M&A

YearMonthTypeMother CompanyHQ CountryCompany AcquiredHQ CountryValue of TransactionWebsite Links
2024NovemberAcquisitionMuddy MachinesUnited KingdomFox Robotics (IP and key assets)USANot disclosedhttps://www.muddymachines.com/post/muddy-machines-acquires-key-assets-and-ip-from-fox-robotics
2024NovemberAcquisitionMobix LabsUSASpacecraft ComponentsUSANot disclosedhttps://investors.mobixlabs.com/node/7836/pdf
2024NovemberAcquisitionNovaIsraelSentronics MetrologyGermany$60 millionhttps://www.novami.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/pr20241127-website.pdf
2024NovemberAcquisitionEuropa BiositeSwedenAMSBIOUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.europabiosite.com/europa-biosite-acquires-amsbio/
2024NovemberAcquisitionHexagonSwedeninduradGermanyNot disclosedhttps://hexagon.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/2024/hexagon-accelerates-the-shift-to-fully-autonomous-mines-with-acquisition-of-indurad
2024NovemberAcquisitionRaithGermanyXnovo TechnologyDenmarkNot disclosedhttps://raith.com/raith-acquires-xnovo-technology-aps/
2024NovemberAcquisitionCohortUnited KingdomEM SolutionsAustraliaNot disclosedhttps://www.cohortplc.com/news/press-release/cohort-plc-acquires-em-solutions
2024NovemberAcquisitionExosensFranceNoxantFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.exosens.com/news/exosens-negotiations-acquire-noxant
2024NovemberAcquisitionAeroVironmentUSABlueHaloUSA$4.1 billionhttps://www.avinc.com/images/uploads/product_docs/AeroVironment_to_Acquire_BlueHalo_Establishing_Next-Generation_Defense_Technology_Company.pdf
2024NovemberAcquisitionMolexUSAAirBornUSANot disclosedhttps://www.molex.com/en-us/news/molex-announces-agreement-to-aquire-airborn-expanding-position-in-aerospace-and-defense
2024NovemberAcquisitionExosensFranceNoxantFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.exosens.com/news/exosens-enters-negotiations-acquire-noxant
2024NovemberAcquisitionFlexUSAJetCoolUSANot disclosedhttps://investors.flex.com/news/news-details/2024/Flex-Acquires-JetCool-to-Expand-Data-Center-and-Power-Portfolio/default.aspx
2024NovemberAcquisitionStandard BotsUSAREADY Robotics (automation Intellectual Property)USANot disclosedhttps://standardbots.com/blog/ready-robotics-acquisition
2024NovemberAcquisitionZMCUSAPure WaferUSANot disclosedhttps://www.purewafer.com/news/details/pure-wafer-acquired-by-top-private-equity-group-zmc https://www.linkedin.com/posts/zelnickmedia-zm-capital_zmc-acquires-pure-wafer-americas-leading-activity-7262588460761329666-9MXV?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
2024NovemberAcquisitionRealWearUSAAlmer TechnologiesSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.realwear.com/press-releases/realwear-acquires-almer-technologies-backed-by-teamviewer
2024NovemberAcquisitionMACOMUSAENGIN-ICUSANot disclosedhttps://www.macom.com/updates/news/2024/macom-expands-ic-design-expertise-with-acquisition-of-engin-ic
2024NovemberAcquisitionAddtechSwedenNanosystecGermanyNot disclosedhttps://mb.cision.com/Main/3619/4061588/3095366.pdf
2024NovemberAcquisitionIonQUSAQubitekkUSA$22 millionhttps://ionq.com/news/ionq-to-acquire-qubitekk-furthering-leadership-in-quantum-networking
2024NovemberAcquisitionTeledyneUSAExcelitas (Select Aerospace and Defense Electronics Businesses)USA$710 millionhttps://www.teledyne.com/en-us/news/Pages/teledyne-to-acquire-select-aerospace-and-defense-electronics-businesses-of-excelitas.aspx
2024NovemberAcquisitionHamamatsu PhotonicsJapanBAE SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.hamamatsu.com/jp/en/news/announcements/2024/20241105000000.html
2024NovemberAcquisitionTeledyneUSAMicropacUSA$57.3 millionhttps://www.teledyne.com/en-us/news/Pages/teledyne-to-acquire-micropac.aspx
2024OctoberAcquisitionSDIUnited KingdomInspecVisionUnited Kingdom£8.65 millionhttps://otp.investis.com/clients/uk/scientific_digital_imaging/rns/regulatory-story.aspx?cid=2377&newsid=1879921
2024OctoberAcquisitionOnto InnovationUSALumina InstrumentsUSANot disclosedhttps://s24.q4cdn.com/480160064/files/doc_news/Onto-Innovation-Announces-Tuck-In-Acquisition-of-Lumina-Instruments-Inc.-and-Lithography-Business-of-Kulicke-and-Soffa-2024.pdf
2024OctoberAcquisitionOnto InnovationUSAKulicke & SoffaUSANot disclosedhttps://s24.q4cdn.com/480160064/files/doc_news/Onto-Innovation-Announces-Tuck-In-Acquisition-of-Lumina-Instruments-Inc.-and-Lithography-Business-of-Kulicke-and-Soffa-2024.pdf
2024OctoberAcquisitionAMETEKUSAVirtek VisionCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.ametek.com/newsroom/news/investor/2024/october/ametek-acquires-virtek-vision-international
2024OctoberAcquisitionLaser PhotonicsUSAControl Micro SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.laserphotonics.com/laser-photonics-signs-agreement-to-acquire-control-micro-systems
2024OctoberAcquisitionSiemensGermanyAltairUSA$10.6 billionhttps://investor.altair.com/news-releases/news-release-details/altair-signs-definitive-agreement-siemens-be-acquired-106
2024OctoberAcquisitionGooch & HousegoUnited KingdomPhoenix Optical TechnologiesUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://gandh.com/news-and-resources/g-and-h-acquires-phoenix-optical-technologies-ltd
2024OctoberAcquisitionCelestial AIUSARockley Photonics (Patent Portfolio)United KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/celestial-ai_celestial-ai-acquires-rockley-photonics-patent-activity-7254528110295977988-6QlT?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
2024OctoberAcquisitionIPG PhotonicsUSAClean-LasersystemeGermanyNot disclosedhttps://investor.ipgphotonics.com/news/news-details/2024/IPG-Photonics-Announces-Agreement-to-Acquire-CleanLASER/default.aspx
2024OctoberAcquisitionEarthDaily AnalyticsCanadaDescartes LabsUSANot disclosedhttps://blog.descarteslabs.com/earth-daily-analytics-announces-acquisition-descartes-labs
2024OctoberAcquisitionExyteGermanyKineticsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.exyte.net/Newsroom/Exyte-completes-acquisition-of-Kinetics
2024OctoberAcquisitionExosensFranceNVLS (Night Vision Laser Spain)SpainNot disclosedhttps://www.exosens.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/EXOSENS-NVLS%20-%20Press%20release%20English%20-%20VDEF.pdf
2024OctoberAcquisitionLumibirdFranceAmplitude Laser (Nanosecond laser line)FranceNot disclosedhttps://www.lumibird.com/wp-content/uploads/241021_Lumibird_CAQ3_2024_CONTINUUM-_EN-1.pdf
2024OctoberAcquisitionETL SystemsUnited KingdomSpacePath CommunicationsUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.etlsystems.com/news/2024/10/etl-acquires-spacepath-communications-strengthen-global-satellite-communications
2024OctoberAcquisitionMycronicSwedenModus High-Tech ElectronicsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.mycronic.com/news-events/our-press-releases/high-volume-division-makes-acquisition-in-germany/
2024OctoberAcquisitionHologicUSAGynesonicsUSA$350 millionhttps://investors.hologic.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2024/Hologic-to-Acquire-Gynesonics-Developer-of-Minimally-Invasive-Solutions-for-Womens-Health/default.aspx
2024OctoberAcquisitionVSEUSAKellstrom AerospaceUSANot disclosedhttps://vsecorp.com/vse-corporation-announces-acquisition-of-kellstrom-aerospace/
2024OctoberMergerVizgenUSAUltivueUSANot disclosedhttps://vizgen.com/vizgen-and-ultivue-merge-to-enable-deeper-insights-into-disease-mechanisms-and-drive-innovation-in-spatial-multi-omics/
2024OctoberAcquisitionXRnanotechSwitzerlandMicroworksGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.xrnanotech.com/_files/ugd/768737_e05e30f34d4a41cc885e78cda6ae602c.pdf
2024OctoberAcquisitionLynredFranceNew Imaging TechnologiesFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.lynred.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/241007%20Lynred%20NIT%20acquisition%20EN.pdf
2024OctoberAcquisitionPursuit AerospaceUSAPrescott Precision DieUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241004556863/en/Pursuit-Aerospace-Announces-Completion-of-Strategic-Acquisitions-to-Advance-Growth
2024OctoberAcquisitionPursuit AerospaceUSAMerc AerospaceUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241004556863/en/Pursuit-Aerospace-Announces-Completion-of-Strategic-Acquisitions-to-Advance-Growth
2024OctoberAcquisitionAutomated Industrial RoboticsUSARobotics & DrivesIrelandNot disclosedhttps://www.roboticsanddrives.ie/automated-industrial-robotics-inc-acquires-robotics-drives/
2024OctoberAcquisitionComstockUSAQuantum Generative MaterialsUSANot disclosedhttps://comstock.inc/press-release/comstock-to-acquire-quantum-generative-materials-llc/
2024OctoberAcquisitionInfinite RealityUSAZapparUnited Kingdom$45 millionhttps://www.theinfinitereality.com/news/infinite-reality-acquires-extended-reality-xr-leader-zappar-strengthening-the-companys-immersive-technology-suite
2024OctoberAcquisitionMachine SolutionsUSAAlpine LaserUSANot disclosedhttps://www.machinesolutions.com/news-and-updates/machine-solutions-inc-acquires-alpine-laser-llc
2024OctoberAcquisitionJabilUSAMikros TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.jabil.com/news/jabil-acquires-mikros-technologies.html
2024OctoberAcquisitionBrukerUSADynamic Biosensors GmbHGermanyNot disclosedhttps://ir.bruker.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2024/Bruker-Acquires-Dynamic-Biosensors-a-Pioneer-of-Single-Cell-Interaction-Cytometry-Systems-for-Drug-Discovery/default.aspx
2024SeptemberAcquisitionAEVEX AerospaceUSAVeth Research AssociatesUSANot disclosedhttps://aevex.com/aevex-aerospace-acquires-veth-research-associates-enhancing-capabilities-for-contested-and-gps-denied-environments/
2024SeptemberAcquisitionVishay PrecisionUSANokraGermanyNot disclosedhttps://ir.vpgsensors.com/news/news-details/2024/Vishay-Precision-Group-Acquires-Nokra/default.aspx
2024SeptemberAcquisitionMobix LabsUSAEMCOREUSA$3.80 per sharehttps://investors.mobixlabs.com/news-releases/news-release-details/mobix-labs-submits-all-cash-offer-acquire-emcore-corporation
2024SeptemberAcquisitionExakteraGermanyiiMGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.exaktera.com/exaktera-acquires-advanced-illumination-491747.html
2024SeptemberAcquisitionAAC TechnologiesChinaCDA (Assets of the Micro-optics business)GermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.aactechnologies.com/en/post/advanced-micro-optics-technologies-gmbh-amot-starts-operations-of-micro-optic-solutions-in-suhl
2024SeptemberAcquisitionZEISS SMTGermanyBeyond Gravity (Lithography division)SwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.zeiss.com/semiconductor-manufacturing-technology/news-and-events/smt-press-releases/2024/acquire-high-tech-company.html#:~:text=ZEISS%20SMT%20announces%20to%20acquire%20high%2Dtech%20company%20based%20in%20Switzerland&text=The%20ZEISS%20Semiconductor%20Manufacturing%20Technology%20(SMT)%20segment%20has%20signed%20a,and%20Coswig%20(near%20Dresden). https://www.ruag.com/en/news/full-focus-space-zeiss-smt-acquires-ruag-internationals-lithography-business
2024SeptemberAcquisitionNano DimensionUSAMarkforgedUSA$5.00 per sharehttps://investors.nano-di.com/press-releases/news-details/2024/Nano-Dimension-to-Acquire-Markforged-Creating-a-Leading-Player-in-Additive-Manufacturing-AM-With-the-Technologies-Expected-to-Drive-Future-Growth/default.aspx
2024SeptemberAcquisitionSpectral CapitalUSAQuantum TomographyUSANot disclosedhttps://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/FCCN/news/Spectral-Capital-Announces-Strategic-Acquisition-of-Quantomo-Pioneering-the-Future-of-Quantum-Search-Technology?id=452613
2024SeptemberAcquisitionSpectral CapitalUSACrwdunitUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/spectral-capital-enters-agreement-to-acquire-crwdunit-inc-a-strategic-move-aligned-with-its-quantum-bridge-initiative-302244930.html?tc=eml_cleartime
2024SeptemberAcquisitionBTQ TechnologiesCanadaRadical Semiconductor (Processing-in-Memory Technology portfolio)USANot disclosedhttps://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/btq-technologies-completes-acquisition-of-radical-semiconductor-s-processing-in-memory-technology-portfolio-advancing-post-quantum-cryptography-capabilities-824300756.html
2024SeptemberAcquisitionITTUSAkSARIAUSA$460 millionhttps://investors.itt.com/news-releases/news-release-details/itt-completes-acquisition-ksaria-leading-manufacturer-mission
2024SeptemberAcquisitionKeysight TechnologiesUSASynopsys (Optical Solutions Group)USANot disclosedhttps://news.synopsys.com/2024-09-19-Synopsys-Enters-Definitive-Agreement-with-Keysight-Technologies-For-Sale-of-Optical-Solutions-Group
2024SeptemberAcquisitionFLSmidthDenmarkTudeshki Industrial Process Control (Tipco)GermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.flsmidth.com/en-gb/company/news/company-announcements/2024/flsmidth-to-strengthen-its-digital-pumps-cyclones-and-valves-offering-through-t
2024SeptemberAcquisitionSpectrisUnited KingdomPiezocrystAustria€133.5 millionhttps://www.spectris.com/newsroom/acquisition-of-piezocryst/
2024SeptemberAcquisitionLaserlineGermanyWBC Photonics (70 percent stake only)USANot disclosedhttps://laserline.pressroom-rbt.com/en/laserline-acquires-majority-stake-in-us-company-wbc-photonics/
2024SeptemberAcquisitionRadiant Opto-ElectronicsTaiwanNILTDenmarkNot disclosedhttps://www.nilt.com/company-announcement/
2024SeptemberAcquisitionKubotaJapanBloomfield RoboticsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.kubota.com/news/2024/20240911.html
2024SeptemberAcquisitionGeneral Dynamics Information TechnologyUSAIron EagleXUSANot disclosedhttps://www.gdit.com/about-gdit/press-releases/gdit-acquires-iron-eaglex-inc/
2024SeptemberAcquisitionTheonCyprusHarder DigitalGermany€34 millionhttps://www.theon.com/medias/news/item/151-theon-announces-acquisition-harderdigital
2024SeptemberAcquisitionIBMUSAAccelalphaUSANot disclosedhttps://newsroom.ibm.com/2024-09-09-ibm-to-acquire-accelalpha,-leading-oracle-consultancy
2024SeptemberAcquisitionBentley SystemsUSACesiumUSANot disclosedhttps://www.bentley.com/news/bentley-systems-acquires-3d-geospatial-company-cesium/
2024SeptemberAcquisitionAirbus Defence and SpaceGermanyInfodasGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-09-airbus-completes-acquisition-of-infodas-strengthens-cybersecurity
2024SeptemberAcquisitionAsyntUnited KingdomUniqsisUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.asynt.com/press-releases/asynt-acquires-uniqsis/
2024SeptemberAcquisitionExosensFranceLR TechCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.exosens.com/news/exosens-completes-acquisition-lr-tech
2024SeptemberAcquisitionBAE SystemsUSAKirintecUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.baesystems.com/en/article/bae-systems-acquires-kirintec-to-enhance-electronic-warfare-capability
2024AugustAcquisitionRenesas ElectronicsJapanAltiumUSANot disclosedhttps://www.altium.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/renesas-completes-acquisition-altium?srsltid=AfmBOoraBYSudi7zAhLWXhn2YlFjs1GIP1tNMHjIYiks54u7fOjJS-JM
2024AugustAcquisitionVibrantz TechnologiesUSAMicro AbrasivesUSANot disclosedhttps://vibrantz.com/press/vibrantz-technologies-acquires-specialty-alumina-company-micro-abrasives-corporation/?_gl=1*vq6vkf*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQzNzIzMzQ4OS4xNzI1OTM0NjQ2*_ga_LVWW18NK9W*MTcyNTkzNDY0NS4xLjAuMTcyNTkzNDY0NS4wLjAuMA..
2024AugustAcquisitionSandvikSwedenUniversal Field RobotsAustraliaNot disclosedhttps://www.home.sandvik/en/news-and-media/news/2024/08/sandvik-to-acquire-universal-field-robots/
2024AugustAcquisitionOriginal Clean EnergyUSAiSunUSANot disclosedhttps://originalcleanenergy.com/hello-world/
2024AugustAcquisitionDycomUSABlack & Veatch (Public Carrier Wireless Telecommunications Infrastructure Business)USANot disclosedhttps://dycomind.com/news-release/?news_release=18871
2024AugustAcquisitionTKHThe NetherlandsLiberty RoboticsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.tkhgroup.com/en/news/tkh-acquires-liberty-robotics/
2024AugustAcquisitionWECUnited KingdomLaser ProfilesUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.wec-group.com/news/wec-group-laser-profile.html
2024AugustAcquisitionAutomated Industrial RoboticsUSASewtec AutomationUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.sewtec.co.uk/automated-industrial-robotics-inc-acquires-sewtec-automation/
2024AugustAcquisitionQualcommUSASequans Communications (4G IoT portfolio)FranceNot disclosedhttps://sequans.com/press-release/qualcomm-and-sequans-reach-agreement-on-sale-of-4g-iot-technology/
2024AugustAcquisitionSchmalzGermanySoft Robotics (mGrip portfolio)USANot disclosedhttps://www.schmalz.com/en-us/career-company/latest/news/portfolio-expanded-schmalz-takes-over-finger-gripper-from-soft-robotics-inc/
2024AugustMergerRebellionsSouth KoreaSAPEONSouth KoreaNot disclosedhttps://rebellions.ai/rebellions-and-sapeon-korea-sign-definitive-merger-agreement/
2024AugustAcquisitionCarnegie RoboticsUSASwift Navigation (Duro product line)USANot disclosedhttps://www.carnegierobotics.com/newsarticles/8-20-24-DuroLineAcquired
2024AugustAcquisitionMobix LabsUSAJ-Mark ConnectorsUSANot disclosedhttps://investors.mobixlabs.com/news-releases/news-release-details/mobix-labs-announces-acquisition-j-mark-connectors-inc-boost
2024AugustAcquisitionFITTaiwanCcloud (acquired 70% stake only)ChinaCN¥220 millionhttps://www.fit-foxconn.com/mainssl/modules/MySpace/BlogInfo.php?xmlid=26372
2024AugustAcquisitionRedwireUSAHera SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://redwirespace.com/newsroom/redwire-to-acquire-spacecraft-developer-hera-systems/
2024AugustAcquisitionIndraSpainDeimosSpainNot disclosedhttps://www.indracompany.com/en/noticia/approving-constitution-space-newco-indra-strengthens-portfolio-acquiring-deimos
2024AugustAcquisitionLockheed MartinUSATerran OrbitalUSA$450 million ($0.25 per share)https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2024-08-15-Lockheed-Martin-to-Acquire-Terran-Orbital?_gl=1*2wvydd*_gcl_au*MTY3MDkxODk5Mi4xNzI0MzkyNjQx
2024AugustAcquisitionBrukerUSANovAliX (minority stake)USANot disclosedhttps://novalix.com/news-and-events/novalix-and-bruker-forge-global-alliance/
2024AugustAcquisitionAMDUSAZT SystemsUSA$4.9 billionhttps://www.amd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-8-19-amd-to-significantly-expand-data-center-ai-systems.html
2024AugustAcquisitionHewlett Packard EnterpriseUSAMorpheus DataUSANot disclosedhttps://www.hpe.com/us/en/newsroom/press-release/2024/08/hewlett-packard-enterprise-to-acquire-morpheus-data.html
2024AugustAcquisitionSymboticUSAVeo RoboticsUSA$8.7 millionhttps://www.symbotic.com/about/news-events/news/symbotic-acquires-veo-robotics-to-enhance-efficiency-and-safety-innovation/
2024AugustMergerbyNordicSwedenSivers PhotonicsUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.sivers-semiconductors.com/press/sivers-semiconductors-enters-into-letter-of-intent-with-bynordic-acquisition-corporation-for-business-combination-of-sivers-photonics-subsidiary/
2024AugustAcquisitionLMI TechnologiesCanadaLiberty RoboticsUSANot disclosedhttps://lmi3d.com/news/lmi-technologies-enhances-industry-leading-3d-vision-solutions-portfolio-with-acquisition-of-liberty-robotics-lr/
2024AugustAcquisitionExosensFranceCentronic LimitedUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.exosens.com/news/exosens-completes-closing-acquisition-centronic-leader-radiation-detection-solutions
2024AugustAcquisitionExigerUSAXSBUSANot disclosedhttps://www.exiger.com/perspectives/exiger-acquires-widely-adopted-proprietary-parts-intelligence-company-xsb/
2024JulyAcquisitionBertin TechnologiesFranceALPAOFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.alpao.com/pr-bertin-technologies-alpao/
2024JulyAcquisitionManuevoThe NetherlandsShapewaysThe NetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://manuevo.com/press-release/
2024JulyAcquisitionAgilent TechnologiesUSASigsense TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.agilent.com/about/newsroom/presrel/2024/29jul-gp24019.html
2024JulyAcquisitionWall ColmonoyUSAIndurate AlloysCanadaNot disclosedhttps://news.wallcolmonoy.com/acquisition-of-indurate-alloys-ltd
2024JulyAcquisitionInfinite RealityUSALandvaultUnited Kingdom$450 millionhttps://www.theinfinitereality.com/news/infinite-reality-closes-350-million-investment-acquires-landvault-in-450-million-deal-valuation-soars-to-5-1-billion
2024JulyAcquisitionTroGroupAustriaLuxinarUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.trogroup.com/en/news/trogroup-acquires-luxinar-a-leading-manufacturer-of-laser-sources-in-the-uk/
2024JulyAcquisitionKoitoJapanCeptonUSA$3.17 per sharehttps://www.koito.co.jp/english/news/docs/b3a2842f4910c7ab733b6f655a782af1f333341e.pdf
2024JulyAcquisitionAehr Test SystemsUSAIncal TechnologyUSA$21 millionhttps://www.aehr.com/2024/07/aehr-test-systems-to-acquire-incal-technology-expanding-its-addressable-market-within-the-rapidly-growing-ai-semiconductor-market/
2024JulyAcquisitionMerckGermanyUnity-SCGermany€155 million (plus additional milestone-based payments)https://www.merckgroup.com/en/news/acquisition-unity-sc-18-07-2024.html
2024JulyAcquisitionLaird Thermal SystemsUSATarkUSANot disclosedhttps://lairdthermal.com/thermal-technical-library/press-releases/laird-thermal-systems-acquires-leading-pumps-and-complete-cooling-package-supplier-tark-inc
2024JulyAcquisitionAstorgUnited KingdomHamilton ThorneUSA$282 millionhttps://api.kscope.io/ks-doc-view?key=70955ca0-4060-11ee-acee-0ed29589fc89&docid=f23b6ed82330c04998e54af891a7787a9c96afa9&content=prnews&format=html
2024JulyAcquisitionIDEXUSAMottUSA$1 billionhttps://www.idexcorp.com/news/news-item/idex-corporation-to-acquire-mott-corporation-expanding-applied-materials-science-technology-capabilities-across-high-value-end-markets/
2024JulyAcquisitionEssilorLuxotticaFranceHeidelberg EngineeringGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.essilorluxottica.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/agreement-to-acquire-majority-stake-in-heidelberg-engineering/
2024JulyAcquisitionMiddleGround CapitalUSASTEMMER IMAGINGGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.stemmer-imaging.com/s/company/investors/ad-hoc-and-corporate-news?language=en_US
2024JulyAcquisitionATS CorporationCanadaPaxiomUSANot disclosedhttps://investors.atsautomation.com/news/news-details/2024/ATS-Completes-Acquisition-of-Paxiom/default.aspx
2024JulyAcquisitionAlconSwitzerlandBELKIN VisionIsrael$81 millionhttps://www.alcon.com/media-release/alcon-completes-acquisition-belkin-vision-expanding-glaucoma-portfolio-direct
2024JulyAcquisitionKBRUSALinQuestUSANot disclosedhttps://www.linquest.com/madison-dearborn-partners-announce-sale-of-linquest-to-kbr/
2024JulyAcquisitionNMiThe NetherlandsMinerva Metrology and CalibrationThe NetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://nmi.nl/nmi-group-acquires-minerva-metrology-and-calibration/
2024JulyAcquisitionFormlabsUSAMicronicsUSANot disclosedhttps://formlabs.com/asia/company/press/formlabs-acquires-micronics/
2024JulyAcquisitionAmphenolUSACommScope (Mobile networks businesses)USA$2.1 billionhttps://investors.amphenol.com/news-and-events/news-details/2024/Amphenol-Corporation-to-Acquire-Mobile-Networks-Businesses-From-CommScope/default.aspx
2024JulyAcquisitionAMDUSASilo AIFinland$665 millionhttps://www.silo.ai/blog/amd-to-acquire-silo-ai-to-expand-enterprise-ai-solutions-globally
2024JulyAcquisitionIndustrial PhysicsUSATorus GroupUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://industrialphysics.com/news/industrial-physics-acquires-torus-group-expanding-global-leadership-in-measurement-and-metrology-services/
2024JulyAcquisitionMahrGermanyOptoSurfGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.mahr.com/en-us/company/media/press-releases/optosurf-gmbh-becomes-part-of-the-mahr-group
2024JulyAcquisitionTorrent PhotonicsUSAKnight OpticalUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://torrentphotonics.com/articles/torrent-photonics-announces-acquisition-of-knight-optical
2024JulyAcquisitionStrykerUSAArtelonUSANot disclosedhttps://www.stryker.com/ph/en/about/news/2024/stryker-completes-acquisition-of-artelon-inc.html
2024JulyAcquisitionSanbornUSAVeriDaaSUSANot disclosedhttps://sanborn.com/news/the-sanborn-map-company-inc-announces-acquisition-of-the-assets-of-veridaas/
2024JulyAcquisitionThermo Fisher ScientificUSAOlink HoldingSweden$3.1 billionhttps://newsroom.thermofisher.com/newsroom/press-releases/press-release-details/2024/Thermo-Fisher-Scientific-Completes-Acquisition-of-Olink-Announces-Commencement-of-Subsequent-Offering-Period/default.aspx
2024JulyAcquisitionSpectrisUnited KingdomSciApsUSA$260 millionhttps://www.spectris.com/newsroom/spectris-acquires-sciaps-incorporated/
