M&A

YearMonthTypeMother CompanyHQ CountryCompany AcquiredHQ CountryValue of TransactionWebsite Links
2026JulySWISSto12Switzerland$70 millionSeries CUndisclosed investorshttps://swissto12.com/swissto12-closes-us70-million-series-c-to-meet-growing-multi-orbit-demand/
2026JulyRavee OpticsUSA$6 millionOversubscribed funding roundBIG Capital, JobsOhio Ventures, and CincyTech.https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jobsohio-ventures_jobsohioventures-activity-7480337357456482305-ADhQ
2026JulyTerraFirmaUSA$115 millionSeries AKleiner Perkins, Bain Capital Ventures, Glade Brook Capital Partners, BANNER VC, Saga Ventures, Trust Ventures, Definition, PEAK6, Magnetar Capital, Ravelin Capital, SpaceX, Anduril, Base Power, Shinkei, and Hadrian.https://www.linkedin.com/posts/terrafirmatech_this-is-only-the-beginning-terrafirma-is-activity-7482806613578502144-ArEX
2026JulyQuantum SystemsGermany$1.2 billionSeries DBlackstone, Noteus, Airbus and Advent, BOND, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Wellington Management, A.P. Moller Holding, Elephant Lake Ventures, Balderton and HV Capital.https://quantum-systems.com/news/quantum-systems-raises-1-2bn-series-d-to-accelerate-growth-and-scale-software-defined-autonomous-systems-across-air-land-and-sea/
2026JulyLuxonisUSA$14 millionSeries ADenali Growth Partners and Taiwania Capital.https://discuss.luxonis.com/blog/6919-luxonis-raises-14m-series-a-to-power-the-perception-layer-behind-physical-ai
2026JulyArq Quantum TechnologiesSpain$1.4 millionPre-seed funding roundGround State Ventures and Big Sur Ventureshttps://www.gsv.vc/blog/arq-pre-seed-announcement/
2026JulyOratomicUSA$300 millionSeries AARCH Venture Partners, Spark Capital, Khosla Ventures, alongside Bezos Expeditions, Index Ventures, General Catalyst, Lowercarbon Capital, Bain Capital, Formation, Nebular, David and Scott Aaronson, and other undisclosed investors.https://www.oratomic.com/news/SeriesA
2026JulyPrime IntellectUSA$130 millionSeries ARadical Ventures, NVIDIA Ventures, Intel Capital, Dell Technologies Capital, John Schulman (Thinking Machines), Karim Atiyeh (Ramp), Aaron Levie (Box), Dwarkesh Patel, Milan Kovac (Tesla), Winston Weinberg (Harvey), Mike Knoop (Zapier, Ndea), Asher Spector (Flapping Airplanes), Jeff Wang (Cognition), Rohan Anil (Core Automation), Matthew Prince (Cloudflare), Brendan Foody (Mercor), Devansh Pandey (Standard Intelligence), Harrison Chase (Langchain), Nic Ouporov (Fleet) and others.https://www.primeintellect.ai/blog/series-a
2026JulyAcquisitionMDA SpaceCanadaCollecte Localisation Satellites (70% interest)France$650 millionhttps://mda.space/article/mda-space-enters-into-firm-offer-to-acquire-collecte-localisation-satellites-a-global-leader-in-ai-driven-earth-observation-data-analytics
2026JulyAcquisitionMitsubishi ElectricJapanInfostellarJapanNot disclosedhttps://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/pr/2026/pdf/0702_ds.pdf
2026JulyAcquisitionTRUMPFUSAMate Precision TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.trumpf.com/en_US/newsroom/global-press-releases/press-release-detail-page/release/trumpf-enters-strategic-partnership-with-mate-precision-technologies-expanding-tooling-portfolio-for-sheet-metal-fabricators-worldwide-10193/
2026JulyAcquisitionSPIEUSAThe LensAustraliaNot disclosedhttps://spie.org/news/spie-acquisition-of-the-lens
2026JulyAcquisitionAirtiesFranceAprecommIndiaNot disclosedhttps://airties.com/airties-to-acquire-aprecomm/
2026JulyAcquisitionOndasUSADZYNE TechnologiesUSA$875.8 millionhttps://www.ondas.com/post/ondas-announces-transformative-acquisition-of-dzyne-technologies-establishing-the-leading-autonomou
2026JulyAcquisitionKraken RoboticsCanadaCovelya GroupUnited Kingdom$615 millionhttps://www.krakenrobotics.com/news-releases/kraken-robotics-announces-closing-of-strategic-acquisition-of-covelya-group-limited-updated-2026-guidance-and-appointments-to-executive-team/
2026JulyAcquisitionUniracUSATerrasmartUSANot disclosedhttps://unirac.com/unirac-to-acquire-solar-racking-business-of-terrasmart/
2026JulyAcquisitionDiodesUSAElevATE SemiconductorUSA$250 millionhttps://investor.diodes.com/news-releases/news-release-details/diodes-incorporated-acquire-elevate-semiconductor-expanding
2026JulyAcquisitionIPG PhotonicsUSALumibird (Medical Division)France€300 millionhttps://www.lumibird.com/wp-content/uploads/260716_LUMIBIRD_MEDICAL_EN.pdf
2026JulyAcquisitionIQM Quantum ComputersGermanyQuantistry (Assets)GermanyNot disclosedhttps://iqm.tech/press-releases/iqm-quantum-computers-acquires-assets-of-quantistry-gmbh-to-bridge-the-gap-between-quantum-algorithms-and-solutions-for-industrial-enterprises/
2026JulyAcquisitionLockheed MartinUSAUltra MaritimeUSA$3.45 billionhttps://news.lockheedmartin.com/2026-07-06-Lockheed-Martin-to-Acquire-Ultra-Maritime-Solutions
2026JulyAcquisitionThalesUSAExail (35.51% stake)France€134.00 per sharehttps://www.thalesgroup.com/en/news-centre/press-releases/thales-acquire-gorge-familys-stake-exailwith-view-launching-tender-offer
2026JuneAcquisitionTheonCyprusSAS StéropèsFrance€300 millionhttps://theon.com/en/news/2026/theon-enters-into-exclusivity-agreement-for-the-acquisition-of-hgh-systemes-infrarouges-accelerating-expansion-into-multi-domain-isr-counter-uas-solutions
2026JuneAcquisitionElon MuskUSAMesh OpticalUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Elon-Musk-Secures-FTC-Approval-to-Acquire-Mesh/p5/a72374?__cf_chl_f_tk=fcjHQFFkrb6wWxoixYGViHSZrm5NbrknUrNc3MQjRcY-1782870243-1.0.1.1-QvlTZ8zqyQFzo1fizejcM9swmKHjbJcEw0cR_LB0ZGA
2026JuneAcquisitionTTM TechnologiesUSASwiss Technology GroupSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.gs-swiss.com/en/news-events/press-release-n277
2026JuneAcquisitionBrewer ScienceUSAHeraeus Epurio (Semiconductor Chemicals Business)USANot disclosedhttps://www.heraeus.com/en/news-and-stories/2026-sale-heraeus-epurio/
2026JuneAcquisitionTJCUSALuna InnovationsUSANot disclosedhttps://ir.lunainc.com/news-releases/news-release-details/luna-innovations-enters-definitive-agreement-be-acquired-tjc
2026JuneAcquisitionCalianCanadaGalaxy Broadband CommunicationsCanada$52 millionhttps://resources.calian.com/news-media/calian-enters-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-galaxy-broadband-expanding-communications-and-connectivity-capabilities-across-canada/
2026JuneAcquisitionOnsemiUSASynapticsUSA$7 billionhttps://www.onsemi.com/company/newsroom/news-and-insights/onsemi-to-acquire-synaptics-to-enable-the-next-generation-of-intelligent-systems-for-physical-ai
2026JuneAcquisitionQuantum ComputingUSANHanced SemiconductorsUSA$73.1 millionhttps://quantumcomputinginc.com/news/press-releases/2026/quantum-computing-inc.-completes-acquisition-of-nhanced-semiconductors-inc.
2026JuneAcquisitionBear RoboticsUSAKinisi RoboticsUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://fl.bearrobotics.ai/blog/bear-robotics-to-acquire-kinisi-robotics?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=kinisi_acquisition&utm_content=company
2026JuneMergerAgility RoboticsUSAChurchill CapitalUSANot disclosedhttps://www.agilityrobotics.com/content/agility-robotics-to-go-public-through-merger-with-churchill-capital-corp-xi
2026JuneAcquisitionEQTSwedenExolaunchGermanyNot disclosedhttps://eqtgroup.com/news/eqt-to-acquire-exolaunch-a-germany-based-satellite-deployment-technology-and-launch-mission-management-firm-powering-global-access-to-space-2026-06-18
2026JuneAcquisitionNoviumUSALyntrisUSANot disclosedhttps://www.lyntris.com/resources/lyntris-acquires-novium
2026JuneAcquisitionKeysight TechnologiesUSAVPIphotonicsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.keysight.com/us/en/about/newsroom/news-releases/2026/0616_pr26-082-keysight-expands-photonic-design-automation-portfolio-with-system-level-simulation.html
2026JuneAcquisitionSchréderBelgiumEdgeMachinesAustraliaNot disclosedhttps://www.schreder.com/en/news/schreder-acquires-edgemachines-deliver-smarter-services
2026JuneAcquisitionGilatIsraelComtech (Satellite & Space Communications segment)USA$157.5 millionhttps://www.gilat.com/pressreleases/gilat-to-acquire-comtechs-satellite-space-communications-segment-creating-a-leading-provider-of-advanced-defense-and-satellite-communications-solutions/
2026JuneAcquisitionHexagonSwedenITRESCanadaNot disclosedhttps://hexagon.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/2026/hexagon-acquires-itres-to-strengthen-its-capabilities-in-advanced-airborne-mapping
2026JuneMergerQuantum SpaceUSAInflection Point AcquisitionUSANot disclosedhttps://inflectionpoint2023spac.q4web.com/investor-relations/IPAX-Investor-Relations/press-release-details/2026/QUANTUM-SPACE-A-LEADING-SPACE-DEFENSE-AND-ORBITAL-MOBILITY-COMPANY-TO-GO-PUBLIC-VIA-MERGER-WITH-INFLECTION-POINT-ACQUISITION-CORP--VI/default.aspx
2026JuneAcquisitionVoyager TechnologiesUSAAstrobotic TechnologyUSA$300 millionhttps://voyagertechnologies.com/press-releases/voyager-to-acquire-astrobotic-technology-accelerating-americas-path-to-the-moon/
2026JuneAcquisitionStratasysUSAMarkForgedUSA$42.5 millionhttps://investors.stratasys.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/984/stratasys-to-acquire-markforged-inc-expanding-aerospace
2026JuneAcquisitionESABUSAEddyfi TechnologiesCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.eddyfi.com/en/news/esab-corporation-completes-acquisition-of-eddyfi-technologies
2026JuneAcquisitionSEALSQSwitzerlandMiraexSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.sealsq.com/investors/news-releases/sealsq-acquires-miraex-sa-cementing-its-quantum-sovereign-vertical-stack-and-quantum-orbital-space-cloud-qosc
2026MayAcquisitionPhenna GroupUnited KingdomV2iBelgiumNot disclosedhttps://phennagroup.com/news/phenna-group-acquires-v2i-and-optrion/
2026MayAcquisitionPhenna GroupUnited KingdomOptrionBelgiumNot disclosedhttps://phennagroup.com/news/phenna-group-acquires-v2i-and-optrion/
2026MayAcquisitionInox Clean EnergyIndiaBoviet Solar TechnologyUSA$750 millionhttps://inoxclean.com/media
2026MayMergerPangolinUSAArtistry In MotionUSANot disclosedhttps://pangolin.com/blogs/news/pangolin-merges-with-aim?srsltid=AfmBOor162eRfFyw94ZB2ECJ5OxG5u_3o6H6PtBFrfebv7oeFINyba9N
2026MayAcquisitionTiniFiberUSACoreLincUSANot disclosedhttps://tinifiber.com/tinifiber-acquires-fiber-optic-connectivity-specialist-corelinc/
2026MayAcquisitionFORT RoboticsUSAMapless AIUSANot disclosedhttps://www.fortrobotics.com/news/fort-acquires-mapless-ai
2026MayAcquisitionDraganflyCanadaSkip DynamixUSA$7,525,000https://draganfly.com/press-release/draganfly-to-acquire-skip-dynamix-fixed-wing-ultra-low-cost-mass-producible-technology-intellectual-property-and-infrastructure/
2026MayAcquisitionABBSwitzerlandSpecialtrasfoItalyNot disclosedhttps://new.abb.com/news/detail/135620/abb-to-acquire-specialtrasfo-to-support-industrial-electrification-with-specialized-transformer-offering
2026MayAcquisitionApplied MaterialsUSAASMPT (NEXX Business)SingaporeNot disclosedhttps://ir.appliedmaterials.com/news-releases/news-release-details/applied-materials-broadens-advanced-packaging-portfolio
2026MayAcquisitionYork Space SystemsUSASolestialUSANot disclosedhttps://solestial.com/york-to-acquire-solestial/
2026MayAcquisitionLocus RoboticsUSANexera RoboticsCanadaNot disclosedhttps://locusrobotics.com/news/locus-robotics-nexera-robotics-acquisition
2026MayAcquisitionAnalog DevicesUSAEmpower SemiconductorUSA$1.5 billionhttps://investor.analog.com/news-releases/news-release-details/analog-devices-acquire-empower-semiconductor-expanding-its-next
2026MayMergerTerra QuantumSwitzerlandAxiom Intelligence Acquisition Corp 1United Kingdom$3.5 billionhttps://terraquantum.swiss/news/terra-quantum-axiom-business-combination-public-listing/
2026MayAcquisitionNMi GroupThe NetherlandsTechnoLabGermanyNot disclosedhttps://nmigroup.com/group-news/nmi-group-acquires-expands-into-defence-and-aerospace-testing-with-acquisition-of-berlins-technolab/
2026MayAcquisitioni3D ManufacturingUSABurloak TechnologiesCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.i3dmfg.com/i3d-news-press/i3d-acquires-burloak-technologies/
2026MayAcquisitionROBOZEItalyDimanex (key assets)The NetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.roboze.com/en/press/roboze-acquires-dimanex-assets-to-build-the-physical-ai-layer-for-distributed-manufacturing
2026MayAcquisitionIridium CommunicationsUSAAireonUSA$366.7 millionhttps://investor.iridium.com/2026-05-14-Iridium-to-Acquire-Aireon,-Advancing-its-Strategy-to-Lead-the-Future-of-Aviation-Safety
2026MayAcquisitionQuantum MachinesUSAQHarborThe NetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.quantum-machines.co/press-release/quantum-machines-acquires-qharbor-software-platform-europe-expansion/
2026MayAcquisition908 DevicesUSANIRLAB AGSwitzerland$15 millionhttps://908devices.com/news/908-devices-acquires-nirlab-ag-expanding-its-narcotics-detection-portfolio/
2026MayAcquisitionQuantumCoreCanadaAvalanche PhotoniQUSA$2.0 millionhttps://www.qncor.ca/news-posts/quantumcore-announces-transformational-acquisition-of-avalanche-photoniq-to-create-a-broad-based-quantum-infrastructure-supplier
2026MayAcquisitionAP TechnologiesUnited KingdomBlueacre TechnologyIrelandNot disclosedhttps://blueacretechnology.com/2026/05/25/ap-technologies-acquires-blueacre-technology/
2026MayAcquisitionHEF GroupeFranceEvaporated CoatingsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/hef_hef-groupe-is-pleased-to-announce-the-acquisition-activity-7459876838194995200-0cPk?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAEVuKZAB-WzhR3niuV5bTMu_tFiHS43WUxM
2026MayAcquisitionIndie SemiconductorUSAams Osram (CMOS image sensor business)Austria€40 millionhttps://investors.indie.inc/news/news-details/2026/indie-to-Acquire-CMOS-Image-Sensor-Product-Line-from-ams-OSRAM/default.aspx
2026MayAcquisitionLumenUSAAlkiraUSANot disclosedhttps://ir.lumen.com/news/news-details/2026/Lumen-to-Acquire-Alkira-Establishing-the-Control-Plane-for-Cloud-Connectivity/default.aspx
2026MayAcquisitionIntuitive MachinesUSAGoonhilly Earth StationUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/intuitive-machines-has-entered-into-a-definitive-share-7460656221730246656-oko_?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAEVuKZAB-WzhR3niuV5bTMu_tFiHS43WUxM
2026MayAcquisitionIntuitive MachinesUSACOMSATUSANot disclosedhttps://www.intuitivemachines.com/discover/news/article
2026MayAcquisitionLight ConversionLithuaniaClass 5 PhotonicsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://lightcon.com/news/light-conversion-acquires-class-5-photonics-gmbh/
2026MayAcquisitionGE VernovaUSARobotech AutomationCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.gevernova.com/news/press-releases/ge-vernova-to-acquire-robotech-automation
2026AprilMergerBlue Marble GeographicsUSAAvenza SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.bluemarblegeo.com/newsroom/blue-marble-geographics-and-avenza-systems-unite-to-bring-together-complementary-products-in-a-field-to-office-geospatial-platform/
2026AprilAcquisitionVertiGISUnited Kingdom1SpatialUnited Kingdom£87 millionhttps://www.vertigis.com/news/vertigis-acquires-1spatial-to-expand-its-product-portfolio-and-global-reach/
2026AprilAcquisitionBiomXUSADFSLIsraelNot disclosedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/today-marks-an-important-step-forward-for-share-7444758097522253824-k7Yr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAADCXfUBRfVpB32QIx8WNw7JEO7_aH1vUbI
2026AprilAcquisitionMarvell TechnologyUSAPolariton TechnologiesSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.marvell.com/company/newsroom/marvell-acquires-polariton-advancing-future-of-optical-connectivity.html
2026AprilAcquisitionInnovMetricCanadaDuwe-3dGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.polyworks.com/en-us/news/innovmetric-acquires-strategic-partner-duwe-3d
2026AprilAcquisitionTranscatUSASCM Metrology and LaboratoriesCosta Rica$13 millionhttps://www.transcat.com/media/pdf/Transcat-Acquisition-SCM-Metrology-Laboratories.pdf
2026AprilAcquisitionModuLinkHong KongASA Robotics (60% equity interest)Hong Kong$641,026https://www.modulinktech.com/investorrelationship/modulink-inc.-announces-completion-of-acquisition-of-60%25-equity-interest-in-asa-robotics-limited
2026AprilAcquisitionExosensFranceEmberionUnited Kingdom / FinlandNot disclosedhttps://www.emberion.com/exosens-acquires-emberion/
2026AprilAcquisitionArtemisUSAOptikosUSANot disclosedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/optikos-llc_optikos-joins-the-artemis-portfolio-to-accelerate-activity-7454598998134345729-Vw-P?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAEVuKZAB-WzhR3niuV5bTMu_tFiHS43WUxM
2026AprilAcquisitionSPIEFranceBLOCK GroupCzech RepublicNot disclosedhttps://www.spie.com/en/news/spie-signs-agreement-acquisition-block-group-czech-republic
2026AprilAcquisitionYork Space SystemsUSAALL.SPACEUnited Kingdom$355 millionhttps://www.all.space/insights/york-space-systems-to-acquire-all-space-strengthening-assured-multi-domain-communications-for-critical-missions
2026AprilAcquisitionAmnovisBelgiumWestconn Precision Technologies (Additive Manufacturing Activities)USANot disclosedhttps://www.amnovis.com/news/pr-260429
2026AprilAcquisitionCircusGermanyKitchen Robotics (K-Robotics)USANot disclosedhttps://www.circus-group.com/articles/circus-accelerates-u-s-market-entry-acquisition-of-u-s--israelian-k-robotics-completedd
2026AprilAcquisitionStereotaxisUSARobocathFrance$45 millionhttps://ir.stereotaxis.com/news-releases/news-release-details/stereotaxis-announces-definitive-agreement-acquire-robocath
2026AprilAcquisitionHexagonSwedenWaygate TechnologiesGermany$1.45 billionhttps://hexagon.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/2026/hexagon-to-acquire-waygate-technologies-expanding-into-nondestructive-testing
2026AprilAcquisitionMerckGermanyJSR Life Sciences (Chromatography Business)USANot disclosedhttps://www.merckgroup.com/en/news/jsr-closing-01-04-2026.html
2026AprilMergerNorthStar Earth & SpaceCanadaViking AcquisitionUSANot disclosedhttps://northstar-data.com/northstar-earth-space-announces-plans-to-become-publicly-traded-via-merger-with-viking-acquisition-corp-i/
2026AprilAcquisitionAmazonUSAGlobalstarUSA$10.8 billionhttps://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/amazon-globalstar-apple
2026AprilAcquisitionSkild AIUSAZebra TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.skild.ai/blogs/skild-zebra
2026AprilAcquisitionCredoUSADustPhotonicsIsrael$750 millionhttps://investors.credosemi.com/news-events/news/news-details/2026/Credo-Agrees-to-Acquire-DustPhotonics-Accelerating-Expansion-into-Silicon-Photonics-and-Next-Generation-Optical-Connectivity/default.aspx
2026AprilAcquisitionUshioJapanKyocera (Laser Device Business)JapanNot disclosedhttps://global.kyocera.com/newsroom/news/2026/001184.html
2026AprilAcquisitionMolexUSATeramountIsraelNot disclosedhttps://www.molex.com/en-us/news/agreement-to-acquire-teramount-to-accelerate-scalable-co-packaged-optics-adoption
2026AprilAcquisitionCamtekIsraelVisual LayerIsraelNot disclosedhttps://www.camtek.com/news-and-events/camtek-announces-acquisition-of-visual-layer-to-deepen-its-visual-ai-capabilities-in-its-inspection-and-metrology-offering/
2026AprilAcquisitionEOSGermanyMetalpineAustriaNot disclosedhttps://www.eos.info/press-media/press-center/press-releases/2026/eos-acquires-metalpine
