These centers, defects within the diamond lattice, function as exquisitely sensitive quantum sensors, allowing for the visualization of magnetic fields at the nanometer scale, a level of detail crucial for advancements in spintronics and the development of novel materials. The technology extends beyond fundamental research, offering potential for detailed semiconductor characterization and improved understanding of nanomagnetic phenomena. Dirk Haft, CEO of Quantum Design, Europe, explains the combined organization will focus on advancing Qnami’s existing scanning probe microscopy systems and quantum sensing component capabilities, demonstrating a commitment to refining existing tools.
This is a major milestone for Qnami. By joining forces with Quantum Design, we are accelerating our growth and strengthening our ability to deliver cutting-edge quantum sensing solutions that will drive innovation across both academia and industry” says Mathieu Munsch, CEO of Qnami.
Mathieu Munsch, CEO of Qnami