2024JulyAcquisitionUL SolutionsUSATesTneT EngineeringGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.ul.com/news/ul-solutions-acquires-germany-based-hydrogen-testing-company-testnet
2024JulyAcquisitionNano DimensionUSADesktop MetalUSA$183 millionhttps://ir.desktopmetal.com/news/press-releases/detail/193/nano-dimension-to-acquire-desktop-metal-creating-a-leader
2024JulyAcquisitionKipu QuantumGermanyPlanQKGermanyNot disclosedhttps://kipu-quantum.com/kipu-quantum-acquires-quantum-computing-platform-built-by-anaqor-ag-to-accelerate-development-of-industrially-relevant-quantum-solutions/
2024JulyAcquisitionAAC Clyde SpaceSwedenSpacemetricSwedenNot disclosedhttps://investor.aac-clyde.space/en/press-releases/?slug=aac-clyde-space-to-acquire-spacemetric-ab-34572
2024JulyAcquisitionBoeingUSASpirit AeroSystemsUSA$8.3 billionhttps://boeing.mediaroom.com/2024-07-01-Boeing-to-Acquire-Spirit-AeroSystems
2024JulyAcquisitiononsemiUSASWIR Vision SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://investor.onsemi.com/news-releases/news-release-details/onsemi-enhances-intelligent-sensing-portfolio-acquisition-swir
2024JuneAcquisitionCadence Design SystemsUSABETA CAESwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.cadence.com/en_US/home/company/newsroom/press-releases/pr/2024/cadence-completes-acquisition-of-beta-cae.html
2024JuneAcquisitionAgence des participations de l'ÉtatFranceNokia (Alcatel Submarine Networks business)FinlandNot disclosedhttps://www.nokia.com/about-us/news/releases/2024/06/27/nokia-enters-into-an-agreement-with-the-french-state-regarding-the-sale-of-leading-submarine-networks-business-asn/
2024JuneAcquisitionNokiaFinlandInfineraUSA$2.3 billion ($6.65 per share)https://www.infinera.com/press-release/nokia-to-acquire-infinera/
2024JuneAcquisitionHoneywellUSACAESVirginia$1.9 billionhttps://www.honeywell.com/us/en/press/2024/06/honeywell-to-acquire-caes-to-enhance-defense-technologies-across-land-sea-air-space
2024JuneAcquisitionGoodfellowUnited KingdomPotomac PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.potomac-laser.com/blog/battery-backed-goodfellow-acquires-us-based-potomac-photonics/
2024JuneAcquisitionWisk AeroUSAVerocel IncUSANot disclosedhttps://wisk.aero/news/press-release/wisk-aero-acquires-verocel/
2024JuneAcquisitionOxford InstrumentsUnited KingdomFemtoToolsSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.oxinst.com/news/oxford-instruments-plc-to-acquire-femtotools-ag/
2024JuneAcquisitionBoston ScientificUSASilk Road MedicalUSA$27.50 per share (enterprise value of approximately $1.16 billion)https://news.bostonscientific.com/2024-06-18-Boston-Scientific-Announces-Agreement-to-Acquire-Silk-Road-Medical,-Inc
2024JuneAcquisitionSunDensityUSAQD SolarCanadaNot disclosedhttps://sundensity.us/news/sundensity-openssundensity-canadato-expand-its-globalsolar-solutions
2024JuneAcquisitionBaslerGermanyRoboception (25.1% stake)GermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.baslerweb.com/en-sg/news/basler-acquires-stake-roboception/
2024JuneAcquisitionSC OscarSingaporeRānui GenerationNew ZealandNot disclosedhttps://scoscar.com/sc-oscar-acquires-new-zealand-solar-developer/
2024JuneAcquisitionIgusGermanyAtroniaPortugalNot disclosedhttps://press.igus.com/2024/06/12/igus-invests-in-industry-4-0-and-acquires-sensor-specialist-atronia/
2024JuneAcquisitionGilat Satellite NetworksIsraelStellar BluUSANot disclosedhttps://gilat.com/pressreleases/gilat-to-acquire-stellar-blu-an-ifc-market-leader-with-a-first-to-market-esa-based-solution-for-commercial-aviation/
2024JuneAcquisitionBooz AllenUSAPGSCUSANot disclosedhttps://www.boozallen.com/menu/media-center/q1-2025/par-government-systems-corporation-acquisition.html
2024JuneAcquisitionLEDiLFinlandIngemann ComponentsDenmarkNot disclosedhttps://www.ledil.com/news_all/ratos-company-ledil-to-acquire-ingemann-components/
2024JuneAcquisitionLightpathUSAUnited Fiber and DataUSANot disclosedhttps://lightpathfiber.com/news/lightpath-acquire-united-fiber-data-assets
2024JuneAcquisitionHexagonSwedenVoyansiUSANot disclosedhttps://hexagon.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/2024/hexagon-acquires-voyansi-to-enhance-its-bim-solutions-portfolio
2024JuneAcquisitionHexagonSwedenItus DigitalUSANot disclosedhttps://hexagon.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/2024/hexagon-acquires-itus-digital-to-expand-asset-performance-management-capabilities
2024JuneAcquisitionDean DrakoUSACobalt AIUSANot disclosedhttps://www.cobaltai.com/dean-drako-acquires-cobalt-ai-enterprise-security-automation-leader/
2024JuneAcquisitionJoby AviationUSAXwing (Autonomy Division)USANot disclosedhttps://www.jobyaviation.com/news/joby-acquires-xwing-autonomy-division/
2024JuneAcquisitionPolygon LabsUSAToposwareUSANot disclosedhttps://polygon.technology/blog/polygon-labs-acquires-toposware-leading-zk-engineering-startup-to-help-pioneer-next-wave-of-zk-technology
2024JuneAcquisitionOptoprimFranceMorePhotonicsFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.optoprim.com/actus/optoprim-morephotonics/
2024MayAcquisitionVision MinerUSAAddWiseUSANot disclosedhttps://visionminer.com/pages/vision-miner-acquires-addwise
2024MayAcquisitionAmphenolUSACarlisle (CIT Business)USANot disclosedhttps://investors.amphenol.com/news-and-events/news-details/2024/Amphenol-Corporation-Completes-Acquisition-of-CIT-Business-From-Carlisle/default.aspx
2024MayAcquisitionCommScopeUSACasa Systems (Cable Business Assets) USA$45.1 millionhttps://www.commscope.com/press-releases/2024/commscope-selected-as-highest-and-best-bid-in-auction-to-acquire-cable-business-assets-of-casa-systems/
2024MayAcquisitionELT GroupItalyELTHUBItalyNot disclosedhttps://www.eltgroup.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Cs_Elettronica-acquisisce-100-Elthub-.pdf
2024MayAcquisitionJLLUSASKAE Power SolutionsUSANot disclosedhttps://ir.jll.com/news-releases/press-release-details/2024/JLL-enhances-data-center-capabilities-with-strategic-acquisition/default.aspx
2024MayAcquisitionBoldyn NetworksUSAApogee TelecomUSANot disclosedhttps://www.boldyn.com/us/news/boldyn-networks-closes-acquisition-of-apogee-telecom-in-the-us
2024MayAcquisitionFirst Brands GroupUSALumileds (Lamps and Accessories Business)The Netherlands$238 millionhttps://lumileds.com/lumileds-to-sell-its-lamps-and-accessories-business-to-first-brands-group/
2024MayAcquisitionVedantaIndiaAvanStrateJapanNot disclosedhttps://www.vedantalimited.com/img/media_mentions/press_release/2024/vedanta_Ltd_acquires_AvanStrate_Inc_10May2024.pdf
2024MayAcquisitionPhotonics FoundryGermanymicrofabGermanyNot disclosedhttps://photonics-foundry.com/photonics-foundry-welcomes-microfab-as-strategic-shareholder/
2024MayAcquisitionHologicUSAEndomagneticsUnited Kingdom$310 millionhttps://www.endomag.com/en/blog/company/hologic-to-acquire-endomagnetics-ltd/
2024MayAcquisitionLeica MicrosystemsGermanyViventis MicroscopySwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.leica-microsystems.com/company/news/news-details/leica-microsystems-adds-cutting-edge-light-sheet-solutions-to-its-portfolio-with-the-integration-of-viventis-microscopy/
2024MayAcquisitionClearlake CapitalUSASynopsysUSA$2.1 billion (Software Integrity Group Business only)https://clearlake.com/synopsys-enters-definitive-agreement-to-sell-its-software-integrity-business-to-clearlake-capital-and-francisco-partners/
2024MayAcquisitionPrivateerUSAOrbital InsightUSANot disclosedhttps://www.privateer.com/blog/welcome-to-the-crew-orbital-insight
2024MayMergerUnitiUSAWindstreamUSANot disclosedhttps://news.windstream.com/news/news-details/2024/Uniti-to-Merge-with-Windstream-Creating-Premier-Insurgent-Fiber-Provider/default.aspx
2024MayAcquisitionAirbusUSAAerovelUSANot disclosedhttps://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-05-airbus-finalises-acquisition-of-aerovel-and-its-uas-flexrotor
2024MayAcquisitionFocuslightChinaams OSRAMAustria€45 million (for Passive Optical Components Assets only)https://ams-osram.com/news/press-releases/passive-optical-components
2024MayAcquisitionHamamatsuJapanNKT PhotonicsDenmark€247 millionhttps://www.nktphotonics.com/news/nkt-photonics-now-part-of-hamamatsu-photonics/
2024MayAcquisitionOpterroUSARedondo OpticsUSANot disclosedhttps://opterro.com/2024/05/01/opterro-roi-press-release-may-1-2024
2024MayAcquisitionRexelUSATalleyUSANot disclosedhttps://www.rexel.com/en/medias/news/rexel-enters-into-an-agreement-to-buy-talley/
2024MayAcquisitionHalmaUnited KingdomMK Test SystemsUnited Kingdom£44 millionhttps://www.halma.com/news/press-releases/2024/halma-acquires-electrical-safety-business-for-44m
2024MayAcquisitionBeldenUSAPrecision Optical TechnologiesUSA$290 millionhttps://investor.belden.com/news/news-details/2024/Belden-Reports-First-Quarter-2024-Results-and-Acquisition-of-Precision-Optical-Technologies-Inc/
2024AprilAcquisitionFurukawaJapanMFOPTEXJapanNot disclosedhttps://www.furukawa.co.jp/en/release/2024/kei_20240426.html
2024AprilAcquisitionNikonJapanREDUSANot disclosedhttps://www.nikon.com/company/news/2024/0412_imaging_01.html
2024AprilAcquisitionHitachiJapanMA micro automationGermany€71.5 millionhttps://www.hitachi.com/New/cnews/month/2024/04/240427.pdf
2024AprilAcquisitionNitto DenkoJapanTruLife OpticsUnited KingdomNot disclosed (only partial stake acquired).https://www.nitto.com/jp/en/press/2024/0425.jsp
2024AprilAcquisitionMCAUSALightSpeed TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://callmc.com/mca-acquires-lightspeed-technologies-inc/
2024AprilAcquisitionSESBelgiumIntelsatUSA$3.1 billionhttps://www.intelsat.com/newsroom/ses-to-acquire-intelsat/
2024AprilMergerHowToRobotDenmarkGain & CoUSANot disclosedhttps://howtorobot.com/expert-insight/howtorobot-and-gain-co-unite-make-robotics-and-automation-accessible-all
2024AprilAcquisitionIBMUSAHashiCorpUSA$6.4 billionhttps://newsroom.ibm.com/2024-04-24-IBM-to-Acquire-HashiCorp-Inc-Creating-a-Comprehensive-End-to-End-Hybrid-Cloud-Platform
2024AprilAcquisitionHTA EnterprisesUSARoger K Sherman CompanyUSANot disclosedhttps://www.shermanstandards.com/html/what_s_new.html
2024AprilAcquisitionMicrochip TechnologyUSANeuronix AI LabsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.microchip.com/en-us/about/news-releases/corporate/microchip-technology-acquires-neuronix-ai-labs
2024AprilAcquisitionMicrochip TechnologyUSAVSISouth KoreaNot disclosedhttps://www.microchip.com/en-us/about/news-releases/corporate/microchip-acquires-adas-and-digital-cockpit-connectivity-pioneer-vsi
2024AprilAcquisitionBrukerUSANanoStringUSA$392.6 millionhttps://investors.nanostring.com/news/news-details/2024/NanoString-Technologies-to-Be-Acquired-by-Bruker-Corporation/default.aspx
2024AprilAcquisitionShield AIUSASentient Vision SystemsAustraliaNot disclosedhttps://shield.ai/shield-ai-to-acquire-australia-based-sentient-vision-systems-and-establish-shield-ai-australia/
2024AprilAcquisitionNaxnovaIndiaATTAustriaNot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/naxnova-acquires-austria-based-advanced-thermal-technologies-att-302115262.html
2024AprilAcquisitionAvineonUSANorth Point Geographic SolutionsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.avineon.com/en-us/news-and-events/avineon-completes-acquisition-of-north-point-geographic-solutions
2024AprilAcquisitionIridiumUSASatellesUSANot disclosedhttps://investor.iridium.com/2024-04-02-Iridium-Completes-Satelles-Acquisition-Introduces-Iridium-Satellite-Time-and-Location-STL
2024AprilAcquisitionAerospacelabBelgiumAMOSBelgiumNot disclosedhttps://www.aerospacelab.com/blog/press-releases-1/aerospacelab-successfully-acquires-amos-18
2024AprilAcquisitionNUCORUSASouthwest Data ProductsUSA$115 millionhttps://nucor.com/news-release/20556
2024AprilAcquisitionDescartes LabsUSAGeositeUSANot disclosedhttps://blog.descarteslabs.com/descartes-labs-geosite-acquisition
2024AprilAcquisitionBowman ConsultingUSASurdexUSA$44 millionhttps://bowman.com/news/bowman-enters-into-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-surdex-corporation-adding-high-altitude-digital-imagery-digital-mapping-and-advanced-geospatial-services/
2024AprilAcquisitionNACLUSAOptical Filter SourceUSANot disclosedhttps://www.nacl.com/nacl-acquires-ofs/
2024AprilAcquisitionLuxium SolutionsUSAInrad OpticsUSA$19 Millionhttps://www.inradoptics.com/about-us/press-releases/282-inrad-optics-to-be-acquired-by-luxium-solutions-for-19-million
2024AprilAcquisitionHexagonSwedenXwatchUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://hexagon.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/2024/hexagon-acquires-xwatch-to-strengthen-its-construction-safety-portfolio
2024AprilAcquisitionHexagonSwedenItus DigitalUSANot disclosedhttps://hexagon.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/2024/hexagon-acquires-itus-digital-to-expand-asset-performance-management-capabilities
2024AprilAcquisitionKarl StorzGermanyAsensus SurgicalUSANot disclosedhttps://ir.asensus.com/news-releases/news-release-details/asensus-surgical-inc-announces-non-binding-acquisition-proposal
2024AprilMergerKiwibotUSAAUTO Mobility SolutionsUSaNot disclosedhttps://www.kiwibot.com/blog-posts/kiwibot-acquires-auto
2024AprilAcquisitionHoneywellUSACivitanavi SystemsItaly€200 millionhttps://www.honeywell.com/us/en/press/2024/03/honeywell-to-acquire-civitanavi-systems-to-strengthen-autonomous-operations-offerings-in-aerospace-and-expand-european-footprint
2024MarchAcquisitionHalmaUnited KingdomRovers Medical DevicesThe Netherlands€85 millionhttps://www.halma.com/news/press-releases/2024/halma-completes-acquisition-in-womens-health-for-85-million
2024MarchAcquisitionTeledyneUSAValeportUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.teledyne.com/en-us/news/Pages/teledyne-to-acquire-valeport.aspx
2024MarchAcquisitioninTESTUSAAlfamationItalyNot disclosedhttps://www.alfamationglobal.com/en/news/new
2024MarchAcquisitionStemmer ImagingGermanyPhase 1 TechnologyUSANot disclosedhttps://www.stemmer-imaging.com/s/blog/acquisition-of-phase-1-technologies?language=en_US
2024MarchAcquisitionKeysightUSASpirentUSA£1,158 millionhttps://investor.keysight.com/investor-news-and-events/financial-press-releases/press-release-details/2024/Recommended-Cash-Offer-by-Keysight-for-Spirent-Communications-PLC/default.aspx
2024MarchAcquisitionINDUSGermanyGestalt RoboticsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://indus.de/en/press-release/ai-specialist-strengthens-indus-portfolio/
2024MarchAcquisitionEMFOURUSAG&H (Boston optoelectronics business)USA$12 millionhttps://gandh.com/news-and-resources/sale-of-g-and-h-boston-em4-optoelectronics-business
2024MarchAcquisitionMycronicSwedenVanguard AutomationGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.mycronic.com/news-events/our-press-releases/global-technologies-makes-acquisition-in-germany/
2024MarchAcquisitionAppleUSADarwinAIUSANot disclosedhttps://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/apple-buys-startup-darwinai-adds-staff-its-ai-division-bloomberg-reports-2024-03-14/
2024MarchMergerTitan MedicalCanadaConavi MedicalCanadaNot disclosedhttps://ir.titanmedicalinc.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/403/titan-announces-merger-agreement-with-conavi
2024MarchAcquisitionPatient SquareUSANanoString TechnologiesUSA$220 millionhttps://investors.nanostring.com/news/news-details/2024/Patient-Square-Capital-a-Leading-Health-Care-Focused-Investment-Firm-Agrees-to-Acquire-NanoString-Technologies/default.aspx
2024MarchAcquisitionZabolis PartnersLithuaniaEksma OpticsLithuaniaNot disclosedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/zabolispartners_zabolis-partners-valdoma-francis-eo-siekia-activity-7174317543292092416-Je9B?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
2024MarchMergerMiddleGroundUSAL.S. StarrettUSA$16.19 per sharehttps://www.starrett.com/news-events/the-l.s.-starrett-company-enters-into-a-merger-agreement-with-middleground-capital-to-become-private-company
2024MarchAcquisitionLuxiumUSAPLXUSANot disclosedhttps://www.novuslight.com/luxium-enters-into-agreement-to-acquire-plx-inc_N13126.html
2024MarchAcquisitionVectorGermanyEYYESAustriaNot disclosedhttps://www.vector.com/us/en/news/news/vector-acquires-austrian-ai-and-camera-sensor-technology-specialist-eyyes-gmbh-as-a-strategic-partner/
2024MarchAcquisitionSandvikUSACimquestUSANot disclosedhttps://www.home.sandvik/en/news-and-media/news/2024/03/sandvik-completes-the-acquisition-of-cam-reseller-cimquest/
2024FebruaryAcquisitionBrukerUSASpectral Instruments ImagingUSANot disclosedhttps://ir.bruker.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2024/Bruker-Acquires-Spectral-Instruments-Imaging-the-Performance-Leader-in-Preclinical-In-Vivo-Optical-Imaging-Systems/default.aspx
2024FebruaryAcquisitionNUVIEWUSAAstræaUSANot disclosedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/nuviewspace_nuview-announces-acquisition-of-analytics-activity-7166895393874628608-hBwG?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
2024FebruaryAcquisitionVoxelSensorsBelgiumEyeWay Vision (industrial and intellectual property (IP) portfolio)IsraelNot disclosedhttps://voxelsensors.com/news/voxelsensors-expands-its-spatial-and-empathic-computing-solutions-with-gaze-tracking-acquires-eyeway-visions-ip-and-unveils-the-plan-for-its-first-spatial-awareness-system-for-mobile/
2024FebruaryAcquisitionMotorola SolutionsUSASilent SentinelUSANot disclosedhttps://www.motorolasolutions.com/newsroom/press-releases/motorola-solutions-acquires-camera-provider-silent-sentinel.html
2024FebruaryAcquisitionSiemensGermanyInspektoGermanyNot disclosedhttps://inspekto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-02-13-Inspekto-newsletter-V1.1-1.pdf
2024FebruaryAcquisitionSAMUSAPrecisionPointUSANot disclosedhttps://www.sam.biz/events/sam-acquires-precisionpoint-inc/
2024FebruaryAcquisitionTeledyneUSAAdimecThe NetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.teledyne.com/en-us/news/Pages/teledyne-to-acquire-adimec.aspx
2024FebruaryAcquisitionZEISSGermanyPhilips Engineering Solutions (Aachen)GermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.zeiss.com/semiconductor-manufacturing-technology/news-and-events/smt-press-releases/2024/zeiss-takes-over-philips-engineering-solutions-in-aachen.html
2024FebruaryAcquisitionBrukerUSANanophotonJapanNot disclosedhttps://ir.bruker.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2024/Bruker-Acquires-Nanophoton-Corporation-a-Japanese-Technology-Leader-in-Research-Raman-Microscopy-with-20-Years-of-Experience/default.aspx
2024FebruaryMergerHexatronic Cables & Interconnect SystemSwedenHexatronic FiberopticSwedenNot disclosedhttps://www.hexatronic.com/en/press-releases/subsidiaries-in-sweden-merge-for-increased-efficiency-and-clarity-towards-the-market
2024FebruaryAcquisitionWorld Star TechCanadaTiga PhotonicsCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.gophotonics.com/news/details/5638-world-star-tech-expands-expertise-in-volume-holographic-grating-technology-with-tiga-photonics-acquisition
2024FebruaryAcquisitionStandexUSASanyu SwitchJapanNot disclosedhttps://ir.standex.com/2024-02-20-STANDEX-ANNOUNCES-CLOSING-OF-SANYU-SWITCH-CO-,-LTD-ACQUISITION
2024JanuaryAcquisitionBoston ScientificUSAAxonicsUSA$71 in cash per share (equity value of approximately $3.7 billion and an enterprise value of approximately $3.4 billion)https://news.bostonscientific.com/2024-01-08-Boston-Scientific-Announces-Agreement-to-Acquire-Axonics,-Inc
2024JanuaryAcquisitionITIS HoldingCzech RepublicVITRONICGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.vitronic.com/en-us/vitronic-confirms-acquisition--by-itis
2024JanuaryAcquisitionEnproUSAAdvanced Micro InstrumentsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.enpro.com/for-investors/investor-news/news-details/2024/Enpro-Inc.-Completes-Acquisition-of-Advanced-Micro-Instruments-Inc/default.aspx
2024JanuaryAcquisitionGentexUSAeSightUSANot disclosedhttps://ir.gentex.com/news-releases/news-release-details/gentex-announces-esight-acquisition-set-showcase-advanced-vision
2024JanuaryAcquisitionProtect AIUSALaiyer AIUSANot disclosedhttps://protectai.com/press/protect-ai-acquires-laiyer-ai
2024JanuaryAcquisitionORCA ComputingUnited KingdomGXC (Integrated Photonics Division)USANot disclosedhttps://orcacomputing.com/orca-computing-leaps-forward-in-quantum-computing-race-with-acquisition/
2024JanuaryAcquisitionInfleqtionUSAMorton PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.infleqtion.com/news/infleqtion-accelerates-commercialization-of-quantum-products-at-scale-with-silicon-photonics-acquisitions
2024JanuaryAcquisitionBluGlassUSAGaNWorks FoundryUSANot disclosedhttps://bluglass.com/completes-ganworks-acquisition-commences-operations/
2024JanuaryAcquisitionRenesasJapanTransphormUSANot disclosedhttps://www.renesas.com/us/en/about/press-room/renesas-acquire-transphorm-expand-its-power-portfolio-gan-technology?gclid=Cj0KCQiAn-2tBhDVARIsAGmStVkmrBrTtdt9nNREuj-Wz2T3TANuyWW8nQtmqnBQhE4zQNzyAYNBeNEaApUmEALw_wcB
2024JanuaryAcquisitionInfleqtionUSASiNoptiqUSANot disclosedhttps://www.infleqtion.com/news/infleqtion-accelerates-commercialization-of-quantum-products-at-scale-with-silicon-photonics-acquisitions
2024JanuaryAcquisitionHOLOEYE PhotonicsGermanyJasper Display (assets only for liquid-crystal-on-silicon (LCOS) technology portfolio)USANot disclosedhttps://holoeye.com/holoeye-purchased-significant-part-of-jasper-display-corporations-lcos-technology-portfolio/
2024JanuaryAcquisitionBrukerUSAChemspeed TechnologiesSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://ir.bruker.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2024/Bruker-Announces-Agreement-to-Acquire-Chemspeed/default.aspx
2024JanuaryAcquisitionHeadwall PhotonicsUSAinno-specGermanyNot disclosedhttps://headwallphotonics.com/headwall-acquires-inno-spec-gmbh/
2024JanuaryAcquisitionIntelUSASilicon MobilityFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.silicon-mobility.com/intel-announces-agreement-to-acquire-silicon-mobility/
2024JanuaryAcquisitionAngeles Equity PartnersUSAAcietaUSaNot disclosedhttps://www.angelesequity.com/news/acieta
2024JanuaryAcquisitionTrescalFranceA.A. JanssonUSANot disclosedhttps://www.trescal.com/blog/type/press-release/trescal-completes-100th-acquisition/
2024JanuaryAcquisitionAuroralightUSAKuzco LightingUSANot disclosedhttps://auroralight.com/auroralight-announces-acquisition-by-kuzco-lighting/
2024JanuaryAcquisitionTXOUnited KingdomTEQPORTGermanyNot disclosedhttps://txo.com/blog/txo-group-further-expands-its-circular-economy-offer-by-acquiring-teqport/
2024JanuaryAcquisitionSchunk GroupGermanyAixemtecGermanyNot disclosed (only majority stake was acquired)https://www.schunk-group.com/en/news-events/news/schunk-group-acquires-stake-in-aixemtec~n36521
2024JanuaryAcquisitionSynopsysUSAAnsysUSA$35 billionhttps://www.ansys.com/news-center/press-releases/1-16-24-synopsys-acquires-ansys
2024JanuaryAcquisitionFocuslightChinaSUSS MicroOpticsSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.focuslight.com/news-events/newslist/focuslight-technologies-inc-successfully-completes-the-acquisition-of-suss-microoptics-sa-further-strengthening-its-position-as-a-global-leader-in-micro-optics-solutions/
2024JanuaryAcquisitionKARL STORZGermanyInnersight LabsUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.karlstorz.com/ar/en/medtech-company-KARL-STORZ-acquires-british-ai-specialist-innersight-labs.htm?countrys=
2024JanuaryAcquisitionHewlett Packard EnterpriseUSAJuniper NetworksUSA$14 billionhttps://hpe.com/us/en/newsroom/press-release/2024/01/hpe-to-acquire-juniper-networks-to-accelerate-ai-driven-innovation.html
2024JanuaryAcquisitionABB SwitzerlandSevensenseSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.therobotreport.com/sevensense-acquisition-adds-vslam-smarts-mobile-robots-says-abb/
2024JanuaryAcquisitionAMS TechnologiesGermanyneoLASEGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.amstechnologies-webshop.com/ams-news/ams-technologies-amplifies-customized-photonics-solutions-through-acquisition-of-neolase
2024JanuaryAcquisitionOxford InstrumentsUnited KingdomFirst Light ImagingFrance€15.7m initial cash plus further €3m cash consideration (conditional)https://www.oxinst.com/news/oxford-instruments-acquires-first-light-imaging-sas/
2024JanuaryAcquisitionABBSwitzerlandReal TechCanadaNot disclosedhttps://new.abb.com/news/detail/111308/abb-acquires-innovative-optical-sensor-company-to-expand-smart-water-management-offering
2024JanuaryAcquisitionAldingerUSAInstrument TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://metrology.news/instrument-technologies-acquired-by-aldinger-company/