2026AprilAcquisitionAMS TechnologiesGermanyBay PhotonicsUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.bayphotonics.com/a-new-chapter-for-bay-photonics-joining-ams-technologies/
2026AprilAcquisitionWindwardUSAProminent EdgeUSANot disclosedhttps://windward.ai/news/windward-acquires-prominent-edge/
2026AprilMergerTerra QuantumSwitzerlandMountain Lake AcquisitionUSA$3.25 billionhttps://terraquantum.swiss/news/terra-quantum-ag-to-go-public-in-3-25-billion-spac-deal/
2026AprilAcquisitionInnovMetricCanadaDigisens (Intellectual Property)FranceNot disclosedhttps://www.polyworks.com/en-us/about/news/innovmetric-announces-acquisition-digisens-intellectual-property?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=local-maps
2026AprilAcquisitionPhantom SpaceUSAThermal Management TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/phantom-space_phantom-space-has-acquired-thermal-management-activity-7445565135521325056-w9su
2026MarchAcquisitionFlexUSAElectrical Power Products (EP²)USA$1.1 billionhttps://investors.flex.com/news/news-details/2026/Flex-Announces-Agreement-to-Acquire-Electrical-Power-Products-EP/default.aspx?_gl=1*1w90cq2*_gcl_au*MjA5OTg4Njk0MC4xNzc2NDkwODk5*_ga*MTIzODc4MTk4LjE3NzY0OTA4OTc.*_ga_LE3NL4XEBD*czE3NzY0OTA5MDAkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzY0OTA5MjUkajM1JGwwJGgw
2026MarchAcquisitionAmazonUSAFauna RoboticsUSANot disclosedhttps://faunarobotics.com/news/fauna-robotics-joins-amazon
2026MarchAcquisitionBlipparUnited KingdomPlattarAustraliaNot disclosedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/blippar_3d-ar-plattar-activity-7439279431170437120-7zLY
2026MarchAcquisitionAFM CapitalUSAIncodema3DUSANot disclosedhttps://www.afmcap.com/afm-capital-acquires-incodema3d-to-expand-additive-manufacturing-platform/
2026MarchAcquisitionRed CatUSAApium Swarm RoboticsUSANot disclosedhttps://ir.redcatholdings.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/216/red-cat-closes-acquisition-of-apium-swarm-robotics
2026MarchAcquisitionOndasUSARotron AerospaceUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://ir.ondas.com/press-releases/detail/291/ondas-completes-acquisition-of-rotron-aerospace-ltd
2026MarchAcquisitionApollo FundsUSANippon Sheet GlassJapan$3.7 billionhttps://www.apollo.com/insights-news/pressreleases/2026/03/apollo-funds-announce-strategic-investment-in-nsg-group-a-global-leader-in-glass-manufacturing-3260933?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=corp_social&utm_campaign=announcement
2026MarchAcquisitionSheild AIUSAAechelon TechnologyUSANot disclosedhttps://shield.ai/shield-ai-to-acquire-software-simulation-company-aechelon-and-raise-2b-at-12-7b-valuation/
2026MarchAcquisitionLeonardoItalyIveco Group (Defence Business IDV and ASTRA brands)Italy€1.6 billionhttps://www.leonardo.com/en/press-release-detail/-/detail/18-03-2026-leonardo-completes-the-acquisition-of-iveco-group-s-defence-business
2026MarchAcquisitionAmazonUSARivrSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/bjelonic_im-excited-to-share-that-rivr-is-now-part-activity-7440491240204251136-E8De?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACQntk4Bkd-vf2Mr6CL89zGnrdQBgW-2RP8
2026MarchAcquisitionElectro-Photonics LLCUSAELECTRONICS COMPONENTS UKUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/electro-photonics-llc_for-immediate-release-electro-photonics-llc-activity-7440024663893688321-IV3o?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAADCXfUBRfVpB32QIx8WNw7JEO7_aH1vUbI
2026MarchAcquisitionVIGO PhotonicsPolandInfraRed AssociatesUSANot disclosedhttps://vigophotonics.com/vigo-photonics-expands-its-global-presence-through-the-acquisition-of-infrared-associates/
2026MarchAcquisitionYork Space SystemsUSAOrbion Space TechnologyUSANot disclosedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/york-space-systems_york-space-systems-acquires-orbion-space-activity-7437850164884574208-UWsv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAC8MzcwB0y54Opj7J1ofbw9LCkwahBHhwFM
2026MarchAcquisitionAndurilUSAExoAnalytic SolutionsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.anduril.com/news/anduril-reaches-agreement-to-acquire-exoanalytic-solutions-to-accelerate-space-domain-awareness-and-missile-defense-capabilities
2026MarchAcquisitionJenoptikGermanyFIMA (Intelligent Transportation Systems business)LithuaniaNot disclosedhttps://www.jenoptik.us/news/press-releases/2026/03/09/its-business-in-lithuania
2026MarchAcquisitionInfinite OrbitsFranceLúnasaUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://lunasaspace.com/infinite-orbits-acquires-lunasa-and-expands-into-the-uk/
2026MarchAcquisitionViewbixIsraelQuantum X LabsIsraelNot disclosedhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/03/05/3250648/0/en/Viewbix-Completes-Strategic-Acquisition-of-Quantum-X-Labs-Securing-Advanced-Quantum-Portfolio.html
2026MarchAcquisitionHENSOLDTGermanyNEDINSCOThe NetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://nedinsco.com/news/hensoldt-acquires-nedinsco-strengthening-capabilities-for-your-future-needs/?_gl=1*rumg3d*_up*MQ..*_ga*MzMwNjU3OTk2LjE3NzMzOTc0ODQ.*_ga_ZPGWDBRM7L*czE3NzMzOTc0ODQkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzMzOTc0OTQkajUwJGwwJGgw
2026MarchAcquisitionCredo TechnologyUSACoMiraUSANot disclosedhttps://investors.credosemi.com/news-events/news/news-details/2026/Credo-Acquires-CoMira-Solutions/default.aspx
2026MarchAcquisitionRheinmetallGermanyDOK-ING (51% stake)CroatiaNot disclosedhttps://www.rheinmetall.com/en/media/news-watch/news/2026/03/2026-03-04-rheinmetall-acquires-stake-in-croatian-company-dok-ing
2026MarchAcquisitionSemtechUSAHieFoUSA$34 millionhttps://www.semtech.com/company/press/semtech-expands-data-center-portfolio-with-acquisition-of-hiefo-corporation
2026MarchAcquisitionQuantum ComputingUSANuCryptUSA$5 millionhttps://quantumcomputinginc.com/news/press-releases/2026/quantum-computing-inc.-completes-acquisition-of-nucrypt-to-advance-quantum-communications-commercialization
2026FebruaryAcquisitionDanaherUSAMasimoUSA$9.9 billion ($180 per share )https://investors.danaher.com/2026-02-17-Danaher-To-Acquire-Masimo-Corporation
2026FebruaryAcquisitionCesiumAstroUSAVidrovrUSANot disclosedhttps://www.cesiumastro.com/press-release/announcing-acquisition-of-vidrovr
2026FebruaryAcquisitionQuantum SurgicalFranceNeuWave MedicalUSANot disclosedhttps://www.quantumsurgical.com/news/quantum-surgical-acquires-of-neuwave-medical-inc
2026FebruaryAcquisitionInfinite OrbitsFranceLMOLuxembourgNot disclosedhttps://www.infiniteorbits.io/post/infinite-orbits-expands-into-luxembourg
2026FebruaryAcquisitionRocket LabUSAOptical SupportUSANot disclosedhttps://rocketlabcorp.com/updates/rocket-lab-acquires-optical-support-inc-strengthening-national-security-payload-capability/
2026FebruaryAcquisitionRevolution GeosystemsUSAPhoenix LiDAR SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://phoenixlidar.com/resource/news/revolution-geosystems-announces-phoenix-lidar-acquisition/
2026FebruaryAcquisitionMinitabAustraliaEffex SolutionBelgiumNot disclosedhttps://www.minitab.com/en-us/company/press-releases/minitab-acquires-effex/
2026FebruaryAcquisitionSDI GroupUnited KingdomPRP OptoelectronicsUnited Kingdom£9.3 millionhttps://otp.investis.com/clients/uk/scientific_digital_imaging/rns/regulatory-story.aspx?cid=2377&newsid=2033618
2026FebruaryMergerVeeco InstrumentsUSAAxcelis TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.veeco.com/company/news/veeco-stockholders-approve-merger-with-axcelis/
2026FebruaryAcquisitionQuantum ComputingUSAFreedom PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/freedom-photonics_freedom-photonics-llc-has-been-acquired-by-activity-7424289608190021633-LfG6/
2026FebruaryAcquisitionInfineonGermanyams Osram (Non-Optical Sensor Business)Germany€570 millionhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/amsosram-sensethepoweroflight-digitalphotonics-share-7424526471479656448-52c_/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAAADCXfUBRfVpB32QIx8WNw7JEO7_aH1vUbI
2026FebruaryAcquisitionSpaceXUSAxAIUSA$1.25 trillionhttps://www.spacex.com/updates#xai-joins-spacex
2026FebruaryAcquisitionBombardierCanadaVelocity Maintenance SolutionsUSANot disclosedhttps://bombardier.com/en/media/news/bombardier-acquires-velocity-maintenance-solutions-and-expands-its-top-ranked-service
2026FebruaryAcquisitionOusterUSAStereoLabsUSA$35 million in cash and 1.8 million shareshttps://investors.ouster.com/news-releases/news-release-details/ouster-acquires-stereolabs-creating-world-leading-physical-ai
2026FebruaryAcquisitionSiemensGermanyCanopus AIFranceNot disclosedhttps://news.siemens.com/en-us/siemens-acquires-canopus-ai/
2026FebruaryAcquisitionSiTimeUSARenesas (Timing business assets)Japan$1.5 billionhttps://www.sitime.com/company/newsroom/press-release/sitime-acquire-renesas-timing-business?srsltid=AfmBOor7box1d3kpg9UFM_0tf4j7lRXHPfZs7tQNOGzFcm_uKSyWPbOF
2026FebruaryAcquisitionScantinelGermanyMicroVision (Assets only)USANot disclosedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/scantinel_microvision-lidar-fmcw-activity-7424834800575860736-GpXO?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAADCXfUBRfVpB32QIx8WNw7JEO7_aH1vUbI
2026FebruaryAcquisitionSenseekerUSAAxis MachineUSANot disclosedhttps://senseeker.com/news/PR-20260211.htm
2026FebruaryAcquisitionMahrGermanyNanoFocus (three percent of shares)GermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.mahr.com/es/company/media/pressrelease?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=show&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=10215&cHash=6c7da536b63af9781e0173e6376dda64
2026JanuaryAcquisitionTeledyneUSADD-ScientificUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.teledyne.com/en-us/news/Pages/teledyne-acquires-dd-scientific.aspx
2026JanuaryMergerAnywavesFranceEmTroniXLuxembourgNot disclosedhttps://anywaves.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CP-27-01-2026_Anywaves-EmTronix-Merger-EN-1.pdf
2026JanuaryAcquisitionAegis SoftwareUSASimioUSANot disclosedhttps://www.aiscorp.com/newsroom/aegis-software-completes-acquisition-of-simio/
2026JanuaryAcquisitionIonQUSASeed InnovationsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.ionq.com/news/ionq-to-acquire-ai-software-and-technology-r-d-specialist---seed-innovations
2026JanuaryAcquisitionMicroVisionUSALuminar Technologies (certain assets)USA$33 millionhttps://ir.microvision.com/news/press-releases/detail/436/microvision-announces-agreement-to-acquire-luminar-assets
2026JanuaryAcquisitionIonQUSASkyWater TechnologyUSA$1.8 billionhttps://www.ionq.com/news/ionq-to-acquire-skywater-technology-creating-the-only-vertically-integrated-full-stack-quantum-platform-company
2026JanuaryAcquisitionLeonardoItalyEnterprise ElectronicsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.leonardo.com/en/press-release-detail/-/detail/16-01-2026-leonardo-to-acquire-enterprise-electronics-corporation
2026JanuaryAcquisitionMinitabUSAScytecUSANot disclosedhttps://www.minitab.com/en-us/company/press-releases/minitab-acquires-scytec/
2026JanuaryMergerSEEQCUSAAllegro MergerUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260116645794/en/SEEQC-and-Allegro-Merger-Corp.-Enter-Into-Merger-Agreement
2026JanuaryAcquisitionElectro Optic SystemsAustraliaMARSSUnited Kingdom$107 millionhttps://eos-aus.com/news/acquisition-of-marss-counter-drone-c2-system-provider/
2026JanuaryAcquisitionElbit SystemsIsraelUAV Tactical Systems (UTACS)United KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.elbitsystems.com/news/elbit-systems-expands-europe-full-acquisition-utacs
2026JanuaryAcquisitionServe RoboticsUSADiligent RoboticsUSA$29 millionhttps://www.diligentrobots.com/blog/welcoming-diligent-robotics-bringing-our-autonomy-platform-into-hospitals
2026JanuaryAcquisitionLightPathUSAAmorphous MaterialsUSA$7 millionhttps://www.lightpath.com/press-viewer?hs_preview=BbvJoruz-196857007481?i=161438
SEEQCJanuaryAcquisitionOxxiusFrance89 NorthUSANot disclosedhttps://www.oxxius.com/news/company-news/oxxius-announces-the-strategic-acquisition-of-us-based-company-89-north/
2026JanuaryAcquisitionSydor OpticsUSAVertex OpticsUSANot disclosedhttps://sydor.com/blog/sydor-optics-and-vertex-optics-unite-to-deliver-enhanced-precision-optics/
2026JanuaryAcquisitionJabilUSAHanley Energy GroupUSA$725 millionhttps://investors.jabil.com/news/news-details/2026/Jabil-Acquires-Hanley-Energy-Group-to-Support-AI-Data-Center-Power-Management/default.aspx
2026JanuaryAcquisitionAutomated Industrial RoboticsUSAKAON AutomationIrelandNot disclosedhttps://kaonautomation.com/automated-industrial-robotics-inc-acquires-kaon-automation/
2026JanuaryMergerD-WaveUSAQuantum CircuitsUSA$550 millionhttps://www.dwavequantum.com/company/newsroom/press-release/d-wave-to-acquire-quantum-circuits
2026JanuaryAcquisitionMobileyeIsraelMentee RoboticsIsrael$900 millionhttps://www.mobileye.com/news/mobileye-to-acquire-mentee-robotics-to-accelerate-physical-ai-leadership/
2026JanuaryAcquisitionAE IndustrialUSAL3Harris Technologies (Majority Stake in Space Propulsion & Power Business)USA$845 millionhttps://www.l3harris.com/newsroom/press-release/2026/01/l3harris-sell-majority-stake-space-propulsion-power-business-ae
2026JanuaryAcquisitionIndraSpainAltitude Angel (Modular Unmanned Air Traffic Management Platform Assets)United KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.indragroup.com/en/news/indra-group-acquires-altitude-angels-guardianutm-platform-to-strengthen-its-leadership-in-drone-traffic-management-while-increasing-its-presence-in-the-united-kingdom
2026JanuaryAcquisitionADDMANUSAForecast 3DUSANot disclosedhttps://www.addmangroup.com/addman-acquires-forecast-3d/
2026JanuaryAcquisitionMarvell TechnologyUSAXConn TechnologiesUSA$540 millionhttps://investor.marvell.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1004/marvell-to-acquire-xconn-technologies-expanding-leadership-in-ai-data-center-connectivity
2026JanuaryAcquisitionMycronicSwedenETZGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.mycronic.com/news-events/our-press-releases/global-technologies-makes-acquisition-in-germany2/
2025DecemberAcquisitionTibidabo Scientific IndustriesUSAXCAM ScientificUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://xcamscientific.com/tibidabo-scientific-industries-expands-space-scientific-imaging-capabilities-with-acquisition-of-xcam
2025DecemberAcquisitionDaktronicsUSAX Display Company (Intellectual Property and Equipment Assets)USANot disclosedhttps://www.daktronics.com/news/daktronics-acquires-intellectual-property-and-equipment-assets-from-x-display-company-to-expand-microled-and-microic-capabilities
2025DecemberAcquisitionX-CeleprintIrelandX Display Company (Intellectual Property and Equipment Assets)USANot disclosedhttps://x-celeprint.com/news/x-celeprint-acquires-next-generation-production-tool-capability-for-heterogenous-integration-using-micro-transfer-print-mtp-from-x-display-company
2025DecemberAcquisitionEssilorLuxotticaFranceSignifeyeBelgiumNot disclosedhttps://www.essilorluxottica.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/essilorluxottica-to-acquire-signifeye/
2025DecemberAcquisitionPlayNitrideTaiwanLumiodeUSA$2 millionhttps://semiconductor-today.com/news_items/2025/dec/playnitride-291225.shtml
2025DecemberAcquisitionCACIUSAARKAUSA$2.6 billionhttps://investor.caci.com/news/news-details/2025/CACI-Enters-Into-Definitive-Agreement-to-Acquire-ARKA-Group-Expanding-Its-Technology-Focus-In-Space-Based-Sensing-and-Actionable-Intelligence/default.aspx
2025DecemberAcquisitionBTQ TechnologiesCanadaKeypair (Post-quantum cryptography IP)South KoreaNot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/btq-technologies-acquires-post-quantum-cryptography-ip-through-strategic-investment-in-keypair-accelerating-co-development-of-hardware-rooted-security-for-koreas-critical-infrastructure-302645630.html
2025DecemberAcquisitionUnion Park CapitalUSAGAM EnterprisesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.gamweb.com/union-park-capital-acquires-gam-enterprises.html
2025DecemberAcquisitionHOERBIGERSwitzerlandPhysik InstrumenteGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.hoerbiger.com/en/newsroom/press/hoerbiger-to-acquire-physik-instrumente.html
2025DecemberAcquisitionImagine OpticFranceKarthala SystemFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.imagine-optic.com/karthala-system-acquisition-by-imagine-optic/
2025DecemberAcquisitionFormFactorUSAKeystone PhotonicsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.formfactor.com/press-release/formfactor-expands-silicon-photonics-test-capabilities-with-acquisition-of-keystone-photonics/
2025DecemberAcquisitionIndraSpainFyla (24.8% stake)SpainNot disclosedhttps://www.indragroup.com/es/noticias/indraventures-lidera-la-inversion-en-fyla-pionera-en-comunicaciones-inalambricas-por-laser-ultrarrapido-2
2025DecemberAcquisitionIndraSpainWake Engineering (UAS technology)SpainNot disclosedhttps://www.indragroup.com/es/noticias/indra-group-adquiere-la-tecnologia-de-sistemas-aereos-no-tripulados-de-wake-engineering-para-reforzar-sus-capacidades-en-despegue-vertical
2025DecemberAcquisitionMarvell TechnologyUSACelestial AIUSA$3.25 billionhttps://investor.marvell.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1000/marvell-to-acquire-celestial-ai-accelerating-scale-up-connectivity-for-next-generation-data-centers
2025DecemberAcquisitionKronen 3140GermanyIntegrated Microelectronics (50.32% stake in VIA Optronics Holding)GermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.global-imi.com/news/imi-sells-stake-optronics-holding-ag-strategic-divestment
2025DecemberAcquisitionNUBURUUSALyoconItaly$2 millionhttps://ir.nuburu.net/news/news-details/2025/NUBURU-Advances-Tekne-Aligned-Defense-Transformation-with-Binding-Agreement-to-Acquire-Italian-Laser-Specialist-LYOCON/default.aspx
2025DecemberAcquisitionPhotronJapanAOS TechnologiesSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.aostechnologies.com/events/aos-technologies-ag-announces-acquisition-by-photron-inc-japan/
2025DecemberMergerRadiant Vision SystemsUSAKonica Minolta Sensing AmericasUSANot disclosedhttps://www.radiantvisionsystems.com/about-us/news/radiant-vision-systems-and-konica-minolta-sensing-announce-merger
2025DecemberMergerCobham SatcomDenmarkGatehouse SatcomDenmarkNot disclosedhttps://cobham-satcom.com/news/cobham-satcom-and-gatehouse-satcom-join-forces-to-create-a-global-powerhouse-in-5-g-satellite-infrastructure
2025DecemberAcquisitionQualcommUSAVentana Micro SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2025/12/qualcomm-acquires-ventana-micro-systems--deepening-risc-v-cpu-ex
2025DecemberAcquisitionWayveUnited KingdomQuality MatchGermanyNot disclosedhttps://wayve.ai/press/quality-match/
2025DecemberAcquisitionSenstar TechnologiesCanadaBlickfeldGermany€10.4 millionhttps://senstar.com/press-releases/senstar-technologies-corporation-announces-agreement-to-acquire-blickfeld-gmbh/
2025DecemberAcquisitionQuantum ComputingUSALuminar SemiconductorUSA$110 millionhttps://quantumcomputinginc.com/news/press-releases/2025/quantum-computing-inc.-announces-agreement-to-acquire-luminar-semiconductor-inc.-to-accelerate-technology-roadmap
