Oxford Instruments plc is a UK-based technology company founded in 1959 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford by Sir Martin Wood and Lady Audrey Wood. Originally focused on pioneering superconducting magnet systems for scientific research, the company has since evolved into a leader in high-technology tools and instrumentation for both industrial and academic markets.
The company’s operations are structured around several core business areas, including Materials & Characterisation, NanoScience, NanoAnalysis and Molecular Products. Its product portfolio spans cryogenic and superconducting magnet systems, magnetic resonance platforms, X-ray and electron microscopy instruments, scanning probe microscopes, and advanced optical and imaging technologies developed through its Andor and Nanonics brands.
Oxford Instruments serves a diverse global customer base that includes universities, government research laboratories and industries such as semiconductors, energy, aerospace, pharmaceuticals and life sciences. With manufacturing facilities and service centres across Europe, North America and Asia, the group provides end-to-end solutions from initial concept through installation, training and ongoing technical support.
Headquartered in Abingdon, England, Oxford Instruments places a strong emphasis on research and development, collaborating closely with academic institutions and industrial partners to advance nanoscale science, materials analysis and emerging quantum technologies. Under the leadership of Chairman Sir Peter Mason and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Ritchie, the company continues to innovate in precision instrumentation and measurement solutions.
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