Core Insights - Switzerland has ranked first in the global innovation index for 13 consecutive years since 2011, making it a significant source of innovation and a strategic partner for China in innovation development and technology finance [2] - Qnami, a Swiss engineering technology company founded in 2017, specializes in developing nanoscale quantum imaging probes made from synthetic diamonds, utilizing quantum sensing technology to obtain nanoscale morphological and magnetic field signals [3][4] Company Overview - Qnami was co-founded by four scientists, including Patrick Maletinsky, the Chief Scientist, who has a PhD from ETH Zurich and has held postdoctoral positions at Harvard University and Basel University [3][4] - The company has developed a complete measurement system that includes imaging probes, magnetometers, and analysis software, primarily targeting applications in nanotechnology, life sciences, and earth sciences [8][9] Technology and Applications - The quantum imaging probes developed by Qnami can measure previously unmeasurable materials by controlling and measuring the states of individual electrons, providing high-precision imaging at the nanoscale [8][9] - The NV (Nitrogen-Vacancy) centers in diamonds are utilized for measuring magnetic fields, with applications in quantum computing, spintronics, and materials science [8][9][10] - Qnami's system can be applied in various fields, including materials research, electromagnetic studies, and dynamics, with specific applications in multiferroic materials and semiconductor device manufacturing [10] Funding and Future Plans - In May 2021, Qnami completed a Series A funding round of 4 million Swiss Francs, led by Runa Capital and SIT Capital, with plans to use the funds for technology development and equipment production [10] - The company aims to expand its product applications in quantum computing, scientific research, and semiconductor industries [10]