2024JanuaryAcquisitionModineUSATMG CoreUSANot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/home/article/14303291/modine-acquires-tmg-core-to-pursue-data-center-liquid-cooling-opportunities
2024JanuaryAcquisitionAFLUSAForza TelecomUSANot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/home/article/14303299/afl-bolsters-wireless-market-position-with-forza-telecom-acquisition
2024JanuaryAcquisitionBrukerUSATornadoSpectral SystemsCanadaNot disclosedhttps://tornado-spectral.com/blog/tornado-is-acquired-by-bruker-to-expand-its-biopharma-process-analytical-technology-pat-product-portfolio/
2024JanuaryAcquisitionBrukerUSANionUSANot disclosedhttps://ir.bruker.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2024/Bruker-Acquires-Electron-Microscopy-Company-Nion/default.aspx
2024JanuaryAcquisitionCiscoUSAIsovalentSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/home/article/14303177/cisco-acquires-isovalent-to-advance-multi-cloud-networking-security-capabilities
2024JanuaryAcquisitionHubbellUSANorthern Star HoldingsUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.led-professional.com/all/hubbell-news
2023DecemberAcquisitionSandvikSwedenpro-micronGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.home.sandvik/en/news-and-media/news/2023/12/sandvik-strengthens-its-position-in-sensorised-tools-market-with-the-acquisition-of-pro-micron-gmbh/
2023DecemberMergerLeddarTechUSAProspectorUSANot disclosedhttps://leddartech.com/leddartech-becomes-a-publicly-traded-company-after-completing-business-combination-with-prospector-capital-corp/
2023DecemberAcquisitionEnproUSAAdvanced Micro InstrumentsUSA$210 millionhttps://www.enproindustries.com/for-investors/investor-news/news-details/2023/Enpro-Inc.-to-Acquire-Advanced-Micro-Instruments-Inc/default.aspx
2023DecemberAcquisitionBrukerUSAELITechFrance$966.1 millionhttps://www.paipartners.com/mediaitem/pai-partners-enters-into-agreement-for-the-sale-of-elitech-group-to-bruker-corporation/
2023DecemberAcquisitionDanaherUSAAbcamUnited Kingdom$24.00 per share in cash (total not disclosed)https://investors.danaher.com/2023-12-06-Danaher-Completes-Acquisition-of-Abcam
2023DecemberAcquisitionConnectbaseUSAMasterStream ERPUSANot disclosedhttps://www.connectbase.com/press-release/connectbase-strengthens-global-connectivity-commerce-platform-with-acquisition-of-masterstream/
2023DecemberAcquisitionCommerceHubUSACadeeraUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://siliconangle.com/2023/12/12/commercehub-acquires-ai-startup-cadeera-rebrands-rithum/
2023DecemberAcquisitionBrukerUSAPhasefocusUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.bruker.com/de/news-and-events/news/2023/bruker-acquires-phasefocus.html
2023DecemberAcquisitionIBMUSASoftware AG (StreamSets and webMethods application integration platforms)USA€2.13 billionhttps://newsroom.ibm.com/2023-12-18-IBM-to-Acquire-StreamSets-and-webMethods-Platforms-from-Software-AG
2023DecemberAcquisitionIDEX USASTC Material Solutions USANot disclosedhttps://www.idexcorp.com/news/news-item/idex-completes-stc-material-solutions-acquisition/
2023DecemberAcquisitionClearlake Capital GroupUSAAlteryxUSA$4.4 billionhttps://www.nasdaq.com/articles/alteryx-agrees-to-be-acquired-by-clearlake-capital-group-and-insight-partners
2023DecemberAcquisitionOktaUSASperaUSANot disclosedhttps://www.okta.com/blog/2023/12/okta-acquisition-advances-identity-powered-security/
2023DecemberAcquisitionCiscoUSAIsovalentUSANot disclosedhttps://investor.cisco.com/news/news-details/2023/Cisco-to-Acquire-Isovalent-to-Define-the-Future-of-Multicloud-Networking-and-Security/default.aspx
2023DecemberAcquisitionSnowflakeUSASamoohaSingaporeNot disclosedhttps://www.samooha.tech/post/samooha-agrees-to-be-acquired-by-snowflake-to-simplify-interoperable-clean-rooms-in-the-data-cloud
2023DecemberAcquisitionOctopus EnergyUnited KingdomShell Energy RetailUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://octopus.energy/press/Octopus-Energy-completes-purchase-of-Shell-Energy-Retail-in-UK-and-Germany/
2023DecemberAcquisitionKPNThe NetherlandsKabeltexThe NetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.fibre-systems.com/article/kpn-moves-closer-80-fibre-optic-coverage-kabeltex-acquisition
2023DecemberAcquisitionCarl Zeiss MeditecGermanyDutch Ophthalmic Research CenterThe NetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.zeiss.com/meditec-ag/en/media-news/press-releases/2023/dutch-ophthalmic-research-center.html
2023DecemberAcquisitionHangzhou Great Star IndustrialChinaHexagon (Tesa Precision Measurement Instruments business)SwedenNot disclosedhttps://hexagon.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/2023/hexagon-agrees-sale-of-non-core-business-area
2023DecemberAcquisitionLuna InnovationsUSASilixaUnited Kingdom$21.5 million (upfront cash) plus $16.5 million additional in earnouts payable in 2025https://lunainc.com/news/luna-acquires-silixa
2023DecemberAcquisitionNynomicGermanyart photonics GermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.nynomic.com/en/corporate-news-ad-hoc-directors-dealings/
2023DecemberAcquisitionPerkinElmerUSACovarisUSANot disclosedhttps://www.covaris.com/news/perkinelmer-acquires-covaris/
2023DecemberAcquisitionLIG Nex1South KoreaGhost RoboticsUSA$400 millionhttps://www.therobotreport.com/lig-nex1-announces-intent-
2023DecemberAcquisitionManchester MetrologyUnited KingdomApex MetrologyUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://metrology.news/portable-metrology-specialist-acquires-cmm-services-company/
2023NovemberAcquisitionHOYA CorporationJapanWASSENBURG Medical B.VNetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.hoya.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Confidential_Press_Release_thursday_Nov_23-1.pdf
2023NovemberAcquisitionNovantaUSAMotion SolutionsUSA$189 millionhttps://investors.novanta.com/news/news-details/2023/Novanta-announces-agreement-to-acquire-Motion-Solutions/default.aspx
2023NovemberAcquisitionGrafana LabsUSAAsserts.aiUSANot disclosedhttps://siliconangle.com/2023/11/14/grafana-labs-acquires-ai-startup-asserts-ai-ease-application-observability-headaches/
2023NovemberAcquisitionAgile RobotsGermanyFranka EmikaGermany$32 millionhttps://www.therobotreport.com/agile-robots-acquires-franka-emika/
2023NovemberAcquisitionBigRepGermanyHAGE3DAustriaNot disclosedhttps://3dprintingindustry.com/news/bigrep-acquisition-of-hage3d-to-accelerate-large-scale-3d-printing-landscape-226430/
2023NovemberAcquisitionNexa3DUSAEssentiumUSANot disclosedhttps://3dprintingindustry.com/news/nexa3d-announces-plans-to-acquire-essentium-225844/
2023NovemberAcquisitionAcuity BrandsUSACurrent Lighting Solutions (Arize brand)USANot disclosedhttps://www.ledsmagazine.com/horticultural-lighting/article/14301912/acuity-brands-acquires-current-arize-horticultural-lighting
2023NovemberAcquisitionIndustrial Inspection & AnalysisUSAQ-PLUS LabsUSANot disclosedhttps://metrology.news/industrial-inspection-analysis-acquires-q-plus-labs/
2023NovemberAcquisitionHubSpotUSAClearbitUSANot disclosedhttps://siliconangle.com/2023/11/02/hubspot-announces-plans-acquire-business-data-provider-clearbit/
2023NovemberAcquisitionZayoUnited KingdomGlobalwaysGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/home/article/14301939/zayo-acquires-stuttgart-based-globalways
2023NovemberAcquisitionAltechnaLithuaniaAlpine Research OpticsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Altechna_Acquires_Alpine_Research_Optics/a69496
2023NovemberAcquisitionKeysightUSAESI FranceNot disclosedhttps://www.keysight.com/us/en/about/newsroom/news-releases/2023/1103-pr23-005-keysight-completes-the-acquisition-of-a-controllin.html
2023NovemberAcquisitionTibidabo Scientific IndustriesIrelandLLA InstrumentsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://tibidaboscientific.com/tibidabo-scientific-industries-announces-the-acquisition-of-lla-instruments/
2023NovemberAcquisitionKeysight Technologies, Inc.USAESI Group SAFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.keysight.com/us/en/about/newsroom/news-releases/2023/1103-pr23-005-keysight-completes-the-acquisition-of-a-controllin.html
2023NovemberAcquisitionJabil USARetronixUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.jabil.com/news/jabil-acquires-retronix.html
2023NovemberAcquisitionColt Technology Services United KingdomLumen (EMEA business only)USA$1.8 billionhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14301152/colt-accelerates-customer-reach-with-18b-lumen-emea-acquisition
2023NovemberAcquisitionBoldyn NetworksUnited KingdomEDZCOMFinlandNot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/5g-mobile/article/14301397/boldyn-enhances-5g-private-network-strategy-with-cellnexs-private-networks-unit-acquisition
2023NovemberAcquisitionIBMUSAApptioUSANot disclosedhttps://siliconangle.com/2023/11/28/ibms-acquisition-of-apptio-reaffirms-focus-on-driving-value-for-applications-in-the-hybrid-cloud-supercloud5/
2023NovemberAcquisitionOxford MetricsUnited KingdomIndustrial Vision SystemsUnited Kingdom£8.1 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Oxford_Metrics_Acquires_Industrial_Vision_Systems/a69457
2023November
AcquisitionLumentumUSACloudlightHong Kong$750 millionhttps://www.lumentum.com/en/media-room/news-releases/lumentum-announces-completion-cloud-light-acquisition
2023OctoberAcquisitionAU OptronicsTaiwanBehr-Hella ThermocontrolGermany€600 millionhttps://www.auo.com/en-global/New_Archive/detail/News_Archive_Product_20231002
2023OctoberAcquisitionNauticusUSA3D at DepthUSA$34 million in stockhttps://www.therobotreport.com/nauticus-to-acquire-3d-at-depth-for-34m-in-stock/
2023OctoberAcquisitionAMDUSANod.aiUSANot disclosedhttps://siliconangle.com/2023/10/10/amd-acquires-open-source-ai-software-developer-nod-ai/
2023OctoberAcquisitionSignifyThe NetherlandsDouglas Lighting ControlsCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.led-professional.com/all/signify-acquires-douglas-lighting-controls-assets-in-a-250k-deal-amidst-universal-douglas-shutdown
2023OctoberAcquisitionInfineonGermanyGaN SystemsCanada Not disclosedhttps://www.infineon.com/cms/en/about-infineon/press/press-releases/2023/INFXX202310-014.html
2023OctoberAcquisitionQcellsSouth KoreaLECOUSANot disclosedhttps://www.pv-magazine.com/2023/10/13/qcells-fully-acquires-intellectual-property-rights-for-leco-tech/
2023OctoberAcquisitionUltra Clean HoldingsUSAHIS InnovationsUSA$50 millionhttps://uct.com/investors/news/news-details/2023/UCT-Acquires-HIS-Innovations-Group/default.aspx
2023OctoberAcquisitionGradiantUSAH+E GroupGermanyNot disclosedhttps://waveep.com/gradiant-acquires-he-group-a-leading-european-water-technology-company-to-amplify-semiconductor-and-industrial-water-expertise/
2023OctoberAcquisitionJabil USAIntel (Silicon Photonics Optical Modules Business)USANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Jabil_Acquires_Intels_Silicon_Photonics_Optical/a69434
2023OctoberAcquisitionAtlassianAustraliaLoomUSANot disclosedhttps://www.atlassian.com/blog/announcements/atlassian-acquires-loom
2023OctoberAcquisitionEnterpriseDBUSASplitgraphUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://siliconangle.com/2023/10/24/enterprisedb-targets-analytical-ambitions-splitgraph-acquisition/
2023OctoberAcquisitionMicrosoft USAActivision BlizzardUSA$68.7 billionhttps://www.ign.com/articles/microsofts-69-billion-activision-blizzard-buyout-imminent-after-stock-halted-and-uk-clears-deal
2023OctoberAcquisitionSailPointUSAOsiriumUnited Kingdom$8.3 millionhttps://siliconangle.com/2023/10/30/cyber-consolidation-sailpoint-closes-osirium-acquisition-proofpoint-buy-tessian/
2023OctoberAcquisitionDivergentUSASigma Additive SolutionsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/divergent-technologies-inc-announces-acquisition-of-all-software-and-intellectual-property-from-sigma-additive-solutions-inc-301956078.html
2023OctoberAcquisitionBlattner TechnologiesUSAThe Indoor LabUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Blattner_Technologies_Acquires_The_Indoor_Lab/a69384
2023OctoberAcquisitionPrecision OpticalUSAOpticonxUSANot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/companies/article/14300256/precision-optical-technologies-acquires-opticonx
2023OctoberAcquisitionEmersonUSANasdaqUSA$8.2 billionhttps://www.emerson.com/en-us/news/2023/emerson-completes-ni-acquisition
2023OctoberAcquisitionHaemonetics USAOpSensCanada$253 millionhttps://www.nasdaq.com/articles/haemonetics-hae-announces-agreement-to-acquire-opsens#:~:text=Haemonetics%20will%20acquire%20all%20outstanding,accretive%20to%20Haemonetics'%20revenue%20growth.
2023OctoberAcquisitionHORIBA InstrumentsUSAProcess InstrumentsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.horiba.com/int/company/news/detail/news/10/2023/bolstering-industrial-process-monitoring-technologies-through-the-acquisition-of-process-instruments-inc-in-the-united-states/
2023OctoberAcquisitionInfineon Germany3db Access AGSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.infineon.com/cms/en/about-infineon/press/press-releases/2023/INFXX202310-001.html
2023OctoberAcquisitionTeledyne TechnologiesUSAXena NetworksDenmarkNot disclosedhttps://www.teledyne.com/en-us/news/Pages/teledyne-to-acquire-xena-networks.aspx
2023OctoberAcquisitionCohuUSAEquiptestSingapore$20 millionhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/cohu-acquires-equiptest-engineering-052300010.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAK8CuJ3_RFGtNqUVu79BGGjQ5RGvtNoz8nQXOAjesnvD_BFZ03G687OUpDsV024FXLOCJE4v6ZIFxM9Pwq5s_guet5Dl4SYb928S5VchRpG1PT8TYQAM_fFODlZU6_OG2SR39O0RZjJsT_bcRYn2our7Z59KcA5-Foj_OJ3y2Cv2
2023OctoberAcquisitionAcurenUSAAlloyweld InspectionUSANot disclosedhttps://www.acuren.com/news/acuren-acquires-alloyweld-inspection/
2023OctoberAcquisitionNynomicGermanyNLIRDenmarkNot disclosed (acquired 31.25% share in the capital stock only)https://www.nynomic.com/en/corporate-news-ad-hoc-directors-dealings/
2023SeptemberAcquisitionPlasma-ThermUSAThin Film EquipmentItalyNot disclosedhttps://www.plasmatherm.com/plasma-therm-announces-acquisition-of-thin-film-equipment-srl/
2023SeptemberAcquisitionAlign TechnologyUSACubicureAustriaNot disclosedhttps://3dprint.com/303306/what-aligns-acquisition-of-cubicure-means-for-dental-3d-printing/
2023SeptemberAcquisitionExcelitasUSAHeraeus Group (Heraeus Noblelight business)GermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.heraeus.com/en/hng/company_hng_1/press/2023_press/heraeus_sells_noblelight_specialty_lighting_business_to_excelitas_technologies.html
2023SeptemberAcquisitionTenable USAErmeticIsrael$240 millionhttps://siliconangle.com/2023/09/07/tenable-acquire-cloud-security-startup-ermetic-240-million/
2023SeptemberAcquisitionCiscoUSASpunkUSA$28 billionhttps://siliconangle.com/2023/09/21/cisco-boosts-cybersecurity-ai-ambitions-28b-acquisition-splunk/
2023SeptemberAcquisitionCamtekIsraelFormFactorGermany$100 million https://metrology.news/camtek-to-acquire-formfactors-frt-metrology-business/
2023SeptemberAcquisitionConceptUSA American Calibration Inc. and Inspection Engineering LLCUSANot disclosedhttps://metrology.news/concept-acquires-two-companies-expanding-capabilities-and-reach/
2023SeptemberAcquisitionWenglorGermanydeevioGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.wenglor.com/en/wenglor-Acquires-deevio/r/8796715671993
2023SeptemberAcquisitionRockwell AutomationUSAClearpath RoboticsCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Rockwell_Automation_Acquires_Clearpath_Robotics/p22/vo225/i1767/a69349
2023September MergerOmniLit AcquisitionUSASyntec OpticsUSA$325 million https://news.spacconference.com/2023/10/06/omnilit-acquisition-sets-vote-date-for-syntec-optics-merger/
2023SeptemberAcquisitionShoei ChemicalJapanNanosys (quantum dot business)USANot disclosedhttps://nanosys.com/press-releases/shoei-chemical-acquires-quantum-dot-business-from-nanosys
2023SeptemberAcquisitionCadenceUSAIntrinsixUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230920564370/en/Cadence-to-Acquire-Intrinsix-Corporation-from-CEVA
2023SeptemberMergerZapata AIUSAAndretti AcquisitionUSA$200 millionhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230905571509/en/Zapata-AI-an-Industrial-Generative-AI-Software-Company-to-Go-Public-Through-Business-Combination-with-Andretti-Acquisition-Corp
2023SeptemberAcquisitionCapgemini FranceHDL Design HouseSerbiaNot disclosedhttps://www.capgemini.com/news/press-releases/capgemini-boosts-its-semiconductor-capabilities-in-europe-with-acquisition-of-hdl-design-house/
2023SeptemberAcquisitionAdvantechTaiwanBitFlowUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Advantech_Acquires_Image_Acquisition_Specialist/a69325
2023SeptemberAcquisitionAllegro MicrosystemUSACrocus TechnologyUSA$420 millionhttps://www.allegromicro.com/en/about-allegro/news-room/2023/crocus-technology-acquisition
2023SeptemberAcquisitionIndie SemiconductorsUSAExalosSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.finsmes.com/2023/09/indie-semiconductor-acquires-exalos.html
2023AugustAcquisitionMACOMUSAWolfspeed (RF Business only)USANot disclosedhttps://www.macom.com/updates/news/2023/macom-announces-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-the-rf-business-
2023AugustAcquisitionOpenAIUSAGlobal Illumination USANot disclosedhttps://siliconangle.com/2023/08/16/openai-acquires-digital-products-company-global-illumination-undisclosed-price/
2023AugustAcquisitionCCL IndustriesCanadaImprint EnergyUSA $27 millionhttps://phoenix-vp.com/ccl-industries-acquires-imprint-energy/
2023AugustAcquisitionEmersonUSAAFAGSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.robotics247.com/article/emerson_to_acquire_afag_to_enhance_factory_automation_line
2023AugustAcquisitionJungheinrichGermanyMagazinoGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.robotics247.com/article/jungheinrich_fully_acquires_magazino_retains_mobile_robot_brand
2023AugustAcquisitionAeroVironmentUSATomahawk RoboticsUSA$120 millionhttps://www.robotics247.com/article/aerovironment_acquiring_tomahawk_robotics_120m_defense_robot_control_systems
2023AugustAcquisitionADDiTECUSAElem Additive SolutionsUSANot disclosedhttps://metrology.news/xerox-announces-sale-of-elem-additive-solutions-to-additec/
2023AugustAcquisitionAltanaGermanyImaginant Inc.USANot disclosedhttps://metrology.news/altana-strengthens-testing-and-measuring-instruments-portfolio-with-strategic-acquisition/
2023AugustAcquisitionBentley SystemsUSABlyncsyUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Bentley_Systems_Acquires_Blyncsy_Adds_to_iTwin/a69291
2023AugustMergerImmersedUSAMaquia Capital AcquisitionUSANot disclosedhttps://www.reuters.com/technology/virtual-reality-startup-immersed-go-public-via-spac-deal-sources-2023-08-09/
2023AugustAcquisitionLeiaUSADimencoThe NetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230807524947/en/Leia-Inc.-Acquires-Dimenco-Unifying-Global-Leaders-in-3D-Display-Technology
2023
August
AcquisitionSLM Solutions
Germany
Adira AddCreative
Portugal
Not disclosedhttps://metrology.news/slm-solutions-solidifies-ultra-large-am-systems-roadmap-with-acquisition/
2023AugustAcquisitionNorseldAustraliaBAES (Photonics Business only)AustraliaNot disclosedhttps://norseld.com/norseld-acquires-baes-photonics-business/
2023AugustAcquisitionBAE SystemsUSABall AerospaceUSA$5.5 billionhttps://www.baesystems.com/en-us/article/bae-systems-signs-agreement-to-acquire-ball-aerospace#:~:text=Complements%20BAE%20Systems'%20diverse%20product,Aerospace%20for%20approximately%20%245.55%20billion.
2023AugustAcquisitionCognexUSAMoritexJapan$274.1 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Cognex_Acquires_Machine_Vision_Optics_Developer/a69284
2023AugustAcquisitionBrukerUSAPhenomeXUSA$108 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Bruker_Enters_New_Research_Space_with_PhenomeX/p6/vo224/i1477/a69253
2023AugustAcquisitionSynopsysUSAPikeTecGermanyNot disclosedhttps://investor.synopsys.com/news/news-details/2023/Synopsys-Completes-Acquisition-of-PikeTec-GmbH/default.aspx
2023 July Acquisition Opinov8 United Kingdom Moqod The Netherlands Not disclosedhttps://opinov8.com/opinov8-announces-acquisition-of-moqod-b-v/
2023 July Acquisition Trescal France Unithree South Korea $45 millionhttps://metrology.news/trescal-makes-acquisition-to-consolidate-calibration-market-in-south-korea/
2023July Acquisition Standex International CorporationUSAMinntronix USA$30 millionhttps://ir.standex.com/2023-07-31-STANDEX-ACQUIRES-MINNTRONIX
2023July Acquisition Altair USA OmniV USA Not disclosedhttps://metrology.news/altair-expands-digital-engineering-technology-with-acquisition-of-omniv/
2023JulyAcquisitionG&H PhotonicsUnited KingdomArtemis OpticalUnited Kingdom£8.9 millionhttps://gandh.com/news-and-resources/g-and-h-acquires-artemis-optical
2023JulyAcquisitionMarposs ItalySolarius Development Inc.ChinaNot disclosedhttps://metrology.news/marposs-announces-acquisition-of-solarius-development-inc/
2023JulyAcquisitionTrescal FranceUnithree South Korea$45 millionhttps://metrology.news/trescal-makes-acquisition-to-consolidate-calibration-market-in-south-korea/
2023JulyAcquisitionAltairUSAOmniVUSANot disclosedhttps://metrology.news/altair-expands-digital-engineering-technology-with-acquisition-of-omniv/
2023JulyAcquisitionLightPathUSAVisimidUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/LightPath_Acquires_Visimid_Technologies/a69196
2023JuneAcquisitionWeinertSouth AfricaCBI Electric Telecom CablesSouth AfricaNot disclosedhttps://weinert-industries.com/en/news/foritztal-thuringia-germany-brits-north-west-province-south-africa/
2023JuneAcquisitionAppleUSAMira USANot disclosedhttps://www.theverge.com/2023/6/6/23751350/apple-mira-ar-headset-startup
2023JuneAcquisitionHexagon SwedenCADS AdditiveAustriaNot disclosedhttps://metrology.news/hexagon-acquisition-enhances-its-additive-manufacturing-solutions/
2023JuneAcquisitionMagnaCanadaVeoneer (Active Safety Business)SweedenNot disclosedhttps://www.magna.com/stories/news-press-release/2023/magna-completes-acquisition-of-veoneer-active-safety-business#:~:text=Magna%20Completes%20Acquisition%20of%20Veoneer%20Active%20Safety%20Business,-Growth&text=AURORA%2C%20Ontario%2C%20June%201%2C,Active%20Safety%20from%20SSW%20Partners
2023
June
Acquisition
Atlas Copco
Sweden
National Pump & Energy (NPE).
Australia
Not disclosed
https://www.atlascopcogroup.com/en/media/corporate-press-releases/2023/20230601-npe-acquisition-closing
2023JuneAcquisitionThermo Fisher Scientific USAMarqMetrixUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Thermo_Fisher_Acquires_Raman_Specialists/a69114
2023JuneAcquisitionG&HUnited KingdomGS OpticsUSA$15.7 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/GH_Acquires_GS_Optics/a69109
2023JuneAcquisitionVection Australia Invrsion ItalyNot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/vection-technologies-unveils-acquisition-to-lead-fashion--retail-xr-revolution-301844362.html
2023JuneAcquisitionDermalogGermanyJenetric (acquired Contactless Scan Technology)GermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/DERMALOG_Acquires_JENETRICs_Contactless_Scan/a69098
2023MayMergerMoove ItUSADecember LabsUruguayNot disclosedhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/moove-december-labs-merge-form-130000646.html
2023MayAcquisitionPrevianCanadaSensor NetworksUSANot disclosedhttps://previan.com/2023/05/25/previan-acquires-sensor-networks/
2023
May
Acquisition
Carlyle
USA
Meopta Optika
Czech Republic
Not disclosed
https://www.photonics.com/Articles/Investment_Firm_Carlyle_Group_Acquires_Czech/a69052
2023MayAcquisitionXTENDIsraelPerformance RotorsSingaporeNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/XTEND_Acquires_Drone_Inspection_Company/a69035
2023MayMergereMaginUSASamsung Display Co. Ltd.South Korea$218 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/eMagin_to_Merge_with_Samsung_Display/a69049
2023
May
Acquisition
Photonis
France
ProxiVision
Germany
Not disclosed
https://www.photonics.com/Articles/Photonis_Will_Acquire_ProxiVision/a68969
2023MayAcquisitionQuantum Computing IncUSAmillionwaysUSANot disclosedhttps://www.quantumcomputinginc.com/press-releases/quantum-computing-inc-signs-letter-of-intent-to-acquire-privately-held-artificial-intelligence-platform-millionways/
2023MayAcquisitionAMETEK USABison Gear & Engineering Corp.USANot disclosedhttps://www.ametek.com/newsroom/news/investor/2023/may/ametek-acquires-bison-gear-and-engineering-corp
2023MayAcquisitionLumibird FranceConvergent PhotonicsItalyNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Lumibird_to_Acquire_Convergent_Photonics_from/a69015
2023MayAcquisitionRadiant Opto-ElectronicsTaiwanNanocompFinlandNot disclosedhttps://nanocomp.fi/announcement-of-acquisition-by-radiant-opto-electronics/
2023
May
Acquisition
Universal Display Corp.
