Press Releases: Infleqtion and Thorlabs Partner to Accelerate Innovation in Quantum Applications Oxford, UK and Ely, UK – October 1, 2024 – Quantum technology (QT) is transforming industries from healthcare to communications, but its advancement depends on the reliability of core components. Today, significant progress has been achieved on that journey. Infleqtion and Thorlabs are pleased to a . . . more Thorlabs Adds Textured Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Substrates to Its Portfolio Newton, NJ – June 26, 2024 – Thorlabs is pleased to announce the release of a Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) Substrate. Based on its proprietary textured surface technology, SERS in a non-destructive, highly sensitive technique that can be used to measure extremely low sample concentrati . . . more Thorlabs Licenses Mid-IR Dual-Comb Spectroscopy for Environmental and Industrial Sensing Applications Newton, NJ and Stäfa, Switzerland – January 30, 2024 – Thorlabs is excited to announce that it has entered into a license and technology transfer agreement for the patented QCL-Based Dual-Frequency-Comb Spectroscopy Instruments that smart sensor solutions provider Sensirion developed at its IRsweep. . . more In Search of the Perfect Mirror at Mid-Infrared Wavelengths Newton, NJ and Vienna, Austria – December 6, 2023 – An international team of researchers from the United States, Austria, and Switzerland has demonstrated the first true supermirrors in the mid-infrared spectral region. These mirrors are key for many applications, such as optical spectroscopy for en . . . more Thorlabs Adds High-Temperature Piezoelectric Chips to Its Catalog Offering Newton, NJ – June 1, 2023 – Thorlabs announced that it has expanded its piezoelectric product line with the release of high-temperature multilayer actuators that can operate at temperatures as high as 250°. Manufactured in-house from BiScO3-PbTiO3 (BSPT) ceramics, these 5 mm x 5 mm x 3 mm actuators. . . more Thorlabs Adds Portable Coded-Aperture Raman Spectrometer to Its Spectroscopy Portfolio Newton, NJ – May 25, 2023 – Thorlabs announced today that it has expanded its spectroscopy product offering with the release of two variants of Portable Coded-Aperture Raman Spectrometers (Item #’s RASP1 and RASP2) ideal for detecting low-intensity Raman signals. With the ability to measure Raman sp . . . more NSF-Funded Grant Supports Regional Photonics Consortium Newton, NJ – May 11, 2023 – Thorlabs is pleased to come together with multiple distinguished companies and universities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region to form a Princeton-led consortium that has received one of the first ever National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded Engines Development Grants.. . . more Thorlabs Expands B2B Capacity with the Acquisition of JML Optical Newton, NJ and Rochester, NY – January 16, 2023 – Thorlabs announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire custom designer and manufacturer of precision optics, JML Optical Industries, LLC (“JML”). Founded in 1972, JML has 70,000 square feet of space dedicated to. . . more Thorlabs Adds Holographic Grating Spectrometer to Its OCT Portfolio Newton, NJ – November 3, 2022 – Thorlabs announced today that it has expanded its Spectral-Domain OCT (SD-OCT) offering with the release of the HG10 Holographic Grating Spectrometer, a fiber-based, high-speed spectrometer that provides sub-nanometer resolution in the optical range of 810 to 965 nm.. . . more Thorlabs Adds Textured Broadband Antireflective Windows to Its Portfolio Newton, NJ – August 15, 2022 – Thorlabs is pleased to announce the release of a new line of broadband antireflective windows based on its proprietary textured surface technology. The availability of high-transmission and low reflectance optical windows is critical for next generation laser and sensi . . . more Thorlabs Adds Volume Phase Holographic Gratings to Its Catalog Newton, NJ - July 22, 2021 - Thorlabs has announced the release of a new line of in-house-manufactured volume phase holographic (VPH) gratings to its stocked catalog offering. VPH gratings consist of a gelatin film with periodic index modulations that is sealed between two AR-coated glass substrates . . . more Thorlabs Announces Promotion of Peter Fendel to Chief Technology Officer Newton, NJ – June 4, 2021 – Thorlabs, a global manufacturer of photonics equipment, is pleased to announce that Peter Fendel has joined its executive leadership team as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With a Ph.D. in physics from the Ludwig-Maximillians Universität München, working with Nobel Laurea . . . more Jennifer Cable Named President of Thorlabs Newton, NJ – June 3, 2021 – Thorlabs is pleased to announce that Jennifer Cable has been named President of Thorlabs, a vertically integrated manufacturer of photonics equipment. Since its establishment in 1989, Alex Cable, her father, has served as both President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO),. . . more Thorlabs Releases New Picosecond Microchip Laser with Material