Mergers and acquisitions

Thorlabs has acquired and the fibre laser assets from KMLabs, which represents Thorlabs' purchase this year

Thorlabs has acquired Operations Technology (Optek), a manufacturer of large-format, granite-based video and x-ray dimensional measurement systems

British Optics manufacturer LBP Optics is has purchased UK-based Symons Mirror Technology (SMT), a diamond machining company

Coda Devices is a manufacturer of laboratory and portable Raman spectrometers used for non-destructive chemical analysis

A new UK laser marking firm, ES Precision, has been established from ES Technology, the Rofin-Baasel UK subsidiary that was closed because of rationalisations made by Coherent

Edmund Optics has acquired ITOS, a producer of optical components based in Mainz, Germany

Excelitas Technologies has been acquired by funds sponsored by AEA Investors LP (AEA Investors)

ULO Optics, a global manufacturer of infrared optics, has purchased Laser Beam Products