Quest Metal Detector

Quest Metal Detectors is a modern manufacturer within the hobbyist detection industry, known for producing a wide range of devices from enthusiast-level detectors like the Q-series to specialized underwater equipment like the Scuba Tector. The brand's history is characterized by a significant transition; it was originally founded under the name Deteknix in the 2000s as a joint venture involving both American and Chinese developers.

Following a legal trademark dispute with First Texas Products (the parent company of brands like Teknetics and Fisher), the company rebranded from Deteknix to Quest Metal Detectors. Today, the brand is managed by DetectMax, which maintains operational headquarters in Irvine, California, and a secondary European service center in Lippenhuizen, Netherlands. While the engineering and design concepts originate in the United States, the manufacturing is conducted primarily in China to maintain a balance of advanced technology and competitive pricing for global hobbyists.