Ireland
Merck (Phosphorescent OLED emitter intellectual property (IP) assets)Germany
Not disclosed
https://optics.org/news/14/4/53
2023
May
Acquisition
Beamer Laser Marking Systems
USA
DPSS Lasers
USA
Not disclosedhttps://www.beamerlasermarking.com/news/beamer-laser-marking-systems-acquires-santa-clara-california-based-company-dpss-lasers-inc/
2023MayAcquisitionHalmaUnited KingdomSewertronicsPoland €41 millionhttps://www.halma.com/news/press-releases/2023/halma-acquires-sewertronics
2023
May
Acquisition
Meadowlark Optics
USA
Boulder Nonlinear Systems
USA
Not disclosed
https://www.photonics.com/Articles/Meadowlark_Optics_Acquires_Boulder_Nonlinear/a68966
2023
April
Acquisition
Atlas Copco
Sweden
Trillium US
USA
Not disclosed
https://www.atlascopcogroup.com/en/media/corporate-press-releases/2023/20230404-trillium-closing
2023
April
Acquisition
Ocutrx Technologies
USA
Spectrum AMT
USA
Not disclosed
https://www.auganix.org/ar-news-ar-medical-device-company-ocutrx-acquires/
2023AprilAcquisitionHORIBA Advanced Techno, Co., LtdJapanTethys Instruments SASFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.horiba.com/int/company/news/detail/news/4/2023/french-company-tethys-instruments-sas-joins-horiba-group/
2023
April
Acquisition
Atlas Copco
Sweden
Asven S.R.L. (compressed air business)
Argentina
Not disclosed
https://www.atlascopcogroup.com/en/media/corporate-press-releases/2023/20230404-asven-acquisition
2023
April
Acquisition
IDEX
USA
Iridian Spectral Technologies
Canada
$150 million
https://www.idexcorp.com/news/news-item/idex-to-acquire-iridian-spectral-technologies-global-leader-in-thin-film-dielectric-optical-filters/
2023AprilAcquisitionPhotonisFranceTelopsCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Photonis_Adds_Remote_Detection_Capability_with/a68930
2023
March
Acquisition
Atlas Copco
Sweden
Assets of FS Medical Technology Business
USA
Not disclosed
https://www.atlascopcogroup.com/en/media/corporate-press-releases/2023/20230307-acquisition-fs-medical
2023MarchAcquisitionHalmaUnited KingdomFireProCyprus€150 millionhttps://www.halma.com/news/press-releases/2023/halma-acquires-firepro
2023MarchAcquisitionSignifyNetherlandsIntelligent Lighting Controls, Inc.USANot disclosedhttps://www.iot-now.com/2023/03/09/128520-signify-acquires-intelligent-lighting-controls-expanding-connected-portfolio/
2023
March
Acquisition
Snap
USA
Th3rd
The Netherlands
Not disclosed
https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/24/snap-quietly-acquired-3d-scanning-startup-th3rd-last-year/?guccounter=1
2023
February
Acquisition
Atlas Copco
Sweden
CVS Engineering
Germany
Not disclosed
https://www.atlascopcogroup.com/en/media/corporate-press-releases/2023/20230202-closing-cvs-engineering
2023
February
Acquisition
CTS
USA
maglab AG
Switzerland
Not disclosed
https://www.ctscorp.com/cts-acquires-innovator-in-electric-vehicle-sensors/
2023
February
Acquisition
indie Semiconductor
USA
GEO Semiconductor
USA
Not disclosed
https://www.photonics.com/Articles/Indie_to_Acquire_GEO_Semiconductor/a68750
2023
February
Acquisition
Waters Corp.
USA
Wyatt Technology
USA
$1.36 billion
https://optics.org/news/14/2/22
2023
FebruaryAcquisitionOlympus Corporation JapanTaewoong Medical Co., LtdKorea$370 millionhttps://www.olympus-global.com/news/2023/nr02476.html
2023FebruaryAcquisitionHalmaUnited KingdomThermocable (Flexible Elements) Ltd United Kingdom£22 millionhttps://www.halma.com/news/press-releases/2023/halma-expands-in-fire-safety-sector-with-acquisition
2023
February
Acquisition
Excelitas
USA
Phoseon Technology
USA
Not disclosed
https://www.photonics.com/Articles/Excelitas_Acquires_Phoseon_Technology/a68771
2023JanuaryAcquisitionLuminarUSASeagate Technology and Seagate Singapore InternationalIreland, Singapore$12.6 millionhttps://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/LUMINAR-TECHNOLOGIES-INC-56358436/news/Luminar-Technologies-Inc-NasdaqGS-LAZR-acquired-certain-assets-related-to-Lidar-Project-from-S-43452524/
2023JanuaryAcquisitionLuminarUSACivil MapsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.theverge.com/2023/1/4/23539295/luminar-lidar-civil-maps-acquire-ces-2023
2023
January
Acquisition
TE Connectivity
SwitzerlandKriesGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.te.com/usa-en/about-te/news-center/te-connectivity-acquires-smart-grid-company-kries.html
2023
January
Acquisition
Atlas Copco
Sweden
Assets of MedCore Services Inc.
Canada
Not disclosed
https://www.atlascopcogroup.com/en/media/corporate-press-releases/2023/20230117-acquisition-medcore-services
2023JanuaryAcquisitionBayerGermanyBlackford AnalysisUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.itnonline.com/content/bayer-announces-acquisition-blackford-analysis-advance-ai-radiology-imaging
2023
January
Acquisition
FISBA Group
Switzerland
Gray Optics
USA
Not disclosed
https://optics.org/press/5662#:~:text=The%20acquisition%20of%20Gray%20Optics%20fits%20into%20FISBA's%20strategy%20to,development%20skills%20in%20North%20America.
2023JanuaryAcquisitionQuad-C ManagementUSAQED TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Quad-C_Management_to_Acquire_QED_Technologies/a68701
2023
January
Acquisition
TOPTICA
Germany
Azurlight Systems
France
Not disclosed
https://www.novuslight.com/toptica-acquires-azurlight-systems_N12696.html
2023JanuaryAcquisitionZEISSGermanyLENSOPolandNot disclosedhttps://www.zeiss.com/metrology/about-us/press/2023/iqs-aquisition-lenso.html
2023
January
Acquisition
Precitec
Germany
Enovasense
France
Not disclosed
https://www.precitec.cn/insights/news/precitec-acquires-majority-stake-in-paris-based-enovasense/
2023JanuaryAcquisitionBrukerUSAACQUIFER ImagingGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.bruker.com/en/news-and-events/news/2023/bruker-announces-acquisition-of-acquifer-imaging-gmbh.html
2023JanuaryAcquisitionResoneticsUSAMemry Corporation and SAES Smart MaterialsUSA$900 millionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/resonetics-to-acquire-saes-medical-nitinol-business-301716144.html
2023JanuaryAcquisitionPreAct TechnologiesUSAGestoosSpainNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/PreAct_Technologies_Acquires_Software_Developer/a68679
2023JanuaryAcquisitionIonQUSAAssets of Entangled NetworksCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230110005436/en/Networked-Quantum-Computers-IonQ-Acquires-Assets-of-Entangled-Networks
2022
December
Acquisition
In-Place Machining (IPM)
USA
East Coast Metrology (ECM)
USA
Not disclosed
https://www.photonics.com/Articles/In-Place_Machining_Company_Acquires_East_Coast/p6/vo214/i1445/a68603
2022DecemberAcquisitionOlympus JapanOdin VisionLondon$79 millionhttps://www.olympus-global.com/news/2022/nr02452.html
2022
December
Acquisition
Hexagon
Sweden
LocLab
Germany
Not disclosed
https://www.photonics.com/Articles/Hexagon_AB_Acquires_Existing_Partner_LocLab/a68638
2022DecemberAcquisitionMetaUSALuxexcelUSANot disclosedhttps://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2022/12/28/meta-neemt-bedrijf-uit-turnhout-over/
2022
December
Acquisition
BEVENIC GROUP
Finland
Oplatek
Finland
Not disclosed
https://www.oplatek.com/bevenic-group-oy-acquires-oplatek-group-oy/
2022
December
Acquisition
Amplitude
France
FASTLITE
France
Not disclosed
https://www.photonics.com/Articles/Amplitude_Laser_Acquires_Fastlite/a68619#:~:text=BORDEAUX%2C%20France%2C%20Dec.,the%20deal%20were%20not%20disclosed.
2022DecemberAcquisitionPhotonisFranceXenicsBelgiumNot disclosedhttps://mcusercontent.com/eaa033761490ba63b0e902c35/files/16900e17-b26d-7eb5-66ed-e7fe882c25cf/MKT_2022_PR014_Photonis_announces_agreement_to_acquire_Xenics.01.pdf
2022
December
Acquisition
Microsoft
USA
Lumenisity
United Kingdom
Not disclosed
https://www.photonics.com/Articles/Microsoft_Acquires_Hollow-Core_Fiber_Innovator/a68576
2022DecemberAcquisitionMicroVisionUSAIbeo Automotive SystemsGermany€15 millionhttps://www.finsmes.com/2022/12/microvision-to-acquire-ibeo-automotive-systems-for-up-to-e15m.html
2022DecemberAcquisitionCognexUSASAC Sirius Advanced CyberneticsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Cognex_Acquires_German_Firm_SAC_Sirius_Advanced/a68575
2022NovemberAcquisitionBrukerUSAInscopixUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221108005224/en/Bruker-Announces-Acquisition-of-Inscopix-for-Neuroscience-Research
2022NovemberMergerOusterUSAVelodyneUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Lidar_Companies_Velodyne_Ouster_Agree_to_Merge/a68493
2022NovemberAcquisitionLightwave LogicUSAPolymer Technology and Intellectual Property Assets of ChromosolUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Lightwave_Logic_Acquires_Polymer_Tech_Assets/a68538
2022NovemberAcquisitionAMETEKUSANavitar and RTDS TechnologiesUSA$430 millionAMETEK Acquires Navitar, RTDS Technologies | Business | Vision Spectra (photonics.com)
2022OctoberMergerECA GroupFranceiXblueFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.exail.com/eca-group-and-ixblue-join-forces-and-become-exail/
2022
October
Acquisition
Avicena
USA
Micro-LED Fab facility
USA
Not disclosed
https://www.photonics.com/Articles/Avicena_Acquires_Micro-LED_Fab_Engineering_Team/a68455
2022OctoberAcquisitionHalma United Kingdom IZI Medical ProductsUSA£138 Millionhttps://www.halma.com/news/press-releases/2022/halma-acquires-izi-medical-products
2022
October
Acquisition
Viavi
USA
Jackson Labs Technologies
USA
Not disclosed
https://optics.org/news/13/10/20
2022
October
Acquisition
Velodyne Lidar
USA
Bluecity
Canada
Not disclosed
https://velodynelidar.com/press-release/velodyne-lidar-acquires-bluecity/
2022
October

Acquisition

Tech Soft 3D

USA

Redway3D

France

Not disclosed

https://www.photonics.com/Articles/Tech_Soft_3D_Acquires_Redway3D/a68406
2022
September
Acquisition
Atlas Copco
Sweden
DF Druckluft-Fachhandel
Germany
Not disclosed
https://www.atlascopcogroup.com/en/media/corporate-press-releases/2022/20220905-Druckluft-Fachhandel-Acquisition
2022
September
Acquisition
Henkel
Germany
NBD Nanotechnologies
USA
Not disclosed
https://www.henkel.com/press-and-media/press-releases-and-kits/2022-09-13-henkel-acquires-advanced-materials-start-up-nbd-nanotechnologies-inc-1751026
2022
September
Acquisition
Nikon
Japan
SLM Solutions
Germany
€622 million
https://www.metal-am.com/nikon-to-acquire-3d-printing-provider-slm-solutions-in-e622m-deal/
2022
September
Acquisition
Lumibird
France
Innoptics
France
Not disclosed
https://www.lumibird.com/wp-content/uploads/220930_LUMIBIRD_INNOPTICS_EN.pdf
2022
SeptemberAcquisitionGroupe GorgeFranceiXblueFrance€410 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Groupe_Gorge_Finalizes_Acquisition_to_Complete/a68404
2022SeptemberAcquisitionExakteraUSAAdvanced IlluminationUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Exaktera_Acquires_Advanced_Illumination/a68354
2022SeptemberAcquisitionMaterialiseBelgiumIdentify3DUSANot disclosedhttps://www.materialise.com/en/news/press-releases/acquisition-identify3d
2022SeptemberAcquisitionFAROUSAGEOSLAMUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://lidarnews.com/press-releases/faro-acquires-geoslam/
2022SeptemberAcquisitionBevenic GroupFinlandOPLATEK GROUP OYFinlandNot disclosedhttps://www.oplatek.com/bevenic-group-oy-acquires-oplatek-group-oy/
2022SeptemberMergerRa Medical SystemsUSACatheter PrecisionUSANot disclosedhttps://ir.ramed.com/press-releases/detail/115/ra-medical-systems-enters-into-definitive-merger-agreement
2022SeptemberAcquisitionLASEABelgiumLASER CHEVALFranceNot disclosedhttps://www-clp--laser-fr.translate.goog/fr/article/lasea-acquiert-la-societe-laser-cheval-n1-francais-du-laser-industriel-et-renforce-sa-position-de-leader-en-france-et-en-suisse?_x_tr_sl=fr&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc
2022SeptemberAcquisitionIDEX USA Muon GroupNetherlands€700 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/IDEX_Adds_Muon_Group_to_Health_Science/a68361
2022SeptemberAcquisitionNikonJapanSLM SolutionsGermany€622 millionhttps://3dprint.com/293893/nikon-offers-to-buy-slm-solutions/
2022
August
Acquisition
Atlas Copco
Sweden
LEWA
Germany
Not disclosed
https://www.atlascopcogroup.com/en/media/corporate-press-releases/2022/20220801-Lewa-Geveke-closing
2022AugustAcquisitionLumentumUSAIPG PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.lumentum.com/en/media-room/news-releases/lumentum-acquires-ipg-photonics-telecom-transmission-product-lines
2022
August
Acquisition
Atlas Copco
Sweden
Geveke
The Netherlands
Not disclosed
https://www.atlascopcogroup.com/en/media/corporate-press-releases/2022/20220801-Lewa-Geveke-closing
2022AugustAcquisitionSlingshot AerospaceUSANumerica Corporation’s Space Domain Awareness (SDA) division and SeradataUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://slingshotaerospace.com/newsroom/slingshot-aerospace-acquires-numerica-space-seradata
2022AugustAcquisitionNordsonUSACyberOpticsUSA$380 millionnordson.com/en/our-company/news-room/news-releases/nordson-corporation-announces-agreement-to-acquire-cyberoptics-corporation
2022AugustMergerNUBURUUSATailwindUSAhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220808005192/en/NUBURU-Inc.-a-Leading-Innovator-in-High-Power-and-High-Brightness-Industrial-Blue-Laser-Technology-to-Go-Public-Through-Merger-With-Tailwind-Acquisition-Corp
2022AugustAcquisitionMKS InstrumentsUSAAtotechGermany$4.4 billionhttps://investor.mks.com/news-releases/news-release-details/mks-instruments-announces-closing-atotech-acquisition
2022JulyMergerAdtranUSAADVAGermanyNot disclosedhttps://investors.adtran.com/news-and-events/press-release-details/2022/ADTRAN-Holdings-Announces-Closing-of-Business-Combination-with-ADVA/default.aspx
2022
July
Acquisition
Markforged
USA

Digital MetalSweden
$40 million
https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/12/markforged-buys-digital-metal/
2022
July
Acquisition
Exo
USA
Medo
Canada
Not disclosed
https://www.exo.inc/press-release/exo-acquires-medo-ai-to-make-medical-imaging-as-easy-as-snapping-a-smartphone-photo/
2022JulyAcquisitionTeledyneUSANL AcousticsFinlandNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Teledyne_Acquires_Majority_Stake_in_NL_Acoustics/a68194#:~:text=THOUSAND%20OAKS%2C%20Calif.%2C%20July,instruments%20and%20predictive%20maintenance%20solutions.
2022JulyAcquisitionWalmartUSAMemomiUSANot disclosedhttps://invisionmag.com/walmart-to-acquire-ar-optical-tech-firm-memomi/
2022JulyAcquisitionVisitechUSAKeynote PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Visitech_Acquires_Keynote_Photonics_Week_in/a68189
2022JulyAcquisitionNano DimensionUSAFormatec Holding B.V (“Admatec/Formatec”)The Netherlands$12.9 millionhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/07/08/2476579/0/en/Nano-Dimension-Acquires-Admatec-and-Formatec-Creating-Metal-Ceramic-Additive-Manufacturing-Portfolio.html
2022JulyAcquisitionTroGroupAustriaInnolas PhotonicsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/TroGroup_Acquires_Innolas_Photonics/a68190
2022JulyAcquisitionHeadwall PhotonicsUSAHolographixUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Headwall_Makes_Second_Acquisition_in_a_Week_Adds/a68181
2022JulyAcquisitionSenko Advanced ComponentsJapanCudoFormUSANot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14279856/senko-buys-cudoform-for-copackaged-optics-play
2022
July
Acquisition
NEC Corp
Japan
Aspire Technology
Ireland
Not disclosed
https://www.nec.com/en/press/202207/global_20220701_01.html
2022JulyAcquisitionHeadwall PhotonicsUSAperClass BVThe NetherlandsNot disclosedphotonics.com/Articles/Headwall_Acquires_Hyperspectral_Imaging_Software/a68171
2022JulyAcquisitionTKH GroupThe NetherlandsNerian VisionGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/TKH_Group_Acquires_3D_Stereoscopic_Imaging/a68221
2022JulyAcquisitionRaytheon UKUnited KingdomNorthern Space and SecurityUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Raytheon_UK_to_Establish_Laser_Weaponry_Center/a68200
2022
June
Acquisition
Electro Optic Systems
Australia
KiwiStar Optics
New Zealand
Not disclosed
https://www.photonics.com/Articles/EOS_Acquires_Longtime_Supplier_KiwiStar_Optics/a67931
2022JuneAcquisitionLumibirdFranceSaab (laser rangefinder business)SwedenNot disclosedhttps://optics.org/news/13/6/3
2022JuneAcquisitionApplied MaterialsUSAPicosun OyFinlandNot disclosedhttps://ir.appliedmaterials.com/news-releases/news-release-details/applied-materials-broadens-its-technology-portfolio-specialty#:~:text=SANTA%20CLARA%2C%20Calif.%20%2C%20June,technology%2C%20primarily%20for%20specialty%20semiconductors.
2022MayAcquisitionRipley ToolsUSAMultiwave SensorsCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2022/05/19/2446994/0/en/Ripley-Tools-Has-Acquired-Multiwave-Sensors.html
2022
May
Acquisition
Spectris
United Kingdom
Dytran Instruments
USA
$82 million
https://newsnreleases.com/2022/05/10/spectris-plc-agrees-to-acquire-dytran-instruments-inc-for-82-million/
2022MayAcquisitionIDEX CorporationUSA KZValve, LLCUSANot disclosedhttps://www.idexcorp.com/news/news-item/idex-corporation-adds-precision-farming-solutions-for-agriculture-industrial-applications-with-completion-of-kzvalve-acquisition/
2022MayAcquisitionVision EngineeringUnited KingdomMilturn Precision EngineeringUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://metrology.news/vision-engineering-acquisition-strengthens-global-manufacturing-capability/
2022MayAcquisitionClearfieldUSANestor Cables OyFinland$23 millionhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14276730/clearfield-to-buy-finlands-nestor-cables
2022MayAcquisitionBasler AGGermanyAdvanced TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.novuslight.com/basler-reaches-agreement-on-the-acquisition-of-the-distribution-business-of-advanced-technologies_N12383.html
2022MayMergerAllied MotionUSAThinGapUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Allied_Motion_Reaches_Merger_Agreement_with/a68034
2022MayAcquisitionQuantum ComputingUSAQPhotonUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Quantum_Computing_Inc_to_Acquire_QPhoton/a68049
2022MayAcquisitionDZSUSAAdaptive Spectrum and Signal AlignmentUSANot disclosedhttps://dzsi.com/news/dzs-to-acquire-assia-portfolio/
2022MayAcquisitionBroadcomUSAVMwareUSA$61 billionhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14277268/broadcom-to-buy-vmware
2022MayAcquisitionAdvanced NavigationAustraliaVai PhotonicsAustralia$40 millionhttps://www.afr.com/technology/advanced-navigation-acquires-anu-deep-tech-spin-out-20220503-p5ai3t
2022MayAcquisitionColdQuantaUSASuper.techUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/ColdQuanta_Adds_Supertech_Launches_Cold_Atom/a68015
2022May AcquisitionNetherlands Measurement InstituteNetherlandsChamois MetrologyUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220509005300/en/Levine-Leichtman-Capital-Partners-Portfolio-Company-NMi-Acquires-Chamois-Metrology
2022MayAcquisitionDC BLOXUSALight Source CommunicationsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14277076/dc-blox-buys-network-assets-to-complement-sc-cable-landing-station
2022MayAcquisitionPrecisionalUSATrimble (four industrial technology businesses: Protempis, LOADRITE, Spectra Precision Tools, and SECO)
USANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/precisional-completes-acquisition-of-four-industrial-technology-businesses-from-trimble-301542583.html
2022MayAcquisitionDC BLOXUSAAscendant Capital FiberUSANot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14277076/dc-blox-buys-network-assets-to-complement-sc-cable-landing-station
2022
April
Acquisition
Amplitude
France

MW TECHNOLOGIESPortugal
Not disclosedhttps://amplitude-laser.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Press-release-Merge-MWTECH-and-Amplitude-FINAL-VERSION-v3.pdf
2022AprilAcquisitionCARIADGermanyautomotive division of Intenta GmbHGermanyNot disclosedhttps://cariad.technology/de/en/news/stories/CARIAD-acquires-automotive-division-intenta.html
2022AprilAcquisitionProbo MedicalUSACanute MedicalCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.probomedical.com/learn/blog/probo-medical-acquires-canute-medical/
2022AprilAcquisitionAxonUSAFoundry 45USANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/axon-announces-acquisition-of-virtual-reality-training-studio-foundry-45-301519425.html
2022AprilAcquisitionResoneticsUSAEaglePicher Technologies (Medical Power business)USANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/resonetics-announces-acquisition-of-eaglepicher-medical-power-301521252.html
2022AprilAcquisitionQuantifi PhotonicsNew ZealandSmarTest ElectronicsThailandNot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14270736/quantifi-photonics-buys-smartest-electronics-for-800g-transceiver-test-development
2022AprilAcquisitionGetingeSwedenFLUOPTICSFrance€27 millionhttps://www.bioworld.com/articles/518805-getinge-to-acquire-near-infrared-imaging-company-fluoptics-for-27m
2022AprilAcquisitionBlackrock NeurotechUSAMindXUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blackrock-neurotech-acquires-spatial-computing-software-firm-mindx-to-commercialize-full-stack-brain-computer-interface-product-301528549.html
2022AprilAcquisitionBosch SensortecGermanyArioso SystemsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.ipms.fraunhofer.de/en/press-media/press/2022/Arioso-Systems-becomes-part-of-Bosch-Sensortec-GmbH.html
2022AprilAcquisitionDigital AlphaUSAUnitas Global (Connectivity Business)USANot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14275147/digital-alpha-closes-buy-of-unitas-globals-connectivity-business
2022AprilAcquisitionGoogleUSARaxiumUSANot disclosedhttps://www.led-professional.com/all/google-acquires-microled-startup-raxium
2022AprilAcquisitionCarl Zeiss MeditecGermanyKogent SurgicalUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Laser-Based_Fusion_Energy_Startup_Closes_Funding/a67963
2022AprilAcquisitionCarl Zeiss MeditecGermanyKatalyst SurgicalUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Laser-Based_Fusion_Energy_Startup_Closes_Funding/a67963
2022AprilAcquisitionDiscovery Life SciencesUSACorning (Gentest® business unit)USANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/discovery-life-sciences-to-acquire-gentest-business-from-corning-incorporated-301517318.html
2022AprilAcquisitionCorning IncorporatedUSASaint-Gobain (Shielding and Optics business unit)FranceNot disclosedhttps://www.corning.com/worldwide/en/products/advanced-optics/news-events/news-releases/2022/04/corning-acquires-saint-gobain-s-shielding-and-optics-business-un.html
2022AprilAcquisitionBrukerUSAOptimal Industrial Automation and TechnologiesUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220405005227/en/Bruker-Acquires-Optimal-Companies-for-Pharma-PAT-Software-and-Biopharma-Manufacturing-Automation-Expertise-and-Technologies
2022AprilAcquisitionHorizonUSAConsolidated Cooperative (Commercial Fiber business)USANot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14274899/horizon-closes-purchase-of-consolidated-cooperatives-commercial-fiber-business
2022MarchAcquisitionSTANDEXUSASENSOR SOLUTIONSUSA$9.7 millionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/standex-acquires-sensor-solutions-301493338.html
2022MarchAcquisitionAurora Solar TechnologiesCanadaBT ImagingAustraliaCA$16.2 millionhttps://aurorasolartech.com/2022/03/03/aurora-solar-technologies-to-acquire-bt-imaging-to-accelerate-growth/
2022
March
Acquisition
Axion BioSystems
USA
CytoSMART TechnologiesNetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/CytoSMART_to_Join_Axion_BioSystems_Following/a67889
2022MarchAcquisitionBoschGermanyAtlatecGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.therobotreport.com/bosch-acquires-atlatec-to-bolster-autonomous-driving-portfolio/
2022MarchAcquisitionSarcosUSARE2 RoboticsUSA$100 millionhttps://www.therobotreport.com/sarcos-acquiring-re2-robotics-for-100m/
2022MarchAcquisitionLuminarUSAFreedom PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Luminar_Acquiring_Laser_Manufacturer_Freedom/a67876
2022MarchAcquisitionClearwave FiberUSARG FIBERUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/clearwave-fiber-acquires-kansas-based-rg-fiber-301510440.html
2022MarchAcquisitionQuantum MachinesIsraelQDevilDenmarkNot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/quantum-machines-acquires-qdevil-to-provide-full-stack-orchestration-platform-301513634.html
2022MarchAcquisitionProcess InsightsUSAGuided WaveUSANot disclosedhttps://www.process-insights.com/welcome-guided-wave/#:~:text=Process%20Insights%20Announces%20Acquisition%20of%20Guided%20Wave%20Inc.&text=Process%20Insights%2C%20a%20Union%20Park,Singapore%2Dbased%20Advanced%20Holdings%20Ltd.