Processing Capabilities Newton, NJ - April 16, 2021 - Thorlabs has announced the release of a new passively Q-switched laser producing 500 ps pulses centered at 1030 nm. The microjoule-level pulse energies produced at kHz-repetition rates will allow for multiple applications including material processing, harmonic generati . . . more Thorlabs Adds Heralded Single-Photon Source to Its Portfolio Newton, NJ – January 20, 2021 – Thorlabs has announced the release of its latest addition to their product lineup for the rapidly growing field of Quantum Photonics, a correlated photon-pair source. The availability of a robust, high-brightness photon source is critical to the quantum photonics comm . . . more Thorlabs Adds 1060 nm Option to Swept Source OCT Portfolio Newton, NJ – November 2, 2020 – Thorlabs announced today that it has expanded its Swept Source OCT (SS-OCT) offering with the release of Atria™ systems centered at 1060 nm. These new systems, which integrate Thorlabs’ patented MEMS-VCSEL swept-wavelength technology, are available in 60 kHz (ATR206C1 . . . more Thorlabs Releases New Generation of Spectral Domain OCT Systems Newton, NJ – October 2, 2020 – Thorlabs announced today that it has released next-generation versions of its Spectral Domain OCT offering. With this release, the already well-established Ganymede™ and Telesto™ series of OCT systems was updated to include several new hardware and software features, w . . . more Thorlabs Introduces Configurable 6-Color Light Source for Microscopy Newton, NJ – May 11, 2020 – Thorlabs has announced the release of its new 6-Color Light Engine for fluorescence excitation applications. The configurable Chrolis™ design combines the light from 6 customer-chosen high-power LEDs into a single Ø3 mm liquid light guide. Users can select from 11 differe . . . more Thorlabs Releases Ultra-Low-Noise Semiconductor Lasers Newton, NJ – March 10, 2020 – Thorlabs has announced the release of its ultra-low-noise semiconductor laser product line, which offers an unrivaled combination of high output power (greater than 100 mW), narrow linewidth (less than 100 Hz), and ultra-low relative intensity noise (RIN less than -165. . . more Thorlabs Adds Crystalline Coating Capability Newton, NJ and Santa Barbara, CA – December 12, 2019 – Thorlabs announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business assets of Crystalline Mirror Solutions (CMS). CMS has pioneered the development of substrate-transferred single-crystal optical coatings. Mirrors fa . . . more Thorlabs Extends MEMS-VCSEL Swept-Wavelength Laser Source Offering to Include 1060 nm Newton, NJ – November 7, 2019 – Thorlabs announced today that it has released next-generation versions of its MEMS-VCSEL Swept-Wavelength Laser Sources. The new SL10 series, centered at 1060 nm, complements the already well-established SL13 series at 1300 nm and is available with four different swee . . . more Thorlabs Introduces Versatile USB Pointer Laser Newton, NJ – November 5, 2019 – Thorlabs has announced the recent release of a new series of USB-powered pointer lasers for alignment and daily lab use. These plug-and-play lasers, which are available with peak output at 520 nm or 635 nm, can be powered by any USB power source present in the lab; th . . . more Thorlabs Acquires Fiber Laser Assets from KMLabs Newton, NJ and Boulder, CO – October 28, 2019 – Thorlabs and KMLabs announced today that Thorlabs has acquired the KMLabs’ Y-Fi™ portfolio, a family of high average power, high repetition rate NIR/MIR ultrafast fiber lasers, OPAs, and NOPAs. Based on a patented fiber amplification technique, KMLabs’ . . . more Thorlabs Acquires Video Measurement Company, OPTEK Newton, NJ and Blairstown, NJ – October 14, 2019 – Thorlabs announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Blairstown-based Operations Technology Inc. (OPTEK). Founded in 1978 by Richard Amon, OPTEK is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of large-format, granite-based video (Vide . . . more Thorlabs Adds to its Raman Spectroscopy Capabilities via Acquisition of Coda Devices Newton, NJ and Menlo Park, CA – August 12, 2019 – Thorlabs announced today that effective as of August 1, 2019 it completed the acquisition of Coda Devices, a manufacturer of Raman-based solutions for analyzing the chemical composition of substances within a laboratory environment or out in the fie . . . more Thorlabs Adds to its Optics Capabilities via Acquisition of Cirtemo Newton, NJ and Columbia, SC – May 1, 2019 – Thorlabs announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Columbia-based Cirtemo, LLC. The acquisition includes two unique technologies: Multivariate Optical Elements for spectroscopic chemical analysis and Nanopatterning . . . more Thorlabs Extends VEGA Swept Source OCT Offering Newton, NJ – January 7, 2019 – Thorlabs announced today that it has added to its well-established VEGA™ OCT line by releasing complete imaging systems, VEG210C1 and VEG220C1. Based on Thorlabs’ MEMS-VCSEL swept-wavelength laser source technology, these new systems are available in both 100 kHz (VE . . . more Thorlabs Extends