Quantum Design Japan, Inc.
Introduction
Quantum Design Japan (QDJ) is a subsidiary of Quantum Design Inc.,one of the world's leading manufacturers of instruments used for material studies. Since QDJ's inception, we have quickly established ourselves as a trading company that brings leading edge technology to the Japanese market, focusing in the following areas:
- Material science
- Optoelectronics
- Lifescience
From the discovery of new and better superconductive materials to the establishment of material processes using lasers, from applications in optical fiber communications to genome analysis, QDJ has had an important role in introducing new technology to Japan.Technical innovation continues to change not only industrial fields, but also our daily lives. QDJ's goal is to remain at the forefront of this wave of technical innovation.
Product Areas
Material science
Quantum Design's magnetic property measurement and physical property measurement systems are instruments used for material studies. These systems are installed in all of the leading research institutes around the world and see extensive use in the study of new generation superconducting materials. We are also working with a manufacturer of x-ray fluorescent microscopy systems used for elemental analysis with a wide range of unique applications. Finally, we are collaborating with a manufacturer of pulsed laser deposition systems on instrumentation used for producing the next generation of thin films.
Optoelectronics
With our range of UV laser products, we are leading the way in establishing new commercial applications in materials processing. Another area we see opportunities is in the datacom and telecom markets. We are working closely with the leading Japanese telecom companies to find optical solutions for these markets.
Lifescience
Our biotechnology efforts are focused on the following areas:
- DNA analysis
- Drug discovery
- Medical diagnostic tools
Current DNA analysis products include DNA sequencing, DNA prep, gel documentation, and microarray imaging systems. In the drug discovery area, we are working with some of the leading pharmaceutical companies in Japan to help bring high throughput screening instrumentation to the market.
Company Profile
Quantum Design Japan, Inc. Headquarters |
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| Address | Ikebukuro Duplex B's 2-40-13 Ikebukuro Toshima-ku, Tokyo #171-0014 | ||
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| TEL | 81 (0)3 5954 8570 | FAX | 81 (0)3 5954 6570 |
Osaka Branch |
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| Address | Flex Otemae bldg. 1-36-6 Funakoshi Town Tyuo-ku, Osaka #540-0036 | ||
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| TEL | 81 (0)6 4793 1080 | FAX | 81 (0)3 4793 1081 |
Quantum Design Korea |
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| Address | Hana bldg. 4F, 414-15, Dogok-dong, Kangnam-gu, Seoul 135-854, Korea | ||
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| TEL | (82)2-2057-2710 | FAX | (82)2-2057-2712 |
| HP | http://qdkorea.com/ | ||
Officers
| President | Shoji Taguchi |
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| Managing Director | John McArthur |
| Director | Ron Sager |
| Director | Jerry Daviess |
| Director | Dave Schultz |
| Auditor | Kouichi Hayashi |
History
Following are some important milestones in our history
| Feb 2002-2005 | QUANTUM QDJ optoelectronics group moves to larger facility |
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| Jul 2001 | QDJ biotech laboratory completed |
| Nov 2000 | QDJ technical center established |
| Oct 1999 | Tokyo headquarters moved to accommodate expansion |
| Sep 1997 | Osaka branch office opened |
| Jul 1997 | QDJ Inc. established in Tokyo |
List of Japanese distributorships
| Dec 2001 | PlasmaGen |
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| Nov 2001 | Spectrumedix |
| Oct 2001 | B&L Systems |
| Aug 2001 | Berger Instruments |
| Aug 2001 | Aurora Biomed |
| Nov 2000 | Cox Instruments |
| Oct 2000 | Lightwave Electronics |
| Oct 2000 | Dynamic Resonance Systems |
| Oct 1998 | Digital Optics Corporation |
| Aug 1997 | Neocera |
| Jul 1997 | Quantum Design |
Management Philosophy
QDJ's goal is to introduce new technologies to the Japanese market by partnering up with leading manufacturers who wish to penetrate the Japanese market. Once a partnership is established, we work quickly to build market awareness by establishing technical capability within QDJ combined with innovative marketing activities. In this way, we are able to quickly respond to the user's technical needs and provide an effective link between the manufacture and customer.
If you are interested in using QDJ as your partner in Japan, please contact QDJ at:
John McArthur
john@qdj.co.jp