2022MarchAcquisitionThermo Fisher ScientificUSAMax Analytical TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Thermo_Fisher_Completes_Max_Analytical/a67851
2022MarchAcquisitionSignifyNetherlandsGerard Lighting (Pierlite business)AustraliaNot disclosedhttps://www.led-professional.com/all/signify-to-acquire-pierlite-to-strengthen-position-in-australian-and-new-zealand-lighting-markets
2022MarchAcquisitionExproUnited KingdomSolaSenseUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220314005646/en/Expro-Enhances-Well-Integrity-Offering-With-Acquisition-of-Distributed-Fiber-Optic-Sensing-Company
2022MarchAcquisitionSnapUSANextMindFranceNot disclosedhttps://techcrunch.com/2022/03/23/snap-buys-mind-controlled-headband-maker-nextmind/
2022MarchAcquisitionLuna InnovationsUSANKT Photonics (LIOS sensing business)Germany€20 millionhttps://lunainc.com/news/luna-innovations-acquires-lios-sensing
2022MarchMergerVIGO VENTURES ASI PolandVIGO WE INNOVATIONPolandNot disclosedhttps://vigophotonics.com/app/uploads/2023/04/VIGO-CONSOLIDATED-ANNUAL-REPORT-2022-1.pdf
2022MarchAcquisitionCTSUSATEWA Temperature SensorsPoland$24.5 million
https://evertiq.com/design/51486
2022MarchAcquisitionEFFECT PhotonicsThe Netherlands
Viasat (DSP business)USANot disclosedhttps://effectphotonics.com/effect-photonics-acquires-coherent-optical-digital-signal-processing-business-from-viasat/
2022FebruaryAcquisitionSirona MedicalUSANinesUSANot disclosedhttps://techcrunch.com/2022/02/18/sirona-medical-acquires-nines-ais-algorithms-to-rebuild-radiologys-it-from-the-ground-up/
2022FebruaryAcquisitionAmentumUSAPAEUSA$1.9 billionhttps://www.amentum.com/amentum-completes-acquisition-of-pae/
2022FebruaryAcquisitionZebra TechnologiesUSAMatrox ImagingCanada$875 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Zebra_Technologies_to_Acquire_Matrox_Imaging/a67857
2022FebruaryAcquisitionVolatus AerospaceCanadaMVT Geo-SolutionsCanadaCA$1.2 millionhttps://newsdirect.com/news/volatus-aerospace-to-acquire-mvt-geo-solutions-inc-a-quebec-based-geomatics-service-company-958015154
2022
February
Acquisition
3D Systems
USA
Titan Robotics
USA
Not disclosed
https://www.3dsystems.com/press-releases/3d-systems-add-extrusion-technology-solution-portfolio-acquisition-titan-additive
2022FebruaryAcquisitionSivers SemiconductorsSwedenMixCommUSA$22.5 millionhttps://www.sivers-semiconductors.com/press/sivers-semiconductors-completes-acquisition-of-mixcomm/
2022FebruaryAcquisitionnLightUSAPlasmo IndustrietechnikAustriaNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/nLight_Acquires_plasmo_Industrietechnik_Adds/p6/vo214/i1381/a67779
2022FebruaryMergerSecond SightUSANano Precision MedicalUSA$8 millionhttps://www.nanoprecisionmedical.com/press-release-second-sight-medical-products-and-nano-precision-medical-announce-merger-agreement
2022
February
Acquisition
BelGaN
Belgium
ON Semiconductor Belgium
Belgium
Not disclosed
https://compoundsemiconductor.net/article/114243/BelGaN_Acquires_ON_Semiconductor
2022FebruaryAcquisitionBellCanadaEBOXCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14234630/bell-acquires-quebec-service-provider-ebox
2022FebruaryAcquisitionOcean InsightGermanyInternational Light TechnologiesUSA$26.6 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Ocean_Insight_Acquires_ILT_Adds_Light/p6/vo214/i1381/a67802
2022February

Acquisition
IBM
USA
Neudesic
USA
Not disclosed
https://newsroom.ibm.com/2022-02-15-IBM-Acquires-Neudesic,-Leading-Microsoft-Azure-Consultancy
2022
February
Acquisition
EMCORE
USA
L3Harris (Space and Navigation Business)
USA
$5 million
https://www.photonics.com/Articles/EMCORE_to_Acquire_L3Harris_Space_and_Navigation/a67786
2022
February
Acquisition
Intel
USA
Tower Semiconductor
Israel
$5.4 billion
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/feb-2022-corporate-news.html
2022February
Acquisition
TRUMPF
Germany
Active Fiber Systems
Germany
Not disclosed
https://www.photonics.com/Articles/TRUMPF_Acquires_Majority_Stake_in_Active_Fiber/a67785
2022
February
Acquisition
Sensata
USA
Elastic M2M
USA
Not disclosed
https://www.photonics.com/Articles/Sensata_Acquires_Elastic_M2M_Week_in_Brief/a67809
2022
February
Acquisition
H5 Data Centers
USA
vXchnge (bought seven data centers)
USA
Not disclosed
https://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14233001/h5-data-centers-buys-seven-data-centers-from-vxchnge
2022
February
Acquisition
SEACOM
South Africa
Africell (Uganda assets)
United Kingdom
Not disclosed
https://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14233951/seacom-buys-africell-uganda-assets-for-east-african-expansion
2022
February
Acquisition
Goldman Sachs
USA
ImOn Communications
USA
Not disclosed
https://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14234310/goldman-sachs-to-buy-fttp-broadband-provider-imon
2022JanuaryAcquisitionBlue OriginUSAHoneybee RoboticsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.honeybeerobotics.com/news-events/honeybee-robotics-to-join-blue-origin/
2022
January
Acquisition
KPM Analytics
USA
Bruins Instruments
Germany
Not disclosed
https://optics.org/news/13/1/21
2022JanuaryAcquisitionABB OpticalUSAMagicLensUSANot disclosedhttps://www.auganix.org/carear-announces-acquisition-of-magiclens-a-3d-visualization-and-augmented-reality-platform/
2022
January

Acquisition
Nano Dimension
USA
Global Inkjet Systems
United Kingdom
Not disclosed
https://www.globalinkjetsystems.com/nano-dimension-acquires-global-inkjet-systems-implements-its-vision-for-specialized-3d-printing-and-additive-manufacturing/
2022JanuaryAcquisitionQualcommUSAAugmented PixelsUkraineNot disclosedhttps://www.intellinews.com/qualcomm-acquires-ukraine-born-augmented-pixels-to-beef-up-ar-vr-development-capacities-232184/
2022
January
Acquisition
DataBank
USA
CyrusOne (purchased four data centers)
USA
$670 million
https://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14224203/databank-nabs-four-houstonarea-data-centers-from-cyrusone-for-670-million
2022JanuaryAcquisitionAllied MotionUSASpectrum ControlsUSA$70 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Allied_Motion_Acquires_Spectrum_Controls/a67649
2022
January
Acquisition
Meta Platforms
USA
ImagineOptix
USA
Not disclosed
https://arvrnews.co/vr-news/vr-and-ar-optics-tech-developer-imagineoptix-gets-acquired-by-meta/
2022JanuaryAcquisitionIMV TechnologiesFranceVESCOUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.imv-technologies.com/news/ves-custom-optics-joins-the-imv-technologies-group
2022
January
Merger
MetroNet
USA
Vexus Fiber
USA
Not disclosed
https://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14232944/fttp-broadband-providers-metronet-vexus-merge
2022JanuaryAcquisitionCareARUSAMagicLensUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carear-a-xerox-company-continues-growth-with-acquisition-of-magiclens-a-3d-visualization-and-augmented-reality-platform-301458168.html
2022
January
Acquisition
EOTech
USA
Intevac (Photonics business unit)
USA
$100 million
https://www.govconwire.com/2022/01/eotech-acquires-intevacs-photonics-business-for-100m/
2022JanuaryAcquisitionSKFSwedenLaser Cladding VentureBelgiumNot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/skf-acquires-additive-manufacturing-company-301457293.html
2022
January
Acquisition
Beanfield Metroconnect
Canada
FibreStream
Canada
Not disclosed
https://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14232792/beanfield-metroconnect-buys-fibrestream-expanding-residential-base
2022JanuaryAcquisitionSnapUSACompound PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.ledinside.com/node/32532
2022
January
Acquisition
Voyager Space
USA
Space Micro
USA
Not disclosed
https://news.satnews.com/2022/01/10/voyager-space-completes-acquisition-of-space-micro/
2022
January
Acquisition
Furhat Robotics
Sweden
Misty Robotics
USA
Not disclosed
https://furhatrobotics.com/press-releases/furhat-robotics-acquires-misty-robotics/
2022
January
Acquisition
Zayo

USA
QOS Networks
USA
Not disclosed
https://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14223648/zayo-group-buys-qos-networks-for-sdwan-capabilities
2022
January
Acquisition
mdGroup
USA
GeoCue
USA
Not disclosed
https://www.photonics.com/Articles/mdGroup_Acquires_GeoCue_Group/a67688
2022
January
Acquisition
Bystronic
Switzerland

Antil
Italy
CHF 13 million
https://www.bystronic.ch/en/news/media-releases/Bystronic-uebernimmt-Antil.php
2022
January
Acquisition
Digital Realty
USA
Teraco
South Africa
$3.5 billion (to acquire a 55% stake)
https://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14223054/digital-realty-to-buy-majority-stake-in-south-african-colocation-services-supplier-teraco
2022
January
Acquisition
Carlyle
USA
Involta
USA
Not disclosed
https://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14223014/carlyle-to-buy-data-center-services-provider-involta
2022
January
Acquisition
C Spire
USA
Troy Cablevision
USA
Not disclosed
https://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14222973/c-spire-completes-acquisition-of-troy-cablevision-union-springs-telephone
2022
January
Acquisition
C Spire
USA
Union Springs
USA
Not disclosed
https://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14222973/c-spire-completes-acquisition-of-troy-cablevision-union-springs-telephone
2021
December
Acquisition
Omega Optical
USA
Optometrics
USA
Not disclosed
https://optics.org/news/12/12/34
2021
Acquisition
Acquisition
Omega Optical
USA
EMF
USA
Not disclosed
https://optics.org/news/12/12/34
2021
December
Acquisition
Signify
Netherlands
Fluence
USA
$272 million
https://optics.org/news/12/12/29
2021DecemberAcquisitionEquinixUSAMainOneNigeria$320 millionhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14215209/equinix-to-buy-mainone-for-africa-reach
2021
December
Acquisition
Emtelle
United Kingdom
Afripipes
UAE
Not disclosed
https://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14222564/emtelle-buys-afripipes-for-microduct-portfolio-expansion
2021NovemberAcquisitionNovaIsraelancosysGermany$100 millionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/nova-expands-into-advanced-chemical-metrology-with-ancosys-acquisition-301426028.html
2021NovemberAcquisitionKKR and Global Infrastructure Partners
USACyrusOne
USA$15 billionhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14214069/kkr-global-infrastructure-partners-to-buy-data-center-reit-cyrusone
2021NovemberAcquisitionTrumpfGermanyTrumpf SismaGermany, ItalyNot disclosedhttps://optics.org/news/12/11/22
2021NovemberAcquisitionViasatUSAInmarsatUnited Kingdom$7.3 billionhttps://www.inmarsat.com/en/news/latest-news/corporate/2021/viasat-inmarsat-to-combine.html
2021NovemberAcquisitionAmerican TowerUSACoreSiteUSA$10.1 billionhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14214074/american-tower-expands-data-center-ambitions-with-coresite-acquisition-agreement
2021NovemberAcquisitionPrysmianItalyOmnisensSwitzerlandCHF 18.8 millionhttps://www.prysmiangroup.com/en/press-release/prysmian-group-acquires-swiss-omnisens
2021NovemberAcquisitionSantecJapanJGR OpticsCanadaNot disclosedhttps://optics.org/news/12/11/18
2021NovemberAcquisitionSantecJapanOptoTestUSANot disclosedhttps://optics.org/news/12/11/18
2021NovemberAcquisitionLumentumUSANeoPhotonicsUSA$918 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Lumentum_Acquires_NeoPhotonics/a67501
2021NovemberAcquisitionNano DimensionIsraelEssemtecSwitzerland$15.1 million to $24.8 millionhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/11/03/2326485/0/en/Nano-Dimension-Acquires-Essemtec-AG-Surface-Mount-Pick-Place-Systems-Supplier-for-the-PCB-and-OEM-Industries.html
2021NovemberAcquisitionCACIUSASA PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://investor.caci.com/news/news-details/2021/CACI-Enters-Agreement-to-Acquire-SA-Photonics-Inc/default.aspx
2021NovemberAcquisitionCytekUSATonbo Biosciences (cell analysis business)USANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Cytek_Adds_Flow_Cytometry_Capabilities_Makes/a67499
2021NovemberAcquisitionAllied MotionUSAORMECUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Allied_Vision_Acquires_ORMEC_Expands_Motion/a67493
2021NovemberAcquisitionPrototalSwedenProsilasItalyNot disclosedhttps://www.3dprintingmedia.network/prototal-acquires-italian-3d-printing-service-provider-prosilas/#:~:text=The%20agreement%2C%20which%20was%20signed,all%20under%20a%20single%20brand.
2021OctoberAcquisitionSiversSwedenMixCommUSA$135 to $155 millionhttp://www.semiconductor-today.com/news_items/2021/oct/sivers-151021.shtml
2021OctoberAcquisitionHÜBNER PhotonicsSwedenVALO InnovationsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://hubner-photonics.com/news/hubner-photonics-aquires-valo-innovations/
2021OctoberAcquisitionSCHOTT MINIFABGermanyApplied MicroarraysUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/SCHOTT_Signs_Agreement_to_Acquire_Applied/a67386
2021OctoberMergerSupernova IIUSARigetti ComputingUSANot disclosedhttps://www.rigetti.com/merger-announcement
2021OctoberAcquisitionBizLinkUSALeoni (Industrial Solutions business)GermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Photonics_News_Week_in_Brief_10_11_21/a67426
2021OctoberAcquisitionInTestUSAVideology Imaging SolutionsUSA$12 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/InTest_Expands_Automation_Capabilities_with/a67481
2021OctoberAcquisitionInTestUSAVideology Imaging Solutions EuropeUSA$12 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/InTest_Expands_Automation_Capabilities_with/a67481
2021OctoberAcquisitionIn Place MachiningUSAOASIS Alignment ServicesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.oasisalignment.com/blog/in-place-machining-company-acquires-oasis-alignment-services/
2021OctoberAcquisitionCGI Automated ManufacturingUSAAdvanced Laser MachiningUSANot disclosedhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/core-industrial-partners-portfolio-company-103000839.html
2021OctoberAcquisitionNovacapUSAStratusUSANot disclosedhttps://www.digitalinfrastructureinvestor.com/2021/10/25/stratus-to-join-forces-with-novacap-to-further-accelerate-growth/
2021OctoberAcquisitionQualcomm and SSW PartnersUSAVeoneerSweden$4.5 billionhttps://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2021/10/04/qualcomm-and-ssw-partners-reach-definitive-agreement-acquire-veoneer
2021OctoberAcquisitionStratasysUSAXaar 3DUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.3dprintingmedia.network/stratasys-acquires-all-remaining-shares-of-xaar-3d/
2021OctoberAcquisitionPrecision OpticsUSALighthouse ImagingUSA$2.85 millionhttps://www.lighthouseoptics.com/precision-optics-acquires-lighthouse-imaging/
2021OctoberMergerCepton TechnologiesUSAGrowth CapitalUSA$1.5 billionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Cepton_Technologies_to_Go_Public_via_SPAC_Merger/a67239
2021OctoberAcquisitionTibidabo Scientific IndustriesIrelandLambert InstrumentsNetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.lambertinstruments.com/news-items/2021/10/4/tibidabo-scientific-industries-announces-the-acquisition-of-lambert-instruments-bv-a-leader-in-high-speed-scientific-and-fluorescence-imaging
2021OctoberAcquisitionJenoptikGermanySwissOpticSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.jenoptik.us/investors/news-and-adhoc-releases/2021/10/19/berliner-glas-medical-and-swissoptic
2021OctoberAcquisitionJenoptikGermanyBerliner Glas MedicalGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.jenoptik.com/press/pressreleases/2021/10/19/acquisition-of-berliner-glas-and-swissoptic
2021OctoberAcquisitionOusterUSASense PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://ouster.com/blog/ouster-to-acquire-sense-photonics-to-form-ouster-automotive/
2021SeptemberAcquisitionVistaUSABlue PrismUnited Kingdom$1.5 billionhttps://techcrunch.com/2021/09/28/rpa-industry-consolidation-continues-with-sale-of-blue-prism-to-vista-for-1-095b/
2021SeptemberAcquisition3D SystemsUSAOqtonBelgiumNot disclosedhttps://www.3dsystems.com/press-releases/3d-systems-drive-adoption-additive-manufacturing-production-environments-acquisition
2021SeptemberAcquisitionDesktop MetalUSAAidroItalyNot disclosedhttps://www.3dprintingmedia.network/desktop-metal-acquires-hydraulics-3d-printing-specialist-aidro/
2021SeptemberMergerValensIsraelPTK Acquisition Corp.USANot disclosedhttps://www.valens.com/press-releases/valens-semiconductor-and-ptk-acquisition-corp-announce-closing-of-business-combination
2021SeptemberAcquisitionLocus RoboticsUSAWaypoint RoboticsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.therobotreport.com/locus-robotics-acquires-waypoint-robotics-to-diversify-amr-lineup/
2021SeptemberAcquisitionMaterionUSAH.C. Starck USA$380 millionhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210920005444/en/Materion-to-Acquire-H.C.-Starck%E2%80%99s-Electronic-Materials-Portfolio-Creating-a-Global-Leader-in-Premium-Thin-Film-Materials-for-the-Semiconductor-Market
2021SeptemberAcquisitionMetroNetUSACTSUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210915005143/en/Michigan-Based-CTS-to-Join-MetroNet
2021SeptemberAcquisitionTrilantic USA3D Systems (acquisition of On-Demand Manufacturing business)USA$82 millionhttps://3dprintingindustry.com/news/trilantic-wraps-up-82m-acquisition-of-3d-systems-quickparts-business-196710/
2021SeptemberAcquisitionWenglor SensoricGermanyTPL VisionUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://metrology.news/wenglor-sensoric-acquires-illumination-experts-tpl-vision/
2021SeptemberAcquisitionSynopsysUSABISTel (acquisition of the semiconductor and flat panel display solutions)South KoreaNot disclosedhttps://news.synopsys.com/2021-09-02-Synopsys-Completes-the-Acquisition-of-the-Semiconductor-and-Flat-Panel-Display-Solutions-from-BISTel
2021SeptemberAcquisitionIndie SemiconductorUSATeraXionCanada$159 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/indie_Semiconductor_to_Acquire_TeraXion/a67321
2021AugustAcquisitionMobix LabsUSACosemi TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14208579/mobix-labs-closes-cosemi-technologies-acquisition
2021AugustAcquisitionAnsysUSAZemaxUSANot disclosedhttps://www.ansys.com/news-center/press-releases/08-30-21-ansys-to-acquire-zemax-pursuant-to-definitive-acquisition-agreement
2021AugustAcquisitionDesktop MetalUSAExOneUSA$575 millionhttps://ir.desktopmetal.com/news/press-releases/detail/68/desktop-metal-to-acquire-exone-cementing-its-leadership-in
2021AugustAcquisitionMeta MaterialsCanadaNanotech SecurityCanadaC$90.8 millionhttps://metamaterial.com/meta-announces-agreement-to-acquire-nanotech-security-corp-for-c90-8-million/
2021AugustAcquisitionPhantom SpaceUSAMicro Aerospace SolutionsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/phantom-space-acquires-micro-aerospace-solutions-to-strengthen-its-spacecraft-technology--vertical-market-integration-301356788.html
2021AugustAcquisitionCORE Industrial PartnersUSACGI Automated ManufacturingUSANot disclosedhttps://www.industrial-lasers.com/cutting/article/14208599/core-industrial-partners-acquires-cgi-automated-manufacturing
2021AugustAcquisitiononsemiUSAGT Advanced TechnologiesUSA$415 millionhttps://www.onsemi.com/company/news-media/press-announcements/en/onsemi-to-acquire-gt-advanced-technologies
2021AugustAcquisitionSensata TechnologiesUSASPEAR POWER SYSTEMSUSANot disclosedhttps://www.spearpowersystems.com/about/media/news/spear-power-systems-to-be-acquired-by-sensata-technologies-furthering-sensatas-electrification-strategy/
2021JulyAcquisitionMKS InstrumentsUSAAtotechGermany$5.1 billionhttps://investor.mks.com/news-releases/news-release-details/mks-instruments-acquire-atotech
2021JulyAcquisitionNovantaUSAATI Industrial AutomationUSA$172 millionhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210719005221/en/Novanta-Announces-Agreement-to-Acquire-ATI
2021JulyAcquisitionNovantaUSASchneider Electric MotionUSA$115 millionhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210712005129/en/Novanta-Announces-Agreement-to-Acquire-Schneider-Electric-Motion-USA
2021JulyAcquisitionMarpossItalyJenoptikGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.marposs.com/eng/news/marposs-and-jenoptik-agreement
2021JulyAcquisitionDesktop MetalUSAAerosintBelgiumNot disclosedhttps://ir.desktopmetal.com/news/press-releases/detail/63/desktop-metal-acquires-aerosint-adding-multi-material
2021JulyAcquisitionPrototekUSAMidwest PrototypingUSANot disclosedhttps://3dprintingindustry.com/news/prototek-buys-into-3d-printing-with-acquisition-of-midwest-prototyping-193185/
2021JulyAcquisitionHalo TechnologyUSAARIA TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14206632/halo-technology-group-buys-aria-technologies-solid-optics
2021JulyAcquisitionHalo TechnologyUSASolid OpticsNetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14206632/halo-technology-group-buys-aria-technologies-solid-optics
2021JulyAcquisitionLumibirdFranceArevaFranceNot disclosedhttps://optics.org/news/12/7/33
2021JulyAcquisitionIn-Place MachiningUSAExact MetrologyUSANot disclosedhttps://metrology.news/in-place-machining-acquires-exact-metrology/
2021JulyMergerFathomUSAAltimarUSANot disclosedhttps://atmr.altimaracquisition.com/
2021JulyAcquisitionEssentiumUSAColliderUSANot disclosedhttps://www.essentium.com/news/essentium-to-acquire-collider-to-advance-game-changing-dlp-3d-printing-technology/
2021JulyAcquisitionSandvikSwedenDWFritz AutomationUSANot disclosedhttps://metrology.news/sandvik-to-acquire-metrology-and-automation-company-dwfritz-automation/
2021JulyAcquisitionSignifyNetherlandsTelensaUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.signify.com/global/our-company/news/press-releases/2021/20210701-signify-expands-offering-for-smart-cities-by-acquiring-telensa
2021JulyAcquisitionHexagonSwedenImmersalFinlandNot disclosedhttps://hexagon.com/news/press-releases?page=/en/hexagon-expands-its-smart-digital-reality-capabilities-acquisition-immersal
2021JulyAcquisitionABBSwitzerlandASTISpainNot disclosedhttps://new.abb.com/news/detail/80654/abb-to-acquire-asti-mobile-robotics-group-to-drive-next-generation-of-flexible-automation-with-autonomous-mobile-robots
2021JulyAcquisitionRohde & SchwarzGermanyZurich InstrumentsSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.rohde-schwarz.com/us/about/news-press/all-news/rohde-schwarz-strengthens-position-in-quantum-technology-market-by-acquiring-zurich-instruments-ag-press-release-detailpage_229356-1094656.html
2021JulyAcquisitionOmega OpticalUSASpectral SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://vermontbiz.com/news/2021/july/06/omega-optical-acquires-spectral-systems
2021JulyAcquisitionLuminar TechnologiesUSAOptoGrationUSANot disclosedhttps://www.bloomberg.com/press-releases/2021-07-19/luminar-acquiring-exclusive-lidar-chip-partner-and-specialized-fab
2021JuneAcquisitionFaro TechnologiesUSAHoloBuilderUSANot disclosedhttps://www.faro.com/en/News-Library/2021/FARO-Expands-Digital-Twin-Product-Suite-Acquires-HoloBuilder-Inc
2021JuneAcquisitionAgile SpaceUSATronix3DUSANot disclosedhttps://3dprintingindustry.com/news/agile-space-industries-buys-tronix3d-to-deliver-improved-space-ready-rocket-engines-191392/
2021JuneAcquisitionAcuity BrandsUSAams OSRAM Digital Systems BusinessAustriaNot disclosedhttps://www.osram-group.com/en/media/press-releases/pr-2021/04-06-2021
2021JuneAcquisitionGrainUSANetwork Wireless SolutionsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210602005621/en/Grain-Management-Announces-Acquisition-of-NWS
2021JuneMergerQuanergyUSACITIC CapitalChinaNot disclosedhttps://siliconangle.com/2021/06/22/lidar-company-quanergy-systems-go-public-via-spac-1-4b-deal/
2021JuneAcquisitionCELLINKUSADiscover EchoUSA$110 millionhttps://www.cellink.com/cellink-has-entered-into-an-agreement-to-acquire-discover-echo-inc/
2021JuneAcquisitionSchunkGermanyMajority stake in Pulsar PhotonicsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.electrooptics.com/news/tech-giant-acquires-majority-stake-fraunhofer-spin?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Rockley%20Photonics%20wins%20IEEE%20award%20for%20work%20on%20co-packaged%20optics&utm_campaign=EO%20June%20%202021%20Newsline%20part%202&utm_term=Electro%20Optics
2021JuneMergerHoneywellUSACambridge QuantumUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://cambridgequantum.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/210608_CQ_HON_PressRelease.pdf
2021JuneAcquisitionZayoUSAIntelligent Fiber NetworkUSANot disclosedhttps://www.zayo.com/newsroom/zayo-completes-acquisition-of-intelligent-fiber-network
2021JuneAcquisitionExcelitasUSAPCOGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.excelitas.com/press-release/excelitas-technologies-announces-agreement-acquire-pco-ag
2021MayAcquisitionSnapUSAWaveOpticsUnited Kingdom$500 million https://techcrunch.com/2021/05/21/snap-acquires-ar-startup-waveoptics-which-provides-tech-for-spectacles-for-over-500m/
2021MayAcquisitionCELLINKUSANanoscribeGermany€34 millionhttps://www.cellink.com/cellink-has-entered-into-an-agreement-to-acquire-nanoscribe/
2021MayAcquisitionInnoLas SolutionsGermanyMeyer Burger SwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.innolas-solutions.com/media/press-releases/details/innolas-solutions-staerkt-photovoltaikgeschaeft-durch-neuauftrag-von-meyer-burger-technology-ag0/
2021MayAcquisition3D SystemsUSAAlleviUSANot disclosedhttps://www.3dsystems.com/press-releases/3d-systems-announces-two-strategic-growth-acquisitions
2021MayAcquisitioniXblueFranceKyliaFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.ixblue.com/news/ixblue-acquires-kylia-and-muquans-create-new-european-leader-photonics-and-quantum
2021MayAcquisitionSensirionSwitzerlandIRsweepSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.sensirion.com/en/about-us/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/detail/news/sensirion-fully-acquires-infrared-spectrometer-specialist-irsweep/
2021MayAcquisitionZEISSGermanyCapture 3DUSANot disclosedhttps://www.zeiss.com/metrology/about-us/press/2021/iqs-project-caledon.html
2021MayAcquisitionOndasUSAAmerican RoboticsUSA$70.6 millionhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210517005438/en/Ondas-Holdings-Announces-Definitive-Agreement-to-Acquire-American-Robotics-Inc.