OCT Offering to Include Spectral-Domain Polarization-Sensitive Device Newton, NJ – December 5, 2018 – Thorlabs announced today that it has expanded its well-established Telesto™ OCT line to include two complete imaging systems that offer polarization-sensitive detection. With this new release, the TEL210PSC2 and TEL220PSC2 become the first commercially available Pol . . . more Thorlabs Licenses Revolutionary Multiphoton Volume Imaging Technique Newton, NJ – November 2, 2018 – Thorlabs announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) for exclusive rights to a new bessel beam-based, multiphoton volume imaging technique. The technique was originally developed at HHMI’s Janelia Research Camp . . . more Thorlabs Acquires Fiber Optic Product Line from Norland Products Newton, NJ - October 25, 2018 - Thorlabs announced today that it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire the Fiber Optic Portfolio of Norland Products Inc. and has made the GL16 All-in-One Interferometer and CC6000 Portable Interferometer available for purchase through its . . . more Thorlabs Releases New MEMS-VCSEL Swept-Wavelength Laser Sources Newton, NJ – August 16, 2018 – Thorlabs announced today that it has released next-generation versions of its 1300 nm MEMS-VCSEL Swept-Wavelength Laser Sources. With a record-breaking coherence length of over 100 mm and sweep rates of either 100 kHz or 200 kHz, the SL131090 and SL132120 are the only. . . more Thorlabs Adds to Compact Scientific Camera Line Newton, NJ – July 20, 2018 – Thorlabs has announced a new addition to its line of Compact Scientific Cameras with the release of 5 Megapixel CMOS cameras. Combining a high pixel count [2448(H) x 2048(V)] and a peak quantum efficiency of 79% at 600 nm with less than 2.5e- of RMS read noise, the CS505 . . . more Thorlabs Extends OCT Offering to Include 248 kHz A-Scan Rate Systems Newton, NJ – July 18, 2018 – Thorlabs announced today that it has expanded its well-established Ganymede™ OCT line to include two complete imaging systems offering an industry-leading A-scan rate of 248 kHz. With this new release, the GAN610C1 and GAN620C1 become the fastest commercially available S . . . more Thorlabs Releases New sCMOS Cameras Newton, NJ – October 10, 2017– Thorlabs has announced the release of its new 2.1 Megapixel Quantalux™ sCMOS Camera based on a high-performance 1e- read-noise imager. Ideal for demanding imaging applications, the monochrome sensor can image the full frame [1920 (H) x 1080 (V)] at 50 fps with 16 Bit r . . . more Thorlabs Expands Line of OEM Temperature Controllers Newton, NJ – September 1, 2017 – Thorlabs has announced the release of a new OEM-grade TEC driver for stable temperature control, the MTD1020T. This completely integrated digital temperature controller module can provide output currents up to ±2 A and support a maximum TEC compliance voltage of 10 V . . . more Thorlabs and greenTEG Enter into Exclusive Agreement Newton, NJ – June 22, 2017 – Thorlabs has entered into an exclusive agreement with Switzerland-based greenTEG for the integration and distribution of thermal sensors within the photonics market. Under the agreement, Thorlabs will develop a comprehensive OEM strategy for the resale of greenTEG’s ther . . . more Phase 2 NSF Grant Supports Thorlabs’ Continued Involvement in Industry-University Cooperative Research Center for Biophotonic Sensors and Systems Newton, NJ – June 12, 2017 – As a company member of the Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) for Biophotonic Sensors and Systems at Boston University and the University of California Davis, Thorlabs is pleased to share that NSF has awarded the cooperative a 5-year, phase-2 funding . . . more Joint-Research Partnership Formed to Advance Gas Sensing Technologies Newton, NJ – June 1, 2017 – Thorlabs is pleased to announce the establishment of PolySense, a joint industry-university research lab in the physics department at the Technical University in Bari, Italy, to focus on the research and development of innovative optical gas sensing systems. The move augm . . . more Femtosecond-Laser-Pumped MIR Supercontinuum Source Chosen as Prism Award Finalist Newton, NJ – January 25, 2017 – Thorlabs is pleased to announce that its SC4500 Mid Infrared (MIR) Supercontinuum Source is among the finalists for the 2017 Prism Awards for Photonics Innovation, an international competition that recognizes the best new photonics technologies. The SC4500 is the. . . more Thorlabs Releases a New Line of High Precision Manual Translation Stages Newton, NJ – September 12, 2016 – Thorlabs has announced the release of a new line of XR-Series cross roller bearing, aluminum-bodied translation stages. The initial release includes both rear- and side-actuated 1" travel stages and all components needed to have left- or right-handed X, XY, XZ, YZ,. . . more Thorlabs Licenses Random Access Multiphoton Microscope Technology Newton, NJ – November 11, 2016 – Thorlabs announced today that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to commercialize the 2-photon random access mesoscope (2p-RAM) developed in Karel