Insider Brief
- Quantum Design has acquired quantum sensing company Qnami, expanding its portfolio of technologies for quantum materials, nanomagnetism, spintronics, semiconductors, and advanced characterization.
- The companies said the acquisition will support further development of Qnami’s scanning probe microscopy and diamond-based quantum sensing technologies.
- The deal marks Quantum Design’s second acquisition of 2026, following the addition of Oxford Instruments’ NanoScience division earlier this year.
PRESS RELEASE — Quantum Design International, Inc., a leading global provider of scientific instrumentation and advanced materials characterization 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 characterization.
“The combined organization 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,” says 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” says Mathieu Munsch, CEO of Qnami.
“We continue to expand our portfolio of products serving quantum computing, sensing, and information applications” says Stuart Schoenmann, CEO Quantum Design. “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.”