2021MayAcquisitioniXblueFranceMuquansFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.ixblue.com/news/ixblue-acquires-kylia-and-muquans-create-new-european-leader-photonics-and-quantum
2021MayAcquisitionCELLINKUSAVisikolUSA$7.5 millionhttps://www.cellink.com/cellink-has-acquired-visikol/
2021MayAcquisitionDesktop MetalUSAAdaptive3DUSANot disclosedhttps://3dprintingindustry.com/news/desktop-metal-ramps-up-expansion-with-adaptive3d-acquisition-after-35-q1-2021-revenue-rise-190218/
2021MayAcquisitionSmart EyeSwedenAffectivaUSA$73.5 millionhttp://corp.smarteye.se/en/press/press-releases/press-detail/?slug=smart-eye-enters-into-an-agreement-to-acquire-affectiva-and-intends-to-raise-equity-in-a-directed-share-issue
2021MayAcquisitionGrainUSATachusUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210505005657/en/Grain-Management-Announces-Acquisition-of-Tachus
2021MayAcquisitionVIA optronicsGermanyGermaneersGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210521005211/en/VIA-optronics-Announces-Acquisition-of-Germaneers
2021MayAcquisition3D SystemsUSAAdditive WorksGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.3dsystems.com/press-releases/3d-systems-announces-two-strategic-growth-acquisitions
2021MayAcquisitionNanosysUSAglōUSANot disclosedhttps://www.nanosys.co/news/2021/5/20/nanosys-acquires-leading-microled-company-gl
2021MayAcquisitionSalvo TechnologiesUSAKreischer OpticsUSANot disclosedhttps://salvotechnologies.com/2021/04/27/salvo-technologies-acquires-kreischer-optics-ltd/
2021MayAcquisitionQorvoUSANextInputUSANot disclosedhttps://www.qorvo.com/newsroom/news/2021/qorvo-acquires-leading-mems-based-sensor-solution-provider-nextinput
2021MayAcquisitionMKS InstrumentsUSAPhoton ControlCanadaCAD $387 millionhttps://investor.mksinst.com/news-releases/news-release-details/mks-instruments-announces-agreement-acquire-photon-control
2021MayAcquisitionCisco SystemsUSASedona SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/corporate-strategy-office/acquisitions/sedona-systems.html
2021MayAcquisitionSpectrum PlasticsUSALaser Light TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.spectrumplastics.com/about/news-events/spectrum-plastics-group-acquires-laser-light-technologies/
2021MayAcquisitionAMETEKUSANSI-MI TechnologiesUSA$230 millionhttps://www.ametek.com/pressreleases/news/2021/may/ametek-acquires-nsi-mi-technologies
2021MayAcquisitionTrend NetworksUnited KingdomTTIUSANot disclosedhttps://www.trend-networks.com/trend-networks-acquires-fibre-test-equipment-manufacturer-terahertz-technologies-inc/
2021AprilAcquisitionMaterialiseBelgiumLink3DUSANot disclosedhttps://www.materialise.com/en/press-releases/materialise-acquires-option-to-buy-link3D
2021AprilAcquisitionGlamoxNorwayLuminellNorwayNot disclosedhttps://www.led-professional.com/all/glamox-acquires-luminell
2021AprilAcquisitionNetwork ConnexUSAAdvantage EngineersUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210415005171/en/Network-Connex-Acquires-Advantage-Engineers
2021AprilAcquisitionExOneUSAFreshmade 3D USANot disclosedhttps://3dprintingindustry.com/news/exone-buys-freshmade-3ds-industrial-tool-3d-printing-technology-189253/
2021AprilAcquisitionLeonardoItalyHENSOLDTGermany€606 millionhttps://www.leonardocompany.com/en/press-release-detail/-/detail/24-04-2021-leonardo-acquista
2021AprilMergerSarcos RoboticsUSARotor Acquisition Corp.USANot disclosedhttps://www.sarcos.com/press-releases/sarcos-robotics-to-merge-with-rotor-acquisition-corp/
2021AprilAcquisitionKraken RoboticsCanada13 RoboticsBrazil220000https://krakenrobotics.com/kraken-closes-acquisition-of-brazilian-underwater-robotics-company/
2021AprilAcquisitionBrooks AutomationUSAPrecise AutomationUSA$70 millionhttps://metrology.news/brooks-announces-agreement-to-acquire-precise-automation/
2021AprilMergerAmplitude TechnologiesFranceAmplitude Systèmes FranceNot disclosedhttps://amplitude-laser.com/news/amplitude-technologies-and-amplitude-systemes-merge-and-now-operate-under-amplitude-name/
2021AprilAcquisitionHitachiJapanKyoto RoboticsJapanNot disclosedhttps://www.hitachi.com/New/cnews/month/2021/04/210408.pdf
2021AprilAcquisitionFagerhultSwedenSenecoDenmarkNot disclosedhttps://ir.fagerhultgroup.com/en/press-releases?page=/perma/press/1904144
2021AprilAcquisitionNano DimensionIsraelNanoFabricaIsrael$54.9 million to $59.4 millionhttps://www.3dprintingmedia.network/breaking-nano-dimension-acquires-nanofabrica/
2021AprilAcquisitionNano DimensionIsraelDeepCubeIsrael$70 millionhttps://3dprint.com/281071/nano-dimension-makes-second-acquisition-in-a-week/
2021AprilAcquisitionHexagonSwedenCADLMFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.hexagonmi.com/fr-CH/about-us/news/media-releases/2021/april-2021/hexagon-enhances-its-smart-manufacturing-autonomous-and-digital-twin-capabilities
2021AprilAcquisitionNikonJapanMorf3DUSA$91 millionhttps://www.nikon.com/news/2021/0406_01.htm
2021AprilAcquisitionSensata TechnologiesUSAXirgo TechnologiesUSA$400 millionhttps://www.sensata.com/contact/newsroom/sensata-technologies-completes-acquisition-xirgo-technologies
2021AprilAcquisitionAccentureIrelandPolluxBrazilNot disclosedhttps://newsroom.accenture.com/news/accenture-completes-acquisition-of-pollux.htm
2021AprilAcquisitionCrossUSARegal MetrologyUSANot disclosedhttps://www.crossco.com/blog/cross-company-acquires-regal-metrology/
2021MarchAcquisitionLeica MicrosystemsGermanyAiviaUSANot disclosedhttps://www.leica-microsystems.com/company/news/news-details/article/leica-microsystems-acquires-aivia-a-leading-ai-enabled-3d-microscopy-image-visualization-and-analysis-software-solution/
2021MarchAcquisitionCONTROPIsraelESC BAZIsraelNot disclosedhttps://www.controp.com/category/press-releases/acquisition-esc-baz.aspx
2021MarchAcquisitionGlamoxNorwayLiteIPUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.led-professional.com/all/glamox-has-acquired-uk-based-wireless-lighting-controls-company
2021MarchAcquisitionTRUMPFGermanyLantekSpainNot disclosedhttps://www.trumpf.com/en_SE/presse/global-press-releases/press-release-detail-page/release/trumpf-enters-into-close-partnership-with-lantek-and-expands-software-business/
2021MarchMergerRockley PhotonicsUnited KingdomSC HealthSingaporeNot disclosedhttps://www.nasdaq.com/articles/rockley-photonics-to-go-public-through-spac-merger-quick-facts-2021-03-19
2021MarchMergerHeidelberg InstrumentsGermanyMultiphoton OpticsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://heidelberg-instruments.com/blogpost-first/
2021MarchAcquisitionHorizonUSAInfinity FiberUSANot disclosedhttps://www.horizonconnects.com/horizon-acquires-infinity-fiber-llc/
2021MarchAcquisitionBoston ScientificUSALumenisIsrael$1.07 billionhttps://news.bostonscientific.com/2021-03-03-Boston-Scientific-Announces-Agreement-To-Acquire-Lumenis-LTD-Surgical-Business-From-Baring-Private-Equity-Asia
2021MarchAcquisitionLumibirdFranceSaabSwedenNot disclosedhttps://www.lumibird.com/wp-content/uploads/20210303Lumibird_SAAB_EN.pdf
2021MarchAcquisition3D Printing TechUSAVoodooUSANot disclosedhttps://3dprintingindustry.com/news/3d-printing-tech-eyes-largest-us-fdm-print-farm-with-voodoo-manufacturing-acquisition-185625/
2021MarchAcquisitionAMETEKUSAMagnetrolUSANot disclosedhttps://www.ametek.com/pressreleases/news/2021/march/ametek-announces-three-acquisitions
2021MarchAcquisitionAtar CapitalUSAUniversal Lighting Technologies (acquired from parent company, Panasonic Corp.) USANot disclosedhttps://www.led-professional.com/all/atar-capital-acquires-universal-lighting-technologies-and-douglas-lighting-controls-from-panasonic-corporation
2021MarchAcquisitionAtar CapitalUSADouglas Lighting Controls (acquired from parent company, Panasonic Corp.) CanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.douglaslightingcontrols.com/resources/press_release/UDLA%20Press%20Release.pdf
2021MarchAcquisitionAMETEKUSACrank SoftwareCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.ametek.com/pressreleases/news/2021/march/ametek-announces-three-acquisitions
2021MarchAcquisitionAMETEKUSAEGS AutomationGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.ametek.com/pressreleases/news/2021/march/ametek-announces-three-acquisitions
2021MarchAcquisition5N PlusCanadaAZUR SPACEGermany€73-79 millionhttp://www.semiconductor-today.com/news_items/2021/mar/5nplus-300321.shtml
2021MarchAcquisitionAMETEKUSAAbaco SystemsUSA$1.35 billionhttps://www.ametek.com/pressreleases/news/2021/march/ametek-announces-agreement-to-acquire-abaco-systems
2021MarchAcquisitionSenseeker EngineeringUSASE-IRUSANot disclosedhttps://www.senseeker.com/news/PR-20210302.htm
2021MarchAcquisitionAIMS MetrologyUSAMeasurement SpecialtiesUSANot disclosedhttps://gearsolutions.com/news/aims-metrology-acquires-measurement-specialties-inc/
2021MarchAcquisitionConcept MachineUSAB.C. MacDonaldUSANot disclosedhttps://conceptmachine.com/upcoming-events-2/
2021MarchAcquisitionConcept MachineUSAMetrology CenterUSANot disclosedhttps://conceptmachine.com/upcoming-events-2/
2021MarchAcquisitionMBF BioscienceUSAVidrio TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.mbfbioscience.com/blog/2021/03/mbf-acquisition-vidrio-technologies/
2021MarchAcquisitionSolid StateUnited KingdomActive SiliconUnited Kingdom£6.3 millionhttps://www.activesilicon.com/news-media/news/active-silicon-acquired-by-solid-state/
2021MarchAcquisitionPhysik InstrumenteGermanyP·G·W-Precision GraniteJapanNot disclosedhttps://www.physikinstrumente.com/en/news-events/news/news-detailpage/physik-instrumente-acquires-pgw/
2021MarchAcquisitionEssilorLuxotticaFranceWalmanUSANot disclosedhttps://www.essilorluxottica.com/essilorluxottica-signs-agreement-acquire-walman-us
2021MarchAcquisitionLynn ElectronicsUSATotal Cable SolutionsUSANot disclosedhttps://totalcablesolutions.com/tcs-growing-stronger-with-lynn-electronics/
2021MarchAcquisitionUnityUSAVisualLiveUSANot disclosedhttps://investors.unity.com/news/news-details/2021/Unity-Acquires-Augmented-Reality-Construction-Platform-VisualLive/default.aspx
2021MarchMergerdMY TechnologyUSAIonQUSANot disclosedhttps://ionq.com/news/march-08-2021-ionq-to-become-first-public-quantum-computer-company
2021MarchAcquisitionII-VIUSACoherentUSA$7 billionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Coherent_Opts_for_II-VI_Takeover/a66843
2021FebruaryAcquisitionCELLINKUSAGinolisUSA€70 millionhttps://www.cellink.com/cellink-has-entered-into-an-agreement-to-acquire-the-advanced-robotics-and-diagnostics-automation-company-ginolis/
2021FebruaryAcquisition3DPRINTUKUnited KingdomAdditiveUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.3dprint-uk.co.uk/3dprintuk-acquires-additive-in-formal-merger/
2021FebruaryAcquisitionRenesasJapanDialog SemiconductorUnited Kingdom€4.9 billionhttps://www.renesas.com/us/en/about/press-room/renesas-and-dialog-semiconductor-join-forces-advance-global-leadership-embedded-solutions
2021FebruaryMergerAEyeUSACF FinanceUSANot disclosedhttps://optics.org/news/12/2/34
2021FebruaryAcquisitionUnion Park CapitalUSAZ-LaserGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.union-park.com/union-park-announces-investment-in-z-laser-gmbh.html?locale=en
2021FebruaryAcquisitionDZSUSAOptelianCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/02/08/2171360/0/en/DZS-Completes-Acquisition-of-Optelian.html
2021FebruaryAcquisitionSalvo TechnologiesUSASpectrecologyUSANot disclosedhttps://salvotechnologies.com/2021/02/02/02-02-21-salvo-technologies-acquires-spectrecology-llc/
2021FebruaryAcquisitionAeroVironmentUSAArcturus UAVUSA$405 millionhttps://www.avinc.com/resources/press-releases/view/aerovironment-inc.-completes-acquisition-of-arcturus-uav-expands-portfolio
2021FebruaryAcquisitionHORIBAJapanMedTest HoldingsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.horiba.com/en_en/medical/news/events/detail/news/2/2021/horiba-acquires-medtest-dx-and-pointe-scientific-to-expand-laboratory-chemistry-offerings/
2021FebruaryAcquisitionAurora InnovationUSAOurs TechnologyUSANot disclosedhttps://techcrunch.com/2021/02/26/aurora-acquires-a-second-lidar-company-in-push-to-bring-self-driving-trucks-to-the-road/
2021FebruaryAcquisitionKPM AnalyticsUSAEyePro SystemItalyNot disclosedhttps://www.eyeprosystem.com/news-events
2021FebruaryAcquisitionTibidabo Scientific IndustriesIrelandPhotekUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://tibidaboscientific.com/tibidabo-scientific-industries-announces-the-acquisition-of-photek-limited-a-leader-in-advanced-scientific-detectors-imaging-systems/
2021FebruaryAcquisitionLegrandFranceChampion OneUSANot disclosedhttps://www.legrand.us/about-us/newsroom/press/legrand-acquires-champion-one-family-of-brands-champion-one-approved-networks-and-us-critical
2021FebruaryAcquisitionStratasysIsraelRP SupportUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210218005493/en/Stratasys-Acquires-RPS-Provider-of-Best-in-class-Stereolithography-3D-Printers
2021FebruaryAcquisitionDobson FiberUSAPinnacle CommunicationsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.dobson.net/news/dobson-acquires-pinnacle
2021FebruaryAcquisitionJPTChinaHylaxSingaporeNot disclosedhttps://twitter.com/JPTLaser/status/1362694426842128385
2021JanuaryAcquisitionCORE Industrial PartnersUSAMajestic MetalsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.industrial-lasers.com/cutting/article/14195685/core-industrial-partners-acquires-majestic-metals
2021JanuaryAcquisitionFAROUSASpatialMetrixUSA$1.9 millionhttps://faro.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/faro-technologies-completes-acquisition-spatialmetrix-corp
2021JanuaryAcquisitionInverness GrahamUSAElectron Microscopy SciencesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Investment_Firm_Acquires_Electron_Microscopy/a66603
2021JanuaryAcquisitionHermetic SolutionsUSACristekUSANot disclosedhttps://www.hermeticsolutions.com/2021/01/cristek/
2021JanuaryAcquisitionTeledyne TechnologiesUSAFLIR SystemsUSA$8 billionhttps://www.teledyne.com/en-us/news/Pages/Teledyne-to-Acquire-FLIR-Systems.aspx
2021JanuaryAcquisitionDesktop MetalUSAEnvisionTECUSA$300 millionhttps://ir.desktopmetal.com/news/press-releases/detail/43/desktop-metal-to-acquire-envisiontec-entering-market-for
2021JanuaryAcquisitionAE Industrial PartnersUSAUAV FactoryUSANot disclosedhttps://uavfactory.com/en/news/ae-industrial-partners-acquires-uav-factory
2021JanuaryAcquisitionemidsUSAMacadamianCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.emids.com/emids-acquires-canadian-design-led-software-engineering-firm-macadamian/
2021JanuaryAcquisitionSilvacoUSAPOLYTEDA CLOUDUkraineNot disclosedhttps://silvaco.com/news/silvaco-acquires-physical-verification-solution-provider-polyteda-cloud-llc/
2021JanuaryAcquisitionStrykerUSAOrthoSensorUSANot disclosedhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/01/05/2153403/0/en/Stryker-acquires-OrthoSensor.html
2021JanuaryAcquisitionLMI TechnologiesCanadaFringeAIUSANot disclosedhttps://lmi3d.com/news/lmi-technologies-acquires-ai-iiot5g-inspection-company-fringeai/
2021JanuaryAcquisitionOnto InnovationUSAInspectrologyUSANot disclosedhttps://investors.ontoinnovation.com/news/news-details/2021/Onto-Innovation-Adds-Overlay-Metrology-Capability-with-the-Acquisition-of-Inspectrology-LLC/default.aspx
2021JanuaryAcquisitionSalvo TechnologiesUSAArrow Thin FilmsUSANot disclosedhttps://salvotechnologies.com/2021/01/11/salvo-technologies-acquires-arrow-thin-films-coatings-and-laser-optics/
2021JanuaryAcquisitionZAREItalyProxeraItalyNot disclosedhttps://www.proxera.it/proxera-medical-sector
2021JanuaryAcquisitionHaloUSASkylane OpticsBelgiumNot disclosedhttps://www.skylaneoptics.com/en/press-release/halo-technology-group-acquires-skylane-optics/
2021JanuaryAcquisitionOlympusJapanQuest Photonic DevicesNetherlands€50 millionhttps://www.olympus-global.com/news/2021/nr02031.html
2021JanuaryMergerUshio DeutschlandGermanyBLVGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.ushio.eu/ushio-germany-announced/
2021JanuaryAcquisitionQualTekUSAFiber Network SolutionsUSANot disclosedhttps://qualtekservices.com/qualtek-acquires-fiber-network-solutions-a-premier-provider-of-fiber-optic-and-electrical-services-to-the-telecom-and-renewable-industries/
2021JanuaryAcquisitionProtolabsUSA3D HubsNetherlands$280 millionhttps://protolabs.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/protolabs-completes-acquisition-3d-hubs
2021JanuaryAcquisitionPLXUSAReflex ImagingUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.plxinc.com/news/plx-inc-acquisition-of-reflex
2020September AcquisitionALTANAGermanyAluminium Materials TechnologiesUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.altana.com/press-news/article/altana-expands-its-portfolio-in-industrial-3d-printing-with-strategic-acquisitions.html
2020September AcquisitionALTANAGermanyTLS Technik SpezialpulverGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.altana.com/press-news/article/altana-expands-its-portfolio-in-industrial-3d-printing-with-strategic-acquisitions.html
2020August AcquisitionNexa3DUSANXT FactoryUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200805005206/en/Nexa3D-Acquires-NXT-Factory
2020DecemberAcquisitionPlasma-ThermUSAOEMUSANot disclosedhttp://www.plasma-therm.com/pdfs/Plasma-Therm_announces_acquisition_OEM_Group_PVD_RTP_Etch_business.pdf
2020DecemberAcquisitionZEISSGermanyArivisGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.zeiss.com/microscopy/int/about-us/press-releases/2020/arivis.html
2020DecemberAcquisitionLuna InnovationsUSAOptaSenseUnited Kingdom£29 millionhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201203005381/en/Luna-Innovations-Acquires-OptaSense
2020DecemberAcquisitionMicro-LAMUSA603OPTXUSANot disclosedhttps://www.micro-lam.com/1366-2/
2020DecemberAcquisitionKonica Minolta Sensing EuropeNetherlandsSpecimFinlandNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Konica_Minolta_Acquiring_Specim/a66442
2020DecemberAcquisitionDJOUSALiteCure Laser TherapyUSANot disclosedhttps://www.djoglobal.com/investors/press-releases/djo-acquires-litecure-laser-therapy
2020DecemberAcquisitionStratasysUSAOriginUSA$100 millionhttps://investors.stratasys.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/717/stratasys-to-acquire-origin-bringing-new-additive
2020DecemberAcquisitionMolexUSAFiberguide IndustriesUSA$38 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Molex_Acquires_Fiberguide_Industries/a66542
2020DecemberAcquisitionFLIR SystemsUSAAltavianUSANot disclosedhttps://www.flir.com/news-center/corporate-news/flir-systems-acquires-altavian-inc/
2020DecemberAcquisitionMercury SystemsUSAPhysical OpticsUSA$310 millionhttps://ir.mrcy.com/index.php/news-releases/news-release-details/mercury-systems-completes-acquisition-physical-optics
2020DecemberAcquisitionFerrotecUSAMeiVacUSANot disclosedhttps://www.ferrotec.com/pr/ferrotec-acquires-meivac-inc/
2020DecemberAcquisitionIQGeoUnited KingdomOSPInsightUSA$8.75 millionhttps://blog.iqgeo.com/news-iqgeo/iqgeo-announces-acquisition-of-ospinsight
2020DecemberAcquisitionAnsysUSAAnalytical GraphicsUSA$700 millionhttps://www.jonesday.com/en/practices/experience/2020/12/ansys-to-acquire-analytical-graphics-inc-for-700-million
2020DecemberAcquisitionHyundaiSouth KoreaBoston DynamicsUSA$1.1 billionhttps://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/company/newsroom/-0000016596
2020DecemberAcquisitionMicrodiamantSwitzerlandEminess TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Microdiamant_Acquires_Eminess_Technologies/a66439
2020NovemberAcquisitionHitachi High-TecJapanVLC PhotonicsSpainNot disclosedhttps://www.hitachi-hightech.com/global/about/news/2020/nr20201112.html
2020NovemberAcquisitionEdmund OpticsUSAQuality Thin FilmsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.edmundoptics.com/company/press-releases/news/edmund-optics-acquires-quality-thin-films-inc-strengthens-position-as-laser-optics-manufacturer/
2020NovemberAcquisitionHeraeus Medical ComponentsUSAPulse SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.heraeus.com/en/group/press_group/corporate_news/2020/01_pulse_systems.html
2020NovemberAcquisitionPerkinElmerUSAHorizon DiscoveryUnited Kingdom$383 millionhttps://ir.perkinelmer.com/news-releases/news-release-details/perkinelmer-acquire-cell-engineering-company-horizon-discovery
2020NovemberAcquisitionLumentumUSATriLuminaUSANot disclosedhttps://www.lumentum.com/en/media-room/news-releases/lumentum-acquires-trilumina-assets
2020NovemberAcquisitionSynopsysUSALIGHT TECFranceNot disclosedhttps://news.synopsys.com/2020-11-19-Synopsys-Acquires-Precision-Optical-Measurements-Provider-LIGHT-TEC
2020NovemberAcquisitionIntelUSACnvrg.ioIsraelNot disclosedhttps://techcrunch.com/2020/11/03/intel-has-acquired-cnvrg-io-a-platform-to-manage-build-and-automate-machine-learning/
2020NovemberAcquisitionKyoceraJapanSLD LaserUSANot disclosedhttps://global.kyocera.com/news/2020/1101_bsdf.html
2020NovemberAcquisitionPhotronJapanPhotonic LatticeJapanNot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/photonics-business/article/14188351/photron-acquires-photoniccrystal-designer-photonic-lattice
2020OctoberAcquisitionSDC TechnologiesUSACOTECGermanyNot disclosedhttps://sdctech.com/sdc-technologies-acquires-cotec-gmbh-thin-film-and-coatings-technology/
2020OctoberAcquisitionMarvell TechnologyUSAInphiUSA$10 billionhttps://www.barrons.com/articles/marvell-agrees-to-buy-data-center-chip-maker-inphi-for-10-billion-51603969278
2020OctoberAcquisitionEnPro IndustriesUSAAlluxaUSA$255 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/EnPro_Industries_Acquiring_Alluxa/a66215
2020OctoberAcquisitionLuminiiUSAiLight TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.luminii.com/press-release/luminii-acquires-ilight/
2020OctoberAcquisitionTech Soft 3DUSACeetronNorwayNot disclosedhttps://www.techsoft3d.com/news/tech-soft-3d-completes-acquisition-of-ceetron-as/
2020OctoberAcquisitionABBSwitzerlandCodian RoboticsNetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://new.abb.com/news/detail/68450/abb-enhances-portfolio-of-high-speed-industrial-robots-with-codian-acquisition
2020OctoberAcquisitionSandvikSwedenCGTechUSANot disclosedhttps://www.home.sandvik/en/news-and-media/newslist/news/2020/10/sandvik-to-acquire-software-company-cgtech/
2020OctoberAcquisitionInvitaeUSAArcherDxUSA$1.4 billionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/invitae-and-archerdx-to-create-a-global-leader-in-comprehensive-cancer-genetics-and-precision-oncology-301080846.html
2020SeptemberAcquisitionSPXUSAULC RoboticsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.spx.com/spx-announces-purchase-of-ulc-robotics/
2020SeptemberAcquisitionArtemis Capital PartnersUSAOmega OpticalUSANot disclosedhttps://www.omegafilters.com/story/omega-artemis
2020SeptemberAcquisitionFotonaSloveniaA.R.C. LaserGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.fotona.com/en/news/6247/fotona-expands-product-offering-with-purchase-of-the-dental-division-of-a-r-c-laser-gmbh/
2020SeptemberAcquisitionSCHOTT North AmericaUSAINCOMUSANot disclosedhttps://www.schott.com/english/news/press.html?NID=com5818
2020SeptemberAcquisitionEXFOCanadaInOpticalsTaiwanNot disclosedhttps://www.exfo.com/en/corporate/news-events/press-releases/exfo-acquire-inopticals/
2020SeptemberAcquisitionScanlabGermanyHolo/orIsraelNot disclosedhttps://www.novuslight.com/scanlab-acquires-holo-or-diffractive-optical-element-specialist_N10852.html
2020SeptemberAcquisitionLeddarTechCanadaPhantom IntelligenceCanadaNot disclosedhttps://leddartech.com/leddartech-acquires-phantom-intelligence-assets/
2020SeptemberAcquisitionEsriUSAnFramesGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/announcements/esri-acquires-nframes-to-enhance-its-3d-capabilities/
2020SeptemberAcquisitionJenoptikGermanyTRIOPTICSGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.jenoptik.com/press/pressreleases/2020/09/24/successful-closing-of-trioptics
2020SeptemberAcquisitionCovalent MetrologyUSARiga Analytical LabUSANot disclosedhttps://covalentmetrology.com/covalent-acquires-riga-analytical-lab/
2020SeptemberMergerVelodyne LidarUSAGraf IndustrialUSANot disclosedhttps://velodynelidar.com/press-release/velodyne-lidar-inc-and-graf-industrial-corp-announce-closing-of-business-combination/
2020SeptemberAcquisitionNVIDIAUSAArm LimitedUnited Kingdom$40 billionhttps://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-to-acquire-arm-for-40-billion-creating-worlds-premier-computing-company-for-the-age-of-ai/
2020SeptemberAcquisitionAMERGINTUSARaytheonUSANot disclosedhttps://www.amergint.com/amergint-technologies-holdings-inc-completes-acquisition-of-raytheon-technologies-space-based-optics-business/
2020SeptemberAcquisitionIlluminaUSAGRAILUSA$8 billionhttps://investor.illumina.com/news/press-release-details/2020/Illumina-to-Acquire-GRAIL-to-Launch-New-Era-of-Cancer-Detection/default.aspx
