Quantum Design closes acquisition of Qnami, expanding its portfolio serving the quantum technology space
San Diego, CA – May 28, 2026
Quantum Design International, Inc., a leading global provider of scientific instrumentation and advanced materials characterisation solutions, announced the acquisition of Qnami, a pioneer in diamond-based quantum sensing technologies.
The transaction enhances Quantum Design’s ability to support researchers and industrial customers working at the frontiers of quantum materials, spintronics, nanomagnetism, semiconductors, and advanced device characterisation.
“The combined organisation will focus on advancing Qnami’s existing scanning probe microscopy systems and quantum sensing component capabilities while exploring new opportunities across academic research, national laboratories, and industrial product development,”Dirk Haft, CEO of Quantum Design – Europe
“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”Mathieu Munsch, CEO of Qnami
“We continue to expand our portfolio of products serving quantum computing, sensing, and information applications. In January 2026, we also added the NanoScience division of Oxford Instruments to our global portfolio. We are excited to accelerate the growth of both companies in their respective areas of expertise as well as innovate new products based on their core competencies.”Stuart Schoenmann, CEO Quantum Design
About Quantum Design
Quantum Design International, Inc. is a leading provider of scientific instrumentation for materials characterisation, low-temperature measurement, and quantum computing. Serving academic, government, and industrial laboratories worldwide, Quantum Design delivers high-performance systems, applications expertise, and global support for scientists and engineers working across quantum technologies, physics, materials science, nanotechnology, and related fields.
www.qdusa.com
About Qnami
Qnami is a quantum sensing company specialising in diamond-based nitrogen-vacancy center technologies. Its platforms enable nanoscale magnetic imaging and quantum sensing applications for advanced materials research, spintronics, nanomagnetism, and semiconductor development.
www.qnami.ch
Media Contact
Lynore Abbott Vice President, Global Marketing Quantum Design International, Inc. labbott@qdusa.