2025DecemberAcquisitionPhilipsThe NetherlandsSpectraWAVEUSANot disclosedhttps://www.philips.com/a-w/about/news/archive/standard/news/press/2025/philips-agrees-to-acquire-spectrawave-inc-advancing-next-generation-coronary-intravascular-imaging-and-physiological-assessment-with-ai.html
2025DecemberAcquisitionHexagonSwedenIconProGermanyNot disclosedhttps://hexagon.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/2025/hexagon-acquires-industrial-ai-capabilities-to-improve-asset-monitoring
2025NovemberAcquisitionMPITaiwanFocus MicrowavesCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.mpi-corporation.com/news/mpi-corporation-acquires-focus-microwaves-strengthening-leadership-in-rf-and-millimeter-wave-test-solutions/
2025NovemberAcquisitionQUEL ImagingUSAINO (specialized assets)CanadaNot disclosedhttps://www./en/news/quel-imaging-ino/
2025NovemberAcquisitionAgile RobotsGermanythyssenkrupp Automation EngineeringGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.agile-robots.com/en/news/detail/agile-robots-acquires-thyssenkrupp-automation-engineering-physical-ai-as-a-catalyst-for-industrial-transformation/
2025NovemberAcquisitionTermaDenmarkOSL TechnologyUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.terma.com/news-events/news/latest-news/terma-acquires-osl-technology-powering-a-market-leading-counter-uas-and-critical-infrastructure-protection-capability/
2025NovemberAcquisitionEMTEKGermanyCubert (majority stake)GermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/cubert-hyperspectral_big-news-a-new-chapter-for-cubert-were-activity-7393965750102786048--Kxr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAC8MzcwB0y54Opj7J1ofbw9LCkwahBHhwFM
2025NovemberAcquisitionNovacene PhotonicsUnited KingdomM Squared Lasers (intellectual property (IP) and assets)United KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.scottishfinancialnews.com/articles/m-squared-lasers-founder-buys-back-assets-after-ps64m-collapse
2025NovemberAcquisitionAAC TechnologiesSingaporeDispelixFinlandNot disclosedhttps://dispelix.com/resources/news/dispelix_aac_accelerating_the_global_commercialization/
2025NovemberAcquisitionElectro Optic SystemsAustraliaMARSS Group (Interceptor assets)United Kingdom€5.5 millionhttps://eos-aus.com/news/acquisition-of-new-interceptor-capability/
2025NovemberAcquisitionRohde & SchwarzSwedenOrbint (undisclosed stake)GermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.rohde-schwarz.com/se/about/news-press/all-news/rohde-schwarz-acquires-a-stake-in-orbint-gmbh-for-signal-intelligence-reconnaissance-from-space-press-release-detailpage_229356-1595778.html
2025NovemberAcquisitionKratos Defense & Security SolutionsUSAOrbit Technologies (100 per cent of the ordinary shares)Israel$356.3 millionhttps://www.kratosdefense.com/newsroom/kratos-to-acquire-israel-based-orbit-technologies-ltd-for-356-3-million
2025NovemberAcquisitionIntuitive MachinesUSALanteris Space SystemsUSA$800 millionhttps://www.intuitivemachines.com/post/intuitive-machines-to-acquire-lanteris-space-systems-creating-the-next-generation-commercial-civil
2025NovemberAcquisitionPRONETIQSThe NetherlandsIntraVUEUSANot disclosedhttps://pronetiqs.com/press-releases/press-release-pronetiqs-acquires-intravue/
2025NovemberAcquisitionMicroVisionUSAScantinel Photonics (FMCW Lidar Business)GermanyNot disclosedhttps://ir.microvision.com/news/press-releases/detail/433/microvision-collaborates-with-leading-photonics-ecosystem
2025NovemberAcquisitionFOSSDenmarkWasatch PhotonicsUSA$38.8 millionhttps://www.fossanalytics.com/en/news-articles/newsforum/global/2025/foss-group-acquires-wasatch-photonics
2025NovemberAcquisitionXTI AerospaceUSADrone NerdsUSA$40 millionhttps://xtiaerospace.com/press-release/xti-aerospace-acquires-drone-nerds-and-closes-25-million-strategic-investment-by-unusual-machines/
2025NovemberAcquisitionIonQUSASkyloomUSANot disclosedhttps://ionq.com/news/ionq-to-acquire-u-s-optical-communications-leader-skyloom-global-to
2025NovemberAcquisitionBTQ TechnologiesCanadaQPerfectFranceNot disclosedhttps://qperfect.io/index.php/2025/11/12/btq-exercises-option-to-acquire-qperfect-a-leading-neutral-atom-computing-company-strengthening-btq-as-a-fully-integrated-quantum-company/
2025NovemberAcquisitionHexagonSwedenInertial SenseUSANot disclosedhttps://hexagon.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/2025/hexagon-to-acquire-inertial-sense-strengthening-its-positioning-portfolio
2025NovemberAcquisitionGlobalFoundriesUSAAdvanced Micro FoundrySingaporeNot disclosedhttps://gf.com/gf-press-release/globalfoundries-acquires-advanced-micro-foundry-accelerating-silicon-photonics-global-leadership-and-expanding-ai-infrastructure-portfolio/
2025NovemberAcquisitionSunPowerUSAAmbia SolarUSA$37.5 million in equityhttps://investors.sunpower.com/news-releases/news-release-details/sunpower-signs-loi-acquire-ambia-solar
2025OctoberAcquisitionBystronicUSACoherent (Tools for Materials Processing Unit)USANot disclosedhttps://www.coherent.com/news/press-releases/coherent-announces-agreement-to-sell-mMaterials-processing-tools-product-division-to-bystronic
2025OctoberMergerSkyworksUSAQorvoUSA$22 billion (cash-and-stock transaction)https://www.qorvo.com/newsroom/news/2025/skyworks-and-qorvo-to-combine-to-create-22-billion-us-based-leader
2025OctoberAcquisitionQuantum SystemsGermanySpleenlabGermanyNot disclosedhttps://quantum-systems.com/news/quantum-systems-acquires-ai-specialist-spleenlab/
2025OctoberAcquisitionOso Electric EquipmentUSAElectric Sheep RoboticsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.osoelectric.com/oso-electric-equipment-acquires-electric-sheep-robotics/
2025OctoberAcquisitionVoyager TechnologiesUSAExoTerra ResourceUSANot disclosedhttps://voyagertechnologies.com/press-releases/voyager-acquires-exoterra-bolstering-american-propulsion-capabilities/
2025OctoberAcquisitionFirefly AerospaceUSASciTecUSA$855 millionhttps://fireflyspace.com/news/firefly-aerospace-announces-strategic-acquisition-of-scitec-to-advance-national-security-capabilities/
2025OctoberAcquisitionHelsingGermanyBlue OceanAustraliaNot disclosedhttps://helsing.ai/newsroom/helsing-acquires-blue-ocean-a-specialist-in-autonomous-underwater-vehicles-to-accelerate-its-maritime-defence-programme
2025OctoberAcquisitionSigma DefenseUSAAries DefenseUSANot disclosedhttps://sigmadefense.com/uncategorized/sigma-defense-acquires-aries-defense-to-expand-tactical-edge-isr-and-cjadc2-capabilities/
2025OctoberAcquisitionArcher AviationUSALilium (Patent Portfolio)Germany€18 millionhttps://investors.archer.com/news/news-details/2025/Archer-Wins-Competitive-Bid-Process-to-Acquire-Liliums-Patent-Portfolio/default.aspx
2025OctoberAcquisitionQualcommUSAArduinoItalyNot disclosedhttps://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2025/10/qualcomm-to-acquire-arduino-accelerating-developers--access-to-i
2025OctoberAcquisitionAnduril IndustriesUSAAmerican Infrared Solutions (AIRS)USANot disclosedhttps://www.anduril.com/article/anduril-industries-acquires-american-infrared-solutions/
2025OctoberAcquisitionMolexUSASmiths InterconnectUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.molex.com/en-us/news/molex-announces-agreement-to-acquire-smiths-interconnect-enhancing-its-position-in-aerospace-and-defense
2025OctoberAcquisitionAstera LabsUSAaiXscale PhotonicsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://ir.asteralabs.com/news-releases/news-release-details/astera-labs-acquire-aixscale-photonics
2025OctoberAcquisitionHymsonChinaXtegGermanyNot disclosedhttps://global.hymson.com/en/news/corporate-news/207
2025OctoberAcquisitionTheonCyprusExosens (9.8% share capital)France€268.7 millionhttps://theon.com/theon-plans-to-acquire-9-8-stake-in-exosens/
2025OctoberAcquisitionBaslerGermanyAlpha TechSys Automation (76% stake)IndiaNot disclosedhttps://www.baslerweb.com/en-us/news/basler-india/
2025OctoberAcquisitionAssurantUSAOptoFidelity (Mobile Device Testing Solutions Portfolio )FinlandNot disclosedhttps://www.assurant.com/news-insights/news_releases/assurant-expands-automation-capabilities-acquires-optofidelity
2025OctoberAcquisitionThorlabsUSANu OptoUSANot disclosedhttps://www.thorlabs.com/pressreleases.cfm?ReleaseID=136
2025OctoberMergerAxcelisUSAVeeco InstrumentsUSA$4.4 billionhttps://investor.axcelis.com/news-releases/news-release-details/axcelis-technologies-and-veeco-instruments-combine-creating
2025OctoberAcquisitionNuburuUSAOrbitItaly$12.5 millionhttps://ir.nuburu.net/news/news-details/2025/NUBURU-to-Acquire-Orbit-Expanding-Defense--Security-Hub-with-Cutting-Edge-Operational-Resilience-Solutions/default.aspx
2025OctoberAcquisitionExcelitasUSALuxium SolutionsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.excelitas.com/press-release/excelitas-signs-agreement-acquire-luxium-solutions
2025OctoberAcquisitionZEISS Vision CareGermanyOcumeda (10% stake)Germany€100 millionhttps://www.zeiss.com/vision-care/en/newsroom/news/2025/press-release-zeiss-invests-in-ocumeda.html
2025SeptemberAcquisitionNeo SpaceSaudi Arabia Display InteractiveFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.neospacegroup.com/english/news/neo-space-group-nsg-to-acquire-display-interactive-setting-new-standards-in-in-flight-connectivity-for-airlines-and-passengers
2025SeptemberAcquisitionAMP RoboticsUSARDS of Virginia (Portsmouth operations)USANot disclosedhttps://ampsortation.com/articles/amp-acquires-rds-portsmouth
2025SeptemberAcquisitionCredoUSAHyperlumeCanadaNot disclosedhttps://investors.credosemi.com/news-events/news/news-details/2025/Credo-to-Acquire-Hyperlume-Inc-/default.aspx
2025SeptemberAcquisitionPrior ScientificUnited KingdomKinetic SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prior.com/news/prior-scientific-instruments-strengthens-global-position-with-strategic-acquisition-of-us-vibration-isolation-specialist
2025SeptemberAcquisitionCienaUSANubis CommunicationsUSA$270 millionhttps://www.ciena.com/about/newsroom/press-releases/ciena-to-acquire-nubis-communications-to-expand-its-inside-the-data-center-strategy-and-further-address-growing-ai-workloads
2025SeptemberAcquisitionTescanCzech RepublicFemtoInnovationsUSANot disclosedhttps://tescan.com/news-item/tescan-acquires-femtoinnovations-and-launches-laser-technology-business-unit
2025SeptemberAcquisitionVitesse SystemsUSASpacetime EngineeringUSANot disclosedhttps://www.trivecapital.com/vitesse-systems-acquires-spacetime-engineering/
2025SeptemberAcquisitionOnsemiUSAAura Semiconductor (Vcore power technologies)ChinaNot disclosedhttps://www.onsemi.com/company/news-media/press-announcements/en/onsemi-to-acquire-vcore-power-technology-from-aura-semiconductor-to-strengthen-ai-data-center-leadership
2025SeptemberAcquisitionCrane NXTUSAAntares Vision (significant stake)ItalyNot disclosedhttps://investors.cranenxt.com/press-releases/news-details/2025/Crane-NXT-to-Acquire-Antares-Vision-a-Global-Leader-in-Inspection-Detection-and-Track--Trace-Technologies/default.aspx
2025SeptemberAcquisitionTridonicAustriaNovaccess (NovaLight unit)SwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.tridonic.com/en/int/company/press/2025/novalight?srsltid=AfmBOopF0OhvOtyzKqnb72-CXr_Lq32RVPJ-YYXwZHV2exNHDCxCPsRb
2025SeptemberAcquisitionNextrackerUSA Origami SolarUSA $53 millionhttps://www.nextracker.com/2025/09/nextracker-enters-steel-frame-market/
2025SeptemberAcquisitionKanfitIsraelXJet (NanoParticle Jetting solutions)IsraelNot disclosedhttps://xjet3d.com/pr/kanfit-continues-to-expand-into-advanced-metal-and-ceramic-additive-manufacturing-with-xjet-cutting-edge-solutions/
2025SeptemberAcquisitionNiterraJapanDenso (Spark Plug Business and Exhaust Gas Sensor business)Japan$1.2 billionhttps://contents.xj-storage.jp/xcontents/AS06537/9312251c/e7e0/4e47/ac7d/966e8e829b59/20250901143607299s.pdf
2025SeptemberAcquisitionEvolvOpticUSA DiMaxx TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://evolvoptic.com/news/evolvoptic-acquires-dimaxx
2025SeptemberAcquisitionIonQUSAVector AtomicUSANot disclosedhttps://ionq.com/news/ionq-announces-intent-to-acquire-vector-atomic-expanding-into-quantum
2025SeptemberMergerInfleqtionUSAChurchill CapitalUSANot disclosedhttps://infleqtion.com/infleqtion-and-cccx/
2025SeptemberAcquisitionMegaGen ImplantSouth KoreaBIOLASEUSANot disclosedhttps://www.biolase.com/press-release-biolase-emerges-stronger-than-ever-under-new-ownership-by-megagen-implant/
2025SeptemberAcquisitionOrbitsIQ GlobalLuxembourgUNIO EnterpriseGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.unio.global/news/press-release-unio-enterprise-acquired-by-oiq-global-to-redefine-connectivity-for-mobility/
2025SeptemberAcquisitionServe RoboticsUSA VoysysSweden$5.75 millionhttps://investors.serverobotics.com/news-releases/news-release-details/following-acquisition-phantom-auto-serve-robotics-adds-voysys
2025SeptemberAcquisitionBaumerUSAX-SensorsSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.baumer.com/sg/en/baumer-acquires-x-sensors-/n/news-baumer-x-sensors-acquisition
2025SeptemberAcquisitionSafran DSIUSAAttollo EngineeringUSANot disclosedhttps://www.safran-dsi.com/news/safran-dsi-press-release-attollo-engineering
2025SeptemberAcquistionTheonCyprusKopin (49% of Scottish subsidiary)USA$8 milliontheon.com/τheon-announces-new-strategic-us-and-european-investments-and-partnerships-to-build-global-leadership-in-digital-and-augmented-reality-defense-optronics-domain-under-the-theon-next-initiative/
2025AugustAcquisitionCyclomediaThe NetherlandsDetektAustriaNot disclosedhttps://www.cyclomedia.com/en/resources/news/cyclomedia-global-leader-geospatial-data-technology-acquires-detekt-ai-based-road
2025AugustAcquisitionQuantumSpainBCN3DSpainNot disclosedhttps://www.bcn3d.com/bcn3d-acquired-by-quantum-to-accelerate-light-industrial-3d-printing-and-secure-long-term-growth/
2025AugustAcquisitionJohn DeereUSAGUSS AutomationUSANot disclosedhttps://www.deere.com/en/news/all-news/john-deere-acquires-guss-automation/
2025AugustAcquisitionAT&TUSAEchoStar (Spectrum Licenses)USA$23 billionhttps://about.att.com/story/2025/echostar.html
2025AugustAcquisitionONDEX AutomationUSAVision and Control Systems (VCS)USANot disclosedhttps://www.ondex.ai/post/ondex-automation-acquires-vision-and-control-systems-vcs-to-accelerate-machine-vision-growth
2025AugustAcquisitionNUBURUUSATekne (phased acquisition)ItalyNot disclosedhttps://ir.nuburu.net/news/news-details/2025/NUBURU-Hits-First-Milestone-in-Tekne-Acquisition-with-Initial-Stake-and-Tekne-US-JV-Launch/default.aspx
2025AugustAcquisitionGeneral AtomicsUSAMLD TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.ga.com/ga-acquires-mld-technologies-llc
2025AugustAcquisitionEvidentUSAParamanaUSANot disclosedhttp://evidentscientific.com/en/news/evident-acquires-pramana-inc
2025AugustAcquisitionSBOAustria3T Additive ManufacturingUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/3t-am_sbo-ag-acquires-3t-additive-manufacturing-activity-7364317369508220929-7wnM?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAC8MzcwB0y54Opj7J1ofbw9LCkwahBHhwFM
2025AugustAcquisitionTeledyneUSASaab (TransponderTech business)SwedenNot disclosedhttps://www.teledyne.com/en-us/news/Pages/teledyne-to-acquire-transpondertech-from-saab.aspx
2025AugustAcquisitionOndasUSASmart Precision Optics (51% controlling interest)IsraelNot disclosedhttps://www.ondas.com/post/ondas-holdings-enters-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-majority-stake-in-s-p-o-smart-precision-optic
2025AugustAcquisitionMedical Manufacturing Technologies (MMT)USAInnova DesignUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250824501703/en/Medical-Manufacturing-Technologies-MMT-Expands-Bonding-Capabilities-With-Acquisition-of-Innova-Design
2025AugustAcquisitionCovalent MetrologyUSAMAT-CSUSANot disclosedhttps://covalentmetrology.com/news/covalent-metrology-acquires-materials-characterization-services-mat-cs/
2025AugustAcquisitionExosensFrancePhasicsFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.exosens.com/news/exosens-expands-technology-portfolio
2025AugustAcquisitionDestinusThe NetherlandsDaedaleanSwitzerland$225 millionhttps://www.daedalean.ai/tpost/destinus-acquires-daedalean-to-expand-artificial-intelligence-capabilities-in-flight-systems
2025AugustAcquisitionAutomated Industrial RoboticsUSAOwens DesignUSANot disclosedhttps://industrialrobotics.com/automated-industrial-robotics-inc-acquires-owens-design
2025AugustAcquisitionDyer EngineeringUnited KingdomQ-LaserUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.dyer.co.uk/news/dyer-forms-sst-group-with-1-625-million-equity-funding-and-acquisition-of-sunderland-based-engineering-firm
2025AugustAcquisitionHaylo LabsUnited KingdomPlessey SemiconductorsUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://plesseysemiconductors.com/haylo-labs-acquires-plessey-semiconductors
2025AugustAcquisitionStrangeworksUSAQuantagoniaGermanyNot disclosedhttps://strangeworks.com/press/strangeworks-acquires-quantagonia-to-create-global-leader-in-applied-ai-optimization-and-quantum-computing
2025AugustAcquisitionServe RoboticsUSAVayu RoboticsUSANot disclosedhttps://serverobotics.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/serve-robotics-acquires-vayu-robotics-pioneer-ai-foundation
2025AugustAcquisitionTheonCyprusKappa OptronicsGermany€75 millionhttps://theon.com/theon-acquires-100-of-germany-based-kappa-optronics-the-fourth-consecutive-defense-industrial-investment-in-germany-strengthening-global-footprint-on-electro-optic-platform-based-products/
2025AugustAcquisitionSemitronix (via its subsidiary SMTX Technologies Singapore)China and SingaporeLuceda PhotonicsBelgiumNot disclosedhttps://www.lucedaphotonics.com/blog/news-6/luceda-photonics-joins-forces-with-semitronix-to-accelerate-innovation-in-integrated-photonics-108
2025AugustAcquisitionindie SemiconductorUSAemotion3DAustria$20 million cash (in addition to $10 million performance based earnouts)https://investors.indie.inc/news/news-details/2025/indie-Semiconductor-to-Acquire-Automotive-Perception-Software-Leader-emotion3D/default.aspx
2025AugustAcquisitionVoyagerUSAElectroMagnetic SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://investors.voyagertechnologies.com/news/news-details/2025/Voyager-Acquires-ElectroMagnetic-Systems-Inc-/default.aspx?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Firefly%20takes%20off%20in%20Nasdaq%20debut&utm_campaign=FIRST%20UP%202025-08-08
2025AugustAcquisitionActiv8 EnergiesIrelandLow Carbon EnergyUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.activ8energies.com/solar-news/activ8-energies-powers-up-for-uk-expansion-with-low-carbon-energy-deal
2025AugustAcquisitionAdventUSACoherent (Aerospace and Defense business)USA$400 millionhttps://www.coherent.com/news/press-releases/coherent-announces-agreement-to-sell-aerospace-and-defense-business-to-advent
2025AugustAcquisitionLaservisionUSAInnovative Optics (includes the acquisition of the industrial division Innovative Laser Safety)USANot disclosedhttps://lasersafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Press-Release_LVUSA.pdf
2025AugustAcquisitionAmphenolUSACommScope (Connectivity and Cable Solutions Business)USA$10.5 billionhttps://investors.amphenol.com/news-and-events/news-details/2025/Amphenol-Corporation-to-Acquire-Connectivity-and-Cable-Solutions-Business-From-CommScope/default.aspx
2025AugustAcquisitionEssilorLuxotticaFranceAutomation & RoboticsBelgiumNot disclosedhttps://www.essilorluxottica.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/essilorluxottica-acquires-automation-robotics/
