KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES GMBH

Their core work

Keysight Technologies GmbH is the Austrian arm of the global Keysight Technologies group, specializing in advanced electronic test and measurement instruments. In H2020 projects, they contribute nanoscale characterization capabilities — particularly scanning probe microscopy, microwave microscopy, and GHz-frequency electrical measurements — to research consortia working on batteries, biosensors, nanoelectrochemistry, and medical imaging. Their role is typically that of a measurement technology provider, enabling partners to characterize materials and devices at the nanoscale with industrial-grade instrumentation.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Keysight's early H2020 involvement (2017-2018) centered on foundational measurement science — scanning probe microscopy (SPM2.0), microwave microscopy for materials (MMAMA), and electromagnetic imaging (EMERALD). From 2019 onward, their focus shifted toward applied domains: nanoelectrochemistry for catalysis (SENTINEL), organic electronics for biosensing (BORGES), and battery interface characterization (NanoBat). Their most recent project (nanoMECommons, 2021) signals a move into measurement standardization and data interoperability across the EU.

Keysight is moving from developing measurement techniques toward applying them in high-impact domains (batteries, biosensors) and shaping EU-wide measurement standards — making them increasingly valuable as a characterization partner in application-driven consortia.

How they like to work

Keysight overwhelmingly participates as a partner (6 of 7 projects), contributing specialized measurement capabilities to consortia rather than leading them. Their single coordinator role on NanoBat — their largest-funded project — shows they can lead when the topic aligns tightly with their core GHz measurement expertise. With 83 unique partners across 22 countries, they operate as a widely-connected specialist rather than a hub, bringing industrial-grade instrumentation to diverse academic and research consortia.

Keysight has collaborated with 83 distinct partners across 22 countries, indicating a broad European network. Their partnerships span universities, research institutes, and industrial players across the nanotechnology, materials science, and electronics sectors.

What sets them apart

Keysight brings something rare to EU consortia: industrial-grade, GHz-frequency nanoscale measurement and characterization capabilities backed by a global instrumentation company. Unlike academic partners who develop prototype measurement setups, Keysight provides robust, reproducible, and commercially available tools — which matters for projects aiming at standardization or industrial adoption. Their ability to bridge fundamental measurement science with real-world applications in batteries, biosensors, and materials makes them a uniquely credible characterization partner.

Highlights from their portfolio

• NanoBat
  Their only coordinator project and largest funding (EUR 762K) — applying GHz nanoscale measurements to battery solid-electrolyte interfaces, directly aligned with their core business.
• MMAMA
  Second-largest funding (EUR 676K), focused on microwave microscopy for advanced materials analysis and production — showcasing Keysight's measurement expertise applied to manufacturing.
• nanoMECommons
  Their most recent project (2021-2025) focused on harmonizing EU nanomechanics measurement protocols, signaling a strategic move toward standards and data interoperability.