SciMed Completes the UK’s First CIQTEK X - Band EPR Installation at Queen Mary University of London
4th November 2025
“Modernising EPR Research in the UK”
SciMed Ltd, in collaboration with CIQTEK, is proud to announce the successful completion of the first CIQTEK X-band EPR installation in the United Kingdom. The project, carried out at Queen Mary University of London, represents a major milestone in the advancement of Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) technology across the UK.
This achievement highlights SciMed’s ongoing commitment to supporting academic and industrial research through the delivery of world-class analytical instrumentation.
By bringing CIQTEK’s state-of-the-art EPR systems to one of the country’s leading universities, SciMed is helping to modernise research capabilities and enable scientists to conduct more precise and innovative studies in materials science, chemistry, and life sciences.
“A Major Milestone for EPR in the UK: SciMed and CIQTEK Lead the Way”
Bringing New Life to Legacy EPR Systems
Upgrading legacy systems with cutting-edge innovation
CIQTEK is the world’s fastest growing supplier of EPR spectrometers covering Q-Band, X-Band and W-Band systems.
Not only does CIQTEK offer complete EPR solutions, it also offers comprehensive upgrade solutions to existing installations, which form part of its so-called “Modernisation” program.
As part of CIQTEK’s global EPR Modernisation Programme, the existing floor-standing X-Band EPR spectrometer at Queen Mary University was fully renewed using CIQTEK’s advanced modules. This approach allows laboratories to upgrade their long-serving EPR instruments with new digital control systems, enhanced performance, and improved user interfaces — all without replacing the entire system.
By combining hardware upgrades, intuitive software design, and advanced electronics, the upgrade provides researchers with a modern, high-precision EPR platform designed for long-term reliability and ease of use.
Collaborative installation and training
The installation was carried out jointly by SciMed’s technical team and CIQTEK’s engineers, ensuring a smooth and efficient process from start to finish. The Queen Mary University EPR group can now benefit from modernised usability, enhanced signal stability, and improved experimental flexibility for a broad range of studies.
Dr Liu, a member of the EPR research group at Queen Mary University, commented:
“This collaboration far exceeded our expectations. The service was efficient, the training thorough, and the results excellent.”
Demonstration site for CIQTEK EPR systems
This installation also serves as a UK demonstration site, allowing academic and industrial visitors to experience CIQTEK’s latest EPR technology first-hand. Researchers will have the opportunity to see how legacy EPR instruments can be transformed through modernisation, extending their operational lifespan and analytical capabilities.
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About CIQTEK EPR
CIQTEK offers a comprehensive range of benchtop and floor-standing EPR spectrometers, designed to deliver exceptional performance for applications in materials science, chemistry, and life sciences. The CIQTEK ‘Modernise’ upgrade solution offers an efficient and cost-effective path to revitalise existing EPR systems.
About SciMed
SciMed Ltd is a leading distributor of scientific instrumentation in the UK and Ireland, providing analytical and process solutions across a wide range of industries. With a strong focus on technical support, application development, and service excellence, SciMed partners with manufacturers like CIQTEK to bring world-class technology to researchers and engineers throughout the UK.
About the Partnership: CIQTEK and SciMed
Supporting the Future of EPR Research
Looking Ahead:
This collaboration highlights SciMed’s commitment to supporting UK researchers with innovative analytical technologies that enhance precision, performance, and long-term usability.
If your laboratory is currently operating a legacy EPR system and would like to explore upgrade options, SciMed and CIQTEK can help modernise your equipment and unlock the full potential of your research.
SciMed and CIQTEK can also offer a complete standalone solution from their extensive range of X-band, Q-band and W-band EPR spectrometers.
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