NEW Quorum Sputter Coaters Guide

Quorum Technologies: Specialists in Sample Preparation for Electron Microscopy

Introducing the New QCoat Sputter Coater Range

The Q Series sputter coaters were replaced in Feb 2026 with the new QCoat range, which includes a new Rotary and Turbo-backed system, available in three configurations tailored to meet various application needs. Designed for versatility and exceptional ease of use, offering automated control for Electron Microscopy sample preparation.

Feature

Tilt stage as standard allows for better coating deposition and coverage of samples.

Tilt stage as standard allows for better coating deposition and coverage of samples.

FTM as standard allows control of coating, providing better precision and control.

FTM as standard allows control of coating, providing better precision and control.

Allows for better viewing and avoids screen glare.

New tilt touchscreen allows for better viewing and avoids screen glare.

Allows for faster pump-down, optimal vacuum of 1x10-6mbar.

Allows for faster pump-down, optimal vacuum of 6x10-3mbar.

Removable chamber allows for the chamber to be easily removed when switching between processes. No needs to unbolt and adjust.

Removable chamber allows for the chamber to be easily removed when switching between processes. No needs to unbolt and adjust.

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Allows for Pt to be sputtered as standard

Compare the QCoat Series to the Q Series sputter coaters

See the range of Quorum sputter coaters and their applications below or for the full collection of sputter coaters or parts and accessories.

MiniQ S

The cost effective, easy to use entry-level sputter coater.

Applications:

  • Low and medium magnifications
  • Table-top SEM coater

A pump is required for MiniQ.

Recommended:

RotaQ

The New Generation of Rotary Pumped EM Coaters

Three models available: 

  • RotaQ S: Sputter coater for noble metals.
  • RotaQ E: Evaporation coater for carbon/metal evaporation.
  • RotaQ ES: Combined coater offering both sputter coating and carbon and metal evaporation.

A pump is required for RotaQ.

Recommended:

Dry pumping option: 



TurboQ

The New Generation of Hi-Vacuum EM Coaters

Three models available: 

  • TurboQ S: Sputter coater for noble and/or oxidising metals.
  • TurboQ E: Evaporation coater for carbon/metal evaporation.
  • TurboQ ES: Combined coater offering both sputter coating and carbon and metal evaporation.

A pump is required for TurboQ.

Recommended:

Dry pumping option:

Q150GB

Turbo Pumped System for Glove Box Use

 Recommended applications: 

  • High resolution SEM and FIB-SEM
  • Carbon coating for elemental analysis and carbon coating of TEM grids

A pump is required for Q150GB.

Recommended:

Q300T D / ES / T PLUS

From August 2026, the TrIQ and DuoQ is available to order, with the QSeries Q300 Plus range being formally discontinued. All Q300 configurations, including the Q300 TT, Q300 TD, and Q300 TES, will continue to receive support for a period of seven years from the last shipment date.


DuoQ

More detail to come shortly

A pump is required for DuoQ.

Recommended:

Dry pumping option:

TriQ

More detail to come shortly

A pump is required for TriQ.

Recommended:

Dry pumping option:

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