Svoboda’s lab at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus for in vivo imaging. . . more Thorlabs Deploys Manufacturing Infrastructure to Expand Piezo Chip/Stack Line Newton, NJ – September 13, 2016 – Thorlabs has expanded its piezoelectric line to include new types of piezoelectric actuators, low-voltage piezoelectric chips, and discrete stacks with through holes, enabling a higher level of flexibility when integrating the actuators into other devices. These chi . . . more Thorlabs Introduces Exulus® Reflective Two-Dimensional Spatial Light Modulator Newton, NJ – November 4, 2016 – Thorlabs has announced the release of its EXULUS-HD1, reflective two-dimensional spatial light modulator (SLM) based on liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) technology. The Exulus® SLM provides high-resolution, high-speed phase modulation with minimal fluctuations, making . . . more Thorlabs Expands Microscope Line-Up with Modular, DIY Cerna Platform Newton, NJ – August 17, 2016 – Thorlabs has announced the release of its new do-it-yourself modular microscopy platform, Cerna. With over 100 products in the line, Cerna users can easily combine Thorlabs’ optomechanical platform with their choice of optical, electronic, motion control, and vision pa . . . more Made In Space, Inc. to Demonstrate Manufacture of Exotic Optical Fiber in Space Newton, NJ and Mountain View, CA – July 20, 2016 – Made In Space, Inc. (Made In Space) and Thorlabs, Inc. (Thorlabs) will send a microgravity-optimized, miniature fiber drawing system to the International Space Station (ISS) to manufacture high-value-to-mass ZBLAN optical fiber via a user agreement. . . more Thorlabs Acquires Optical Fiber Processing Company, Vytran Newton, NJ – August 20, 2015 – Thorlabs announced today that it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire Vytran from Denmark-based NKT. Headquartered in Morganville, New Jersey, Vytran is a market leader in the production of high performance products to taper and fuse optica . . . more Thorlabs Acquires Additional Piezoelectric Motor and Actuator Competencies Newton, NJ – November 10, 2015 - Thorlabs announced today that it has added to its motion control capabilities through the acquisition of the “Elliptec” assets of Pantec GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pantec Engineering AG. Located in Dortmund, Germany, Pantec GmbH designs and manufactures high- . . . more Thorlabs Awarded ARPA-E Contract to Develop MIR Laser for Methane Sensing Newton, NJ – December 18, 2014 – Thorlabs announced today that its Maryland-based wholly owned subsidiaries, Thorlabs Quantum Electronics (TQE) and Maxion Technologies Inc., in collaboration with partners from Praevium Research, Inc. (Santa Barbara, CA) and Professor Frank Tittel’s research group at . . . more Thorlabs Expands Quantum Cascade Laser Capabilities Newton, NJ – October 27, 2014 - Thorlabs announced today that it has acquired Corning Incorporated’s (NYSE: GLW) quantum cascade laser (QCL) business and associated optical semiconductor technologies research group in a private transaction. Corning developed its quantum cascade lasers for the sensin . . . more Thorlabs: Patron Sponsor of the International Year of Light Newton, NJ - September 4, 2014 -Thorlabs is pleased to announce its support of the proclamation by the 68th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations to designate 2015 as the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies (IYL 2015) by becoming a Patron sponsor. The initiative, . . . more Thorlabs Expands Global Operation to Montreal, Canada Newton, NJ - April 29, 2014 - Thorlabs announced today that it has added a new R&D and manufacturing site to its global operations. Based in Montreal, Canada, Thorlabs Canada ULC will focus on the development and production of a range of innovative passive fiber-based optical components. The opening . . . more Thorlabs Enters High-Speed Optoelectronics Market Newton, NJ - March 25, 2014 - Thorlabs announced today a greenfield initiative to start a new business unit, Thorlabs Ultrafast Optoelectronics (Thorlabs-UFO). The team will focus on addressing the need for high-speed optoelectronic products with bandwidths as high as 100 GHz for deployment in appl . . . more Thorlabs Acquires THz Optical Filters from Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc. Newton, NJ - January 31, 2014 - Thorlabs announced today the acquisition of the Terahertz Optical Filter product line from Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc. Over the past five years, through a combination of organic growth initiatives and acquisitions, Thorlabs has added optics, fiber, detectors, laser . . . more Thorlabs Introduces Broadband Light Sources for the Visible to Infrared Spectral Range Newton, NJ – October 8, 2013 - Thorlabs has released two new fiber-coupled, broadband tungsten light sources (SLS201/SLS202), extending its broadband light sources product offering to spectroscopy for chemical, medical, and biological analysis. The sources come in two versions, both featuring a con . . . more Thorlabs Adds Quantitative