2025AugustAcquisitionSan’an Optoelectronics and Inari Amertron BerhadChina and MalaysiaLumileds Holding (including its European and Asian subsidiaries)The NetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://lumileds.com/sanan-and-inari-to-acquire-100-of-lumileds-holding-b-v-s-shares
2025JulyAcquisitionExosensFranceNVLSSpainNot disclosedhttps://www.exosens.com/news/exosens-acquisition-nvls
2025JulyAcquisitionDoosan RoboticsSouth KoreaONExia (89.59% stake)USA$25.9 millionhttps://www.doosanrobotics.com/en/about/promotion/news/view/99?page=1
2025JulyAcquisitionSilvacoUSAMixelUSANot disclosedhttps://silvaco.com/news/silvaco-to-acquire-mixel-inc-a-provider-of-low-power-high-performance-mixed-signal-connectivity-ip-solutions/
2025JulyAcquisitionVisiConsultGermanyDieter Enghausen MaschinenbauGermanyNot disclosedhttps://visiconsult.de/visiconsult-acquires-x-ray-cabin-manufacturer-dema/
2025JulyAcquisitionEOTECHUSAVK Integrated SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/vk-integrated-systems_vkis-eotech-eotak-activity-7353250124094918658-95de?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAC8MzcwB0y54Opj7J1ofbw9LCkwahBHhwFM
2025JulyAcquisitionUshioJapanams OSRAM (Entertainment and Industry Lamps business)Germany€114 millionhttps://ams-osram.com/news/press-releases/sale-of-eni-2025
2025JulyAcquisitionIndraSpainAertec Defence & Aerial Systems (DAS)SpainNot disclosedhttps://www.indracompany.com/en/noticia/indra-strengthens-position-unmanned-aerial-systems-market-acquisition-aertec-defence-aerial
2025JulyAcquisitionKreon TechnologiesFranceEurotekFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.kreon3d.com/article/eurotek-joins-kreon-cmm-metrology-services
2025JulyAcquisitionAnzu PartnersUSAExOne GmbHGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.anzupartners.com/2025/07/31/us-court-approved-anzu-partners-affiliate-to-acquire-exone-leader-in-digital-sand-casting-providing-financing-and-stability-for-operations/
2025JulyAcquisitionAnzu PartnersUSAExOne KKJapanNot disclosedhttps://www.anzupartners.com/2025/07/31/us-court-approved-anzu-partners-affiliate-to-acquire-exone-leader-in-digital-sand-casting-providing-financing-and-stability-for-operations/
2025JulyAcquisitionAnzu PartnersUSAEnvisionTECGermanyNot disclosedprnewswire.com/news-releases/desktop-metal-to-pursue-sale-of-business-through-court-supervised-process-302515093.html
2025JulyAcquisitionAnzu PartnersUSAAIDROItalyNot disclosedprnewswire.com/news-releases/desktop-metal-to-pursue-sale-of-business-through-court-supervised-process-302515093.html
2025JulyAcquisitionYork Space SystemsUSAAtlas Space OperationsUSANot disclosedhttps://atlasspace.com/atlas-space-operations-to-be-acquired-creating-a-new-chapter-for-traverse-citys-space-innovator/
2025JulyAcquisitionAdvantiveUSAPINpointCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.advantive.com/newsroom/advantive-acquires-pinpoint-expanding-data-driven-mes-capabilities/
2025JulyAcquisitionNeo SpaceSaudi ArabiaUP42GermanyNot disclosedhttps://up42.com/blog/neo-space-group-completes-up42-acquisition
2025JulyAcquisitionSTMicroelectronicsSwitzerlandNXP (MEMS sensor business)The Netherlands$950 millionhttps://newsroom.st.com/media-center/press-item.html/c3350.html
2025JulyAcquisitionZEISSGermanyPi Imaging TechnologySwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.zeiss.com/microscopy/en/about-us/newsroom/press-releases/2025/zeiss-acquires-all-equity-shares-of-pi-imaging-technology-sa.html
2025JulyAcquisitionWabtecUSAEvident Industrial (Inspection Technologies division)USA$1.78 billionhttps://www.wabteccorp.com/newsroom/press-releases/wabtec-finalizes-acquisition-of-evident-s-inspection-technologies-division
2025JulyAcquisitionWabtecUSAFrauscher Sensor TechnologyAustria€675 millionhttps://www.wabteccorp.com/newsroom/press-releases/wabtec-to-acquire-frauscher-sensor-technology-group
2025JulyAcquisitionAlconSwitzerlandLumiTheraUSANot disclosedhttps://investor.alcon.com/news-and-events/press-releases/news-details/2025/Alcon-to-Acquire-LumiThera-and-Its-Photobiomodulation-Device-for-the-Treatment-of-Early-and-Intermediate-Dry-Age-Related-Macular-Degeneration-AMD/default.aspx
2025JulyAcquisitionMoogUSACOTSWORKSUSA$63 millionhttps://www.moog.com/news/operating-group-news/2025/moog-announces-acquisition-of-cotsworks.html
2025JulyAcquisitionLytenUSANorthvolt (Northvolt’s Dwa ESS operations)PolandNot disclosedhttps://lyten.com/2025/07/01/lyten-acquires-europes-largest-battery-energy-storage-systems-manufacturing-operation-from-northvolt/
2025JulyAcquisitionAccentureIrelandSYSTEMAGermanyNot disclosedhttps://newsroom.accenture.com/news/2025/accenture-acquires-systema-to-drive-manufacturing-automation-for-semiconductor-clients
2025JulyAcquisitionKKRUSASpectrisUnited Kingdom£4.1 billionhttps://media.kkr.com/news-details?news_id=eaf76044-901c-40d7-9413-a7a24f8002d6
2025JuneAcquisitionHawthorn PhotonicsUSARadiantisSpainNot disclosedhttps://radiantis.com/news/radiantis-joins-hawthorn-photonics-group-to-drive-innovation-in-advanced-laser-solutions/
2025JuneAcquisitionOnto InnovationUSASemilab (Materials Analysis Business)Hungary$545 millionhttps://investors.ontoinnovation.com/news/news-details/2025/Onto-Innovation-Announces-Agreement-to-Acquire-Semilab-Internationals-Materials-Analysis-Business/default.aspx
2025JuneAcquisitionRadiant Opto-ElectronicsTaiwanInkronFinland$7.2 millionhttps://www.radiant.com.tw/xhtml/en/news17.jsf
2025JuneAcquisitionLaser PhotonicsUSABeamer Laser Marking Systems (all assets acquired from parent company Fonon Quantum)USA$4.34 per sharehttps://laserphotonics.com/news/press-releases/laser-photonics-to-acquire-assets-of-beamer-laser-marking-systems?srsltid=AfmBOopoAFCg4q0Hxmm1Cnx0EIfoTDoPGZPol7BLbwwy58BPwhOMhRGM
2025JuneAcquisitionNXP SemiconductorsThe NetherlandsTTTech AutoAustriaNot disclosedhttps://investors.nxp.com/news-releases/news-release-details/nxp-completes-acquisition-tttech-auto-accelerate-transformation
2025JuneAcquisitionDiamond TechnologiesUSAAkhan SemiconductorUSANot disclosedhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/06/20/3102727/0/en/Diamond-Technologies-Inc-Acquires-Full-Asset-Portfolio-of-Akhan-Semiconductor-Including-Groundbreaking-Patents-in-Diamond-Films-for-Semiconductors-and-Optics.html
2025JuneAcquisitionNordic SemiconductorNorwayNeuton.AIUSANot disclosedhttps://www.nordicsemi.com/Nordic-news/2025/06/Nordic-Semiconductor-accelerates-edge-AI-leadership-with-acquisition-of-Neuton-AI
2025JuneAcquisitionARRAY TechnologiesUSAAPA SolarUSA$179 millionhttps://arraytechinc.com/press-release/array-technologies-to-acquire-apa-solar/
2025JuneAcquisitionTDKJapanSoftEyeUSANot disclosedhttps://www.tdk.com/en/news_center/press/20250619-01-acquisition-of-SoftEye.html
2025JuneAcquisitionHexagonSwedenAero Photo Europe Investigation (APEI)France Not disclosedhttps://hexagon.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/2025/hexagon-to-acquire-aero-photo-europe-investigation-apei-to-enhance-its-aerial-mapping-capabilities-in-europe
2025JuneAcquisitionQuantum DesignUSAOxford Instruments (NanoScience Division)United KingdomNot disclosedhttps://qdusa.com/siteDocs/news/2025_06_10_Oxford_Nanoscience_QD_Press_Release.pdf
2025JuneAcquisitionAvalonSwitzerlandPASANSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://avalon.solar/articles/avalon-st-acquires-pasan-sa-uniting-two-leaders-in-photovoltaic-metrology
2025JuneAcquisitionQualcommUSAAlphawave SemiUnited Kingdom$2.4 billionhttps://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2025/06/qualcomm-to-acquire-alphawave-semi
2025JuneAcquisitionIonQUSAOxford IonicsUnited Kingdom$1.075 billionhttps://ionq.com/news/ionq-announces-agreement-to-acquire-oxford-ionics-accelerating-path-to-pioneering
2025JuneMergerCovesionUnited KingdomAdvRUSANot disclosedhttps://covesion.com/knowledge-hub/advr-joins-covesion-in-strategic-expansion/
2025JuneAcquisitionHelsingGermanyGrob AircraftGermanyNot disclosedhttps://grob-aircraft.com/en/press-media/press-articles/press-detail/helsing-acquires-grob.html
2025JuneAcquisition
QED Technologies		USADutch United InstrumentsThe NetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://qedmrf.com/about-qed/news-events/
2025JuneAcquisitionPasqalFranceAEPONYXCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.pasqal.com/newsroom/pasqal-acquires-photonics-innovator-aeponyx/
2025JuneAcquisitionMycronic (Global Technologies division)Sweden / USASurfxUSANot disclosedhttps://www.mycronic.com/news-events/our-press-releases/global-technologies-acquires-surfx-in-the-us/
2025MayAcquisitionSantecJapanMOGLabsAustraliaNot disclosedhttps://www.santec.com/media/en/news_release_en/a573
2025MayAcquisitionRocket LabUSAGeostUSA$275 millionhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250524371387/en/Rocket-Lab-Enters-Payload-Market-with-Agreement-to-Acquire-Geost-Positioning-Itself-as-Disruptive-Prime-to-U.S.-National-Security
2025MayAcquisitionSodickJapanPrima AdditiveItalyNot disclosedhttps://www.primaadditive.com/en/news/latest-news/sodick-finalizes-acquisition-prima-additive
2025MayAcquisitionGuidant PowerUSAMonroe Infrared TechnologyUSANot disclosedhttps://www.guidantpower.com/post/guidant-power-expands-national-safety-and-reliability-services-with-monroe-infrared-acquisition#:~:text=Guidant%20Power%20Expands%20National%20Safety%20and%20Reliability%20Services%20with%20Monroe%20Infrared%20Acquisition,-GP%20News%20Team&text=Guidant%20Power%20has%20acquired%20Monroe,thermographic%20training%20and%20equipment%20sales.
2025MayAcquisitionLeidosUSAKudu DynamicsUSA$300 millionhttps://www.leidos.com/insights/leidos-acquires-kudu-dynamics-advancing-ai-capabilities-cyber-warfighters
2025MayAcquisitionMercury SystemsUSAStar LabUSANot disclosedhttps://ir.mrcy.com/news-releases/news-release-details/mercury-acquires-star-lab-advance-its-leadership-position-secure
2025MayAcquisitionKarman Space & DefenseUSAIndustrial Solid PropulsionUSANot disclosedhttps://karman-sd.com/news/karman-space-defense-acquires-industria-solid-propulsion/
2025MayAcquisitionAMDUSAEnosemiUSANot disclosedhttps://www.amd.com/en/blogs/2025/amd-acquires-enosemi-to-accelerate-co-packaged-optics-innovation.html
2025MayAcquisitionSurFunctionGermanySurcoatecGermanyNot disclosedhttps://surfunction.com/en/press-release-surfunction-acquires-surcoatec-new-european-innovation-leader-for-intelligent-surface-solutions-is-created/
2025MayAcquisitionIonQUSACapella SpaceUSANot disclosedhttps://ionq.com/news/ionq-announces-plans-for-first-space-based-quantum-key-distribution-network
2025MayAcquisitionVIGO PhotonicsPolandUndisclosed US-based Infrared Detectors Company (Assets only)USANot disclosedhttps://vigophotonics.com/vigo-photonics-intensifies-expansion-in-key-us-market/
2025MayAcquisitionSERMA IngénierieFrancePISÉOFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.serma-ingenierie.com/en/serma-ingenierie-announces-the-acquisition-of-piseo-and-strengthens-its-expertise-in-optical-and-photonic-technologies/
2025MayAcquisitionHumaUnited KingdomAlunaUSANot disclosedhttps://www.huma.com/resources/huma-announces-partnership-with-eckuity-capital-to-accelerate-m-a-and-acquires-aluna
2025MayAcquisitionFiber Optics GroupFranceFiberTech OpticaCanadaNot disclosedhttps://fiberopticsgroup.com/fiber-optics-group-acquires-canadian-company-fibertech-optica/
2025MayAcquisitionIonQUSALightsynqUSANot disclosedhttps://ionq.com/news/ionq-announces-intention-to-acquire-lightsynq-expediting-quantum-computing
2025MayAcquisitionG&HUnited KingdomGlobal PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://gandh.com/news-and-resources/g-and-h-acquires-global-photonics
2025MayAcquisitionAbrisa TechnologiesUSAAgama Glass TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://abrisatechnologies.com/news/corporate/abrisa-technologies-acquires-agama-glass/
2025MayAcquisitionAMETEKUSAFARO TechnologiesUSA$920 millionhttps://www.ametek.com/newsroom/news/investor/2025/may/ametek-to-acquire-faro-technologies
2025AprilAcquisitionPhotona GroupGermanyFOC&TGermanyNot disclosedhttp://lasercomponents.com/us/photonics-portal/news/laser-components-new-know-how-and-production-capacities-for-fiber-assemblies/?utm_content=332033568&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lis-LkhHhyZprl
2025AprilAcquisitionPVA TePlaGermanyDIVE ImagingGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.pvatepla.com/en/news/news-detail/news/pva-tepla-expands-portfolio-of-high-precision-metrology-systems-through-acquisition/
2025AprilAcquisitionSilvacoUSATech-XUSANot disclosedhttps://investors.silvaco.com/news-releases/news-release-details/silvaco-expands-product-offerings-photonics-and-wafer-scale
2025AprilAcquisitionInfineonGermanyMarvell Technology (Automotive Ethernet business)USA$2.5 billionhttps://www.marvell.com/company/newsroom/marvell-sells-automotive-ethernet-business-to-infineon.html
2025AprilAcquisitionMISUMIJapanFictivUSA$350 millionhttps://www.fictiv.com/articles/fictiv-announces-agreement-to-join-misumi
2025AprilAcquisitionComauItalyAutomhaItalyNot disclosedhttps://www.comau.com/en/2025/04/16/comau-enters-into-a-binding-agreement-to-acquire-automha/#:~:text=Under%20the%20terms%20of%20the,innovate%20and%20compete%20in%20multiple
2025AprilAcquisitionThoma BravoUSABoeing (Digital Aviation Solutions Business)USA$10.55 billionhttps://investors.boeing.com/investors/news/press-release-details/2025/Boeing-to-Sell-Portions-of-Digital-Aviation-Solutions-to-Thoma-Bravo-for-10-55-Billion/default.aspx
2025AprilAcquisitionKatalyst SpaceUSAAtomos SpaceUSANot disclosedhttps://www.katalystspace.com/post/katalyst-space-technologies-has-announced-its-acquisition-of-atomos-space
2025AprilAcquisitionShield AIUSACrowdbotics (Data Driven Readiness Software Tools)USANot disclosedhttps://shield.ai/shield-ai-acquires-crowdbotics-data-driven-readiness-software-tools/
2025AprilAcquisitionLockheed MartinUSAAmentum (Rapid Solutions Business)USANot disclosedhttps://news.lockheedmartin.com/news-releases?item=129638
2025AprilAcquisitionAdvanced Glass IndustriesUSAGlass FabUSANot disclosedhttps://www.evolvoptic.com/press-release
2025AprilAcquisitionFonon Quantum TechnologiesUSABeamer Laser Marking SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://fonon.com/press-releases/fonon-quantum-technologies-acquires-beamer-laser-marking-systems-expanding-into-industrial-laser-equipment-market
2025AprilAcquisitionSpirit ElectronicsUSASMART MicrosystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://spiritelectronics.com/spirit-electronics-expands-u-s-semiconductor-capacity-with-acquisition-of-smart-microsystems/
2025AprilAcquisitionMycronicSwedenRoBATUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.mycronic.com/news-events/our-press-releases/global-technologies-makes-acquisition-in-the-united-kingdom/
2025AprilAcquisitionUVisionIsraelTrim RoboticsIsraelNot disclosedhttps://uvisionuav.com/uvision-acquires-trim-robotics-expanding-its-loitering-munition-capabilities/
2025AprilAcquisitionHORIBA STEC KOREASouth KoreaEtaMaxSouth KoreaNot disclosedhttps://www.horiba.com/int/company/news/detail/news/4/2025/20250407-etamax/
2025AprilAcquisitionVoyager TechnologiesUSALEOcloudUSANot disclosedhttps://voyagertechnologies.com/press-releases/voyager-leocloud-agreement/
2025AprilAcquisitionMDA SpaceCanadaSatixFyIsrael$193 million ($2.10 per share)https://mda.space/article/mda-space-to-acquire-satixfy-communications
2025AprilAcquisitionD-OrbitItalyPlanetekItalyNot disclosedhttps://www.dorbit.space/media/6/10.pdf
2025MarchAcquisitionzSpaceUSABlocksCADUSANot disclosedhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/03/11/3040502/0/en/zSpace-Acquires-BlocksCAD-to-Revolutionize-3D-Design-and-STEM-Education.html?utm_content=327131570&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-63792
2025MarchAcquisitionWave PhotonicsUnited KingdomPhoelex (Chiplet IP assets)United KingdomNot disclosedhttps://wavephotonics.com/news/wave-photonics-acquires-phoelex-chiplet-ip-to-power-datacoms-amp-ai-growth
2025MarchAcquisitionExakteraUSAautoVimationGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.exaktera.com/exaktera-acquires-advanced-illumination-491747-140071.html
2025MarchAcquisitionBlack SemiconductorGermanyApplied NanolayersThe NetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://blacksemi.com/2025/03/28/press-release-black-semiconductor-acquires-material-specialist-applied-nanolayers/
2025MarchAcquisitionSilvacoUSACadence (Process Proximity Compensation Product Line)USANot disclosed https://investors.silvaco.com/news-releases/news-release-details/silvaco-expands-product-offering-acquisition-cadences-process
2025MarchAcquisitionPDF SolutionsUSAsecureWISEUSANot disclosed https://www.pdf.com/resources/pdf-solutions-to-acquire-securewise/
2025MarchAcquisitionAlconSwitzerlandLensarUSA$430 millionhttps://investor.alcon.com/news-and-events/press-releases/news-details/2025/Alcon-Agrees-to-Acquire-LENSAR-Inc-/default.aspx
2025MarchAcquisitionSoftBankJapanAmpereUSA$6.5 billionhttps://amperecomputing.com/press/softbank-group-to-acquire-ampere-computing
2025MarchAcquisitionHymsonSwitzerlandLeister (laser plastic welding business)SwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.leister.com/en/Stories/insights/2025/03/Hymson-Takes-Over-Laser-Business-from-Leister?_gl=1*1k2i47l*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjcwMDQ4ODI4LjE3NDIyNjQ3OTg.*_ga_Q5RT6906N7*MTc0MjI2NDY5Ny4xLjAuMTc0MjI2NDY5Ny4wLjAuMTAzNzU2MzQx
2025MarchAcquisitionALLOS SemiconductorGermanyAZUR SPACE Solar Power (GaN IP portfolio)GermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.allos-semiconductors.com/news/allos-acquires-gan-ip-from-azur/
2025MarchAcquisitionSandvikSwedenVerisurfUSANot disclosedhttps://www.home.sandvik/en/news-and-media/news/2025/03/sandvik-to-acquire-3d-metrology-software-provider-verisurf/
2025MarchAcquisitionQuantum SystemsGermanyAirRobotGermanyNot disclosedhttps://quantum-systems.com/blog/2025/03/10/quantum-systems-acquired-air-robot/
2025MarchAcquisitionKraken RoboticsCanada3D at DepthUSA$17 millionhttps://3datdepth.com/3d-at-depth-to-be-acquired-by-kraken-robotics-inc/
2025MarchAcquisitionMycronicSwedenHprobeFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.mycronic.com/news-events/our-press-releases/global-technologies-makes-acquisition-in-france/
2025MarchAcquisitionGleamerFrancePixylFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.gleamer.ai/insights/gleamer-announces-acquisitions-of-pixyl-and-caerus-medical
2025MarchAcquisitionGleamerFranceCaerus MedicalFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.gleamer.ai/insights/gleamer-announces-acquisitions-of-pixyl-and-caerus-medical
2025MarchAcquisitionQualcommUSAEdgeImpulseUSANot disclosedhttps://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2025/03/qualcomm-to-bolster-ai-and-iot-capabilities-with-edge-impulse-ac
2025MarchAcquisitionRocket LabUSAMynaricGermany$75 millionhttps://investors.rocketlabusa.com/news/news-details/2025/Rocket-Lab-Announces-Intention-to-Acquire-Mynaric-Leading-Laser-Communications-Provider-in-Latest-Strategic-Step-Toward-Becoming-an-End-to-End-Space-Company/default.aspx
2025MarchAcquisitionCallistaGermanyCarl Zeiss Automated InspectionGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.callista-pe.de/en/2025/03/01/callista-acquires-carl-zeiss-automated-inspection-gmbh-from-zeiss-group/
