Trumpf acquires Philips' Laser Diode Division

    Dec. 27, 2018
    Philips Photonics' laser diodes are used in smartphones, digital data transmission, and sensors for autonomous driving.

    Laser maker Trumpf (Ditzingen, Germany) is acquiring 100% of Photonics GmbH from Philips (Ulm, Germany), opening up a new market segment for Trumpf in addition to its existing business with high-power diode lasers and expanding its product portfolio.

    Laser diodes from Philips Photonics are used, for example, in smartphones, digital data transmission, and sensors for autonomous driving. The company employs around 280 people.

    Both companies have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The transaction is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2019, pending approval from the authorities.

    For more information, please visit www.trumpf.com and www.photonics.philips.com.

    Continue Reading

    Sponsored Recommendations

    March 31, 2025
    Enhance your remote sensing capabilities with Chroma's precision-engineered optical filters, designed for applications such as environmental monitoring, geospatial mapping, and...
    March 31, 2025
    Designed for compatibility with a wide range of systems, Chroma's UV filters are engineered to feature high transmission, superior out-of-band blocking, steep edge transitions...
    March 31, 2025
    Discover strategies to balance component performance and system design, reducing development time and costs while maximizing efficiency.
    March 31, 2025
    Explore the essential role of optical filters in enhancing Raman spectroscopy measurements including the various filter types and their applications in improving signal-to-noise...

    Voice your opinion!

    To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Laser Focus World, create an account today!