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.

Compare the QCoat Series to the Q Series sputter coaters

Introducing the New DuoQ & TriQ Sputter Coater Range

The QSeries Q300 (Q300 TT, Q300 TD, and Q300 TES models) were replaced in Aug 2026 with the DuoQ and TriQ large chamber sputter coaters. Designed to support a wide range of coating applications, the new systems deliver reliable, reproducible results through advanced automated control and streamlined operation.

Compare the QSeries Q300 to the DuoQ & TriQ 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:

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:

Choose the best sputter target for your application


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