2025MarchAcquisitionNauticus RoboticsUSASeaTrepid InternationalUSANot disclosedhttps://ir.nauticusrobotics.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/75/nauticus-robotics-announces-intent-to-acquire-seatrepid
2025MarchAcquisitionTeradyneUSAQuantifi PhotonicsNew ZealandNot disclosedhttps://investors.teradyne.com/news/teradyne-to-acquire-quantifi-photonics/fa4841aa-d48b-42d3-9b8b-5115c5d49fec
2025MarchAcquisitionViaviUSAKeysight Technologies (High-Speed Ethernet and Network Security Testing Business of Spirent Communication)USA$410 millionhttps://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/news-releases/viavi-acquire-spirent-communications-plcs-high-speed-ethernet-and-network-security-testing-business
2025MarchAcquisitionFleet SpaceAustraliaHiSeisAustraliaNot disclosedhttps://www.fleetspace.com/newsroom/fleet-space-acquires-hiseis-introducing-a-new-era-of-end-to-end-exploration-services
2025MarchAcquisitiononsemiUSAAllegro MicroSystemsUSA$35.10 per share ($6.9 billion value)https://www.onsemi.com/company/news-media/press-announcements/en/onsemi-proposes-to-acquire-allegro-microsystems-for-35-10-per-share-in-cashh
2025MarchAcquisitionLaseraxCanadaDPSS LasersUSANot disclosedhttps://www.laserax.com/blog/laserax-acquires-dpss-lasers
2025FebruaryAcquisitionTOKJapanmicro resist technologyGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.tok.co.jp/eng/news/2025/250225
2025FebruaryAcquisitionTeledyneUSAExcelitas (Select Aerospace and Defense Electronics Businesses)USA$710 million https://www.teledyne.com/en-us/news/Pages/teledyne-completes-acquisition-of-select-aerospace-and-defense-electronics-businesses-of-excelitas.aspx
2025FebruaryAcquisitionEssilorLuxotticaFranceCellview ImagingCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.essilorluxottica.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/essilorluxottica-acquires-cellview/
2025FebruaryAcquisitionSumitomoJapanSyensqo (LCP neat resin business)BelgiumNot disclosedhttps://www.sumitomo-chem.co.jp/english/news/detail/20250210e.html
2025FebruaryAcquisitionIBMUSADataStaxUSANot disclosedhttps://newsroom.ibm.com/2025-02-25-ibm-to-acquire-datastax,-deepening-watsonx-capabilities-and-addressing-generative-ai-data-needs-for-the-enterprise
2025FebruaryAcquisitionYamaha MotorJapanRobotics PlusNew ZealandNot disclosedhttps://www.roboticsplus.co.nz/news/robotics-plus-acquisition-by-yamaha-motor-to-enable-precision-agriculture-for-growers/
2025FebruaryAcquisitionIonQUSAID QuantiqueSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://ionq.com/news/ionq-to-acquire-id-quantique-enter-into-strategic-partnership-with-sk
2025FebruaryAcquisitionnTopUSAcloudfluidGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.ntop.com/resources/blog/ntop-acquires-cloudfluid-to-advance-computational-design/
2025FebruaryAcquisitionETL SystemsUnited Kingdom IRT TechnologiesCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.etlsystems.com/news/etl-systems-expands-global-presence-with-acquisition-of-irt-technologies-to-strengthen-satellite-communications-portfolio/
2025FebruaryAcquisitionLeica MicrosystemsGermanyATTO-TECGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.leica-microsystems.com/company/news/news-details/leica-microsystems-acquires-atto-tec/
2025FebruaryAcquisitionUbiQDUSABlueDot PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://ubiqd.com/2025/02/19/ubiqd-expands-solar-innovation-with-acquisition-of-bluedot-photonics/
2025FebruaryAcquisitionSeagate TechnologyUSAIntevacUSA$4.00 per share (all-cash transaction)https://ir.intevac.com/websites/intevac/English/1120/us-press-release.html?airportNewsID=11bd5554-9841-469d-941b-17e04e97df60
2025FebruaryAcquisitionLightPath TechnologiesUSAG5 InfraredUSA$27 millionhttps://feeds.issuerdirect.com/news-release.html?newsid=5678530809867000
2025FebruaryAcquisitionNXP SemiconductorsThe NetherlandsKinaraUSA$307 millionhttps://www.nxp.com/company/about-nxp/newsroom/NW-AI-PR-2025
2025FebruaryAcquisitionMEIItalyflō Optics (minority share)IsraelNot disclosedhttps://meisystem.com/en-us/mei-acquires-minority-share-in-flo-optics-the-start-up-digitalizing-the-lens-coating-process/
2025FebruaryAcquisitionDataRobotUSAAgnostiqCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.datarobot.com/newsroom/press/datarobot-acquires-agnostiq-to-accelerate-agentic-ai-application-development/
2025FebruaryAcquisitionAccuron TechnologiesSingaporeTrymax (Majority stake)The NetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.accuron.com/news/accuron-acquires-majority-stake-in-trymax-semicon/
2025FebruaryAcquisitionFugroThe NetherlandsEOMAPGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.fugro.com/news/press-releases/2025/fugro-expands-portfolio-with-acquisition-of-eomap-introducing-satellite-earth-observation
2025FebruaryAcquisitionAMETEKUSAKern MicrotechnikGermanyNot disclosedhttps://investors.ametek.com/news-releases/news-release-details/ametek-acquires-kern-microtechnik
2025FebruaryAcquisitionJabilUSAPiiUSANot disclosedhttps://www.jabil.com/news/jabil-acquires-pharmaceutics-international-inc-pii.html
2025JanuaryAcquisitionSCHOTTGermanyQSILGermanyNot disclosed https://www.schott.com/en-gb/news-and-media/media-releases/2025/successful-completion-of-qsil-gmbh-quarzschmelze-ilmenau-acquisition-marks-milestone
2025JanuaryAcquisitionIndraSpainHispasat (89.68% stake)Spain€725 millionhttps://www.indracompany.com/en/noticia/indra-group-reaches-agreement-redeia-purchase-897-hispasat-including-stake-hisdesat
2025JanuaryAcquisitionSercoUSANorthrop Grumman (Mission Training and Satellite Ground Network Communications Software Business)USA$327 millionhttps://www.serco.com/na/media-and-news/2025/serco-announces-intent-to-acquire-northrop-grummans-mission-training-and-satellite-ground-network-communications-software-business-strengthening-us-defense-and-space-solutions
2025JanuaryAcquisitionLG ElectronicsSouth KoreaBear RoboticsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.bearrobotics.ai/blog/lg-acquires-majority-stake-in-bear-robotics-to-bolster-robotics-capabilities
2025JanuaryAcquisitionPatriaFinlandILIAS SolutionsBelgiumNot disclosedhttps://www.patriagroup.com/newsroom/news/2025/patria-acquires-ilias-solutions-to-strengthen-digital-defence-capabilities-and-readiness
2025JanuaryAcquisitionInfinite RealityUSAObsessUSANot disclosedhttps://www.theinfinitereality.com/news/infinite-reality-enters-into-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-virtual-shopping-platform-obsess
2025JanuaryAcquisitionSICKGermanyAccerionThe NetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.sick.com/ch/it/sick-acquires-tech-startup-accerion-and-expands-autonomous-mobile-robots-portfolio-ai-and-software-based-localization-solutions-for-industrial-automation/w/press-2025-accerion/
2025JanuaryAcquisition1XUSAKind HumanoidUSANot disclosedhttps://www.1x.tech/discover/1x-acquires-kind-humanoid
2025JanuaryAcquisitionHexagonSwedenCAD ServiceItalyNot disclosedhttps://hexagon.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/2025/hexagon-acquires-cad-service-to-strengthen-eam-solutions-with-enhanced-visualisation-capabilities
2025JanuaryAcquisitionRedwireUSAEdge AutonomyUSA$925 millionhttps://redwirespace.com/newsroom/redwire-announces-acquisition-of-edge-autonomy-transformational-transaction-creates-a-multi-domain-scaled-and-profitable-space-and-defense-tech-company/
2025JanuaryAcquisitionHiphenFranceAurea Imaging (Digital Phenotyping Activities)The NetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.hiphen-plant.com/hiphen-acquires-aurea-imaging-drone-phenotyping-division/
2025JanuaryAcquisitionHeadwallUSAEVKAustriaNot disclosedhttps://headwallphotonics.com/evk-joins-headwall-group/
2025JanuaryAcquisitionRheinmetallGermanyblacknedGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.rheinmetall.com/en/media/news-watch/news/2025/01/2025-01-10-rheinmetall-acquires-majority-share-in-blackned
2025JanuaryAcquisitionEdmund OpticsUSAson-xGermanyNot disclosedhttps://edmundoptics.com.tw/company/press-releases/news/edmund-optics-acquires-son-x-to-expand-manufacturing-capabilities-and-strengthen-global-leadership-in-providing-innovative-customer-solutions/?srsltid=AfmBOorGeVn2ZZvwZCiRuUmUzc333sL3_GzCeNT8GA8H6Xqim8nJ2Abf
2025JanuaryAcquisitionFiber Optics GroupFranceIDIL Fibres OptiquesFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.sedi-ati.com/idil-fibres-optiques-joins-fiber-optics-group-fog/
2025JanuaryAcquisitionHEFFranceTELICUSANot disclosedhttps://hef.group/en/hef-acquires-telic/
2025JanuaryAcquisitionThorlabsUSAPraevium ResearchUSANot disclosedhttps://www.thorlabs.com/pressreleases.cfm?ReleaseID=132
2025JanuaryAcquisitionPark SystemsKoreaLyncée TecSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.parksystems.com/en/avi/company/news/news-details.pr250106009
2025JanuaryAcquisitionBoston ScientificUSABolt MedicalUSA$600 millionhttps://news.bostonscientific.com/2025-01-08-Boston-Scientific-Announces-Agreement-to-Acquire-Bolt-Medical,-Inc
2025JanuaryAcquisitionHexagonSwedenSeptentrioBelgiumNot disclosedhttps://hexagon.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/2025/hexagon-to-acquire-septentrio-revolutionising-positioning-in-missioncritical-navigation-and-autonomy-applications
2025JanuaryAcquisitionCohuUSATignisUSANot disclosedhttps://cohu.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/cohu-completes-acquisition-tignis
2025JanuaryAcquisitionKeysightUSAAnsys (PowerArtist business)USANot disclosedhttps://www.ansys.com/news-center/press-releases/01-06-25-ansys-agrees-to-sell-power-artist-platform
2025JanuaryAcquisition4JETGermanyCorning Laser TechnologiesGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.4jet.de/en/news/4jet-acquires-corning-laser-technologies-gmbh
2025JanuaryAcquisitionExailFranceLeukosFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.exail.com/news/exail-expands-its-photonics-expertise-with-the-acquisition-of-leukos
2025JanuaryAcquisitionCurtiss-WrightUSAUltra EnergyUnited Kingdom$200 millionhttps://www.curtisswright.com/news/press-releases/news-release-details/2025/curtisswright-completes-acquisition-of-ultra-energy
2025JanuaryAcquisitionEssilorLuxotticaFrancePulse AuditionFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.essilorluxottica.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/essilorluxottica-acquires-pulse-audition/
2024DecemberAcquisitionCamecaFrancePolygon PhysicsFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.cameca.com/company/news/2024/december/cameca-acquires-polygon-physics-enhancing-its-sims-capabilities-with-advanced-ion-source-solutions
2024DecemberAcquisitionZebra TechnologiesUSAPhotoneoSlovakiaNot disclosedhttps://www.zebra.com/ap/en/about-zebra/newsroom/press-releases/2024/zebra-technologies-to-acquire-photoneo-expanding-its-portfolio-of-3d-machine-vision-solutions.html
2024DecemberAcquisitionPOET TechnologiesUSASuper Photonics XiamenChinaNot disclosedhttps://www.poet-technologies.com/news/poet-completes-acquisition-of-super-photonics-xiamen
2024DecemberAcquisitionMitsubishi ElectricJapanSynspectiveJapanNot disclosedhttps://www.mitsubishielectric.com/news/2024/1219.html
2024DecemberAcquisitionGentexUSAVOXXUSA$7.50 per sharehttps://newsroom.gentex.com/posts/pressreleases/gentex-signs-definitive-agreement-to-acquire
2024DecemberAcquisitionAEMtecUSAaSpect SystemsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.aemtec.com/en/aemtec-usa/news/news-detail?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=110&cHash=cc213136ccc95fd7cd4c4130123d11fb
2024DecemberAcquisitionABBSwitzerlandGamesa Electric (Power Electronics Business)SpainNot disclosedhttps://new.abb.com/news/detail/122309/abb-to-acquire-power-electronics-business-of-gamesa-electric
2024DecemberMergerObjective3DAustraliaTCL HofmannAustraliaNot disclosedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/objective-3d-pty-ltd_additivemanufacturing-3dprinting-innovation-activity-7270559151779438592-XMiT?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
2024DecemberMergerObjective3DAustraliaTCL HuntNew ZealandNot disclosedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/objective-3d-pty-ltd_additivemanufacturing-3dprinting-innovation-activity-7270559151779438592-XMiT?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
2024DecemberAcquisitionShapewaysThe NetherlandsThangsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.shapeways.com/presscorner/shapeways-acquires-thangs
2024DecemberAcquisitionSumma DefenceFinlandLightspaceUSANot disclosedhttps://news.cision.com/summa-defence-oy/r/summa-defence-acquires-us-deep-technology-company-lightspace--expert-in-combining-augmented-reality-,c4074653
2024DecemberAcquisitionAccredited LabsUSAQuality SurveillanceUSANot disclosedhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/accredited-labs_accredited-labs-acquires-quality-surveillance-activity-7274820279451721728-nP_x?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
2024DecemberAcquisitionEssilorLuxotticaFranceEspansione GroupItalyNot disclosedhttps://www.essilorluxottica.com/cap/content/243210/
2024DecemberAcquisitionWoodwardUSASafran (Electromechanical actuation business)USANot disclosedhttps://www.woodward.com/press-release/woodward-signs-agreement-to-acquire-safrans-electromechanical-actuation-business-based-in-north-america/
2024DecemberAcquisitionNXP SemiconductorsNetherlandsAviva LinksUSA$242.5 millionhttps://www.nxp.com/company/about-nxp/newsroom/NW-NXP-TO-ACQUIRE-AUTOMOTIVE-NETWORKING
2024DecemberAcquisitionViaviUSAInertial LabsUSA$175 millionhttps://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/news-releases/viavi-expands-market-reach-strategic-acquisition-inertial-labs
2024DecemberAcquisitiononsemiUSAQorvo (Silicon Carbide Junction Field-Effect Transistor business)USA$115 millionhttps://investor.onsemi.com/node/21741/pdf
2024DecemberAcquisitionHoyaJapanPlasmaBioticsFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.hoya.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Plasmabiotics-remaining-shared.pdf
2024DecemberAcquisitionHexagonSweden3D Systems (Geomagic software business)USA$123 millionhttps://hexagon.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/2024/hexagon-acquires-inspection-and-3d-modelling-software-capabilities-from-3d-systems
2024DecemberAcquisitionSymboticUSAOhmniLabsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.symbotic.com/about/news-events/news/symbotic-announces-acquisition-of-ohmnilabs/
2024DecemberAcquisitionAnzu PartnersUSAvoxeljetGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.voxeljet.com/press-releases/us-technology-investor-anzu-partners-signs-agreement-to-acquire-voxeljet-ag/
2024DecemberAcquisitionRheinmetallGermanyLoc PerformanceUSANot disclosedhttps://www.rheinmetall.com/en/media/news-watch/news/2024/12/2024-12-02-rheinmetall-completes-acquisition-of-loc-performance-in-the-usa
2024NovemberAcquisitionNanoXploreCanadaDolphin Design (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit business)FranceNot disclosedhttps://www.soitec.com/en/press-releases/soitec-announces-the-signing-of-the-sale-of-dolphin-design-asic-business-to-nanoxplore
2024NovemberAcquisitionAtlas CopcoSwedenVisionToolsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.atlascopcogroup.com/en/media/press-releases/2024/20241118-visiontools
2024NovemberAcquisitionHalmaUnited KingdomLamidey Noury MedicalFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.halma.com/news/press-releases/2024/halma-grows-healthcare-sector-with-acquisition-for-50-million
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
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
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
2024NovemberAcquisitionHamamatsu PhotonicsJapanBAE Systems Imaging SolutionsUSANot 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
2024OctoberAcquisitionHexatronicSwedenIcelandic EndorIcelandNot disclosedhttps://www.hexatronic.com/en/investors/press-releases?news_id=2c404d2e-4b2e-42c0-aedb-dd05af4fcbed
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.linkedin.com/posts/control-micro-systems_cms-laserphotonics-acquisition-activity-7262124590309482496-nSIV?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
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.celestial.ai/blog/celestial-ai-acquires-rockley-photonics-patent-portfolio-strengthening-photonic-fabric-ip
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.space-path.com/spacepath-satellite-uplink-amplifier-news/etl-systems-acquires-spacepath-communications-strengthen
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 BiosensorsGermanyNot 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
2024SeptemberAcquisitionComplete SolariaUSASunPowerUSA$45 millionhttps://investors.completesolar.com/news-releases/news-release-details/court-approves-complete-solar-purchase-sunpower-assets
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
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)
2022OctoberAcquisitionGKN AerospaceUnited KingdomPermanova LasersystemSwedenNot disclosedhttps://www.permanova.se/en/gkn-aerospace-acquires-permanova/
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 SemiconductorUSASensLIrelandNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/ON_Semiconductor_Acquires_SensL/a63551
2018JulyAcquisitionCaledoniaUnited KingdomCooke OpticsUnited Kingdom£96.5 millionhttps://optics.org/news/9/7/26
2018JulyAcquisitionIDEXUSAFinger Lakes InstrumentationUSANot disclosedhttps://www.idex-hs.com/news-events/press-releases/idex-health-science-announces-acquisition-of-finger-lakes-instrumentation/
2018JulyAcquisitionMetrohmSwitzerlandB&W TekUSANot disclosedhttps://www.metrohm.com/en/company/news/metrohm-acquires-bw-tek/
2018JulyAcquisitionBrukerUSAJPK InstrumentsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bruker-announces-acquisition-of-jpk-instruments-300680217.html
2018JulyAcquisitionBaslerGermanySilicon SoftwareGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.baslerweb.com/en/company/news-press/press-releases/basler-ag-acquires-silicon-software-gmbh/40576/
2018JulyAcquisitionFaroUSALanmark ControlsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/faro-announces-acquisition-of-lanmark-controls-inc-300677424.html
2018JulyAcquisitionSterlite TechIndiaMetallurgica BrescianaItaly€47 millionhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/fttx/cables-enclosures/article/16676084/sterlite-tech-signs-agreement-to-acquire-italys-metallurgica-bresciana-spa
2018JulyMerger3D LaserUnited KingdomGeoSLAMUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://geoslam.com/blog/2018/07/20/3d-laser-mapping-geoslam-global-merger-announced/
2018JulyAcquisitionJenoptikGermanyProdomax AutomationCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.jenoptik.com/press/pressreleases/acquisition-of-prodomax-automation-completed
2018JulyAcquisitionExcelitas TechnologiesUSAResearch Electro OpticsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2018/07/09/1534838/0/en/Excelitas-Technologies-Acquires-Research-Electro-Optics.html
2018JulyAcquisitionSCHOTTGermanyPrimocelerFinlandNot disclosedhttps://www.schott.com/english/news/press.html?NID=com5431
2018JulyAcquisitionCienaUSAPacket DesignUSANot disclosedhttps://www.ciena.com/insights/articles/Ciena-Completes-Acquisition-of-Packet-Design.html
