OTS - Rohde & Schwarz strengthens position in quantum technology market by acquiring Zurich Instruments AG
2021. July 06. 10:00
Munich/Zurich, 6 July, 2021 (APA/OTS) - The Rohde & Schwarz
technology group, a trailblazer in future areas such as 6G and
autonomous driving, will now also be active in the field of quantum
computing. The July 1, 2021 acquisition of Zurich Instruments AG, a
technological leader in test and measurement, will help Rohde &
Schwarz further expand its test & measurement division. The Swiss
company Zurich Instruments AG will be run as a full subsidiary. - -
In the coming decades, quantum technologies will significantly
shape the high-tech industry. The potential for industry and
research is enormous. It is a future trend involving billions in
governmental subsidies and industrial investment. Rohde & Schwarz
is already active in quantum sensing. Thanks to the acquisition,
the company is now positioning its T&M solutions in quantum
computing, one of the most promising future technologies in the
world.
Zurich Instruments offers cutting-edge test and measurement
systems to scientific and industrial research customers. The
company has been at the forefront of science since its founding in
2008. A spin-off of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in
Zurich (ETH Zurich), Zurich Instruments has grown continuously ever
since. The company has over 100 employees at its Zurich
headquarters and regional offices in China, the USA, France, South
Korea, Japan and Italy. In addition to quantum technology, Zurich
Instruments has a strong network and extensive experience in
academic physics research.
Peter Riedel, President and COO of Rohde & Schwarz, explains:
"We are looking forward to developing technological solutions for
the future together with Zurich Instruments. We are also
strengthening our position in the scientific realm. Rohde & Schwarz
and Zurich Instruments already share a passion for advancing
science and innovation."
The test and measurement market for quantum computing holds
enormous potential for both companies. Operating and maintaining a
large-scale quantum computer requires numerous, specific T&M
solutions. Thanks to their complementary products, Rohde & Schwarz
and Zurich Instruments will provide complete solutions in the
future.
Dr. Sadik Hafizovic, co-founder and CEO of Zurich Instruments,
adds: "In Rohde & Schwarz, we found a company that can provide us
with access to the latest and best technologies. The size,
stability and technological expertise of Rohde & Schwarz offer
optimal conditions for us to remain a leader in the rapidly growing
quantum computing market and continue to grow as an independent
subsidiary."
For customers at Zurich Instruments, the new constellation
means even more future-ready, innovative product roadmaps for
lock-in amplifiers, impedance T&M instruments and quantum computing
control systems. Continuing the relationships with existing
customers and partners is essential to both companies. All
functions at Zurich Instruments will remain in place, from
development and production to marketing and sales.
Together with Zurich Instruments, Rohde & Schwarz will continue
to shape the technologies of the future - for a safer and connected
world.
Press contacts:
Rohde & Schwarz: Monika Roth (phone: +49 89 4129 16652; email:
press@rohde-schwarz.com)
Zurich Instruments: Dr. Jan Benhelm (phone: +41 44 515 01 20;
email: press@zhinst.com)
Rohde & Schwarz
The Rohde & Schwarz technology group is among the trailblazers
when it comes to paving the way for a safer and connected world
with its leading solutions in test & measurement, technology
systems, and networks & cybersecurity. Founded more than 85 years
ago, the group is a reliable partner for industry and government
customers around the globe. On June 30, 2020, Rohde & Schwarz had
around 12,300 employees worldwide. The independent group achieved a
net revenue of EUR 2.58 billion in the 2019/2020 fiscal year (July
to June). The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
Zurich Instruments AG
Zurich Instruments makes cutting-edge instrumentation for
scientists and technologists in advanced laboratories who are
passionate about phenomena that are often notoriously difficult to
measure. The company's core offering includes lock-in amplifiers,
impedance analyzers, arbitrary waveform generators, and the first
commercially available quantum computing control system. Zurich
Instruments brings innovation to scientific instrumentation and
quantum control systems in the medium-frequency (MF),
ultra-high-frequency (UHF) and now also super-high-frequency (SHF)
ranges by combining frequency- and time-domain tools within each of
its products. This approach reduces the complexity of laboratory
setups and unlocks new measurement strategies.
R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.
All press releases, including photos for downloading, are
available on the Internet at www.press.rohde-schwarz.com.
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