Coherent

Coherent, Inc. is a leading provider of lasers and laser-based technologies, serving a variety of scientific, commercial, and industrial applications. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company operates through two main segments: OEM Laser Sources and Industrial Lasers & Systems. Coherent designs, manufactures, and markets a diverse range of products, including lasers, precision optics, and laser measurement tools, which are utilized in fields such as microelectronics, materials processing, and scientific research. The company's innovative solutions are marketed through a direct sales force in the United States, as well as through independent representatives internationally. Over the years, Coherent has evolved from its modest beginnings to become a prominent player in the photonics industry, known for its commitment to technological advancement and quality.

Jim Anderson

CEO

21 past transactions

Rofin - Sinar

Acquisition in 2016
Rofin-Baasel UK offers standard and customised turnkey systems for material processing using industrial laser technology. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Rofin-Sinar Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: RSTI), Rofin-Baasel UK is the sales and service centre for the UK and Republic of Ireland. We offer systems for: - laser marking and engraving - laser welding and soldering - laser cutting and drilling

Raydiance

Acquisition in 2015
Raydiance is a leading developer of ultrafast laser technology, focusing on creating compact and reliable femtosecond laser platforms for diverse industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and defense. Founded by technology pioneer Barry Schuler, the company emerged from a DARPA initiative aimed at miniaturizing ultrafast lasers for military use. Raydiance has developed the Smart Light technology, which enables innovative applications ranging from medical micro-devices to clean tech energy solutions. The company operates a high-volume manufacturing facility capable of producing thousands of units annually and has pioneered technologies like its proprietary fiber delivery system to facilitate commercial scalability. By integrating multiple markets onto its platform, Raydiance leverages volume-manufacturing techniques to reduce costs and broaden market access, transforming ultrafast lasers from specialized research tools into widely applicable technologies.

Tinsley Laboratories

Acquisition in 2015
Tinsley Laboratories designs, manufactures, and distributes electro-optical and infrared.

Lumera Laser

Acquisition in 2012
Lumera Laser is a manufacturer of advanced solid state lasers for industrial applications. The company has pioneered the development of high power picosecond lasers for industrial micromachining and is a globally recognized leader in this quickly growing market segment.

Innolight Innovative Laser and Systemtechnik

Acquisition in 2012
Innolight provides a core technology building block for an emerging class of commercial, sub-nanosecond lasers for microelectronics manufacturing.

Midaz Lasers

Acquisition in 2012
Midaz Lasers manufactures high power diode-pumped solid state laser products for micromachining applications.

Hypertronics

Acquisition in 2010
Hypertronics manufactures and integrates industrial and other laser, vision inspection, and verification systems for marking, cutting, trimming, and welding applications.

SIONYX

Funding Round in 2010
SiOnyx, Inc. is a company based in Beverly, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced light sensing devices. The firm has pioneered a patented semiconductor process known as shallow junction photonics, which significantly enhances the infrared sensitivity of silicon-based photonics. SiOnyx's product lineup includes ultra-low-light image sensors and HD action video cameras that facilitate digital night vision technology. These offerings cater to a diverse range of applications, including security, defense, consumer electronics, industrial use, medical fields, and automotive sectors. Incorporated in 2005, SiOnyx continues to lead in innovation, focusing on improving the performance of light sensing devices in both visible and near-infrared regions.

Beam Dynamics

Acquisition in 2010
Beam Dynamics manufactures flexible laser cutting tools for the materials processing market.

StockerYale

Acquisition in 2009
StockerYale designs, develops and manufactures low power laser modules, light emitting diode (LED) systems and specialty optical fiber products.

Nuvonyx

Acquisition in 2007
Nuvonyx, Inc. offers laser diode components, arrays, and industrial laser systems for materials processing and defense applications.

Iolon

Acquisition in 2005
iolon, Inc., is a privately held optical networking components company. The company provides high performance tunable devices for advanced fiber optic networks. iolon s initial product is a high-powered, external cavity, tunable laser source ideal for high bit rate, long haul applications. Future product lines include tunable filters, optical switches, polarization controllers, spectral monitors and universal transponders. iolon s platform technology enables advanced automation for high volume manufacturing based on patented micro-optics, MEMS and advanced servo control technologies.

TuiLaser

Acquisition in 2005
TuiLaser is a designer and manufacturer of excimer and advanced solid-state lasers for scientific, OEM medical, and industrial applications

Lambda Physik

Acquisition in 2003
Lambda Physik supplies pulsed ultraviolet lasers for a range of applications in lithography, industry, medicine, and science fields.

Positive Light

Acquisition in 2003
Positive Light Inc. (PLI) designs and manufactures solid-state pulsed laser systems for science and industry.

Molectron Detector

Acquisition in 2002
Coherent-Molectron engages in the design and manufacture of detectors, electronics, and instruments for measuring laser power and energy.

Picometrix

Acquisition in 2002
Picometrix develops and manufactures ultra high-speed photoreceivers and instrumentation for the telecommunication, data communication and test and measurement markets, focusing on epitaxial growth, photodetector design and microfabrication, high-speed microwave packaging, hybrid circuit assembly and high-speed testing.

DeMaria ElectroOptics Systems

Acquisition in 2001
DeMaria ElectroOptics Systems designs and manufactures carbon dioxide lasers used in materials processing, electronics packaging and research applications.

Crystal Associates

Acquisition in 2000
Crystal Associates manufactures exotic crystals, which are utilized in a wide variety of photonics applications.

Lasertec

Acquisition in 2000
Lasertec provides us with a subsystem strategy to process materials for customers using a variety of laser technologies.

Microlase Optical Systems

Acquisition in 1999
Microlase is the manufacturer of a range of advanced solid-state lasers that are used in a number of developing applications including scientific research and semiconductor test equipment.
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