NKT PHOTONICS A/S
History
| Year | Detail |
|---|---|
| 2009 | NKT Photonics A/S was founded in 2009, resulting from the merger of two Danish companies, Crystal Fibre A/S, and Koheras A/S, creating a company focused on high-performance fiber lasers and photonic crystal fibers. |
| 2016 | The company acquired Fianium, a UK-based company specializing in manufacturing fiber lasers. By combining their product portfolios and geographical reach, the company strengthened its position in the market for ultrafast fiber and supercontinuum lasers. |
| 2017 | The company acquired Onefive, a Swiss ultrafast laser manufacturer, and Advanced Laser Diode Systems, ALS, a pulsed laser diode technology specialist. |
| 2024 | The company was acquired by Hamamatsu Photonics, a Japanese-based photonics company specializing in optical sensors, electric light sources, and other optical devices and instruments for scientific, industrial, and medical use. NKT Photonics is a subsidiary responsible for fiber and laser development, manufacturing, and commercialization within the Hamamatsu Photonics group. |
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