GEM Systems

QuantumMarkham, ON

Markham manufacturer of quantum magnetometers and gradiometers — optically pumped potassium, Overhauser and proton precession — for ground, airborne, UAV and observatory use in mineral exploration, earth science and unexploded ordnance detection.

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Company site: gemsys.ca

Markham manufacturer of quantum magnetometers and gradiometers — optically pumped potassium, Overhauser and proton precession — for ground, airborne, UAV and observatory use in mineral exploration, earth science and unexploded ordnance detection.

  • Describes itself as the successful commercial developer of both the Overhauser and the optically pumped potassium magnetometer and gradiometer. gemsys.ca

  • Its potassium magnetometer has a stated sensitivity of 0.0002 nT, which the company says surpasses Overhauser, proton and competing optically pumped cesium instruments. gemsys.ca

  • Sells helicopter-borne potassium magnetometers and gradiometers, including the single-sensor GSMP-35A/25A and a three-sensor gradiometer bought by organizations around the world. gemsys.ca

  • Exhibited its magnetometers at PDAC 2025 and 2026 in Toronto, EAGE 2025 and 2026, Near Surface Geoscience 2025 in Naples and AGU 2025 in New Orleans. gemsys.ca

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