2018JulyAcquisitionZayoUSANew Ulm TelecomUSA$42 millionhttps://apnews.com/press-release/pr-businesswire/09da2d79482143ed89342a8590463d10
2018JuneAcquisitionResoneticsUSAMedelecSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://resonetics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Resonetics-Press-Release-Medelec-Acquisition-FINAL-6-21-2018-004.pdf
2018JuneAcquisitionEQTUSAZemaxUSANot disclosedhttps://www.zemax.com/blog/zemax-blog/june-2018/zemax-prepares-for-new-phase-of-growth-with-acquis
2018JuneAcquisitionPlasma-ThermUSACORIALFranceNot disclosedhttps://corial.plasmatherm.com/en/blog/corporate/plasma-therm-completes-acquisition-of-corial
2018JuneAcquisitionMycronicSwedenMRSI SystemsUSA$40.7 millionhttps://mrsisystems.com/2018/06/01/6118-mycronic-acquires-mrsi-systems-llc/
2018JuneAcquisitionHexagonSwedenAutonomouStuffUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hexagon-acquires-autonomoustuff-bolstering-its-leadership-position-in-autonomous-solutions-300662279.html
2018MayAcquisitionON SemiconductorUSASensL TechnologiesIrelandNot disclosedhttps://www.onsemi.com/about/company/customer-integrations/sensl-acquisition
2018MayAcquisitionCohuUSAXcerraUSA$796 millionhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-xcerra-m-a-cohu-idUSKBN1I90UF
2018MayAcquisitionGimvBelgiumLaser 2000GermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.gimv.com/en/news/gimv-acquires-majority-leading-european-photonics-solutions-provider-laser-2000
2018MayAcquisitionm-u-tGermanySpectral EnginesFinlandNot disclosedhttps://www.spectralengines.com/news/germany-based-photonics-company-m-u-t-ag-has-acquired-75-of-spectral-engines-shares
2018MayAcquisitionNovantaUSAZettlexUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/novanta-acquired-zettlex-300641538.html
2018MayAcquisitionOsramGermanyFluence BioengineeringUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180503005901/en/Osram-Advances-to-Become-a-Leader-in-Digital-Farming-Solutions-with-Acquisition-of-Texas-Based-Fluence-Bioengineering
2018MayAcquisitionOsramGermanyVixarUSANot disclosedhttps://optics.org/news/9/4/59
2018MayAcquisitionGeneral LEDUSAAcolyteUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180502006083/en/General-LED-Announces-the-Acquisition-of-the-Acolyte-Group
2018MayAcquisitionPrior ScientificUnited KingdomQueensgate InstrumentsUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.prior.com/queensgate-news/pleased-announce-queensgate-instruments-formerly-brand-elektron-technology-ltd-acquired-prior-scientific-instruments-ltd
2018MayAcquisitionANSYS USAOPTISUSANot disclosedhttps://www.ansys.com/news-center/press-releases/05-02-18-ansys-acquires-optis-becomes-leading-provider-autonomous-vehicle-simulation
2018MayAcquisitionHexagonSwedenNEXTSENSEAustriaNot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hexagon-acquires-nextsense-gmbh-a-leader-in-industrial-measurement-and-inspection-solutions-300648339.html
2018MayAcquisitionNidecJapanGenmark AutomationUSANot disclosedhttps://www.nidec.com/en-EU/corporate/news/2018/news0501-01/
2018MayAcquisitionStrykerUSAHygia Health ServicesUSANot disclosedhttp://sustainability.stryker.com/stryker-acquries-hygia-health-services/
2018MayAcquisitionLeyard and PlanarUSAeyevisGermanyNot disclosedbusinesswire.com/news/home/20180510005101/en/Leyard-and-Planar-Complete-Acquisition-of-eyevis
2018MayAcquisitionCarlyle GroupUSAHGHFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.carlyle.com/media-room/news-release-archive/carlyle-group-enters-exclusive-negotiations-acquire-hgh-infrared
2018MayAcquisitionCGSSwitzerlandInnoLas SolutionsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.pv-tech.org/innolas-solutions-acquired-by-swiss-industrial-investment-firm-cgs/
2018AprilAcquisitionASM Pacific TechnologySingaporeAmicraGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.asmpacific.com/en/media-release/77-asm-pacific-technology-acquires-amicra-to-enter-the-photonics-market
2018AprilAcquisitionLG ElectronicsSouth KoreaZKWAustria€1.1 billionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lg-acquires-global-premium-automotive-lighting-company-zkw-group-300637248.html
2018AprilAcquisitionBrukerUSAAnasys InstrumentsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.bruker.com/ko/news-and-events/news/2018/bruker-acquires-nanoir-company-anasys-instruments.html
2018AprilAcquisitionLuminarUSABlack Forest EngineeringUSANot disclosedhttp://image-sensors-world.blogspot.com/2018/04/luminar-acquires-black-forest.html
2018AprilMergerGlobalstarUSAFiberLightUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180425005817/en/Globalstar-to-Merge-with-Metro-Fiber-Provider-FiberLight-and-Acquire-Other-Assets-in-Stock-Transaction
2018AprilAcquisitionCertaraUSAAnalytica LaserUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.certara.com/pressrelease/certara-acquires-analytica-laser-a-leader-in-market-access-health-economics-and-outcomes-research-heor-and-real-world-evidence-solutions/
2018AprilAcquisitionAgilentUSALasergenUSA$105 millionhttps://www.agilent.com/about/newsroom/presrel/2018/03apr-gp18032.html
2018MarchAcquisitionII-VIUSACoAdnaUnited Kingdom$85 millionhttps://ii-vi.com/news/ii-vi-incorporated-to-acquire-coadna-a-leader-in-wavelength-selective-switches/
2018MarchAcquisitionUnitySCFranceHSEB DresdenGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2018/03/20/1442527/0/en/UnitySC-Acquires-HSEB-Dresden-GMBH-to-Become-a-Global-Leader-in-Semiconductor-Process-Control.html
2018MarchAcquisitionOsramGermanyBAG ElectronicsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180319005669/en/Osram-Strengthens-Digital-Business-with-Acquisition-of-Trilux-Subsidiary
2018MarchAcquisitionStereoVision ImagingUSADigital Signal CorporationUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stereovision-imaging-acquires-digital-signal-corporation-300611866.html
2018MarchAcquisitionBystronicSwitzerlandTTM LaserItalyNot disclosedhttps://www.lasersystemseurope.com/news/bystronic-acquires-ttm-laser
2018MarchAcquisitionTREKK DesignUSATerrametrixUSANot disclosedhttps://www.morrisseygoodale.com/blog/mergers-acquisitions/trekk-design-group-acquires-mobile-lidar-firm-terrametrix-inc/
2018MarchAcquisitionHimaxTaiwanEmzaIsraelNot disclosedhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/03/29/1455337/0/en/Himax-Decides-to-Exercise-Options-to-Fully-Acquire-Emza-Visual-Sense.html
2018MarchAcquisitionHewlett Packard EnterpriseUSACape NetworksSouth Africa, USANot disclosedhttps://www.hpe.com/us/en/newsroom/press-release/2018/03/hpe-to-acquire-cape-networks.html
2018MarchAcquisitionAnalog Devices Inc.USASymeoGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.symeo.com/en/news/press-release-analog-devices-adds-innovative-radar-technology-with-acquisition-of-symeo.html
2018MarchAcquisitionLatourSwedenSensortecSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.latour.se/en/press?page=/perma/press/1561591
2018MarchAcquisitionTechcompUnited KingdomAASolutionsUAENot disclosedhttps://www.novuslight.com/edinburgh-instruments-establishes-middle-east-platform_N7826.html
2018MarchAcquisitionBystronicSwitzerlandTTM LaserItalyNot disclosedhttps://www.lasersystemseurope.com/news/bystronic-acquires-ttm-laser
2018MarchAcquisitionKLA-TencorUSAOrbotechIsrael$3.4 billionhttps://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2018/03/19/kla-tencor-to-acquire-orbotech-klac-orbk.html
2018MarchAcquisitionSOLIFOSSwitzerlandBrugg KabelSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://bruggcables.com/en/news-single/news/solifos-ag-uebernimmt-den-fiberoptischen-bereich-der-brugg-kabel-ag/?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&cHash=8bf9f4f32d502793001dad58901d94ff
2018FebruaryAcquisitionSynopsysUSAPhoeniX SoftwareNetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://news.synopsys.com/2018-02-08-Synopsys-Expands-Photonic-Design-Solution-with-the-Acquisition-of-PhoeniX-Software
2018FebruaryAcquisitionSemiConductor DevicesIsraelQuantum ImagingUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/SemiConductor_Devices_Acquires_Quantum_Imaging/a63099
2018FebruaryAcquisitionUniversal Photonics Inc.USAJ.I. Morris Co.USANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/UPI_Acquires_Surface_Polishing_Business/a62881
2018FebruaryAcquisitionNEC Display SolutionsUSAS[quadrat]GermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.sharpnecdisplays.us/about/press-release/nec-expands-portfolio-with-the-acquisition-of-germ/788
2018FebruaryAcquisitionBGISUSACritical Solutions GroupUSANot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/16676281/bgis-acquires-csg-to-grow-data-center-services-business
2018FebruaryAcquisitionAMSAustriaKeyLemonSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.startupticker.ch/en/news/february-2018/ams-about-to-acquire-keylemon
2018FebruaryAcquisitionAU OptronicsTaiwanComQiUSA$28 millionhttps://www.sixteen-nine.net/2018/02/08/report-comqi-acquired-for-28m-by-taiwanese-panel-maker-au-optronics/
2018FebruaryAcquisitionGTCRUSAResoneticsUSANot disclosedhttps://peprofessional.com/2018/02/gtcr-acquires-resonetics-sverica/
2018FebruaryAcquisitionViaviUSACobhamUnited Kingdom$455 millionhttps://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/news-releases/viavi-acquire-cobham-avcomm-and-wireless-test-and-measurement-businesses
2018FebruaryAcquisitionBühler Leybold Optics GermanyOptegGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.opteg.com/2018/02/
2018FebruaryAcquisitionEXFOCanadaAstelliaFrance€25.9 millionhttps://www.exfo.com/en/corporate/news-events/press-releases/exfo-acquires-astellia/
2018JanuaryAcquisitionLensarUSALaser Unit of Precision Eye ServicesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.lensar.com/pressreleases/LENSAR_Acquires_PES_Announcement.pdf
2018JanuaryAcquisitionProto LabsUSARapid ManufacturingUSA$120 millionhttps://www.industrial-lasers.com/additive-manufacturing/article/16485199/proto-labs-to-acquire-rapid-manufacturing-group
2018JanuaryAcquisitionTDKUSAChirp MicrosystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.tdk.com/en/news_center/press/20180111_01.html
2018JanuaryAcquisitionMetrohmSwitzerlandIPSUSANot disclosedhttps://www.metrohm.com/en/company/news/news-acquisition-ips/
2018JanuaryAcquisitionConterraUSANUSAUSANot disclosedhttps://www.conterra.com/conterra-networks-completes-acquisition-of-gulf-coast-regional-fiber-optic-provider/
2018JanuaryAcquisitionGTTUSACustom ConnectNetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.gtt.net/us-en/media-center/press-releases/gtt-acquires-custom-connect
2018JanuaryAcquisitionNTT CommunicationsUSARagingWireUSANot disclosedhttps://www.ragingwire.com/news/ntt-com-acquires-100-percent-ownership-of-ragingwire-data-centers
2018JanuaryAcquisitionZayoUSAOptic Zoo NetworksCanadaCAN $31 millionhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/16675667/zayos-vancouver-footprint-grows-with-optic-zoo-networks-acquisition
2018JanuaryAcquisitionLOGIXUSAAlpheus CommunicationsUSANot disclosedhttps://logix.com/logix-completes-acquisition-of-alpheus-communications/
2018JanuaryAcquisitionAsahi Kasei MicrodevicesJapanSenseair SwedenNot disclosedhttps://www.asahi-kasei.com/news/2017/e180201.html
2018JanuaryAcquisitionUrban ControlUnited KingdomEnlightPortugalNot disclosedhttps://www.urban-control.com/urban-control-acquire-portuguese-product-manufacturer/
2018JanuaryAcquisitionEnvironnement SAFranceMercury Instruments AnalyticalGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.envea.global/it/environnement-s-a-group-to-acquire-mercury-instruments-gmbh/
2018JanuaryAcquisitionTrumpfGermanyAmphosGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.trumpf.com/filestorage/TRUMPF_Master/Corporate/Press/Press_releases/2017_18/Corporate/20180126_PR_TRUMPF_acquires_manufacturer_of_ultrashort_pulsed_lasers/20180126-PR-TRUMPF-acquires-AMPHOS.pdf
2018JanuaryAcquisitionEdmund OpticsUSAITOSGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.edmundoptics.com/company/press-releases/news/edmund-optics-acquires-itos-gmbh--mainz/
2017DecemberAcquisitionCorningUSA3MUSA$900 millionhttps://www.corning.com/asean/en/about-us/news-events/news-releases/2017/12/corning-to-acquire-substantially-all-of-3ms-communication-markets-division.html
2017DecemberAcquisitionIDEXUSAthinXXSGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.idex-hs.com/news-events/press-releases/new-acquisition-microfluidics-2/
2017DecemberAcquisitionPrysmianItalyGeneral CableUSA$3 billionhttps://www.prysmiangroup.com/en/press-releases/prysmian-to-acquire-general-cable
2017DecemberAcquisitionUniversal PhotonicsUSAJ.I. MorrisUSANot disclosedhttp://universalphotonics.com/Press/tabid/134/EntryId/18/UNIVERSAL-PHOTONICS-ACQUIRES-MASSACHUSETTS-BUSINESS-IN-CASH-DEAL.aspx
2017DecemberAcquisitionIPG PhotonicsUSALaser Depth DynamicsCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/IPG_Photonics_Acquires_Laser_Depth_Dynamics/a62915
2017DecemberAcquisitionAEA InvestorsUSAExcelitasUSANot disclosedhttps://www.excelitas.com/press-release/excelitas-technologies-acquired-aea-investors
2017DecemberAcquisitionRockwell AutomationUSAOdos ImagingUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://ir.rockwellautomation.com/press-releases/press-releases-details/2017/Rockwell-Automation-Acquires-Odos-Imaging-to-Leverage-3-D-Time-of-Flight-Technology-for-Sensing-and-Safety-Applications/default.aspx
2017NovemberAcquisitionNedermanSwedenNeo MonitorsNorwayNot disclosedhttps://news.cision.com/nederman/r/nederman-completes-acquisition-of-neo-monitors-as,c2384900
2017OctoberAcquisitionUnitronUSALuxo MicroscopesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/unitron-ltd-adds-luxo-microscopes-to-its-portfolio-of-industrial-microscopes-300531889.html
2017OctoberAcquisitionCMRAustriaCoherent Rofin-Sinar CO2 laser divisionUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://optics.org/news/8/10/26
2017OctoberAcquisitionTrumpfGermanyAccess LaserUSANot disclosedhttps://www.accesslaser.com/alc-joins-trumpf/
2017OctoberAcquisitionNovantaUSALaser QuantumUnited Kingdom£25.5 millionhttps://investors.novanta.com/news/news-details/2017/Novanta-Increases-Ownership-in-Laser-Quantum-to-over-75-Percent/default.aspx
2017OctoberAcquisitionExfoCanadaYenista OpticsFrance$11.1 millionhttps://www.exfo.com/en/corporate/news-events/press-releases/acquisition-yenista-optics/
2017SeptemberAcquisitionBalluffGermanyMatrix VisionGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.balluff.com/en/de/news/press-section/press-news/balluff-family-is-growing/
2017SeptemberAcquisitionScientific Digital ImagingUnited KingdomApplied Thermal ControlUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Scientific_Digital_Imaging_Acquires_Applied/a62520
2017SeptemberAcquisitionPanorama SynergyAustraliaHydrixAustraliaNot disclosedhttps://www.crn.com.au/news/mems-sensors-manufacturer-panorama-synergy-acquires-iot-firm-hydrix-473110
2017SeptemberAcquisitionHamamatsuJapanEnergetiqUSA$42 millionhttps://optics.org/news/8/9/35
2017SeptemberAcquisitionULO OpticsUnited KingdomLaser Beam ProductsUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://optics.org/news/8/9/20
2017SeptemberAcquisitionMinebeaMitsumiJapanC&AUSANot disclosedhttps://www.minebeamitsumi.com/english/news/press/2017/1194643_8993.html
2017AugustAcquisitionThermo Fisher ScientificUSAPatheon Netherlands$7.2 billionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/thermo-fisher-scientific-completes-acquisition-of-patheon-300510547.html
2017AugustAcquisitionBrukerUSAXGLabItalyNot disclosedhttps://ir.bruker.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2017/Bruker-Acquires-Company-XGLab-with-Unique-X-Ray-Detection-Technologies-and-XRF-Instruments-for-Art--Conservation-Markets/default.aspx
2017AugustAcquisitionGlobus MedicalUSAKB MedicalSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/08/02/1071227/0/en/Globus-Medical-Announces-Acquisition-of-Robotics-Developer-KB-Medical.html
2017AugustAcquisitionJenoptikGermanyFive Lakes AutomationUSANot disclosedhttps://optics.org/press/3690
2017AugustAcquisitionResoneticsUSAAduro LaserUSANot disclosedhttps://resonetics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Resonetics-Acquires-Aduro.pdf
2017AugustAcquisitionOsram GermanyDigital Lumens USANot disclosedhttps://www.osram-group.com/~/media/Files/O/Osram/documents/en/PI_Osram_Digital%20Lumens_EN.PDF
2017AugustAcquisitionGUB Venture Capital FundGermanyAifotecGermany61% shares or 1.2 million Eurohttps://www.reuters.com/article/brief-gub-wagniskapital-acquires-majorit-idUSASM000DYL
2017AugustAcquisitionII‐VIUSAKaiam LaserUnited Kingdom$80 millionhttps://ii-vi.com/news/ii-vi-incorporated-acquires-kaiams-6-inch-wafer-fabrication-facility-in-the-u-k/
2017JulyAcquisitionAdvanced Energy IndustriesUSAExcelsysUSANot disclosedhttps://www.advancedenergy.com/main-menu/archive/2017/advanced-energy-acquires-excelsys-technologies-strengthening-its-specialty-power-portfolio/
2017JulyMergerKeopsysFranceQuantelUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://optics.org/news/8/7/4
2017JulyAcquisitionNovantaUSAWorld of MedicineFrance€115 millionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/novanta-announces-closing-of-world-of-medicine-acquisition-300483583.html
2017JulyAcquisitionTeledyne InstrumentsUSAScientific SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170713005226/en/Teledyne-to-Acquire-Scientific-Systems-Inc.
2017JulyAcquisitionOsramGermanyLeddarTechCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/test-measurement/test-measurement/article/16569653/osram-acquires-251-of-solidstate-lidar-company-leddartech
2017JulyAcquisitionCorningUSASpiderCloud WirelessUSANot disclosedhttps://www.corning.com/worldwide/en/about-us/news-events/news-releases/2017/07/corning-acquires-spidercloud-wireless.html
2017JulyAcquisitionCrosmanUSALaserMaxUSANot disclosedhttps://sgbonline.com/crosman-corporation-acquires-commercial-business-of-lasermax/
2017JulyAcquisitionAdva Optical NetworkingGermanyMRV CommunicationsUSA$69 millionhttps://www.adva.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/20170702-adva-optical-networking-enters-into-agreement-to-acquire-mrv-communications-inc
2017JulyAcquisitionApolloUSALumiledsNetherlands$3.3 billionhttps://optics.org/news/8/7/11
2017JulyAcquisitionAgilent TechnologiesUSACobalt Light SystemsUnited Kingdom£40 millionhttps://www.agilent.com/about/newsroom/presrel/2017/07jul-gp17014.html
2017JulyAcquisitionNKT PhotonicsDenmarkOnefiveSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/16569616/strengthening-material-processing-business-nkt-photonics-to-acquire-onefive-updated
2017JuneAcquisitionGE AviationUSAOC RoboticsUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.geaviation.com/press-release/services/ge-aviation-acquires-leading-robotics-manufacturer-oc-robotics
2017JuneAcquisitionSafranFranceISEIFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.safran-electronics-defense.com/media/safran-acquires-isei-specialist-helicopter-flight-data-management-20170622#:~:text=Safran%20acquires%20ISEI%2C%20a%20specialist%20in%20helicopter%20flight%20data%20management,-Paris%20Air%20Show&text=Safran%20Electronics%20%26%20Defense%20has%20purchased,for%20helicopters%20and%20light%20airplanes.
