Quantum Design International

Quantum Design International (QDI)

Quantum Design International (QDI) is a global manufacturer and distributor of scientific and industrial instrumentation, best known as a leading commercial source for automated materials characterization systems that combine cryogenics, superconducting magnets and precision measurements. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company serves researchers in physics, chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology and related fields through a worldwide network of subsidiaries and partners across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Quantum Design’s platforms have become reference standards for magnetic and physical property measurements and are widely cited in the scientific literature.

Quantum Design acquires Qnami, strengthening quantum sensing tools for spintronics research

Quantum Design International has acquired Qnami, a Swiss company specializing in diamond-based quantum sensing and scanning probe microscopy technologies. The deal is aimed at expanding Quantum Design’s portfolio for quantum materials, nanomagnetism, spintronics, semiconductors, and advanced device characterization.

Qnami develops nitrogen-vacancy (NV) diamond-based scanning probe systems and components that enable nanoscale magnetic imaging and precision field sensing, tools that are increasingly used in spintronics and quantum materials research. According to the companies, the combined organization will focus on advancing Qnami’s existing SPM platforms and quantum sensing components while exploring new opportunities in academic labs, national facilities, and industrial R&D.

Read the full story Posted: Jun 06,2026