Quantum Design
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics ManufacturingCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
Quantum Design is a San Diego-based company in the appliances, electrical, and electronics manufacturing industry with 201-500 employees. Established in 1982, the company provides technology solutions to researchers in physics, chemistry, biotechnology, materials science, and nanotechnology and is a leading commercial supplier of automated materials characterization systems with diverse measurement capabilities. QD instruments are widely used at major research institutions and are cited in and provide data for a large portion of scientific publications in magnetics and materials characterization. In addition to its own instruments, the company distributes and supports instruments from other leading manufacturers to complement its offerings and maintain customer support standards. It maintains a global footprint with headquarters in the United States and offices in many countries to provide local marketing, sales, and technical support. In 2026, Quantum Design expanded its portfolio through acquisitions, including Qnami AG and Venturelab AB, and acquired the Oxford NanoScience division of Oxford Instruments.