2017JuneAcquisitionSafranFranceKalrayUSANot disclosedhttps://www.safran-group.com/media/safran-acquires-stake-kalray-european-leader-new-generation-processors-critical-onboard-systems-20170622
2017JuneAcquisitionStrykerUSANovadaq TechnologiesCanada$701 millionhttps://www.stryker.com/us/en/about/news/2017/stryker-announces-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-novadaq-techno.html
2017JuneAcquisitionIPG PhotonicsUSAInnovative Laser TechnologiesUSA$40 millionhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/06/19/1025705/0/en/IPG-Photonics-Announces-Agreement-to-Acquire-Innovative-Laser-Technologies.html
2017JuneAcquisitionBaslerGermanyMycableUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Basler_Acquires_Mycable/a62180
2017JuneAcquisitionOsram Germany LED EnginUSANot disclosedhttps://www.osram-group.com/en/media/press-releases/pr-2017/01-06-2017
2017JuneAcquisitionPerkinElmer USAEuroimmun Germany$1.3 billionhttps://ir.perkinelmer.com/news-releases/news-release-details/perkinelmer-acquire-euroimmun-approximately-13-billion
2017JuneAcquisitionII‐VIUSAIntegrated PhotonicsUSA$45.0 millionhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/06/20/1026030/11543/en/II-VI-Incorporated-Acquires-Integrated-Photonics-An-Innovator-of-Optical-Isolator-Materials.html
2017JuneAcquisitionAMS TechnologiesGermanyElforlightUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://optics.org/news/8/6/11
2017JuneAcquisitionANDRITZ AustriaPowerlase United KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.andritz.com/newsroom-en/news/andritz-acquires-majority-stake-in-powerlase-photonics
2017JuneAcquisitionStrykerUSANovadaq TechnologiesCanada$701 millionhttps://www.stryker.com/us/en/about/news/2017/stryker-announces-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-novadaq-techno.html
2017MayAcquisitionVecoNetherlandsReith LaserNetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://insights.vecoprecision.com/news/veco-announces-acquisition-of-reith-laser
2017MayAcquisitionTrimbleUSAMüller-ElektronikGermanyNot disclosedhttps://investor.trimble.com/news-releases/news-release-details/trimble-acquire-muller-elektronik-extend-its-precision
2017MayAcquisitionApplied Research AssociatesUSANeya SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/02/975425/0/en/Applied-Research-Associates-Inc-Acquires-Neya-Systems-LLC.html
2017MayAcquisitionFaro TechnologiesUSANutfield TechnologyUSANot disclosedhttps://www.industrial-lasers.com/micromachining/article/16490422/faro-technologies-acquires-laser-scanner-maker-nutfield-technology
2017MayAcquisitionFocuslight TechnologiesChinaLIMOGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/16569752/focuslight-completes-acquisition-of-microoptics-maker-limo
2017MayAcquisitionBrukerUSALuxendoGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bruker-acquires-emerging-light-sheet-microscopy-company-luxendo-300452724.html
2017MayAcquisitionKaiamUSACompound PhotonicsUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170508006582/en/Kaiam-Expands-Manufacturing-Capacity-in-the-UK-with-Acquisition-of-Newton-Aycliffe-Facility
2017MayAcquisitionVeeco InstrumentsUSAUltratechUSANot disclosedhttps://www.veeco.com/company/product-news/veeco-completes-acquisition-of-ultratech/
2017MayAcquisitionIPG PhotonicsUSAOptiGrateUSANot disclosedhttps://www.optigrate.com/press/IPGP%20OptiGrate%20Acquisition%20FINAL.pdf
2017AprilAcquisitionCognexUSAViDi SystemsSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.cognex.com/company/press-releases/2017/cognex-acquires-maker-of-deep-learning-software-for-industrial-machine-vision
2017AprilAcquisitionSchmalzGermanyGPSGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.schmalz.com/en/about/news/press-releases/n/schmalz-acquires-the-gps-gesellschaft-fuer-produktionssysteme-gmbh-1/
2017AprilAcquisitionABBSwitzerlandBernecker & RainerGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-abb-rainer-idUSKBN1760DW
2017AprilAcquisitionAGICChina, United Kingdom, GermanyFotonaSloveniaNot disclosedhttp://www.agic-group.com/agic-capital-announces-acquisition-fotona/
2017AprilAcquisitionRockwell CollinsUSAB/E AerospaceUSA$8.6 billionhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170413005604/en/Rockwell-Collins-Completes-Acquisition-of-BE-Aerospace
2017AprilAcquisitionSivers IMASwedenCST GlobalUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttp://www.semiconductor-today.com/news_items/2017/apr/siversima_190417.shtml
2017AprilAcquisitionUshioJapanNecselUSANot disclosedhttps://eprnews.com/ushio-america-and-necsel-intellectual-property-announce-integration-102703/
2017AprilAcquisitionKeysight TechnologiesUSAIxiaUSA$1.6 billionhttps://about.keysight.com/en/newsroom/pr/2017/18apr-nr17032.shtml
2017MarchAcquisitionEkinopsFranceOneAccessFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.ekinops.com/news/corporate/ekinops-and-oneaccess-enter-into-exclusive-negotiations-for-a-combination
2017MarchMergerRotoMetricsUSAElectro OpticGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/02/prweb14061448.htm
2017MarchAcquisitionThermo Fisher ScientificUSACore InformaticsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170306005225/en/Thermo-Fisher-Scientific-Acquires-Core-Informatics-Provider-of-Leading-Cloud-Based-Scientific-Data-Platforms
2017MarchAcquisitionTrotec LaserAustriaLCS LaserSpainNot disclosedhttps://industryeurope.com/trotec-expands-with-new-subsidiary-in-spain/
2017MarchMergerInneosUSAZephyr PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.inneos.com/company/press-release-3-20-2017-inneos-and-zephyr-photonics-merge/
2017MarchAcquisitionLeonardo DRSUSA/ItalyDaylight SolutionsUSA $150 millionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/leonardo-is-growing-in-the-usa-with-the-acquisition-of-daylight-solutions-300420425.html
2017MarchAcquisitionAMS AustriaPrinceton OptronicsUSA$53.3 millionhttps://ams.com/-/ams-signs-agreement-to-acquire-vcsel-technology-leader-princeton-optronics
2017MarchAcquisitionLightPath TechnologiesUSAISP OpticsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Buyers_Guide/LightPath_Technologies_Inc/c8543?AID=60996
2017MarchAcquisitionIntel USAMobileyeIsrael$15 billionhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-13/intel-to-buy-mobileye-for-about-15-billion-themarker-says
2017MarchAcquisitionGlobal Imaging SystemsUSALaser ResourcesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170301005218/en/Xerox%E2%80%99s-Global-Imaging-Systems-Acquires-Laser-Resources-Expands-Presence-in-Central-Iowa
2017MarchAcquisitionTJSUSASPI Lasers (lamp-pumped Nd:YAG service and support business)United KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/16569215/spi-lasers-sells-lamppumped-ndyag-laser-business-to-tjs
2017FebruaryAcquisitionABBSwitzerlandNUB3DSpainNot disclosedhttps://new.abb.com/news/detail/780/abb-strengthens-digital-offering-by-acquiring-leading-pioneer-in-3d-inspection-technology
2017FebruaryAcquisitionToyotaJapanBastian SolutionsUSA$260 millionhttps://www.toyota-industries.com/news/release/2017/02/03/001711/
2017FebruaryAcquisitionTrotec LaserAustriaEngraving Systems SupportUSANot disclosedhttps://graphics-pro.com/news/trotec-laser-buys-florida-based-distributor-engraving-systems-support/
2017FebruaryAcquisitionHologic USACynosure USA$1.65 billionhttps://www.mpo-mag.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2017-02-14/hologic-to-acquire-cynosure/
2017FebruaryAcquisitionHIG CapitalUnited KingdomXteraUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://higcapital.com/news/release/h.i.g.-capital-acquires-assets-of-xtera-communications-inc
2017FebruaryAcquisitionAvago TechnologiesSingaporeCosemi TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/16674075/cosemi-sells-photodetector-business-to-focus-on-active-optical-cables
2017FebruaryAcquisitionHumanetics USAFibercore United KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/16674057/hig-capital-sells-fibercore-to-humanetics-innovative-solutions
2017FebruaryAcquisitionIntegrated Device TechnologyUSAGigPeakUSANot disclosedhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/02/13/1177063/0/en/IDT-to-Acquire-GigPeak-for-3-08-per-Share.html
2017FebruaryAcquisitionEQTSwedenLumos NetworksUSA$950 millionhttps://www.eqtgroup.com/globalassets/newsroom/lmos-eqt-final-2-20-17.pdf
2017FebruaryAcquisitionGooch & HousegoUnited KingdomStingRay OpticsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/16569878/gooch-housego-acquires-infrared-lens-manufacturer-stingray-optics
2017FebruaryAcquisitionOsramGermanyManeri-AgrazUSANot disclosedhttps://www.osram-group.com/en/media/press-releases/pr-2017/06-02-2017
2017FebruaryAcquisitionVeecoUSAUltratechUnited Kingdom$815 millionhttps://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2017/02/02/1331225/0/en/Veeco-Enters-into-Agreement-to-Acquire-Ultratech.html
2017FebruaryAcquisitionAmkorUSANaniumPortugalNot disclosedhttps://ir.amkor.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amkor-technology-acquire-nanium
2017JanuaryAcquisition3D SystemsUSANextDentNetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.3dsystems.com/press-releases/3d-systems-transform-digital-dentistry-acquisition-dental-materials-pioneer-nextdent
2017JanuaryAcquisitionBrukerUSASCiLSGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bruker-announces-acquisition-of-scils-gmbh-to-advance-maldi-imaging-software-solutions-for-life-science-pharma-and-pathology-research-applications-300385179.html
2017JanuaryAcquisitionBrukerUSAInVivo Biotech ServicesGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bruker-announces-acquisition-of-cmo-invivo-biotech-to-expand-molecular-biology-microbiology-and-pathology-consumables-and-assay-business-300385166.html
2017JanuaryAcquisitionBrukerUSAHysitronUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bruker-announces-acquisition-of-nanoindenting-leader-hysitron-300395228.html
2017JanuaryAcquisitionPhysik InstrumenteGermanyACS Motions ControlIsraelNot disclosedhttps://www.physikinstrumente.com/en/news-events/news/news-detailpage/pi-physik-instrumente-acquires-majority-shares-in-acs-motion-control/
2017JanuaryAcquisitionNavitarCanadaPixeLINKCanadaNot disclosedhttps://navitar.com/company/news/10/navitar-purchases-canadian-camera-manufacturer-pix/
2017JanuaryAcquisitionAPAT OptoelectronicsChinaNeoPhotonicsUSA$26.4 millionhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/16673477/neophotonics-completes-low-speed-transceiver-business-sale-to-apat-optoelectronics
2017JanuaryAcquisitionNovantaUSALaser QuantumUnited Kingdom£25.5 millionhttps://investors.novanta.com/news/news-details/2017/Novanta-Increases-Ownership-in-Laser-Quantum-to-over-75-Percent/default.aspx
2017JanuaryAcquisitionRyerson HoldingUSALaserflexUSANot disclosedhttps://www.ryerson.com/ourcompany/newsandmediacenter/ryerson-acquires-laserflex
2017JanuaryAcquisitionHalmaUnited KingdomFluxDataUSA$12.0 millionhttps://www.halma.com/news/press-releases/2017/fluxdata-acquisition-09-01-2017
2017JanuaryAcquisitionGEUSAConcept LaserGermany$599 millionhttps://www.worldofprint.com/2017/01/02/ge-reaches-agreement-to-acquire-a-75-Prozent-stake-in-concept-laser/
2017JanuaryAcquisitionPanasonicJapanTeraDiodeUSANot disclosedhttps://news.panasonic.com/global/press/data/2017/01/en170106-3/en170106-3.html
2017JanuaryMergerVectronix USAOptics 1USANot disclosedhttps://soldiersystems.net/2017/01/09/vectronix-and-optics-1-combine-to-create-safran-optics-1/
2017JanuaryAcquisitionPhysik IntrumenteGermanyACS Motions ControlIsraelNot disclosedhttps://www.physikinstrumente.com/en/news-events/news/news-detailpage/pi-physik-instrumente-acquires-majority-shares-in-acs-motion-control/
2017JanuaryAcquisitionInveniosUSAVariopticFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/01/11/904957/0/en/Invenios-Acquires-Varioptic-Previously-a-Business-Unit-of-Parrot-Drone-SAS.html
2017JanuaryAcquisitionNovantaUSAThingMagicUSA$20 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Novanta_to_Acquire_ThingMagic/a61548
2016DecemberAcquisitionLightPath TechnologiesUSAISP OpticsUSA$18 millionhttps://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2016/12/21/1127109/0/en/LightPath-Technologies-Completes-Acquisition-of-ISP-Optics-Corporation.html
2016DecemberAcquisitionTeledyne TechnologiesUSAe2v TechnologiesUnited Kingdom£627 millionhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161212005364/en/Teledyne-to-Acquire-e2v
2016NovemberAcquisitionTeledyne USAIN USANot disclosedhttps://www.oxidationtech.com/blog/teledyne-aquires-usa/
2016NovemberAcquisitionMACOMUSAAppliedMicroUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161121005508/en/MACOM-Announces-Definitive-Agreement-to-Acquire-AppliedMicro
2016NovemberAcquisitionBoston ScientificUSAEndoChoiceUSA$210 millionhttps://news.bostonscientific.com/2016-11-22-Boston-Scientific-Closes-EndoChoice-Acquisition
2016NovemberAcquisitionHan's LaserChinaCorActiveCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.industrial-lasers.com/marking-engraving/article/16486383/hans-laser-acquires-specialty-optical-fiber-maker-coractive
2016NovemberAcquisitionAMETEKUSALaserage Technology CorporationUSANot disclosedhttps://www.ametek.com/pressreleases/news/2016/november/ametekacquireslaserage
2016NovemberAcquisitionCoherentUSARofin-SinarUSA$942 millionhttps://www.lasersystemseurope.com/news/coherent-completes-942m-acquisition-rofin-sinar-technologies
2016OctoberAcquisitionL-3USAMicreoAustraliaNot disclosedhttps://www.l3harris.com/newsroom/press-release/2016/10/l-3-completes-acquisition-micreo-limited
2016OctoberMergerMax Levy AutographUSAII-VI Optical SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Max_Levy_II-VI_Merge/a61030
2016OctoberAcquisitionCognexUSAEnShapeGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.cognex.com/company/press-releases/2016/cognex-acquires-two-3d-vision-companies
2016OctoberAcquisitionGEUSAConcept LaserGermany$599 millionhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161026007070/en/GE-Reaches-Agreement-to-Acquire-a-75-Stake-in-Concept-Laser-GmbH-of-Germany
2016OctoberAcquisitionAMSGermanyHeptagonSingapore$570 millionhttps://ams.com/-/24-10-2016-ams-acquires-high-end-optical-packaging-leader-heptagon-to-become-clear-worldwide-leader-in-optical-sensing-reports-third-quarter-results
2016OctoberAcquisitionESIRAFranceEURODYNELuxembourgNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161018006688/en/QUANTEL-Modification-to-the-Shareholding-Structure-and-Governance-Change
2016OctoberAcquisitionOculusUSAInfiniLEDIrelandNot disclosedhttps://www.ledinside.com/news/2016/10/oculus_acquires_micro_led_company_infiniled
2016OctoberAcquisitionII-VIUSADirect PhotonicsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/16557105/iivi-buys-laser-diode-innovator-direct-photonics
2016OctoberAcquisitionFlir SystemsUSAPoint GreyCanada$253 millionhttps://investors.flir.com/news-releases/news-release-details/flir-systems-acquire-point-grey-research-inc-253-million
2016SeptemberAcquisitionHPUSASamsung ElectronicsKorea$1.05 billionhttps://investor.hp.com/news/press-release-details/2016/HP-Acquires-Samsung-Printer-Business/default.aspx
2016SeptemberAcquisitionSino-LiteIsraelLight InstrumentsIsraelNot disclosedhttps://www.light-inst.com/sino-lite-ltd-announces-acquisition-of-light-instruments-ltd/
2016SeptemberAcquisitionASML NetherlandsHermes MicrovisionUSA$3.1 billion https://www.photonics.com/Articles/ASML_to_Acquire_Hermes_Microvision_for_31B/a60813
2016SeptemberAcquisitionThermo Fisher ScientificUSAFEI USA$4.2 billionhttps://ir.thermofisher.com/investors/news-events/news/news-details/2016/Thermo-Fisher-Scientific-Completes-Acquisition-of-FEI-Company-2016-9-19/default.aspx
2016SeptemberAcquisitionJohnson & JohnsonUSAAbbott Medical OpticsUSA$4.33 billionhttps://www.cnbc.com/2016/09/16/johnson-johnson-to-buy-abbott-medical-optics-for-433-billion-in-cash.html
2016SeptemberAcquisitionComputer Simulation TechnologyFranceAURORASATSpainNot disclosedhttps://www.microwavejournal.com/articles/27206-cst-announces-acquisition-of-aurorasat
2016SeptemberAcquisitionRedview Capital and Asia-IOChinaSource PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.crunchbase.com/acquisition/redview-capital-acquires-source-photonics--a2b7119a
2016AugustAcquisitionAnalog DevicesUSALaser TechnologyUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Analog_Devices_Acquires_Laser_Technology_from/a61387
2016AugustAcquisitionIMIPhilippinesVIA optronicsGermany€47.4 millionhttps://www.global-imi.com/news/imi-expands-technology-and-product-portfolio-optronics-acquisition
2016AugustAcquisitionFaro TechnologiesUSALaser Projection TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/faro-continues-expansion-of-factory-metrology-offerings-with-acquisition-of-laser-projection-technologies-inc-300318920.html
2016AugustAcquisitionCognexUSAAQSenseSpainNot disclosedhttps://www.cognex.com/company/press-releases/2016/cognex-acquires-two-3d-vision-companies
2016AugustAcquisitionKyoceraJapanMelles Griot KKJapanNot disclosedhttps://global.kyocera.com/news-archive/2016/0801_suji.html
2016AugustAcquisitionOsramGermanyADBFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.ledinside.com/news/2016/8/osram_expands_in_entertainment_lighting_with_adb_acquisition
2016AugustAcquisitionJuniper NetworkUSAAurrionUSA$165 millionhttp://www.gazettabyte.com/home/2016/8/8/juniper-networks-to-acquire-aurrion-for-165-million.html
2016AugustAcquisitionMerzUSAON Light Sciences USANot disclosedhttps://www.medestheticsmag.com/business/article/21147177/merz-acquires-on-light-sciences
2016JulyAcquisitionGooch & HousegoUnited KingdomKent PeriscopesUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Gooch_Housego_Acquire_Kent_Periscopes_Alfalight/a60894
2016JulyAcquisitionAMSAustriaMazetGermanyNot disclosedhttps://ams.com/-/ams-acquires-color-and-spectral-sensing-specialist-mazet-to-extend-its-leadership-in-advanced-optical-sensing
2016JulyAcquisitionJFV@HSFranceSEDI-ATI Fibres OptiquesFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.sedi-ati.com/jfvhs-acquires-sedi-ati-fibres-optiques/
2016JulyAcquisitionGooch & HousegoUnited KingdomKent PeriscopesUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/16559178/gooch-housego-acquires-kent-periscopes-and-alfalight-to-strengthen-capabilities-in-defense
2016JulyAcquisitionGooch & HousegoUnited KingdomAlfalightUSANot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/16559178/gooch-housego-acquires-kent-periscopes-and-alfalight-to-strengthen-capabilities-in-defense
2016JulyAcquisitionPlasma-ThermUSANano Etch SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.electronicspecifier.com/news/analysis/plasma-therm-acquires-ion-beam-specialist
2016JuneAcquisitionFulham USALumotechNetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Fulham_to_Acquire_Lumotech_LED_Driver_Assets/a60791
2016JuneAcquisitionAMSAustriaCambridge CMOS SensorUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://ams.com/-/16-06-2016-ams-acquires-ccmoss-to-become-world-leader-in-gas-and-infrared-sensing
2016JuneMergerElectro Optical IndustriesUSAHGH Infrared SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/06/prweb13499719.htm
2016MayAcquisitionTeledyne TechnologiesUSACarisCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160504005544/en/Teledyne-Completes-Acquisition-of-CARIS
2016MayAcquisitionHUBER+SUHNERSwitzerlandPOLATISUSANot disclosedhttps://www.polatis.com/press-releases/huber_suhner_acquires_polatis_and_further_strengthens_its_position_as_the_leading_innovator_in_fiber_optics.asp
2016MayAcquisitionPOET TechnologiesUSABB PhotonicsUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://poet-technologies.com/news/POET-Technologies-to-Acquire-BB-Photonics.html
2016MayAcquisitionIPG PhotonicsUSAMenara NetworksUSA$46.8 millionhttps://www.menaranet.com/news?news_id=34
2016AprilMergerCorningUSAAlliance Fiber Optic ProductsUSA$305 millionhttps://www.corning.com/asean/en/about-us/news-events/news-releases/2016/04/corning-to-acquire-alliance-fiber-optic-products-inc.html
2016AprilAcquisitionTeledyne TechnologiesUSAQuantum DataUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160413005515/en/Teledyne-to-Acquire-Quantum-Data
2016AprilAcquisitionNecselUSAPD-LDUSANot disclosedhttps://www.ushio.com/necsel-completes-acquisition-pd-ld-inc/
2016AprilAcquisitionNKT PhotonicsUnited KingdomFianiumUnited Kingdom£21 millionhttps://www.electrooptics.com/news/nkt-photonics-buys-fianium-%C2%A321m-forming-supercontinuum-powerhouse
2016AprilAcquisitionLioniX InternationalNetherlandsLioniX, Satrax, Photonics B.V., OctroliXNetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.phiconference.com/photonics/lionix-international-new-joint-venture-panthera-group-ymk-photonics/
2016MarchAcquisitionKKRUSAAirbus Defence ElectronicsGermany, FranceNot disclosedhttps://www.defensenews.com/industry/2016/03/18/kkr-buys-defence-electronics-from-airbus/
2016MarchAcquisitionContinental GermanyASCar USANot disclosedhttps://mergr.com/continental-ag-acquires-advanced-scientific-concepts---ascar-division
2016MarchAcquisitionHellma GermanyAxiom AnalyticalUSANot disclosedhttps://www.automation.com/en-us/articles/2016-1/hellma-acquires-axiom-analytical
2016MarchAcquisitionII-VIUSAANADIGICSUSA$78.2 millionhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/03/16/820294/0/en/II-VI-Incorporated-Completes-its-Acquisition-of-ANADIGICS-Inc-Updates-its-Outlook-for-Q3-FY-16.html
2016MarchAcquisitionHexagonSwedenAICONGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/03/31/824319/0/en/Hexagon-acquires-AICON-3D-Systems-a-leading-provider-of-optical-3D-metrology.html
2016MarchAcquisitionFagerhultSwedenLED LinearGermany€40 millionhttps://www.arc-magazine.com/fagerhult-acquires-led-linear/
2016FebruaryAcquisitionNavitarUSAHyperion DevelopmentUSANot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/16559334/optics-maker-navitar-set-to-acquire-hyperion-development
2016FebruaryAcquisitionMKS InstrumentsUSANewportUSA$980 millionhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/16559367/newport-to-be-acquired-by-mks-instruments-expanding-addressable-markets
2016JanuaryAcquisitionCiena USATeraxionCanada$32 millionhttps://www.ciena.com/about/newsroom/press-releases/Ciena-Acquires-TeraXion-Assets_prx.html
2016JanuaryMergerDilas DiodenlaserGermanym2K-LaserGermanyNot disclosedhttps://dilas.de/about/careers/feed/archive/dilas-diodenlaser-gmbh-and-m2k-laser-combined
2016JanuaryAcquisitionHan’s Laser TechnologyChinaAritexSpainNot disclosedhttp://www.chinagoabroad.com/en/recent_transaction/han-s-laser-technology-to-acquire-95-stake-in-aritex
2016JanuaryAcquisitionII-VIUSAEpiWorksUSA$43 millionhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/01/19/802871/0/en/II-VI-Incorporated-to-Acquire-EpiWorks-Inc-and-ANADIGICS-Inc-for-a-Combined-110M-Expands-Technology-Platforms-and-Production-Capacity-to-Address-Fast-Growing-Markets-for-Semiconduc.html
2016JanuaryAcquisitionAmbientaItaly, United KingdomMikrotronGermanyNot disclosedhttps://ambientasgr.com/ambienta-buys-german-leader-mikrotron-taking-a-further-step-towards-growing-its-european-machine-vision-platform/
2016JanuaryAcquisitionAlter TechnologySpainOPTOCAPUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://tedae.org/en/noticias/alter-technology-acquires-the-british-company-optocap
2015DecemberMergerCambridge CapitalUSAAbility Computers & Software IndustriesIsraelNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20151223005701/en/Cambridge-Capital-Acquisition-Corporation-Completes-Business-Combination-with-Ability-Computer-Software-Industries-Ltd
2015DecemberAcquisitionHÜBNERGermanyCoboltSwedenNot disclosedhttps://hubner-photonics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-12-07_Press_release_final-final.pdf
2015DecemberAcquisitionSCANLABGermanyNext Scan TechnologyBelgiumNot disclosedhttps://optics.org/press/3048#:~:text=Puchheim%2C%20Germany%20%E2%80%93%20SCANLAB%20AG%20is,Engine%20(LSE)%20product%20family.
