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SBQuantum Pioneers Quantum Magnetometry for Defense, Aerospace & Minerals Exploration 

Poised to disrupt traditional notions in magnetic measurement and our comprehension of the earth’s magnetic field, quantum magnetometry is garnering increased attention. A trailblazing developer of quantum diamond magnetometers is SBQuantum, located in Sherbrooke about 150 km east of Montreal in the Canadian province of Quebec. Recent developments by the company include significant contracts with national space agencies and a collaboration with Silicon Microgravity focused on minerals exploration, along with advancement to finalist status in the prestigious MagQuest Challenge to help build the World Magnetic Model 2030. […]

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Ciqtek Unveils AI-Enabled Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Instruments

Artificial intelligence is enabling fresh discoveries via EPR. The development comes from Chinese instrument firm Ciqtek, a specialist in high-sensitivity magnetic detection technology intent on spreading its expertise in the measurement of weak magnetic fields to a broad range of industries. […]

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Bruker BioSpin Acquires Bridge12 Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Business

Bruker BioSpin Group, headquartered in Zurich, has acquired the electron paramagnetic resonance business of Bridge12, a Massachusetts-based company known for enabling cutting-edge research using EPR technology. The deal adds to Bruker’s suite of EPR spectroscopy offerings. Meanwhile, Bridge12 plans to focus on developing high power gyrotrons for commercial fusion reactors, and to continue its developments in nuclear magnetic resonance. […]

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Acquisitions Grow Portfolio of Magnetic Instrumentation at Spectris 

The Spectris portfolio of analytical instrumentation for evaluating magnetic materials is growing dramatically by acquisition as several recent deals involving Micromeritics, SciAps and Malvern Panalytical come together. The combined companies in the Spectris Group, which also include HBK, Particle Measuring Systems and Servomex, now cover a greater range of capabilities in particle characterization, materials analysis and testing involving magnetic materials and effects. Additionally, some of its products employ permanent magnets and electromagnetic functionality, adding to its knowledgebase. There are now five companies and 7,600 employees in the group which, overall, serves many markets for precision measurement. […]