- 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 and 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.

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 and measurement, technology systems, and networks and 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.

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Press contacts: 

Rohde & Schwarz:
Monika Roth 
+49 89 4129 16652 
press@rohde-schwarz.com

Zurich Instruments:
Dr. Jan Benhelm 
+41 44 515 01 20 
press@zhinst.com

Source: Rohde & Schwarz