Oxford Instruments

Oxford Instruments is a scientific instrument manufacturer headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1959 by Sir Martin Wood and Lady Audrey Wood, the company began with the aim of producing superconducting magnets for scientific research. It now designs and manufactures high-technology tools and systems that image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level, serving research institutions and industrial customers. The group operates in 55 countries worldwide.

The company's activities span a range of technical fields, including superconducting magnets, scientific cameras, atomic force microscopy, magnetic resonance, nanoanalysis, nanoscience, plasma technology, Raman microscopy, X-ray technology and materials characterisation, alongside image analysis software. Its business units include Andor (scientific cameras), Asylum Research (atomic force microscopy), Imaris (image analysis software), Magnetic Resonance, NanoAnalysis, NanoScience, Plasma Technology, WITec (Raman microscopy) and X-Ray Technology. Customers are drawn principally from scientific research, materials science, R&D and industrial manufacturing.

Oxford Instruments states a core purpose of accelerating breakthroughs in four areas: a greener economy, increased connectivity, improved health and advances in scientific understanding. Its stated values are inclusivity, innovation, trust and purpose, and it describes a commitment to pushing the boundaries of scientific instrumentation.