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Created over a quarter of a century ago, Oxford Applied Research has evolved from a contract R&D and technology licensing company into a manufacturer of leading-edge instruments for the scientific community. Milestone achievements include instruments enabling the first demonstration of solid-state blue LEDs and advances in HTc superconductor oxides, for which the company received British Industry's highest honour: Her Majesty the Queen's Award for Technological Achievement. 90% of turnover is exported, reflecting the global nature of scientific research and development. The company's products address a variety of markets including surface science, advanced materials, semiconductors and nanotechnology. Some instruments are now being incorporated into OEM Production systems for opto-electronics, high k dielectric oxides and MBE.

The company can respond quickly to a perceived need for new technologies, such as the recent launch of the world's first nanocluster sources and deposition systems. The company is supported by agents throughout the world including a wholly-owned US subsidiary.