Imaging Cytometry Capabilities to its Portfolio Newton, NJ and Westwood, MA – October 7, 2013 – Thorlabs announced today the acquisition of CompuCyte Corporation, a developer of Laser Scanning Cytometry (“LSC”) products for high-content cellular and tissue-based analysis. Founded by Dr. Louis Kamentsky, CompuCyte introduced Laser Scanning Cytomet . . . more Thorlabs Extends Optical Spectrum Analyzer Product Line Into the Mid-IR Newton, NJ—September 20, 2013—Thorlabs is pleased to introduce an Optical Spectrum Analyzer optimized for the mid-IR region from 1.0 to 5.6 µm (10000 to 1786 cm-1). Based on a Michelson interferometer geometry and equipped with a stabilized reference HeNe laser, the OSA205 provides quick, extremely . . . more Thorlabs Brings Miniature Full-Featured Power Meter to Photonics Market Newton, NJ - June 19, 2013 - Thorlabs, a leading manufacturer of photonics products, announced today the release of its all-in-one wireless power meter with built-in power sensor. The new PM160 has an Organic LED (OLED) screen for local operation as well as Bluetooth wireless technology and a USB p . . . more Thorlabs Introduces Nexus™ Line of Optical Tables and Breadboards Newton, NJ - June 20, 2013 - Thorlabs, a worldwide manufacturer of photonics tools and systems, recently released its new line of Nexus™ vibration isolation optical tables and breadboards. Realizing that multiple damped offerings lengthen the decision making process and increase the risk of selectin . . . more Thorlabs Adds Scientific Camera Capabilities to its Portfolio Newton, NJ and Austin, TX – June 5, 2013 – Thorlabs announced today the acquisition of Digital Video Camera Company (DVC). Located in Austin, Texas, DVC specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance digital imaging solutions for scientific and industrial applications. Founded by Ash. . . more Thorlabs Adds Additional MIR Capabilities to its Portfolio Newton, NJ and Montreal, Canada – January 3, 2013 – Thorlabs announced today the acquisition of IRphotonics’ iGuide™ optical fiber solutions. Located in Montreal, Canada, IRphotonics is a leader in the design and manufacture of infrared, fluoride-based optical fiber with exceptional optical and mec . . . more Thorlabs Adds MIR Laser Capabilities to its Portfolio Newton, NJ and Andover, MA – November 19, 2012 – Thorlabs announced today the acquisition of Maxion Technologies Inc., a world leader in the development and commercialization of mid IR turn-key semiconductor lasers, from Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI). Located in College Park, MD, Maxion Technologies. . . more Thorlabs Unveils a Dual Laser Noise Eater and Power Stabilizer Newton, NJ – September 28, 2012. Thorlabs, a leading worldwide manufacturer of photonics tools, has designed and released a new Liquid Crystal Noise Eater to enrich its rapidly growing liquid crystal product line. A precision instrument for stabilizing and attenuating laser beam power, the noise eat . . . more Thorlabs and Blackrock Microsystems Announce a New Partnership for Providing Leading Optical Stimulation Solutions to the Neuroscience Research Community Newton, NJ – October 14, 2012. Thorlabs of Newton, NJ and Blackrock Microsystems of Salt Lake City, UT jointly announce a partnership to provide leading optical stimulation system solutions to the neuroscience research community. Under the terms of the agreement, Thorlabs’ optical stimulation system . . . more Thorlabs Introduces New UV-Visible Achromatic Wave Plates Newton, NJ – September 14, 2012. Thorlabs has announced the release of its new line of achromatic wave plates, which are designed for use in the 260 – 410 nm range, making it one of the first to offer a high-performance wave plate capable of reaching into the UV wavelength range. To manufacture an a . . . more Thorlabs Introduces New Optical Spectrum Analyzers Newton, NJ – April 15, 2012. Thorlabs, a leading worldwide manufacturer of photonics tools, recently released the first product in a planned line of Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSA). While many commonly available OSAs are grating-based monochromators, Thorlabs’ version utilizes a Fourier transform O . . . more Thorlabs Announces Acquisition of Femtosecond Laser Product Line from idesta QE Newton, NJ- March 5, 2012. Thorlabs, a leading worldwide manufacturer of photonics tools, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Octavius line of ultrafast lasers from idesta Quantum Electronics (IQE). IQE was founded in April 2010 and has been a member of Thorlabs’ Strategic Partnership Prog . . . more Thorlabs Expands Global Presence Newton, New Jersey, March 13, 2011. Thorlabs, a leading manufacturer of photonics equipment, announced today that it is adding a new Brazilian sales office to its worldwide presence: Thorlabs Vendas De Fotônicos Ltda. The new location, expected to open April 2012, will expand the organization’s geog . . . more Thorlabs Expands Life Science Offerings with Burleigh® Acquisition Newton, NJ, USA and Mississauga, Ontario, CANADA – October 7, 2011 – Thorlabs, Inc. of Newton, NJ and Lumen