Andor Technology
Andor Technology Ltd is a global developer and manufacturer of high-performance scientific cameras, microscopy systems and spectrographs for academic, government, and industrial applications. Founded in 1989, the company's products play a central role in the advancement of research in the fields of life sciences, physical sciences, and industrial applications. Andor was purchased for £176 million in December 2013 by Oxford Instruments. The company is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland and now employs over 400 staff across the group at its offices in Belfast, Japan, China, Switzerland and the US.
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Scientific Imaging Equipment |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Founders | Hugh Cormican, Donal Denvir and Mike Pringle |
| Headquarters | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Products | scientific cameras, microscopy systems, spectrographs, software, accessories and hardware, OEM and Custom Solutions |
Number of employees | 400 |
| Parent | Oxford Instruments |
| Website | https://andor.oxinst.com/ |
Andor Technology designs, manufactures, and sells scientific imaging equipment, including charge-coupled device (CCD), electron-multiplying CCD (EMCCD), scientific CMOS (sCMOS - an improved Active pixel sensor), and intensified charge-coupled device camera systems, spectroscopy instrumentation, laser-based and laser-free microscopy systems and software.