Ophir Optronics Acquires Photon Inc.

Ophir-Spiricon now provides a complete line of beam profiling equipment and software. Photon Inc.'s extensive experience with laser and fiber beam characterization in the photonics industry supports solving complex optical problems and provides semi-customized measurement system designs. Of special interest in the acquisition was Photon’s scanning-slit technology. Their scanning-slit profilers provide high accuracy and precision for the measurement of CW and sub-KHz pulsed laser beams across the spectrum range from UV to far infrared. The scanning-slit technology offers the highest ease-of-use profiling because it can measure high power beams without the need for complicated attenuation schemes. I am delighted that we have been able to bring together two highly innovative businesses, stated Moty Gelbman, General Manager of the Laser Measurement Group at Ophir. Photon Inc. and its products are a perfect complement to Ophir-Spiricon's beam profiling business. Photon's people and products are well respected, as are our own. And Photon's scanning-slit technology combines accuracy and ease of use for a wide range of applications, including real time operations.