Dynamics Group, Inc. of Mississauga, Ontario jointly announced today Thorlabs’ acquisition of the Burleigh® product line assets of Lumen Dynamics. Burleigh is a world leader in manufacturing a . . . more Thorlabs Announces Completion of New Headquarters Newton, NJ – February 13, 2012. Thorlabs, a leading worldwide manufacturer of photonics equipment, announced today the completion of its new three-story, 120,000-square-foot facility, located at 56 Sparta Avenue, in Newton, NJ. Subsequent construction phases are planned for the next 7-10 years and w . . . more Thorlabs: Thinking Global, Staying Local Newton, NJ – October 1, 2010. Thorlabs, a New Jersey-based manufacturer of photonic tools and systems, today celebrated the start of construction on its new corporate headquarters with a ground breaking ceremony. Phase 1 of the construction, slated for completion in early 2012, will yield a new, thr . . . more Thorlabs Continues Expansion of OCT Product Line 120 nm) at high sweep rates. Excellent coherence length (6 mm) is maintained during the high-speed tuning of the swept source laser, which supports greater OCT imaging depths in samples compared to Thorlabs’ currently available 16 kHz SS-OCT imaging system. Even with this trifold increase in speed . . . more Thorlabs Unveils Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensor with Increased Frame Rate Newton, NJ - March 28, 2011. Thorlabs, a world leader for manufacturing photonics and advanced imaging tools, recently released its customer-inspired, high-speed Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor. The new model incorporates a CMOS sensor capable of measuring wavefronts at frame rates up to 450 Hz. Thi . . . more Thorlabs Announces Release of Japanese Website Translation Newton, NJ – August 30, 2011. Thorlabs, an international manufacturer of photonics equipment, announced today the release of a Japanese translation of its website. The release follows a year-long endeavor to translate all the content found on Thorlabs’ nearly 1000 live family pages. Since 2007, Tho . . . more Thorlabs Announces the Release of its Polaris™ Mirror Mount Newton, NJ – January 13, 2010. Thorlabs is pleased to introduce its Polaris™; Ultra Stable Kinematic Mirror Mount for Ø1" optics. To achieve industry leading stability performance, Thorlabs’ Polaris mirror mount is fabricated from heat-treated stainless steel, incorporates matched 100 TPI actu . . . more Thorlabs Extends its Adaptive Optics Offerings Newton, NJ - February 9, 2010. In a continuing effort to provide easy and affordable adaptive optics (AO) solutions for research and teaching labs, Thorlabs is pleased to announce the extension of its current line of Adaptive Optics (AO) kits to include the AOK2 series of Mini AO kits. The Mini AO . . . more Thorlabs Introduces Turnkey SLD Source for Imaging Applications Newton, NJ – April 16, 2010. Thorlabs, a leading manufacturer of innovative Photonic instruments, is pleased to introduce the S5FC series of Benchtop Superluminescent Diode (SLD) Light Sources. These light sources integrate world class proprietary Indium Phosphide (InP) SLDs manufactured by Covega . . . more New Extension Set for Automated M² Measurements for Thorlabs’ CCD Camera Beam Profiler Dachau, September 29, 2010 - Thorlabs has extended its line of M² analysis devices for automated M² measurements by adding two new extension sets for use with our CCD Camera Beam Profilers (BC106-UV for measurements in the 190 - 350 nm range and BC106-VIS for use in the 350 - 1100 nm range). Now, cu . . . more New Extension Set for Automated M² Measurements for Thorlabs’ CCD Camera Beam Profiler (German Translation) Dachau, 29. September 2010 — Thorlabs hat seine Produktlinie für automatisierte M²-Messungen zur Bestimmung von Qualität und Kollimationseigenschaften von Laserstrahlen um zwei neue Erweiterungssets für die Kamera-Beamprofiler (BC106-UV für Messungen im Wellenlängenbereich 190 - 350 nm und BC106 . . . more Thorlabs acquires Gemfire owned Covega Corporation Newton NJ and Fremont CA – March 23, 2009 - Thorlabs Inc of Newton, NJ and Gemfire Corporation of Fremont, CA jointly announced today the Thorlabs acquisition of the assets of Gemfire owned Covega Corporation, Jessup MD. Covega is a leading provider of Indium-Phosphide and Lithium-Niobate components . . . more Thorlabs Announces the Release of its V20 Catalog Newton, NJ – September 1, 2009. Thorlabs announced today the release of its new V20 catalog. Our rapidly growing selection includes over 2000 new products, 27% of which are customer inspired. The catalog includes the latest Tools of Photonics. To provide our customers with a consistent shopping expe . . . more Thorlabs Releases New ScienceDesk Antivibration Workstations Newton, NJ - November 30, 2009. Thorlabs, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of vibration isolation systems, is pleased to announce the release of the second generation of ergonomic ScienceDesk workstation frames and accessories. Updates to the product line include improvements to t . . . more Thorlabs Experiments with Geämi™ Paper in Eco-Friendly