Features about 'PROFILE'
May 2013
Delivering beam delivery
Warren Clark traces the history of beam delivery specialists Laser Mech
April 2013
Two decades of good service
More than 20 years after helping its first customer - The University of Southampton's Department of Physics - Laser Support Services is still going strong, as Warren Clark discovers
March 2013
Reaching maturity
Cobolt has developed from a start-up to an established company with mature products, as Warren Clark discovers
FEBRUARY 2013
The finest in filters
Spectrogon has been leading the way in optical filters and associated products for decades, as warren Clark discovers
December 2012
Leaders in lasers
For 40 years, JK Lasers has been developing industrial lasers around the world, as Warren Clark discovers
November 2012
Positive outlook
The rebranding exercise for Acal BFi is almost complete, as Warren Clark discovers
October 2012
Focus on growth
Trioptics has grown rapidly in the past three years, as Warren Clark discovers
August/September 2012
Design for light
Optical design software specialisr Lambda Research is 20 years old, as Warren Clark discovers
July 2012
Diamond lights
Element Six provides synthetic diamond for use in the photonics industry, as Warren Clark discovers
June 2012
Keeping safe
Safety specialist Laservision's history starts almost 40 years ago, as Warren Clark discovers
April 2012
All the right moves
While its products are getting smaller, Avantes is growing as a company, as Warren Clark discovers
March 2012
Understanding Ultrafast
APE is celebrating 20 years of ultrafast laser diagnostics and OPOs, as Warren Clark discovers
February 2012
First in safety
As Lasermet reaches 25 years old, Warren Clark explores the history of this leader in laser safety
December 2011/January 2012
Flourishing with fibre
SPI Lasers has emerged from troubled beginnings in telecoms to become a major player in fibre lasers, as Warren Clark discovers
November 2011
The colour of invention
Oxxius has established itself as a leading player in DPSS lasers for multiple wavelengths, as Warren Clark discovers
October 2011
Playing the parts
Laser SOS has cornered the market in laser refurbishment and repairs, as Warren clark discovers
August/September 2011
Nurturing a niche
Warren Clark discovers how EOPC has grown its business by servicing a very specific market well
July 2011
Global players
Hamamatsu Photonics has grown to be one of the industry's largest companies, as Warren Clark discovers
June 2011
One-stop for optics
Warren Clark follows the story of Opco Laboratory, a specialist US optics company looking for international growth
May 2011
Polished to perfection
Warren Clark charts the intriguing and long history of Gooch and Housego, which dates back more than 60 years
April 2011
Leaders in galvo
Cambridge Technology has evolved from a galvo company to a total scanning solution company, as Warren clark discovers
March 2011
A smooth upward curve
Warren Clark tracks the history of interferometry specialist 4D Technology
February 2011
Bucking the trend
Florida-based StellarNet has continued to grow its business, even through the economic crisis, as Warren Clark discovers
December 2010/January 2011
The entrepreneurial spirit
Warren Clark explores the history of UK distributor Pro-Lite Technology
October/November 2010
Spectral advances
Warren Clark maps the history of Ocean Optics, a company leading the field in portable spectroscopy and more
August/September 2010
Advancing by acquisition
Qioptiq has embarked on a rapid programme of acquisition and rebranding since its inception just five years ago, as Warren Clark discovers
June/July 2010
Fibre insiders
Warren Clark traces the history of Fianium, a leader in the field of ultrafast fibre lasers
April/May 2010
The fibre provider
IPG Photonics is synonymous with the field of fibre lasers, and has been for 20 years, as Warren Clark discovers
February/March 2010
Quality components worldwide
Laser Components has been supplying optical components for more than 25 years, as Warren Clark discovers
December 2009/January 2010
What's in a name?
Warren Clark traces the history of NKT Photonics A/S, a new name for an established technology supplier
October/November 2009
The diode specialist
Warren Clark meets the team at Dilas, a company that has made a virtue of sticking to what it knows - laser diodes
August/September 2009
A focus on customers
Trioptics has been offering test and measurement solutions for optics for more than 15 years, as Warren Clark discovers
June/July 2009
An eye for business
Warren Clark charts the history of Laser Quantum, a company that has always had the commercialisation of technology on its mind
April/May 2009
A life in lasers
Multiwave Photonics is the result of one man's lifetime of dedication to lasers, as Warren Clark discovers
February/March 2009
A portable future
John Murphy charts the course of Avantes, as it takes advantage of an ever-expanding range of applications for spectroscopy
December 2008/January 2009
The personal touch counts
John Murphy meets the team at OptoSigma, an optical component manufacturer with an emphasis on individual customer care
October/November 2008
From behind the Wall
John Murphy tracks the history of PicoQuant, a laser supplier with roots in the former East Germany
August/September 2008
A serious laser player
John Murphy profiles GSI, a company reaffirming its commitment to the photonics industry
June/July 2008
Swiss precision and quality
John Murphy heads to the Alps to find WZW, an optics manufacturer with a reputation for excellence - and a great place to work
April/May 2008
The meter masters
John Murphy meets the team at Gentec, a Canadian company with a strong reputation in power and energy meters
February/March 2008
A leading name
John Murphy discovers why the recent acquisitions by Gooch and Housego will now all be known by their parent company's name
December 2007/ January 2008
Going beyond customer service
John Murphy discovers how Pacer has taken photonics distribution to the next level
October/November 2007
The solutions provider
John Murphy revisits Photonic Solutions, a UK distributor that has continued to build on its early successes
August/September 2007
Quality as well as quantity for optical communications
John Murphy talks to JDSU about how to avoid the bad old days of famine following feast
June/July 2007
Set for global growth
John Murphy tracks the recent progress of Ophir, an Israeli company carving out a significant niche in the test and measurement market
April/May 2007
Building on precision
John Murphy discovers the history of Fisba Optik, a Swiss company celebrating 50 years in photonics
February/March 2007
Experience is everything
Warren Clark explores the history of Lambda Photometrics, a UK distributor celebrating 30 years in business
October/November 2006
A sense of growth by acquisition
John Murphy meets the team at OSI Systems, a US-based manufacturer of specialist electronics, including photodiodes
August/September 2006
Staying on course for a starring role
John Murphy talks to Will Pierce, of the Florida-based spectrometer company Stellar-Net.
June/July 2006
Distributing from an island
John Murphy discovers how CVI is making inroads into Europe from the Isle of Man
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