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Rufilla & Oxford Instruments: Advancing Scientific Innovation
A Partnership of Excellence and Innovation
When Oxford Instruments sought to revolutionise their electron microscopy and X-ray analysis systems in 2012, they needed a partner who could help navigate cutting-edge technologies. What began as a consultancy relationship has evolved into a decade-long partnership, driving innovation in scientific instrumentation.
Precision Engineering for Scientific Discovery
Together, Rufilla and Oxford Instruments are transforming how scientists and researchers interact with complex analytical instruments. Our partnership combines Oxford Instruments’ world-leading scientific expertise with Rufilla’s sophisticated platform development capabilities, creating solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible in scientific analysis.
From Concept to Scientific Reality
This collaboration exemplifies our approach to technology consulting:
Converting complex technical requirements into elegant solutions
Making advanced technology accessible to research teams
Delivering innovation that enhances scientific capability
Building long-term capabilities through knowledge transfer
Creating platforms that stand the test of time
Key Projects & Achievements
Our work with Oxford Instruments spans multiple groundbreaking initiatives:
Key Projects & Achievements
Our work with Oxford Instruments spans multiple groundbreaking initiatives:
Apollo X-Ray Detection System
Saturn Platform
Symmetry Camera System
Measurable Advancement
The results of our collaboration have transformed scientific capability:
Reduced experiment times from 11 hours to 30 minutes
Enhanced data collection with million-events-per-second processing
Platform solutions enabling rapid new product development
Significant advancement in scientific instrumentation capabilities
Streamlined development processes across product lines
Engineering at Scale
The results of our collaboration have transformed scientific capability:
Rigorous development standards
Long-term architectural vision
Comprehensive knowledge transfer
Responsive support systems
Continuous platform evolution
Knowledge Transfer: Building Self-Reliant Teams
A cornerstone of our partnership with Oxford Instruments has been our commitment to true knowledge transfer and team empowerment. Unlike traditional consultancies that often create dependency through information hiding, we believe in building client capabilities through open collaboration and comprehensive training.
Comprehensive Yocto Training Program
Provided deep understanding of Yocto architecture
Enabled independent platform development
Built confidence in Linux-based development
Established best practices for ongoing development
Created self-sufficiency in the development team
A Future-Proof Approach
As scientific instrumentation continues to evolve, our partnership demonstrates how technical expertise and innovative thinking can create solutions that advance scientific discovery. Our ongoing collaboration focuses on:
Developing next-generation analytical platforms
Optimising research workflows
Enabling new scientific possibilities
Building future-proof architectures
Expanding system capabilities
A Foundation for Discovery
Our collaboration showcases:
Deep technical expertise
Long-term strategic thinking
Practical implementation skills
Sustainable platform development
Knowledge-sharing culture
Through this partnership, we’re not just creating products; we’re helping advance scientific discovery and understanding. By combining Oxford Instruments’ scientific excellence with Rufilla’s technical innovation, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in analytical instrumentation.
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