Packaging Newton, NJ – December 30, 2009. As part of our green initiative, Thorlabs, a leading manufacturer of equipment for the photonic industry, has been actively seeking ways to minimize packaging waste. To that end, we are experimenting with Geämi™ packaging to protect some of our mechanical components.. . . more Thorlabs Brings Two Precision Thin Film Coating Facilities Online Newton, N.J., Jun. 16, 2008 — Two divisions of Thorlabs, Nova Phase based in Newton, NJ and OFR based in Verona, NJ, have completed the installations of precision thin film coating facilities. OFR’s new coating facility will support the expansion of its world-class line of optical isolators and prov . . . more Thorlabs and Boston Micromachines’ Adaptive Optics Toolkit Used by Researchers Around the World San Jose, C.A., January 26, 2009 — Thorlabs, Inc. and Boston Micromachines Corporation (BMC) today announced that their Adaptive Optics (AO) Toolkit is being used around the world for vision science, laser beam shaping, and astronomy research by leading organizations including the University of Murc . . . more Hamilton Thorne, Inc. and Thorlabs, Inc. Announce Collaboration to Develop and Market a Revolutionary Confocal Imaging System BEVERLY, MA – January 21, 2009. Hamilton Thorne, Inc. (HT) and Thorlabs, Inc. announced today that they have signed an OEM Supply Agreement, which provides HT with OEM and distribution rights for a new confocal imaging system currently under development at Thorlabs. The agreement grants HT the excl . . . more Thorlabs’ Volume 19 Catalog Now Available Newton, N.J., Oct. 12, 2007 — Thorlabs, Inc., has announced the release of its new Volume 19 “Tools of the Trade” catalog. With over 1,100 pages, the catalog highlights more than 10,000 products for the photonics industry offered by Thorlabs and its Strategic Partner companies. Over 1,20 . . . more Thorlabs and Boston Micromachines Introduce Adaptive Optics Toolkit San Jose, C.A., January 21, 2008 — Thorlabs, Inc. and Boston Micromachines Corporation (BMC) today announced the Adaptive Optics (AO) Toolkit, a new kit that makes adaptive optics easy, affordable, and widely available for researchers. The new AO Toolkit is a complete turnkey solution that allow . . . more Thorlabs and Boston Micromachines Partner to Further Deploy Deformable Mirrors to the Photonics Industry Newton, N.J., Sept. 18, 2007 — Thorlabs, Inc. and Boston Micromachines Corporation (BMC) have announced a new partnership, which will allow BMC, a leading provider of advanced MEMS-based mirror products, to bring its deformable mirrors into the photonics research community. This wide exposure will c . . . more New Optical Power Meter at Thorlabs Newton, N.J., September 26, 2007 - Thorlabs, Inc., has announced that the new PM300 Dual-Channel Benchtop Optical Power Meter is now available. The new optical power meter is compatible with all Thorlabs' power sensors. Thorlabs offers more the 30 power meters, delivered from stock with prices start . . . more Economic and easy to use Femtosecond Laser Thorlabs announces a new family of fiber coupled Femtosecond Lasers. The passive mode locked lasers of the FSL1010 series are true and reliable turn-key devices. The portable benchtop units automatically align to an optimized operating point after power on and maintain stable without adjustments by . . . more Rensselaer Licenses Microscope Technology To Thorlabs An innovative microscope technology invented by researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has been licensed by Thorlabs Inc., a manufacturer of photonics products. The device, which is called the Adaptive Scanning Optical Microscope (ASOM), provides the ability to view large areas of a sample. . . more Thorlabs Purchases OFR, Supplier of Critical Optical Components Newton, NJ January 2, 2007 – Thorlabs and OFR announced today the acquisition of OFR Inc. located in Caldwell NJ by Thorlabs. OFR has a 30 year history as an important supplier of critical optical components, sub-systems, and systems to the photonic market. The OFR products are used extensively in b . . . more Thorlabs Acquires Radians Innova AB, Gothenburg, Sweden Newton, New Jersey, January 22, 2004 - Thorlabs, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative photonics products, announces they have acquired Radians Innova, AB, Gothenburg, Sweden. Radians Innova is a leading OEM provider of modular continuously tunable laser sources for optical telecom, sensing, and spec . . . more Thorlabs Introduces Six-Channel, Wide-Range Digital Delay Generator Newton, NJ February 7, 2003 Thorlabs Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative photonics products, today announced the release of the DG100N Digital Delay Generator. The DG100N’s precision and accuracy make it ideal for a wide range of test and measurement tasks, especially precision time cont . . . more Introducing Thorlabs, GmbH Newton, New Jersey, May 30, 2003 – Thorlabs, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative photonics products, announces they have acquired Tektronix Munich, GmbH, a subsidiary of Tektronix, Inc. Formerly