Business news

Schepers awarded Innovation Award Laser Technology 2012 first prize

10 May 2012
The Innovation Award Laser Technology 2012, worth €10,000, has been awarded to Schepers' research and development laser applications head, Dr. Stephan Brüning

Laser Operations appoints new CEO and manufacturing director

10 May 2012
Laser manufacturer Laser Operations has appointed Dr Vittorio Fossati-Bellani as its new chief executive officer and Robert Miller as its senior director of manufacturing

Vixar raises $2.5 million in financing from Phoenix Venture Partners

9 May 2012
Optoelectronic components and subassemblies supplier Vixar has raised $2.5 million in financing from Phoenix Venture Partners

European Optical Society extends abstract deadline to 20 May

9 May 2012
The European Optical Society has extended its deadline for abstract submissions for its annual meeting to 20 May

Synopsys buys RSoft for undisclosed sum

9 May 2012
Imaging and illumination product designer Synopsys has announced that it has acquired photonics design and simulation software company RSoft Design

Headwall Photonics Hyperspec selected by US Navy

8 May 2012
Hyperspectral imaging sensor maker Headwall Photonics has announced that its Hyperspec short wave infrared (SWIR) sensors have been selected for airborne applications by the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)

Distributors news

ProPhotonix appoints three new distribution partners

11 April 2012
ProPhotonix has appointed three new distribution partners based in Asia, Europe and the United States

Lot Oriel becomes official distributor for Andor Technology

11 April 2012
Lot UK has announced that it is now an official distributor for Andor Technology

Optoelectronics Company to distribute Opnext diodes

20 February 2012
The Optoelectronics Company is to be an authorised distributor for Opnext laser diode products in Europe and North America

Brinell Vision to represent Protec Laserschutz in the UK

News image20 February 2012
Protect Laserschutz (Nuremburg, Germany) and Brinell Vision (Dundee, Scotland) have signed a partnership agreement

Arden Photonics appoints OgMentum as Chinese distributor

20 February 2012
Arden Photonics has appointed QgMentum as its sales and marketing partner for China and the western part of the USA

Armstrong Optical to represent Ophir for UK and Ireland sales

8 February 2012
Armstrong Optical is to represent Ophir Infrared Optics for the UK and Ireland sales of its thermal imaging lens systems and optical imaging components products

Business Features

Electro Optics coverAll the right moves

While its products are getting smaller, Avantes is growing as a company, as Warren Clark discovers

Electro Optics coverUnderstanding Ultrafast

APE is celebrating 20 years of ultrafast laser diagnostics and OPOs, as Warren Clark discovers

Electro Optics coverFirst in safety

As Lasermet reaches 25 years old, Warren Clark explores the history of this leader in laser safety

Electro Optics coverFlourishing with fibre

SPI Lasers has emerged from troubled beginnings in telecoms to become a major player in fibre lasers, as Warren Clark discovers

Electro Optics coverThe colour of invention

Oxxius has established itself as a leading player in DPSS lasers for multiple wavelengths, as Warren Clark discovers

Electro Optics coverPlaying the parts

Laser SOS has cornered the market in laser refurbishment and repairs, as Warren clark discovers

Electro Optics coverNurturing a niche

Warren Clark discovers how EOPC has grown its business by servicing a very specific market well

Electro Optics coverGlobal players

Hamamatsu Photonics has grown to be one of the industry's largest companies, as Warren Clark discovers

Electro Optics coverOne-stop for optics

Warren Clark follows the story of Opco Laboratory, a specialist US optics company looking for international growth

Electro Optics coverPolished to perfection

Warren Clark charts the intriguing and long history of Gooch and Housego, which dates back more than 60 years

Electro Optics coverLeaders in galvo

Cambridge Technology has evolved from a galvo company to a total scanning solution company, as Warren clark discovers

Electro Optics coverA smooth upward curve

Warren Clark tracks the history of interferometry specialist 4D Technology


Electro Optics coverBucking the trend

Florida-based StellarNet has continued to grow its business, even through the economic crisis, as Warren Clark discovers

Electro Optics coverThe entrepreneurial spirit

Warren Clark explores the history of UK distributor Pro-Lite Technology


Electro Optics coverThe value of exhibitions

Organiser of the Photonex exhibition in the UK Laurence Devereux comments on the increasing value of national exhibitions in the face of the plethora of information available on the internet and changing buying habits