Quantum Design UK and Ireland is Your Source for Scientific Instrumentation in the UK and Ireland
At Quantum Design UK and Ireland, we’re passionate about providing high-tech scientific instrumentation to researchers, universities, and industries across the UK and Ireland. Based in Leatherhead, Surrey, we’re a small but dedicated team, bringing deep expertise and a personal touch to everything we do.
We specialise in materials characterisation, cryogenics, non-destructive testing, imaging cameras, microscopy, and spectroscopy. But more than just supplying instruments, we work closely with our customers to understand their unique research challenges and help them find the best solutions.
What sets us apart? We’re knowledgeable, approachable, and always happy to help. Our Sales and Service departments are second-to-none, offering expert support, training, and advice to make sure our customers get the most out of their equipment.
At Quantum Design UK and Ireland, we take pride in being more than just a supplier—we’re a trusted partner in scientific discovery.
“We are committed to continued development within the scientific and research community and handpicking the best solutions for customers. We are known for our industry-leading workshops, our decades-long relationships with suppliers and customers. We’re really proud of our passion for problem solving. Our team always works diligently to meet whatever challenge you face.”
David Want, Managing Director, Quantum Design UK and Ireland
Microscopy and Spectroscopy
Cryogenics
Imaging Cameras
For more than 40 years Quantum Design (QD) has been providing technology solutions to researchers in the fields of physics, chemistry, biotechnology, materials science, and nanotechnology. Established in 1982 in San Diego, California, Quantum Design is the leading commercial source for automated materials characterisation systems offering a variety of measurement capabilities. QD instruments are found in the world’s leading research institutions and have become the reference standard for a variety of magnetic and physical property measurements.
Quantum Design instruments are cited in, and provide the data for, more scientific publications than any other instrument in the fields of magnetics and materials characterisation. An essential part of providing scientific solutions to researchers around the globe is to also offer state-of-the-art instruments from other leading manufacturers. These manufacturers are chosen by QD not only for their innovative products, but also because they believe in the same level of customer satisfaction and support that scientists have come to expect from QD products worldwide.
With headquarters in the USA, and offices in Belgium, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Germany, France, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, QD is strategically located in the world’s key centers for scientific research, providing local marketing, sales, and technical support.
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High Tech Instrumentation Magazine
We are very proud to bring you our first Quantum Design UK and Ireland Company magazine which contains information on our latest products, applications, publications and white papers.
