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Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology

About us

Making tomorrow's semiconductor technology a reality, today

As a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, and a trusted partner to some of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers, we specialise in High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) and create bespoke process recipes tailored to meet our clients’ unique needs. With thousands of patents and a library of over 7,000 process solutions, our innovation is underpinned by decades of expertise and close collaboration with leading academic institutions and research centres globally.

At the heart of our operations is a state-of-the-art cleanroom and production facility in Bristol, UK, where we combine world-class engineering with cutting-edge technology to deliver unparalleled solutions. Together with our global clients and partners, we are shaping the future of the semiconductor industry and making tomorrow’s technology a reality today.


What we offer


High-Volume Manufacturing for the future

We specialise in delivering High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) solutions that enable our clients to scale their operations and lead in the rapidly evolving global semiconductor industry.

Bespoke solutions for your needs

Every customer is unique, and so are our solutions. We create bespoke process recipes tailored to meet your specific requirements. If the science doesn’t yet exist, our world-class specialists innovate to develop entirely new technologies, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve.

Innovation at our core

Innovation drives everything we do. With over 40 years of expertise in plasma physics and a process solution library of more than 7,000 recipes, we are helping to create the technology of the future.

Trusted by commercial and academic leaders

We work with some of the world’s largest commercial enterprises as well as leading academic institutions, forging partnerships that drive ground-breaking research and development on a global scale.

World-class facilities in Bristol, UK

Our state-of-the-art cleanroom and production facility in Bristol is dedicated to developing cutting-edge solutions. Equipped with advanced systems and analytical tools, our expert applications team delivers a full range of process technologies to support our clients’ success.

A truly global presence

With clients in 44 countries and operations spanning the globe, we are proud to deliver world-leading solutions to an international customer base.

Certified quality you can trust

We are TL 9000:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified, demonstrating our commitment to delivering the highest standards of quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.


Company snapshot


When it was founded:

Oxford Instruments founded in 1959, with Plasma Technology trading since 1952.

Number of Employees:

1,800 employees in 23 countries.

Global reach:

797 end customers in over 25 countries.

Market Cap: 

£1.15 billion

Publicly traded as OXIG:

London Stock Exchange (LSE) FTSE250 Index

Manufacturing Capacity:

  • XXM+ semiconductor chips per month
  • XX Machines per year
  • XX applications per year

Our purpose


To accelerate the breakthroughs 

that create a brighter future

for our world.

Our mission


To accelerate the breakthroughs

that create a brighter future

for our world.

Our vision


To accelerate the breakthroughs

that create a brighter future

for our world.

How we've helped our valued clients


Coherent Corp.

Oxford Instruments is helping Coherent Corp. achieve world-class performance in 6-inch indium phosphide (InP) device fabrication. By providing state-of-the-art, fully automated processing equipment for 6” InP wafer processing, we’re empowering Coherent to deliver advanced solutions for cutting-edge AI applications, paving the way for the technologies of tomorrow.

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Quantemol

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology partnered with Quantemol in an Innovate UK-supported research and development project, combining advanced plasma modelling with cutting-edge experimentation. This collaboration has revolutionised plasma processing, enabling faster, more precise results through innovative tailored waveform biasing techniques. Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in plasma technology.

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Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

Oxford Instruments and Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) have formalised their 20-year collaboration with a new Memorandum of Understanding, reaffirming a shared commitment to advancing plasma and materials processing. This long-standing partnership continues to push the boundaries of innovation, driving the development of technologies for the future.

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