Mergers and acquisitions

Lumerical, a photonics simulation company, has been acquired by global software giant Ansys

Thorlabs has acquired the fibre laser assets from KMLabs, which represents Thorlabs' fourth 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