2020SeptemberAcquisitionSuzhou TFC Optical CommunicationChinaAuxoraUSA$14.2 millionhttp://www.tfcsz.com/enterprisenews/1901.html
2020SeptemberAcquisitionAtlas CopcoSwedenPerceptronUSA$68.9 millionhttps://metrology.news/atlas-copco-to-acquire-perceptron/
2020SeptemberAcquisitionBrukerUSACanopy BiosciencesUSAnot disclosedhttps://www.bruker.com/fr/news-and-events/news/2020/bruker-announces-acquisition-of-canopy-biosciences.html
2020AugustAcquisitionLASEABelgiumOptecBelgiumNot disclosedhttps://www.lasea.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LASEA-Press-Release-02-09-2020.pdf
2020AugustAcquisitionAllegro MicroSystemsUSAVoxtelUSANot disclosedhttps://www.allegromicro.com/en/about-allegro/news-room/2020/allegro-acquires-voxtel
2020AugustAcquisitionDoverUSASolaris LaserPolandNot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dover-announces-acquisition-of-solaris-laser-sa-301115921.html
2020AugustAcquisitionCELLINKUSAScienionGermany€80 millionhttps://www.cellink.com/cellink-has-entered-into-an-agreement-to-acquire-precision-dispensing-company-scienion-ag/
2020AugustAcquisitionCORE Industrial PartnersUSAGPIUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200819005342/en/CORE-Industrial-Partners-Portfolio-Company-FATHOM-Acquires-GPI
2020AugustAcquisitionRakuten MedicalUSAMedlightSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://rakuten-med.com/us/news/press-releases/2020/08/19/7421/
2020AugustAcquisitionOlympusJapanArc Medical DesignUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.olympus-europa.com/company/en/news/press-releases/2020-08-07t08-00-00/olympus-announces-acquisition-of-arc-medical-design-limited-from-norgine-b.v..html
2020AugustAcquisitionHexatronicSwedenThe Light BrigadeUSANot disclosedhttps://group.hexatronic.com/en/press-releases/hexatronic-completes-previously-announced-acquisition-of-the-light-brigade
2020AugustAcquisitionCACIUSAAscent VisionUSANot disclosedhttps://www.finsmes.com/2020/08/caci-buys-ascent-vision-technologies.html
2020AugustAcquisitionLake Shore CryotronicsUSAJanis Research LaboratoryUSANot disclosedhttps://www.lakeshore.com/about-us/press-releases/2020/08/05/lake-shore-cryotronics-acquires-janis-research-laboratory-cryogenics-business
2020JulyAcquisitionCORE Industrial PartnersUSAIncodema, Inc.USANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200729005133/en/CORE-Industrial-Partners-Acquires-Incodema-and-Newcut
2020JulyAcquisitionCORE Industrial PartnersUSANewchem Inc.USANot disclosedhttps://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/core-industrial-partners-buys-incodema-newchem-59648542
2020JulyAcquisitionMaterionUSAOptics BalzersGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.materionbalzersoptics.com/en/media/press-releases/presscontainer/materion-completes-optics-balzers-acquisition.html
2020JulyAcquisitionnLIGHTUSAOPI PhotonicsItalyNot disclosedhttps://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/NLIGHT-INC-43164184/news/NLIGHT-nbsp-MANAGEMENT-S-DISCUSSION-AND-ANALYSIS-OF-FINANCIAL-CONDITION-AND-RESULTS-OF-OPERATIONS-31708183/
2020JulyAcquisitionASMLNetherlandsBerliner GlasGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.asml.com/en/news/press-releases/2020/asml-acquisition-of-berliner-glas-group-completed
2020JulyAcquisitionBerghof Fluoroplastic TechnologyGermanyOptoPolymerGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.berghof-fluoroplastics.com/en/magazine/article/optopolymer-now-part-of-berghof-fluoroplastic-technology-gmbh
2020JulyAcquisitionSynapticsUSADisplayLinkUSA$305 millionhttps://www.synaptics.com/company/news/displaylink
2020JulyAcquisitionIBMUSAWDG AutomationBrazilNot disclosedhttps://newsroom.ibm.com/2020-07-08-IBM-to-Acquire-WDG-Automation-to-Advance-AI-Infused-Automation-Capabilities-for-Enterprises
2020JulyAcquisitionLeddarTechCanadaVayaVisionIsraelNot disclosedhttps://leddartech.com/leddartech-acquires-vayavision-accelerate-delivery-comprehensive-open-sensor-fusion-perception-platform-automotive-mobility-market/
2020JulyAcquisitionMetroNetUSAJaguar CommunicationsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.metronetinc.com/metronet-welcomes-jaguar-communications-to-our-network/
2020JuneAcquisitionHexatronicSwedenTech OpticsUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://group.hexatronic.com/en/press-releases/hexatronic-acquires-tech-optics
2020JuneAcquisitionS&TAustriaIsktratelSlovenia€37.5 millionhttps://ir.snt.at/news/S_T_AG_acquires_Iskratel_Group.en.html
2020JuneAcquisitionSynopsysUSAQualteraFranceNot disclosedhttps://news.synopsys.com/2020-06-10-Synopsys-Acquires-Semiconductor-Analytics-Innovator-Qualtera
2020JuneAcquisitionCMM OpticUSAAxsysUSANot disclosedhttps://www.cmmoptic.com/cmm-optic-expands-into-electro-optical-systems-with-acquisition/
2020JuneMergerChampion ONEUSAApproved Networks USANot disclosedhttps://www.championone.com/press/champion-one-merges-with-approved-networks
2020JuneAcquisitionAlphabetUSANorthUSA$180 millionhttps://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/30/google-acquires-north-augmented-reality-glasses-start-up.html
2020JuneAcquisitionSmartSens TechnologyChinaAllchip MicroelectronicsChinaNot disclosedhttps://www.business-news-today.com/smartsens-acquires-cmos-image-sensors-firm-allchip-microelectronics/
2020JuneAcquisitionAtlas CopcoSwedenIsra VisionGermany$1.9 billionhttps://metrology.news/atlas-copco-to-acquire-isra-vision/
2020MayAcquisitionZiply FiberUSAWholesail NetworksUSANot disclosedhttps://www.bbcmag.com/breaking-news/ziply-fiber-acquires-wholesail-networks
2020MayMergerLiberty GlobalUnited KingdomTelefonicaSpainNot disclosedhttps://www.libertyglobal.com/liberty-global-and-telefonica-to-merge-their-uk-operations/
2020MayAcquisitionHIL Applied Medical IsraelNanolabzUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/israeli-startup-hil-applied-medical-ltd-acquires-us-based-nanolabz-inc---en-route-to-developing-advanced-cancer-radiotherapy-systems-300275275.html
2020MayAcquisitionAppleUSANextVRUSANot disclosedhttps://venturebeat.com/2020/05/14/apple-acquires-nextvr-former-virtual-reality-streaming-video-service/
2020AprilAcquisitionKapp Niles MetrologyGermanyMetrotek SoftwareGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.invision-news.com/news/kapp-niles-metrology-acquires-metrotek-software/
2020AprilAcquisitionPeak NanosystemsUSAPolymerPlusUSANot disclosedhttps://www.peaknano.com/peak-nanosystems-acquires-cleveland-based-polymerplus
2020AprilAcquisitionAlign TechnologyUSAExocadGermany€376 millionhttps://3dprintingindustry.com/news/align-technology-announces-plans-to-acquire-exocad-for-e376-million-169151/
2020AprilAcquisitionH2HUSAInnovative Mapping TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://lidarnews.com/press-releases/h2h-geoscience-engineering-acquires-innovative-mapping-technologies/
2020AprilAcquisitionCovestroGermanyDSMNetherlands€1.6 billionhttps://aydintepemedya.com/world-news/covestro-buys-dsms-resins-unit-for-1-6-billion-euros/
2020AprilAcquisitionHumaUnited KingdomTarilian Laser TechnologiesUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://mergr.com/huma-acquires-tarilian-laser-technologies
2020AprilAcquisitionAmphenolUSAMTS SystemsUSA$1.7 billionhttps://epsnews.com/2020/12/16/amphenol-corp-to-acquire-mts-systems-for-1-7-billion/
2020AprilAcquisitionAnsysUSALumericalCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.lumerical.com/ansys/
2020MarchAcquisitionSMART Global HoldingsUSACreeUSA$300 millionhttps://ir.smartm.com/news/news-details/2021/SMART-Global-Holdings-Reports-Inducement-Grants-under-Nasdaq-Listing-Rule-5635c4-in-Connection-with-Cree-LED-Acquisition/default.aspx
2020MarchAcquisitionNokiaFinlandElenionUSANot disclosedhttps://www.nokia.com/about-us/news/releases/2020/03/25/nokia-completes-acquisition-of-elenion-technologies/
2020MarchAcquisitionUnity TechnologiesDenmark/USAArtomatix‎IrelandNot disclosedhttps://unity.com/our-company/newsroom/unity-technologies-acquires-artomatix
2020MarchAcquisitionBentley SystemsUSAGroupBCUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.bentley.com/en/about-us/news/2020/march/11/bentley-systems-announces-the-acquisition-of-groupbc
2020MarchAcquisitionHamamatsu PhotonicsJapanHamamatsu Photonics KoreaSouth KoreaNot disclosedhttps://www.hamamatsu.com/jp/en/news/announcements/2020/20200319000000.html
2020MarchAcquisitionJenoptikGermanyJENOPTIK JapanJapanNot disclosedhttps://www.jenoptik.com/press/pressreleases/2020/03/12/japan-joint-venture
2020MarchAcquisitionThorlabsUSACMSAustriaNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Thorlabs_Adds_Crystalline_Coating_Capability/a65402
2020MarchAcquisitionHexagonSwedenCAEfatigueUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hexagon-enhances-its-simulation-solutions-for-smart-factories-and-smart-industrial-facilities-with-the-acquisition-of-caefatigue-301025326.html
2020MarchAcquisitionSDLUSAVeritech MicrowaveUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonicsonline.com/doc/sdl-buys-veritech-microwave-0001
2020MarchAcquisitionSDLUSAQueensgate InstrumentsUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/fiber-optics/article/16560036/sdl-acquires-queensgate-veritech
2020MarchAcquisitionKyoceraJapanShowa OptronicsJapanNot disclosedhttps://global.kyocera.com/news/2020/0304_ddop.html
2020MarchAcquisitionEcosenseUSAAssets from SoraaUSANot disclosedhttps://www.ecosenselighting.com/ecosense-acquires-assets-from-soraa/#:~:text=Los%20Angeles%2C%20CA%20%E2%80%93%20March%202020,lamps%20based%20in%20Fremont%2C%20California.
2020FebruaryAcquisitionFacebookUSAScape TechnologiesUnited Kingdom$40 millionhttps://siliconangle.com/2020/02/09/facebook-acquires-computer-vision-startup-scape-technologies/
2020FebruaryAcquisitionPresto EngineeringFranceFORCE TechnologyDenmarkNot disclosedhttps://www.presto-eng.com/News/Press-Release/Presto-Engineering-Acquires-DELTA-Microelectronics-Business-from-FORCE-Technology.html
2020FebruaryAcquisitionEddyfiUnited KingdomNDT GlobalIrelandCA$ 600 millionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/eddyfindt-completes-the-acquisition-of-ndt-global-300998702.html
2020FebruaryAcquisitionKoch IndustriesUSAInforUSA$13 billionhttps://techcrunch.com/2020/04/06/koch-industries-closes-nearly-13b-infor-acquisition/
2020FebruaryAcquisitionSalvo TechnologiesUSAFlash PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://flash-photonics.com/salvo-technologies-acquires-flash-photonics/#:~:text=Seminole%2C%20FL%20%E2%80%93%20Salvo%20Technologies%20Inc,private%20deal%20with%20undisclosed%20terms.&text=The%20comprehensive%20Flash%20Photonics'%20product,%2C%20lasers%2C%20LEDs%20and%20more.
2020FebruaryAcquisitionMarpossItalySTILFranceNot disclosedhttps://metrology.news/marposs-acquires-chromatic-confocal-technology-company/
2020FebruaryAcquisitionHexagonSwedenRomax TechnologyUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://romaxtech.com/events-and-resources/news/hexagon-enhances-its-smart-factory-solutions-with-the-acquisition-of-romax-technology/
2020FebruaryAcquisitionDuravantUSAWECOUSANot disclosedhttps://www.duravant.com/duravant-to-acquire-weco.html
2020JanuaryAcquisitionOptronics InternationalUSAUSA HarnessUSANot disclosedhttp://www.optronicsinc.com/portals/0/PDFs/USA_Harness_Acquisition_V3.pdf
2020JanuaryAcquisitionRosenbergerGermanyAifotecGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.blaettchen.de/tag/aifotec-ag-en/?lang=en
2020JanuaryAcquisitionTRUMPFGermanyHBH MicrowaveGermanyNot disclosedhttp://trumpf.com/filestorage/TRUMPF_Master/Corporate/Press/Press_releases/2019_20/Corporate/20200120-PR-HBH/2020-01-20-PR-TRUMPF-has-aquired-HBH.pdf
2020JanuaryAcquisitionJenoptik GroupGermanyINTEROBSpainNot disclosedhttps://www.jenoptik.com/press/pressreleases/2020/01/27/acquisition-interob
2020JanuaryAcquisitionAdventUSACobhamUnited kingdom£4 billionhttps://www.adventinternational.com/advent-completes-4-billion-takeover-of-cobham/
2020JanuaryAcquisitionTrescal GroupFranceKorea Testing Instruments Calibration Center (KTICC)South Korea€5.3 millionhttps://www.trescal.com/blog/2020/01/23/trescal-announces-four-acquisitions-in-south-korea-the-uk-australia-and-brazil/
2020JanuaryAcquisitionElectro Optic SystemsAustraliaAudacyUSA$6.76 millionhttps://spacenews.com/eos-defense-systems-usa-to-acquire-audacys-business-license/
2020JanuaryAcquisitionTrescal GroupFranceIPAC SolutionsAustralia€6.1 millionhttps://www.trescal.com/blog/2020/01/23/trescal-announces-four-acquisitions-in-south-korea-the-uk-australia-and-brazil/
2020JanuaryAcquisitionTrescal GroupFranceInstituto Amazonense de Metrologia (IAM)Brazil€0.5 millionhttps://www.trescal.com/blog/2020/01/23/trescal-announces-four-acquisitions-in-south-korea-the-uk-australia-and-brazil/
2020JanuaryAcquisitionTrescal GroupFrancePhysical DigitalUnited Kingdom€1.2 millionhttps://www.trescal.com/blog/2020/01/23/trescal-announces-four-acquisitions-in-south-korea-the-uk-australia-and-brazil/
2020JanuaryAcquisitionHexagonSwedenCOWI’s mapping businessDenmarkNot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hexagon-strengthens-hxgn-content-program-with-acquisition-of-cowis-mapping-business-300995129.html
2020JanuaryAcquisitionOptronicsUSAUSA HarnessUSANot disclosedhttps://www.ledsmagazine.com/company-newsfeed/article/14074738/optronics-acquires-usa-harness-becomes-industrys-newest-integrated-fullline-lighting-and-harness-supplier#:~:text=Optronics%20is%20committed%20to%20its,even%20greater%20supply%20chain%20latitude.
2020JanuaryAcquisitionRadiall AmericaUSATimberconUSANot disclosedhttps://www.radiall.com/media/contenttype/press_releases/ACQUISTION_OF_TIMBERCON_INC.__FINAL.pdf
2019DecemberAcquisitionOptics11NetherlandsFugroNetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://optics11.com/optics11-acquired-fugros-fibre-optic-faz-technology-to-expand-its-sensing-platforms/
2019DecemberAcquisitionCanon Medical SystemsUSAToshiba (Imaging Systems Division)USANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Canon_Medical_Acquires_Toshibas_Imaging_Systems/a65160
2019DecemberAcquisitionLumibirdFranceEllexAustralia€62 millionhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191223005608/en/LUMIBIRD%C2%A0Agreement-Signed-to-Acquire-Ellex%E2%80%99s-Laser-and-Ultrasound-Business
2019DecemberAcquisitionAMSAustriaOsramGermany€ 4.6 billionhttps://www.reuters.com/article/uk-osram-licht-m-a-ams-idUKKBN1YE0T3
2019DecemberAcquisitionTrumpfGermanyGLOphotonics (minority stake)FranceNot disclosedhttps://www.trumpf.com/filestorage/TRUMPF_Master/Corporate/Press/Press_releases/2019_20/Laser_Technology/20200108_PR_GLO_Startup/20200108_PR-TRUMPF-acquires-stake-in-GLOphotonics.pdf
2019DecemberAcquisitionHoneywellUSARebellion PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.honeywell.com/us/en/press/2019/12/honeywell-acquires-rebellion-photonics-a-leader-in-intelligent-automated-visual-gas-monitoring-solutions?gclid=CjwKCAjwqvyFBhB7EiwAER786YdbMAt8p-cnEB1Z4jFglJFaHLLdqq0KPVLvtKB_c4_8E9YbYbrjYxoCJ4sQAvD_BwE
2019DecemberAcquisitionHUBER+SUHNERGermanyBKtelGermany$50 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/HUBERSUHNER_to_Acquire_BKtel_Group/a65164
2019DecemberAcquisitionGTT CommunicationsUSAKPN InternationalNetherlands€50 millionhttps://www.gtt.net/gb-en/media-centre/press-releases/gtt-completes-acquisition-of-kpn-international
2019DecemberAcquisitionHitachiJapanJR AutomationUSA$1.425 billionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/crestview-partners-completes-sale-of-jr-automation-to-hitachi-for-1-425-billion-300979680.html
2019NovemberAcquisitionPTCUSAOnshapeUSANot disclosedhttps://www.ptc.com/en/news/2019/ptc-completes-acquisition-onshape
2019NovemberAcquisitionAccretechGermanySchmitt Industries (balancer business (SBS®)USANot disclosedhttps://www.accretech.jp/english/news/2019/fs12jh0000039xeb-att/20191125_e.pdf
2019NovemberAcquisitionSmiths InterconnectUnited KingdomReflex PhotonicsCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.smithsinterconnect.com/news-events/latest-news/smiths-interconnect-acquires-reflex-photonics/
2019NovemberAcquisitionLevitonUSAViscorCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.leviton.com/en/company/news-events/press-releases/viscor
2019NovemberAcquisitionMagnaCanadaWipacCzech RepublicNot disclosedhttps://www.magna.com/company/newsroom/releases/release/2019/11/20/news-release---magna-to-acquire-wipac-czech-s-r-o-expand-lighting-capabilities
2019NovemberAcquisitionHexagonSwedenVolume GraphicsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.hexagonmi.com/about-us/news/media-releases/2019/november-2019/hexagon-broadens-its-smart-factory-solutions-portfolio-with-the-acquisition-of-volume-graphics
2019NovemberAcquisitionLMICanadaFocalSpecFinlandNot disclosedhttps://lmi3d.com/news/lmi-technologies-acquires-finnish-optical-metrology-company-focalspec/
2019OctoberAcquisitionCarlisleUSADraka FilecaFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191021005891/en/Carlisle-Companies-Commits-to-Acquire-Draka-Fileca
2019OctoberAcquisitionAngioDynamicsUSAEximo MedicalIsrael$66 millionhttps://www.angiodynamics.com/announcements/angiodynamics-acquires-eximo-medical-ltd-and-its-innovative-355nm-laser-atherectomy-technology/
2019OctoberAcquisitionFLIR SystemsUSAAria InsightsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.flir.com/news-center/press-releases/flir-acquires-tethered-drone-assets-and-technology-from-aria-insights/
2019OctoberAcquisitionCognexUSASUALABSouth korea$168.6 millionhttps://pulsenews.co.kr/view.php?year=2019&no=841630
2019OctoberAcquisitionStrykerUSAMobius Imaging and Cardan RoboticsUSA$500 millionhttps://www.therobotreport.com/stryker-mobius-imaging-cardan-robotics-500m/
2019OctoberAcquisitionTeradyneUSAAutoGuide Mobile RobotsUSA$58 millionhttps://investors.teradyne.com/news-releases/news-release-details/teradyne-acquire-autoguide-mobile-robots
2019OctoberAcquisitionThorlabsUSAKMLabsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.thorlabs.com/pressreleases.cfm?ReleaseID=108
2019OctoberAcquisitionThorlabsUSAOptekUSANot disclosedhttps://www.thorlabs.com/PressReleases.cfm?ReleaseID=107
2019OctoberAcquisitionALWUSAv2 LightingUSANot disclosedhttps://alwusa.com/alw-acquires-v2-lighting-group/#
2019OctoberAcquisitionSignifyNetherlandsCooper Lighting SolutionsUSA$1.4 billionhttps://www.signify.com/global/our-company/news/press-releases/2019/20191015-signify-to-acquire-cooper-lighting-solutions-to-strengthen-its-position-in-attractive-north-american-lighting-market
2019OctoberAcquisitionAFL GlobalUSAOptical TelecomUSANot disclosedhttps://www.aflglobal.com/Company/Company-Profile/News/2019/AFL-Acquires-Optical-Telecom,-Expands-DAS-Networki.aspx
2019OctoberAcquisitionAPTIVIrelandGabocomGermany$310 millionhttps://www.aptiv.com/newsroom/article/aptiv-to-acquire-gabocom
2019OctoberAcquisitionIQEUnited KingdomCSDCSingaporeNot disclosedhttps://www.iqep.com/media/press-releases/2019/acquisition-of-100-of-csdc-private-limited-csdc/
2019SeptemberAcquisitionEvolemFranceRX SolutionsFranceNot disclosedhttps://evolem.com/en/rx-solutions-partners-with-evolem/
2019SeptemberAcquisitionLBP OpticsUnited KingdomSymons Mirror TechnologyUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.electrooptics.com/news/lbp-optics-acquires-symons-mirror-technology
2019SeptemberAcquisitionAgilentUSABioTekUSA$1.2 billionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Agilent_Technologies_to_Acquire_BioTek_Instruments/a64904
2019SeptemberAcquisitionVast BroadbandUSANTS CommunicationsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.vastbroadband.com/vast-broadband-completes-recapitalization-closes-acquisition-nts.html
2019SeptemberAcquisitionCore Industrial PartnersUSAFATHOMUSANot disclosedhttps://coreipfund.com/news/core-industrial-partners-portfolio-company-acquires-fathom-to-form-one-of-the-largest-global-independent-additive-manufacturing-companies/
2019SeptemberAcquisitionCentauriUSAKord TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190924005082/en/Centauri-Announces-the-Acquisition-of-Kord-Technologies
2019SeptemberAcquisitionSK SiltronSouth KoreaDuPontUSA$450 millionhttp://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20190910000805
2019SeptemberAcquisitionPinovaGermanySill OpticsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.pinovacapital.com/en/investments/sill-optics
2019SeptemberAcquisitionElbitIsraelHarrisUSA$350 milionhttps://elbitsystems.com/pr-new/elbit-systems-u-s-subsidiary-completes-the-acquisition-of-harris-night-vision-business/
2019AugustAcquisitionSiemens HealthineersGermanyCorindus Vascular RoboticsUSA$1.1 billionhttps://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/press-room/press-releases/pr-20190808032shs.html
2019AugustAcquisitionQuantel MedicalFranceOptotek MedicalSloveniaNot disclosedhttps://www.quantel-medical.com/press/acquisition-of-the-company-optotek-medical
2019AugustAcquisitionSynopsysUSAQtronicGermanyNot disclosedhttps://news.synopsys.com/2019-08-06-Synopsys-to-Acquire-QTronic-GmbH
2019AugustAcquisitionQuantelFranceOptotekSloveniaNot disclosedhttps://www.quantel-medical.com/press/acquisition-of-the-company-optotek-medical
2019AugustAcquisitionISRA VisionGermanyPhotonfocus AGSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.novuslight.com/isra-vision-acquires-photonfocus-ag-smart-factory-automation-specialist_N9549.html
2019AugustAcquisitionThorlabsUSACoda DevicesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.thorlabs.com/pressreleases.cfm?ReleaseID=106
2019AugustAcquisitionLuminiiUSAOptic ArtsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.ledinside.com/press/2019/8/architectural_led_lighting_company_luminii_acquires_competitor_optic_arts
2019AugustAcquisitionHologicUSASuperSonic ImagineFrance$42 millionhttps://investors.hologic.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2019/Hologic-Acquires-Approximately-46-of-Shares-in-SuperSonic-Imagine-a-French-Innovator-in-Ultrasound-Medical-Imaging/default.aspx
2019AugustAcquisitionNovantaUSAARGESGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190801005228/en/Novanta-Completes-Acquisition-of-ARGES
2019AugustMergerUlisFranceSofradirFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Sofradir_ULIS_Merge_to_Become_Lynred/a64781
2019JulyAcquisitionIntuitive SurgicalUSASchölly FiberopticGermanyNot disclosedhttps://isrg.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/intuitive-surgical-acquires-scholly-fiberoptics-robotic
2019JulyAcquisitionAgilent TechnologiesUSABioTek InstrumentsUSA$1.165 billionhttps://www.agilent.com/about/newsroom/presrel/2019/11jul-gp19100.html
2019JulyAcquisitionFLIR SystemUSANEOSUSANot disclosedhttps://optics.org/news/10/7/44
2019JulyAcquisitionTKHNetherlandsSVS-VistekGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.tkhgroup.com/en/news/closing-acquisition-svs-vistek-tkh/
2019JulyAcquisitionHexagonSwedenMelown TechnologiesCzech RepublicNot disclosedhttps://www.gim-international.com/content/news/hexagon-acquires-melown-to-strengthen-3d-visualization-capabilities
2019JulyAcquisitionPrototekUSACal-XUSANot disclosedhttps://www.industrial-lasers.com/cutting/article/14036079/boosting-rapid-prototyping-services-reach-prototek-acquires-calx
2019JulyAcquisitionNordsonUSAOptical ControlGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.nordson.com/en/our-company/news-room/news-releases/nordson-corporation-acquires-optical-control-gmbh
2019JulyAcquisitionHanzaSwedenRitter ElektronikGermany€12 millionhttps://news.cision.com/hanza-holding-ab/r/hanza-acquires-the-german-ritter-group-for-eur-12-million,c2869142
2019JulyAcquisitionFlukeUSAPruftechnikGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.pruftechnik.com/com/Press-and-Events/Press-and-News/Press-releases-and-News/News-Detail-page_248833.html
2019JulyAcquisitionFirstLightUSATodd Cable ConstructionUSANot disclosedhttps://www.firstlight.net/firstlight-fiber-acquires-todd-cable-construction/
2019JulyAcquisitionStemmer ImagingGermanyInfaimonSpainNot disclosedhttps://www.stemmer-imaging.com/en/corporate-news/stemmer-imaging-successfully-closes-acquisition-of-spanish-group-infaimon-sl/
2019JulyAcquisitionMEIF 6 FibreUnited KingdomKCOMUnited Kingdom£627 millionhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14036221/maqueries-meif-6-fibre-to-buy-uk-service-provider-kcom
2019JulyAcquisitionMacnicaJapanATD ElectroniqueFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.novuslight.com/macnica-completed-acquisition-of-atd-electronique-in-france_N9483.html
2019JulyAcquisitionAPIUSAExact Laser MeasurementsCanadaNot disclosedhttps://apimetrology.fr/api-strengthens-metrology-services-with-acquisition-of-exact-laser-measurements/
2019JulyAcquisitionDiverse OpticsUSAFuture MoldsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Diverse_Optics_Subsidiary_Acquires_Plastic/a64710
