TOPTICA Buys Laser Diode Maker eagleyard
„Closer future collaboration is strengthening Berlin as a center hub for optical technologies“
Reflecting the continuous growth and to strengthen the core competency „diode lasers“, TOPTICA Photonics AG of Graefelfing/Munich has acquired the majority ownership of the Berlin-based laser diode manufacturer eagleyard Photonics GmbH. The effective acquisition date is January 1st, 2013.
With an annual turnover of about €4 Million ($5 Mio USD) eagleyard is one of the world-leading manufacturers of laser diodes providing highest spectral power and purity. Wilhelm Kaenders, President of TOPTICA Photonics AG: "With this strategic acquisition we emphasize the technological leadership of both companies. eagleyard will continue to operate as an independent company in the market and maintain its successful sales and distribution organization as well as its recognized brand."
TOPTICA and eagleyard have collaborated successfully for many years. An example of this cooperation is the field high power tapered diodes that have been conceived and jointly developed to provide a series of world-first components. The important technology transfer between eagleyard and the neighboring Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik (FBH) will be further cultivated and enhanced with the acquisition. Prof. Günther Tränkle, head of the FBH institute: „The even closer future collaboration of these two companies as technology drivers in the photonics arena is strengthening Berlin as a center hub for optical technologies. The intimate interaction of our research with real applications leads to a world-unique knowhow pool and ultimately to competitive products which are in strong demand in the global market place."
Laser diodes of eagleyard and diode lasers of TOPTICA are already today key ingredients for numerous applications. They are used in quantum optics and spectroscopy, in industrial test and measurement, medical technologies terahertz generation and in space, defense and homeland security. Jörg Muchametow, General Manager of eagleyard: „We are very pleased to see that the many years of close cooperation have finally led to this strategic acquisition. Driven by TOPTICA’s applications and system design know-how we will be able in the future to enhance and extend our product portfolio to the benefit of our customers.”
Contact:
eagleyard Photonics GmbH
Rudower Chaussee 29
12489 Berlin/Germany
VP Sales and Marketing Michael Kneier
Tel. + 49 30 6392 4556
Fax + 49 30 6392 4529
info(at)eagleyard.com
www.eagleyard.com
TOPTICA Photonics AG develops, manufactures, services and distributes technology-leading diode and fiber lasers and laser systems for scientific and industrial applications. Sales and service are offered worldwide through TOPTICA Germany and its subsidiary TOPTICA USA, as well as all through 14 distributors. A key point of the company philosophy is the close cooperation between development and research to meet our customers’ demanding requirements for sophisticated customized system solutions and their subsequent commercialization.
Eagleyard Photonics GmbH is a leading laser diode manufacturer, based in Berlin, Germany, offering high power laser diodes in the wavelength range from 650 to 1120 nm. The worldwide recognized diode products combine maximum output power, highest lifetime with excellent beam quality. They are tailored for industrial, medical, scientific and aeronautic applications. eagleyard is a spin-off of the renowned Ferdinand-Braun-Institute (FBH) and has quickly captured a leading position based on the available unique semiconductor technology. With its competence and knowhow, eagleyard effectively closes the gap between research and industry. Since many years, eagleyard is active in all relevant global high tech markets, in particular in Europe, Asia and the US.