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