2019JulyAcquisitionVelodyne LiDARUSAMapper.aiUSANot disclosedhttps://velodynelidar.com/press-release/velodyne-lidar-acquires-mapper-ai-for-adas-launch/
2019JulyAcquisitionPrecision OpticsUSARoss OpticalUSA$2 millionhttps://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2019/07/08/1879491/34800/en/Precision-Optics-Corporation-Acquires-Ross-Optical-Industries.html
2019JulyAcquisitionColony CapitalUSADigital BrigdeUnited Kingdom$325 millionhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190725005406/en/Colony-Capital-Acquires-Digital-Bridge-Holdings-for-325-Million-and-Announces-Planned-Strategic-Initiatives-to-Become-the-Premier-Platform-for-Digital-Infrastructure-and-Real-Estate
2019JulyAcquisitionBublarSwedenSayduckFinlandNot disclosedhttps://sayduck.com/2019/07/08/sayduck-bublar/
2019JulyMergerL3 TechnologiesUSAHarrisUSANot disclosedhttps://www.l3harris.com/newsroom/press-release/2019/07/l3harris-technologies-merger-successfully-completed-board-directors
2019JulyAcquisitionCisco SystemsUSAAcacia CommunicationsUSA$2.6 billionhttps://newsroom.cisco.com/press-release-content?type=webcontent&articleId=2000889
2019JuneAcquisitionDXC TechnologyUSALuxoftSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.luxoft.com/pr/dxc-technology-completes-acquisition-of-leading-digital-innovator-luxoft/
2019JuneAcquisitionHexagonSwedenAMendateGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.hexagonmi.com/about-us/news/media-releases/2019/june-2019/hexagon-acquires-amendate-to-shape-the-generative-design-market
2019JuneAcquisitionSPIEUSAXmark MediaUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://spie.org/about-spie/press-room/press-release-archive/spie-to-acquire-photonex-uks-top-optics-and-photonics-exhibition?SSO=1
2019JuneAcquisitionIntelUSABarefoot NetworksUSANot disclosedhttps://www.finsmes.com/2019/06/intel-acquires-barefoot-networks.html
2019JuneAcquisitionInfinite ElectronicsUSAIntegra OpticsUSANot disclosedhttps://integraoptics.com/infinite-electronics-inc-announces-acquisition-integra-optics/
2019JuneAcquisitionAFLUSAITCUSANot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/14034517/afl-adds-services-capabilities-via-itc-service-group-stake
2019JuneMergerRaytheonUSAUnited TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/raytheon-and-united-technologies-aerospace-businesses-to-combine-in-merger-of-equals-300864268.html
2019JuneAcquisitionDigital ColonyUnited KingdomSpyder FacilitiesUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.realwire.com/releases/Spyder-Facilities-Acquired-by-Digital-Colony
2019JuneAcquisitionDukaneUSABlackhawk TechnologyUSANot disclosedhttps://www.dukane.com/news/dukane-acquires-blackhawk-technology-group/
2019JuneAcquisitionAcuity BrandsUSAWhiteOpticsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/06/20/1871902/0/en/Acuity-Brands-Announces-Acquisition-of-WhiteOptics.html
2019JuneAcquisitionVMwareUSAAvi NetworksUSANot disclosedhttps://www.vmware.com/asean/company/acquisitions/avinetworks.html
2019JuneAcquisitionBlue PrismUnited KingdomThoughtonomyUnited Kingdom$100 millionhttps://techcrunch.com/2019/06/18/blue-prism-acquires-uks-thoughtonomy-for-up-to-100m-to-expand-its-rpa-platform-with-more-ai/
2019JuneAcquisitionAppleUSADrive.aiUSANot disclosedhttps://techcrunch.com/2019/06/25/self-driving-startup-drive-ai-is-closing-down/
2019JuneAcquisitionBeldenUSAOpternaUSANot disclosedhttps://www.cablinginstall.com/connectivity/article/14034528/belden-inc-belden-acquires-opterna
2019JuneAcquisitionSPIE USAXmarkUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://spie.org/about-spie/press-room/press-releases/spie-to-acquire-photonex-uks-top-optics-and-photonics-exhibition
2019JuneAcquisitionInfineonGermanyCypressUSA€9.0 billionhttps://www.infineon.com/cms/en/about-infineon/press/press-releases/2019/INFXX201906-074.html
2019MayAcquisitionKYOCERAJapanSouthernCarlsonUSANot disclosedhttps://global.kyocera.com/news/2019/0501_toma.html
2019MayAcquisitionMagic LeapUSAMimesysBelgiumNot disclosedhttps://magic-leap.reality.news/news/magic-leap-acquires-augmented-reality-telepresence-startup-mimesys-0197624/
2019MayAcquisitionSignifyNetherlandsiLOXGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.signify.com/global/our-company/news/press-releases/2019/20190520-signify-acquires-animal-lighting-experts-once-ilox
2019MayAcquisitionSignifyNetherlandsOnceUSANot disclosedhttps://www.signify.com/global/our-company/news/press-releases/2019/20190520-signify-acquires-animal-lighting-experts-once-ilox
2019MayAcquisitionThorlabsUSACirtemoUSANot disclosedhttps://www.thorlabs.com/pressreleases.cfm?releaseid=105
2019MayAcquisitionFirstLightUSAMaine FiberUSANot disclosedhttps://www.firstlight.net/firstlight-acquires-maine-fiber-company/
2019MayMergerAmphenol TelectUSAAll Systems BroadbandUSANot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/network-design/high-speed-networks/article/16667988/amphenol-telect-all-systems-broadband-merge-as-amphenol-network-solutions
2019MayAcquisitionDigital Colony Partners, EQT Infrastructure IVUSA, NetherlandsZayo GroupUSA$14.3 billionhttp://digitalcolony.com/press/zayo-announces-definitive-agreement-be-acquired-digital-colony-and-eqt-0
2019MayAcquisitionEQTNetherlandsMelitaMaltaNot disclosedhttps://www.eqtgroup.com/news/Press-Releases/2019/eqt-acquires-the-leading-maltese-telecom-operator-melita/
2019MayAcquisitionMarvell Technology GroupBermudaAquantiaUSA$452 millionhttps://www.marvell.com/company/newsroom/marvell-to-acquire-aquantia-accelerating-ethernet-technology-leadership.html
2019MayAcquisitionKPM AnalyticsUSASightline Process ControlCanadaNot disclosedhttp://www.amsalliance.com/blog/sightline-sensortech-join-kpm-analytics
2019MayAcquisitionApplied EnergeticsUSAApplied Optical SciencesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2019/05/29/1856284/0/en/Applied-Energetics-Announces-Agreement-to-Acquire-Applied-Optical-Sciences.html
2019MayAcquisitionWhitcraft GroupUSALAI InternationalUSANot disclosedhttps://www.pressherald.com/2019/05/29/whitcraft-group-acquires-scarborough-factory/
2019MayAcquisitionCadenceUSAArcor LaserUSANot disclosedhttps://www.cadenceinc.com/news/detail/cadence-acquires-arcor-laser
2019MayAcquisitionGreene TweedUSALancer SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190508005794/en/Greene-Tweed-Acquires-Lancer-Systems%E2%80%99-Fiber-Optics-Product-Portfolio
2019MayAcquisitionH.E. WilliamsUSAPlatformaticsUSANot disclosedhttps://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/h-e-williams-inc-acquires-platformatics-inc-40024622
2019MayAcquisitionLiebherr-VerzahntechnikGermanyWenzel GearTecGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.liebherr.com/en/int/latest-news/news-press-releases/detail/liebherr-verzahntechnik-gmbh-takes-over-wenzel-geartec-gmbh.html
2019MayAcquisitionAuroraUSABlackmoreUSANot disclosedhttps://techcrunch.com/2019/05/23/fresh-off-a-530m-round-aurora-acquires-lidar-startup-blackmore/
2019MayAcquisitionMarvell TechnologyBermudaAvera SemiconductorUSA$650 millionhttps://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/marvell-acquire-avera-semiconductor-650-million/
2019MayAcquisitionNXP SemiconductorNetherlandsMarvell TechnologyBermuda$1.76 billionhttps://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2019/05/29/1856356/32283/en/NXP-to-acquire-Marvell-s-WiFi-and-Bluetooth-Connectivity-Assets.html
2019MayAcquisitionCarlisle Interconnect TechnologiesUSAMicroConnexUSANot disclosedhttps://microconnex.com/carlisle-acquires-microconnex/
2019AprilAcquisitionAmazonUSACanvas TechnologyUSANot disclosedhttps://techcrunch.com/2019/04/10/amazon-acquires-autonomous-warehouse-robotics-startup-canvas-technology/
2019AprilAcquisitionBrukerUSARAVEUSANot disclosedhttps://ir.bruker.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2019/Bruker-Announces-Acquisition-of-RAVE-LLC/default.aspx
2019AprilAcquisitionSignifyNetherlandsWiZ ConnectedHong KongNot disclosedhttps://www.signify.com/global/our-company/news/press-releases/2019/20190416-signify-acquires-wiz-connected-to-further-expand-its-leadership-in-connected-lighting
2019AprilAcquisitionDigital ColonyUnited KingdomiWirelessUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.realwire.com/releases/Digital-Colonys-UK-Digital-Platform-Acquires-iWireless-Solutions
2019AprilAcquisitionPreformed Line ProductsUSAMICOSCzech RepublicNot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/preformed-line-products-announces-the-acquisition-of-micos-telecom-sro-300821864.html
2019AprilAcquisitionCommScopeUSAARRISUSA$7.4 billionhttps://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/arris-prepares-for-life-after-commscope-acquisition
2019AprilAcquisitionPacific LasertecUSAMelles GriotUSANot disclosedhttps://www.novuslight.com/pacific-lasertec-acquires-melles-griot-helium-neon-laser-business_N9240.html
2019AprilAcquisitionZEISSGermanyGOMGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.zeiss.com/corporate/int/newsroom/press-releases/2019/acquisition-of-gom.html
2019AprilAcquisitionMicrolight3DFranceSmart Force TechnologiesFranceNot disclosedhttp://www.smartforcetechnologies.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Microlight3D-acquires-Smart-Force-Technologies-EN.pdf
2019AprilAcquisitionSAMUSAH3DSUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prweb.com/releases/sam_llc_announces_acquisition_of_haag_3d_solutions_new_jersey_operations/prweb16224029.htm
2019AprilAcquisitionBoston DynamicsUSAKinema SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Boston_Dynamics_Acquires_Deep-Learning_Specialist/a64600
2019MarchAcquisitionCycloMediaUSAFloating Point FXUSANot disclosedhttps://www.cyclomedia.com/en/resources/news/cyclomedia-acquires-floating-point-fx
2019MarchAcquisitionFagerhultSwedeniGuzziniItaly€375.9 millionhttps://www.ledsmagazine.com/architectural-lighting/indoor-lighting/article/16699039/fagerhult-closes-iguzzini-acquisition-for-3759-million
2019MarchAcquisitionFLIR SystemsUSAEndeavor RoboticsUSA$382 millionhttps://www.flir.com/news-center/press-releases/flir-systems-completes-acquisition-of-endeavor-robotics/
2019MarchAcquisitionRenesasJapanIDTUSANot disclosedhttps://www.renesas.com/us/en/about/press-room/renesas-completes-acquisition-integrated-device-technology
2019MarchAcquisitionAlibabaChinaInfinityARIsraelNot disclosedhttps://techcrunch.com/2019/03/24/alibaba-acquires-israeli-vr-startup-infinity-augmented-reality/
2019MarchAcquisitionLuna innovationsUSAGeneral PhotonicsUSA$20 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Luna_Innovations_Acquires_General_Photonics_for/a64507
2019MarchAcquisitionBroadex TechnologiesChinaKaiamUSA$5.5 millionhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/optical-tech/transmission/article/16667833/broadex-technologies-buys-kaiams-uk-operations
2019MarchAcquisitionNVIDIAUSAMellanoxUSA$6.9 billionhttps://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-to-acquire-mellanox-for-6-9-billion
2019MarchAcquisitionCologixUSAMetro OpticCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.cologix.com/company/news/cologix-press-releases/cologix-acquires-metro-optic/
2019MarchAcquisitionCambridge Industries GroupChinaLumentum Optical (Transceiver Product Lines)USANot disclosedhttps://www.lumentum.com/en/media-room/news-releases/lumentum-sell-certain-optical-transceiver-product-lines-cig
2019MarchAcquisitionR&MSwitzerlandOptimum FiberopticsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rm-acquires-optimum-fiberoptics-inc-300805338.html
2019MarchMergerHyperthermUSAOMAXUSANot disclosedhttps://www.thefabricator.com/thefabricator/news/cuttingweldprep/hypertherm-acquires-omax
2019MarchAcquisitionDelta ElectronicsNetherlandsAmerluxUSA$90 millionhttps://tadviser.com/index.php/Company:Amerlux
2019FebruaryAcquisitionSignifyNetherlandsFirefly LiFiUSANot disclosedhttps://lifi.co/news/signify-acquires-firefly/
2019FebruaryAcquisitionSafety Technology HoldingsUnited KingdomOpTek SystemsUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190201005295/en/Safety-Technology-Holdings-Acquires-OpTek-Systems
2019FebruaryAcquisitionDELTA FiberNetherlandsCBizzNetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.deltafibernederland.nl/en/delta-fiber-nederland-neemt-cbizz-over/
2019FebruaryAcquisitionSafety TechnologyUSAOpTek SystemsUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190201005295/en/Safety-Technology-Holdings-Acquires-OpTek-Systems
2019FebruaryAcquisitionEOSGermanyVulcan LabsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.eos.info/en/press-releases/eos-acquires-vulcan-labs
2019FebruaryAcquisitionSafran Electronics & DefenseFranceCollins Aerospace (ElectroMechanical Systems business)USANot disclosedhttps://www.safran-electronics-defense.com/media/safran-acquires-electromechanical-systems-business-collins-aerospace-20190211
2019FebruaryAcquisitionResoneticsUSACaribou TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/resonetics-announces-acquisition-of-caribou-technologies-300788943.html
2019FebruaryAcquisitionScientific Digital ImagingUnited KingdomGraticules (Pyser Optics Division)United Kingdom£3.4 millionhttps://www.insidermedia.com/news/national/sdi-expands-with-graticules-acquisition
2019FebruaryAcquisitionTeledyneUSARoper TechnologiesUSA$225 millionhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190205005798/en/Teledyne-Completes-Acquisition-of-Scientific-Imaging-Businesses-of-Roper-Technologies
2019FebruaryAcquisitionPrecision Surfacing SolutionsGermanyMeyer BurgerSwitzerland$49.8 millionhttps://www.pv-tech.org/meyer-burger-sells-wafering-business-for-chf-50-million-in-cash/
2019JanuaryAcquisitionOZ Optics LimitedCanadaYY LabsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.ozoptics.com/news/pr_194.html
2019JanuaryAcquisitionOsramGermanyRing AutomotiveUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://evertiq.com/design/45506
2019JanuaryAcquisitionWescoUSASylvania Lighting SolutionUSANot disclosedhttp://wesco.investorroom.com/2019-01-16-WESCO-International-Inc-Acquires-OSRAMs-Sylvania-Lighting-Solutions
2019JanuaryAcquisitionHoribaJapanMantaUSANot disclosedhttps://www.horiba.com/en_en/company/news/detail/news/1/2019/horiba-instruments-acquires-all-shares-of-manta-instruments/
2019JanuaryAcquisitionIPG PhotonicsUSAPadtec (submarine systems division)BrazilR$ 75 millionhttps://www.fibre-systems.com/news/ipg-photonics-acquires-padtec-submarine-systems-division
2019JanuaryAcquisitionPhotonics Systems GroupGermanyLS Laser SystemsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.innolas-solutions.com/media/press-releases/details/photonics-systems-group-acquires-ls-laser-systems/
2019JanuaryAcquisitionSamsungSouth KoreaCorephotonicsIsrael$155 millionhttps://en.globes.co.il/en/article-samsung-buys-israeli-co-corephotonics-for-155m-1001270699
2019JanuaryAcquisitionHargrayUSADark Fiber SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.hargray.com/about-hargray/blognews/hargray-acquire-dark-fiber-systems-jacksonville-fl
2019JanuaryAcquisitionMetroNet FiberUSALightSpeed FiberUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190131005657/en/MetroNet-Fiber-Announces-Acquisition-of-Lansing%E2%80%99s-LightSpeed-Fiber
2019JanuaryAcquisitionFLIR SystemsUSAAeryon LabsCanada$200 millionhttps://www.flir.com/news-center/press-releases/flir-systems-acquires-aeryon-labs-for-$200m/
2019JanuaryAcquisitionMacquarie Infrastructure PartnersUSABluebird NetworkUSANot disclosedhttps://bluebirdnetwork.com/bluebird-network-to-be-acquired-by-macquarie-infrastructure-partners
2019JanuaryAcquisitionLuxPointUSAUnited PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/16566928/entering-fiber-laser-market-luxpoint-acquires-united-photonics
2019JanuaryMergerAccumet EngineeringUSALaser ServicesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.accumet.com/updates/accumet-engineering-and-laser-services-merge-under-the-name-accumet/
2019JanuaryAcquisitionPolyOneUSAFiber-LineUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/polyone-announces-acquisition-of-fiber-line-300771983.html
2019JanuaryAcquisitionJingfang OptotelectronicsChinaAnteryonNetherlands€45 millionhttp://image-sensors-world.blogspot.com/2019/01/jingfang-optotelectronics-acquires.html
2018DecemberAcquisitionExcelitasUSAAxsunUSANot disclosedhttps://www.excelitas.com/press-release/excelitas-technologies-announces-agreement-acquire-axsun-technologies
2018DecemberAcquisitionTrumpfGermanyPhilips PhotonicsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/16571568/trumpf-acquires-philips-laser-diode-division
2018DecemberAcquisitionCisco SystemsUSALuxteraUSA$660 millionhttps://newsroom.cisco.com/press-release-content?articleId=1959037&type=webcontent
2018DecemberAcquisitionCRVNetherlandsEngenderNew ZealandNot disclosedhttps://optics.org/news/9/12/5
2018DecemberAcquisitionADTRANUSASmartRGUSANot disclosedhttps://investors.adtran.com/news-and-events/press-release-details/2018/ADTRAN-Acquires-SmartRGLeading-Provider-of-Connected-Home-Software-Platforms--Cloud-Services/default.aspx
2018DecemberAcquisitionLumentumUSAOclaroUSA$1.8 billionhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/16675955/lumentum-closes-oclaro-buy
2018NovemberAcquisitionIPG PhotonicsUSAGenesis SystemsUSA$115 millionhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/16571410/ipg-photonics-to-acquire-robotic-systems-integrator-genesis
2018NovemberAcquisitionMKS InstrumentUSAElectro Scientific IndustriesUSA$1 billionhttps://www.lasersystemseurope.com/news/mks-instruments-acquire-esi-1-billion
2018NovemberAcquisitionII-VI USAFinisarUSA$3.2 billionhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/optical-tech/components/article/16675793/iivi-to-acquire-finisar-for-32-billion#:~:text=II%2DVI%20Inc.,the%20middle%20of%20next%20year.
2018NovemberAcquisitionCosemi USAOptellaSouth KoreaNot disclosedhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/11/14/1651536/0/en/Cosemi-Acquires-Optella.html
2018NovemberAcquisitionVIAVIUSARPC PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://newyorkphotonics.org/2018/11/13/rpc-photonics-sold-to-viavi-solutions/
2018NovemberAcquisitionHexatronicSwedenOpternusGermany€10 millionhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/10/25/1627076/0/en/Hexatronic-signs-agreement-to-acquire-German-fiber-optic-company-Opternus-GmbH.html
2018OctoberAcquisitionThorlabsUSANorlandUSANot disclosedhttps://www.thorlabs.com/PressReleases.cfm?ReleaseID=100
2018OctoberAcquisitionCoherentUSAOndaxUSANot disclosedphotonics.com/Articles/Coherent_Inc_Acquires_Ondax/a64088
2018OctoberAcquisitionBattery VenturesUSASigmaTEKUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20181023005479/en/Battery-Ventures-Acquires-Manufacturing--and-Fabrication-Software-Company-SigmaTEK-Systems
2018OctoberAcquisitionNovantaUSALaser QuantumUnited Kingdom$45.7 millionhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/16571612/novanta-acquires-remaining-equity-in-laser-quantum
2018OctoberAcquisitionAkoya BiosciencesUSAPerkinElmerUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20181031005857/en/Akoya-Biosciences-Acquires-Phenoptics-Portfolio-from-PerkinElmer
2018OctoberAcquisitionLuminexUSAMilliporeSigmaUSA$75 millionhttps://www.biospace.com/article/releases/luminex-corporation-to-acquire-milliporesigma-s-flow-cytometry-portfolio/
2018OctoberAcquisitionCienaUSADonRiverUSANot disclosedhttps://www.ciena.com/insights/articles/Ciena-Completes-Acquisition-of-DonRiver.html
2018OctoberAcquisitionHoya Surgical OpticsSingaporeMid LabsUSANot disclosedhttps://hoyasurgicaloptics.com/html/page.php?page_id=39&single_con_view=320
2018OctoberAcquisitionHoya Surgical OpticsSingaporeFritz RuckGermanyNot disclosedhttps://hoyasurgicaloptics.com/html/page.php?page_id=39&single_con_view=320
2018OctoberAcquisitionHZOUSASemblantUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/10/23/1625381/0/en/HZO-Inc-Acquires-Semblant-Ltd-to-Accelerate-Expansion-of-Protective-Coating-and-Waterproofing-Solutions-for-Electronic-Device-Manufacturers.html
2018OctoberAcquisitionResoneticsUSASTIIsraelNot disclosedhttps://resonetics.com/about-us/news/resonetics-announces-acquisition-of-sti-laser-industries/
2018OctoberAcquisitionGTTUSAAccess PointUSA$40 millionhttps://www.gtt.net/us-en/media-center/press-releases/gtt-acquires-access-point
2018OctoberAcquisitionMKSUSAElectro Scientific IndustriesUSA$1 billionhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/10/30/1638962/0/en/MKS-Instruments-Announces-Agreement-to-Acquire-Electro-Scientific-Industries-Inc.html
2018OctoberAcquisitionGooch & HousegoUnited KingdomIntegrated TechnologiesUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Gooch_Housego_Acquires_Integrated_Technologies/a63793
2018OctoberAcquisitionLuna InnovationsUSAMicronOpticsUSA$5 millionhttps://optics.org/news/9/10/35
2018OctoberAcquisitionInfineraUSACoriantGermany/USA$230 millionhttps://www.infinera.com/press-release/infinera-closes-acquisition-coriant-becomes-one-of-worlds-largest-optical-network-equipment-providers
2018OctoberAcquisitionHexagonSwedenExternal-Array SoftwareChinaNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Hexagon_AB_Acquires_External-Array_Software/a63750
2018SeptemberAcquisitionPrincipiaItalyCrest OpticsItaly$7 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Principia_Buys_7M_Stake_in_CrestOptics/a63719
2018SeptemberAcquisitionNRGUSAPentalumIsraelNot disclosedhttps://www.nrgsystems.com/news-media/nrg-systems-purchases-direct-detect-lidar-technology-developed-by-pentalum-pairs-industry-leading-service-with-market-leading-remote-sensing-value/
2018SeptemberAcquisitionMolexUSANisticaUSANot disclosedhttps://www.molex.com/molex/news/display_news.jsp?channel=New&channelId=-8&oid=2456&pageTitle=Molex+Announces+Acquisition+of+Nistica+Business
2018SeptemberAcquisitionElectro-OpticsUSAFEEGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/16571488/electrooptics-technology-acquires-laser-crystal-supplier-fee
2018SeptemberAcquisitionCore Industrial PartnersUSAMCTUSANot disclosedhttps://coreipfund.com/news/core-industrial-partners-acquires-midwest-composite-technologies-establishing-industry-4-0-platform/
2018SeptemberAcquisitionGooch & HousegoUnited KingdomGould Fiber OpticsUSANot disclosedhttps://optics.org/news/9/9/10
2018SeptemberAcquisitionSolar LightUSAGooch and HousegoUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Solar_Light_Company_Acquires_Gooch_and_Housego/a63926
2018SeptemberAcquisitionBoston ScientificUSAAugmenixUSA$500 millionhttps://news.bostonscientific.com/2018-09-06-Boston-Scientific-Announces-Agreement-To-Acquire-Augmenix-Inc
2018SeptemberMergerZenFi Networks USACross River FiberUSANot disclosedhttps://zenfi.com/press_release/zenfi-networks-and-cross-river-fiber-complete-merger/
2018SeptemberAcquisitionJenoptikGermanyOTTO Vision TechnologyGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.jenoptik.com/press/pressreleases/2018/09/03/acquisition-of-otto-vision-technology-and-ovitec
2018SeptemberAcquisitionJenoptikGermanyOVITECGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.jenoptik.us/press/press-releases/2018/09/03/acquistion-of-otto-vision-technology-and-ovitec
2018SeptemberAcquisitionFLIR SystemsUSAAcyclicaUSANot disclosedhttps://investors.flir.com/news-releases/news-release-details/flir-systems-acquires-acyclica
2018SeptemberAcquisitionCoherentUSAOR LaserGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Coherent_Acquires_OR_Lasertechnologie/a63559
2018SeptemberAcquisitionCoherentUSAOR LaserGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Coherent_Acquires_OR_Lasertechnologie/a63559
2018AugustAcquisitionOxideJapanLumerasUSANot disclosedhttps://www.opt-oxide.com/en/2086/
2018AugustAcquisitionStandexUSATenibac-GraphionUSA$57 millionhttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/tenibac-graphion-inc
2018AugustAcquisitionMitsubishi ElectricJapanASTES4SwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.mitsubishielectric.com/news/2018/0806.html
2018AugustAcquisitionOmniGuideUSALisa Laser ProductsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.omni-guide.com/omniguide-acquire-lisa-laser/
2018AugustAcquisitionExteNet SystemsUSAHudson Fiber NetworkUSANot disclosedhttps://extenetsystems.com/extenet-systems-completes-acquisition-of-hudson-fiber-network/
2018AugustAcquisitionKontronGermanyInocybeCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.kontron.com/en/news/kontron-communications-business-acquires-inocybe/n154139
2018AugustMergerHKBN ChinaWTTChina$1.34 billionhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-wtt-hk-m-a-hkbn-idUSKBN1KS1SV
2018AugustAcquisitionAtlas CopcoUnited KingdomBrooks AutomationUSANot disclosedhttps://www.atlascopcogroup.com/en/media/corporate-press-releases/2018/20180827-acquisition-brooks
2018AugustAcquisitionON SemiconductorUSASensL