Oxford Instruments Plc is a holding company, which engages in the provision of high-technology products and systems to companies and scientific research communities. The company is headquartered in Abingdon, Oxfordshire and currently employs 2,334 full-time employees. The firm provides academic and commercial organizations worldwide with scientific technology and expertise across its key market segments: materials analysis, semiconductors, and healthcare and life science. The Company’s segments include Imaging & Analysis and Advanced Technologies. The Imaging & Analysis segment comprises a group of businesses focusing on microscopy, cameras, analytical instruments and software. The Advanced Technologies segment comprises a group of businesses focusing on compound semiconductor fabrication equipment, cryogenic and superconducting magnet technology and X-ray tubes. Its products include 3D/4D Visualization & Analysis Software, Analytical Techniques for Electron Microscopy, Confocal Microscopes, Superconducting Magnet Measurement Platforms, and others. Its services range from maintenance and repair through to spare parts, upgrades and training.