Profile Optische Systeme, GmbH, Tektronix Munich has earned a reputation for its high performance product . . . more TXP5000 – A Flexible, Expandable Test & Measurement System Thorlabs GmbH, a leading manufacturer of innovative fiber optic instruments, announces the introduction of a dynamic test & measurement system of unsurpassed versatility. The TXP5000 covers a multitude of optical applications, including the control and measurement of laser diodes, light sources and . . . more Thorlabs Announces Opening of Tokyo Office Newton, New Jersey, September 27, 2002 Thorlabs Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative photonics products, announces the opening of a new sales office in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Tetsuya Nakai will head up the new office. Mr. Nakai’s previous relationship with Thorlabs as a managing director of KDD. . . more Thorlabs Announces Publication of New 2003 Catalog Newton, New Jersey, September 27, 2002 Thorlabs Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative photonics products, announces the publication of its new 2002-2003 product catalog. This edition of the catalog showcases hundreds of new products, such as the Fabry-Perot Scanning Interferometer, Soleil-Babi . . . more Thorlabs Introduces Line Of Lightweight, Compact Motorized Actuators Newton, NJ, May 1, 2002 Thorlabs Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative photonics products, announces the introduction of a new family of affordable Motorized Actuators. These Motorized Actuators offer accurate, high-resolution motion control and placement for precision processes such as fiber-o . . . more Thorlabs introduces New, Versatile Multi-Channel Optical Switch Newton, NJ, May 1, 2002 Thorlabs Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative photonics products, today announced the introduction of a Multi-Channel Optical Switch. This unique test instrument offers a versatile solution to optical switching applications. Incorporating four individual 1x2 bi-directio . . . more Thorlabs Introduces NI ASE Plug in for SCXI® Chassis Newton, NJ, May 1, 2002 Thorlabs Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative photonics products, today announced the introduction of a new C&L band ASE light source (1530nm to 1610nm) designed for operation in a National Instruments SCXI® chassis. This product is the first of a suite of Thorlabs plug . . . more Thorlabs Aligns With Menlo Systems, GmbH Newton, NJ, May 1, 2002 Thorlabs, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative photonics products, has recently joined forces with Menlo Systems, GmbH, a spin-off company from the Max-Planck Institute for Quantum Optics. Menlo Systems was founded in July 2001 by Professor Theodor Hänsch, of the Max . . . more Thorlabs Introduces PC Control Module For XYZ Flexure Systems Newton, NJ, May 1, 2002 Thorlabs Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative photonics products, today announced the introduction of a new PC control module for their existing line of XYZ Flexure Systems. The card communicates via a standard RS-232 port with the ability to easily adjust the output dr . . . more Thorlabs Introduces New Family of Polarization Analyzers Newton, NJ, May 1, 2002 Thorlabs Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative photonics products, introduces the PA500-series of Polarization Analyzers ("polarimeters") to its existing line of opto-electronic instrumentation. With precision electronics, a PC-independent control module, Windows95/98/NT . . . more Thorlabs Introduces New Multi-Channel Optical Power Meter Newton, NJ, May 1, 2002 Thorlabs Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative photonics products, today announced the introduction of a Multi-channel Optical Power Meter. This unique test instrument is a stand-alone unit that offers flexibility through the use of 8 independent optical input channels.. . . more Thorlabs Purchases Melles Griot Ltd. UK Manufacturing Facility Newton, NJ and Carlsbad, CA - Thorlabs and Melles Griot have jointly announced the purchase of Melles Griot Ltd, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, a division of the Melles Griot Corporation, Carlsbad CA, by Thorlabs, Inc. The facility manufactures nano-positioning systems for high precision alignmen . . . more Nikon Instruments and Thorlabs together bring OCT Imaging to the FN1 Physiostation Microscope MELVILLE, N.Y., November 17, 2008 - Nikon Instruments, Inc. (www.nikoninstruments.com) and Thorlabs, Inc. (www.thorlabs.com) have collaborated to bring Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to Nikon’s FN1 “PhysioStation” upright focusing nosepiece microscope system for Neurophysiology and in vivo, s . . . more Thorlabs Announces Strategic Alignment With National Instruments Newton, NJ, May 21, 2002 Thorlabs Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative photonics products, has recently undertaken a strategic partnership with National Instruments that will integrate a wide variety of OE components using National Instruments platforms. Thorlabs' new 8-channel power meter. . . more