2015NovemberAcquisitionResoneticsUSAMound LaserUSANot disclosedhttps://resonetics.com/about-us/news/resonetics-acquires-mound-laser-create-leader-laser-micro-manufacturing-life-sciences-market/
2015NovemberAcquisitionGSIUSALincoln LaserUSA$11 millionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gsi-group-to-acquire-lincoln-laser-company-for-11-million-in-cash-300172292.html
2015NovemberAcquisitionThorlabsUSAPantecGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.thorlabs.com/pressreleases.cfm?ReleaseID=84
2015OctoberAcquisitionLGS InnovationsUSAAxiosUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20151001005893/en/LGS-Innovations-Acquires-Defense-and-Intelligence-Contractor-Axios-Inc.
2015SeptemberAcquisitionThorlabsUSAVytranUSANot disclosedhttps://www.electrooptics.com/news/thorlabs-acquires-vytran-nkt-photonics
2015JulyAcquisitionOculusUSAPebble InterfacesIsrael$60 millionhttps://www.techspot.com/news/61413-oculus-acquires-hand-tracking-firm-pebbles-interfaces-60.html
2015JulyAcquisitionHamilton ThorneUSACambridge Research & InstrumentationUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Hamilton_Thorne_Acquires_Reproductive_Imaging/a57314
2015MayAcquisitionAFL TelecommunicationsUSAAFC GroupAustraliaNot disclosedhttps://www.aflglobal.com/Company/Company-Profile/News/2015/AFL-Acquires-AFC-Group.aspx
2015MayAcquisitionFaro TechnologiesUSAAras 360 TechnologiesCanada$7.7 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Profitable_Faro_Pushes_Further_into_Law/a57214
2015MayAcquisitionNanotronics ImagingUSAFranklin Mechanical & ControlUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150519005381/en/Nanotronics-Imaging-Acquires-Franklin-MCI-To-Become-Full-System-Provider-of-Custom-Nanoimaging-Solutions
2015AprilAcquisitionAixtronGermanyPlasmaSiUSANot disclosedhttps://www.aixtron.com/en/investors/AIXTRON%20acquires%20OLED%20encapsulation%20company%20PlasmaSi%20/%20Group%20targets%20commercialization%20of%20novel%20thin-film%20encapsulation%20technology%20to%20enable%20cost-efficient%20manufacturing%20of%20OLEDs_n939
2015AprilMergerTykmaUSAElectrox United KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.lasersystemseurope.com/news/electrox-merge-tykma-expand-north-american-activity
2015AprilAcquisitionHua Capital Management / GoldStone InvestmentChinaOmniVision TechnologiesUSA$1.9 billionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/omnivision-to-be-acquired-by-hua-capital-management-citic-capital-and-goldstone-investment-for-2975-per-share-in-cash-300075052.html
2015AprilAcquisitionAppleUSALinx ComputationalIsrael$20 millionhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/15/04/14/apple-buys-dslr-quality-camera-tech-with-20m-acquisition-of-israeli-firm-linx-imaging#:~:text=Deals-,Apple%20buys%20multi%2Dlens%2C%20DSLR%2Dquality%20camera%20tech%20with,M%20purchase%20of%20LinX%20Imaging&text=Apple%20on%20Tuesday%20confirmed%20that,price%20of%20about%20%2420%20million.
2015AprilAcquisitionTrumpfGermanyJK LasersUnited Kingdom$31.5 millionhttps://optics.org/news/6/4/22
2015AprilAcquisitionTeledyne TechnologiesUSAOptechCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Lidar_Firm_Rechristened_Teledyne_Optech_after/a57392
2015MarchAcquisitionFaro TechnologiesUSAKubitGermanyNot disclosedhttps://aecmag.com/news/news-faro-technologies-acquires-kubit/
2015MarchAcquisitionMeadowlark OpticsUSACambridge Research & InstrumentationUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/meadowlark-optics-announces-acquisition-of-cri-spatial-light-modulator-product-line-300056201.html
2015FebruaryAcquisition600 GroupUnited KingdomTykmaUSA£1.25 millionhttps://www.parkinsonlee.com/news/319/west-yorkshire-manufacturer-acquires-remaining-stake-in-tykma
2015FebruaryAcquisitionFerroUSATherMark HoldingsUSA$5.5 millionhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150225006569/en/Ferro-Acquires-Laser-Marking-Industry-Leader-TherMark
2015FebruaryAcquisitionGSIUSAApplimotionUSA$13 millionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gsi-group-to-acquire-applimotion-inc-for-13-million-in-cash-300035280.html
2015FebruaryAcquisitionNewportUSAFemtolasers ProduktionsAustriaNot disclosedhttps://optics.org/news/6/2/12#:~:text=US%20photonics%20firm%20Newport%20is,its%20Spectra%2DPhysics%20laser%20division.&text=They%20traded%20up%20slightly%20after,market%20capitalization%20of%20%24775%20million.
2015FebruaryAcquisitionTeledyne TechnologiesUSABowtech ProductsScotlandNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150202005932/en/Teledyne-Acquires-Bowtech
2015FebruaryAcquisitionNikonJapanOptosScotland£259 millionhttps://www.scotsman.com/business/fife-based-optos-acquired-ps259m-deal-nikon-1511526
2015FebruaryAcquisitionRAG-StiftungGermanyHeidelberg Instruments MikrotechnikGermanyUndisclosedhttps://www.rag-stiftung.de/fileadmin/user_upload/2015-02-25_engl._Presseinformation_RAG-Stiftung_Heidelberg_Instruments.pdf
2015JanuaryAcquisitionEvatec SwitzerlandOerlikon SwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.electrooptics.com/news/evatec-aquires-advanced-technologies-segment-oerlikon
2015JanuaryAcquisitionCorningUSANovaSolUSANot disclosedhttps://www.corning.com/asean/en/about-us/news-events/news-releases/2015/01/specialtymaterials_news_center_news_releases_2015_2015012201.html
2015JanuaryAcquisitionEmerson Process ManagementUSACascade TechnologiesScotlandNot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/test-measurement/test-measurement/article/16557593/emerson-acquires-cascade-technologies-to-expand-gas-emission-monitoring-portfolio
2015JanuaryAcquisitionNeoPhotonicsUSAEmcoreUSA$17.5 millionhttps://ir.neophotonics.com/news-releases/news-release-details/neophotonics-completes-acquisition-emcores-narrow-linewidth
2015JanuaryAcquisitionSheaumann LaserUSAAxcel PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/16557604/sheaumann-laser-acquires-axcel-photonics
2014DecemberAcquisitionAmplitudeFranceContinuum Electro-OpticsUSA$7 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Amplitude_Acquires_Continuum/a56398
2014DecemberAcquisitionCorningUSASamsung ElectronicsSouth KoreaNot disclosedhttps://www.corning.com/asean/en/about-us/news-events/news-releases/2014/12/news_center_news_releases_2014_2014120201.html
2014DecemberAcquisitionEvatecSwitzerlandOC OerlikonSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttp://www.semiconductor-today.com/news_items/2014/DEC/evatec_231214.shtml
2014DecemberAcquisitionKoch IndustriesUSAOplink CommunicationsUSA$356.5 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Koch_Industries_Acquires_Oplink_for_3565M/p6/vo120/i789/a57033
2014NovemberAcquisitionElectro Scientific IndustriesUSAWuhan Topwin Optoelectronics TechnologyChina$18 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/ESI_to_Acquire_Topwin_Optoelectronics_for_Up_to/a56901
2014NovemberAcquisitionHuber+SuhnerSwitzerlandCube OpticsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/HuberSuhner_Acquires_Cube_Optics/a56872
2014NovemberAcquisitionJenoptikGermanyVysionicsUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.jenoptik.co.uk/press/vysionics-acquired-by-jenoptik-17th-november-2014/
2014NovemberAcquisitionOptex SystemsUSAApplied Optics CenterUSA$1.01 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Mergers_Acquisitions_and_More/a57615
2014OctoberAcquisitionArlington Capital PartnersUSARadiant ZemaxUSANot disclosedhttp://arlingtoncap.com/news/arlington-capital-partners-announces-the-acquisition-of-zemax/
2014OctoberAcquisitionJML Optical IndustriesUSAHarold Johnson Optical LaboratoriesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/JML_Optical_Acquires_Harold_Johnson_Labs/a56821
2014OctoberAcquisitionLaserage TechnologyUSADirected LightUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20141002005161/en/Laserage-Acquires-Directed-Light%E2%80%99s-Laser-Processing-Division-%E2%80%93-A-Silicon-Valley-Based-Laser-Technology-Contract-Manufacturer
2014OctoberAcquisitionMedtronicUSAVisualaseUSA$105 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Medtronic_Acquires_Visualase_for_105M/a56510
2014OctoberAcquisitionThorlabsUSACorningUSANot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/16564578/thorlabs-acquires-cornings-quantum-cascade-laser-business
2014OctoberAcquisitionHBMGermanyFiberSensingPortugalNot disclosedhttps://evertiq.com/news/35367
2014OctoberAcquisitionKeopsysFranceManlightFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.keopsys.com/2014/10/07/keopsys-acquired-3s-photonics/
2014SeptemberAcquisitionFibercoreEnglandFibertronixSwedenNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Related_Fibercore_Acquires_Fibertronix/ar56614
2014SeptemberAcquisitionLeica MicrosystemsGermanyMikro-Optik and Gantenbein Ticaret Mürsel GelincikTurkeyNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Leica_Acquires_Two_Turkish_Distributors/p1/vo118/i776/a56296
2014SeptemberAcquisitionLaser QuantumEnglandVenteon Laser TechnologiesGermanyNot disclosedhttps://optics.org/press/2493
2014AugustAcquisitionAmetekUSAAmptekUSANot disclosedhttps://www.amptek.com/pressreleases/news/2014/august/ametek-acquires-amptek
2014AugustAcquisitione2vUnited KingdomInnovaciones MicroelectronicasSpain€29.2 millionhttps://www.eenewseurope.com/news/e2v-buys-spanish-image-sensor-specialist-%E2%82%AC34-million
2014AugustAcquisitionFaro TechnologiesUSAThe CAD ZoneUSANot disclosedhttps://faro.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/faro-announces-acquisition-cad-zone-inc-expand-presence-law
2014AugustAcquisitionMeadowlark OpticsUSABoulder Nonlinear SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Meadowlark_Acquires_Boulder_Nonlinear_Systems/a56587
2014AugustAcquisitionSydor InstrumentsUSASabre BallisticsUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Sydor_Instruments_Acquires_Sabre_Ballistics/a56575
2014JulyAcquisitionBrukerUSAVutaraUSANot disclosedhttps://ir.bruker.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2014/Bruker-Announces-Acquisition-of-High-Speed-3D-Super-Resolution-Fluorescence-Microscopy-Company-Vutara/default.aspx
2014JulyAcquisitionHexagonSwedenVero SoftwareUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140720005032/en/Hexagon-Acquires-Vero-Software
2014JulyAcquisitionNewportUSAV-GenIsrael$20 millionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/newport-corporation-enters-into-agreement-to-acquire-fiber-laser-company-v-gen-ltd-268501962.html
2014JulyMergerTemiconGermanyHolotoolsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Temicon_Holotools_Merge/a56425
2014JulyAcquisitionDigital SurfFranceImage MetrologyDenmarkNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Digital_Surf_Acquires_Image_Metrology/a56470
2014JulyAcquisitionVishay IntertechnologySingaporeCapella MicrosystemsTaiwanNot disclosedhttp://www.capellamicro.com.tw/EN/news.php?mode=2&page=1&id=48
2014JuneAcquisitionAssa AbloySwedenLumidigmUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Assa_Abloy_Acquires_Lumidigm/a55823
2014JuneAcquisitionAmetekUSAZygoUSA$280 millionhttps://www.ametek.com/pressreleases/news/2014/june/ametek-completesacquisitionofzygocorporation
2014JuneAcquisitionHill-Rom HoldingsUSATrumpf Medical Systems (medical technology division)USA$250 millionhttps://rtmagazine.com/products-treatment/industry-regulatory-news/business-news/hill-rom-acquires-trumpf-medical/
2014JuneAcquisitionLMI TechnologiesCanadaGFMesstechnikGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.vision-systems.com/non-factory/article/16746112/lmi-technologies-acquires-3d-metrology-company-gfmesstechnik
2014JuneAcquisitionLaser ComponentsGermanyMicrowatt ApplicationsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Laser_Components_Acquires_IR_Detector_Firm/a56381
2014JuneAcquisitionMerckGermanyPeer+NetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.merckgroup.com/press-releases/2014/jun/en/Acquisition-peer+-EN.pdf
2014JuneAcquisitionON SemiconductorUSAAptina ImagingUSA$400 millionhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140609006455/en/ON-Semiconductor-to-Acquire-Aptina-Imaging
2014JuneAcquisitionTy GuernseyUSAGuernsey Coating LabsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.novuslight.com/ty-guernsey-acquires-guernsey-coating-laboratories_N2720.html
2014MayAcquisitionIPG PhotonicsUSAVeeco InstrumentsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/IPG_acquires_Veeco_MBE_system/a56139
2014MayAcquisitionJenoptik Traffic SolutionsGermanyRobot NederlandNetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Jenoptik_Makes_Inroads_in_Netherlands/p6/vo120/i759/a56175
2014AprilAcquisitionON SemiconductorUSATruesense ImagingUSA$92 millionhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140402006661/en/ON-Semiconductor-to-Acquire-Truesense-Imaging-Inc.
2014MarchAcquisitionAttocube SystemsGermanyNeaspecGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.neaspec.com/attocube-systems-ag-acquires-majority-holding-neaspec-gmbh/
2014MarchAcquisitionGeneration Growth CapitalUSAInnovative Laser TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Generation_Growth_Capital_Acquires_Innovative/a55975
2014MarchAcquisitionTeledyne Technologies / Teledyne InstrumentsUSAPhoton MachinesUSANot disclosedhttp://www.teledynecetac.com/companyinformation/Pages/Press%20Release%20Pages/Teledyne-Acquires-Photon-Machines,-Inc.aspx
2014MarchAcquisitionFacebookUSAOculus USA$2 billionhttps://about.fb.com/news/2014/03/facebook-to-acquire-oculus/
2014FebruaryAcquisitionGSI GroupUSAJadak TechnologiesUSA$93.5 millionhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/software/article/16564797/gsi-group-set-to-acquire-jadak-technologies-for-935m
2014FebruaryAcquisitionHoriba ScientificJapanPhoton Technology InternationalUSANot disclosedhttps://www.horiba.com/es/scientific/news-events/latest-news/article/horiba-scientific-announces-the-acquisition-of-the-photon-technology-international-pti-business-29959/
2014FebruaryAcquisitionRofin-Sinar TechnologiesGermanyFiLaserUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Rofin-Sinar_Acquires_FiLaser/a55900
2014FebruaryAcquisitionScientific Digital ImagingUnited KingdomOpus InstrumentsUnited Kingdom£1.33 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Scientific_Digital_Imaging_Acquires_Opus/a55867
2014FebruaryAcquisitionTSIUSAEnwave OptronicsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.fiercepharma.com/manufacturing/tsi-announces-acquisition-of-enwave-optronics-a-leader-precision-raman
2014JanuaryAcquisitionAvago TechnologiesSingaporeLSI CorpUSA$6.6 billion ($11.15 per share) https://www.photonics.com/Articles/Avago_Technologies_to_Acquire_LSI/a55767
2014JanuaryAcquisitionCyberOpticsUSALaser DesignUSA$2.7 millionhttps://optics.org/news/5/1/17
2014JanuaryAcquisitionFinisarUSAu2t PhotonicsGermany$20 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Finisar_Acquiring_u2t_Photonics/a55698
2014JanuaryAcquisitionJDS UniphaseUSATime-BandwidthSwitzerland$15 millionhttps://ethz.ch/en/industry/entrepreneurs/spinoff/exits/time-bandwidth.html
2014JanuaryAcquisitionTektronixUSAPicosecond Pulse LabsUSANot disclosedhttps://in.tek.com/document/news-release/tektronix-acquires-picosecond-pulse-labs
2014JanuaryAcquisitionCarl Zeiss MeditecGermanyAaren ScientificUSA$70 millionhttps://eyewire.news/articles/20140107-carl_zeiss_meditec_acquires_aaren_scientific_for_70_million_in_cash/
2014JanuaryAcquisitionThorlabsUSALake Shore Cryotronics (Terahertz Optical Filter product line)USANot disclosedhttps://www.thorlabs.com/pressreleases.cfm?ReleaseID=77
2013DecemberAcquisitionGooch & HousegoUnited KingdomConstelex Technology EnablersGreeceNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Gooch_Housego_Acquires_Constelex_Technology/a55408
2013DecemberAcquisitionJDS UniphaseUSANetwork InstrumentsUSA$200 millionhttps://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/news-releases/jdsu-acquire-network-instruments
2013DecemberAcquisitionOxford InstrumentsUnited KingdomAndor TechnologyUnited Kingdom£176 millionhttps://www.reuters.com/article/uk-oxford-andor-idUKBRE9B90TH20131210
2013NovemberAcquisitionAppleUSAPrimesenseIsrael$350 millionhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/11/25/apple-buys-primesense-xbox/3696521/
2013NovemberAcquisitionExcelitasUSALumen DynamicsCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.excelitas.com/press-release/excelitasr-technologies-acquires-lumen-dynamics
2013OctoberAcquisitionVeecoUSASynos TechnologyUSANot disclosedhttps://ir.veeco.com/news-and-events/news-details/2013/Veeco-Completes-Purchase-of-Synos-Technology/default.aspx
2013OctoberAcquisitionABBSwitzerlandLos Gatos ResearchUSANot disclosedhttps://www.automationworld.com/products/control/news/13310252/abb-completes-acquisition-of-los-gatos-research
2013OctoberAcquisitionCascade MicrotechUSAATT Advanced Temperature Test SystemsGermany€8.4 millionhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/10/02/919407/0/en/Cascade-Microtech-Acquires-ATT-Advanced-Temperature-Test-Systems-GmbH.html
2013OctoberAcquisitionExcelitasUSAQioptiqLuxemburgNot disclosedhttps://www.excelitas.com/press-release/excelitas-technologies-completes-acquisition-qioptiq
2013OctoberAcquisitionGooch & HousegoUnited KingdomSpanopticScotlandNot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/test-measurement/research/article/16561242/gooch-housego-acquires-spanoptic-maker-of-precision-optics
2013OctoberAcquisitionNewportUSAMicro Robotics Systems (MRSI)USA$6 million buyouthttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Newport_Divesting_Micro_Robotics_Systems_Unit/a55151
2013OctoberAcquisitionThorlabsUSACompuCyteUSANot disclosedhttps://www.thorlabs.com/pressreleases.cfm?ReleaseID=74
2013OctoberMergerThales CommunicationsUSAThales USA Defense & SecurityUSANot disclosedhttps://www.militaryaerospace.com/rf-analog/article/16715794/thales-communications-expands-portfolio-changes-name-to-thales-defense-security
2013SeptemberAcquisitionII-VIUSAOclaroUSANot disclosedhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/09/12/573018/10048226/en/II-VI-Incorporated-Announces-Acquisition-of-Oclaro-Inc-s-Switzerland-Based-Semiconductor-Laser-Business-Expands-Credit-Facility.html
2013SeptemberAcquisitionAgilent TechnologiesUSAABC Instrumentación AnalíticaMexicoNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130904005203/en/Agilent-Technologies-Signs-Agreement-to-Acquire-Assets-from-ABC-Instrumentaci%C3%B3n-Anal%C3%ADtica
2013SeptemberAcquisitionBrukerUSAPrairie TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130912006359/en/Bruker-Announces-Acquisition-of-Prairie-Technologies
2013SeptemberAcquisitionDatalogicItalyMultiwave PhotonicsPortugal575000https://www.datalogic.com/eng/media-center/press-releases/datalogic-acquires-high-power-pulsed-fiber-laser-assets-and-technology-of-multiwave-photonics-s.a.-nd-3680.html
2013SeptemberAcquisitionMalvern InstrumentsUnited KingdomNanoSightUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/malvern-instruments-acquires-nanoparticle-characterization-company-nanosight-225756981.html
2013AugustAcquisitionMellanoxUSAKoturaUSA$82 millionhttps://www.finsmes.com/2013/08/mellanox-technologies-acquires-kotura-82m.html
2013AugustAcquisitionCheil IndustriesSouth KoreaNovaledGermany$347 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Samsung_to_Acquire_Novaled/a54602
2013AugustAcquisitionFirst SolarUSAGeneral ElectricUSA1.75 million shares (common stock)https://optics.org/news/4/8/1
2013AugustAcquisitionFlir SystemsUSADigitalOpticsUSA$14.9 millionhttps://flir.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/flir-systems-announces-acquisition-digitaloptics-micro-optics#:~:text=PORTLAND%2C%20OR%20%2D%2D%20(Marketwired),purchase%20price%20of%20%2414.9%20million%20.
2013JulyAcquisitionLeica BiosystemsUSAKreatech DiagnosticsNetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://www.leicabiosystems.com/news-events/news-details/article/leica-biosystems-aquires-kreatech-diagnostics/News/detail/
2013JulyAcquisitionZeissGermanyXradiaUSANot disclosedhttps://www.zeiss.com/microscopy/int/dynamic-content/news/2013/acquisition-xradia.html
2013JuneMergerLuminus DevicesUSALighteraUSANot disclosedhttps://www.ledsmagazine.com/manufacturing-services-testing/assembly-contract-manufacturing/article/16697190/luminus-devices-announces-merger-with-sanan-subsidiary-lightera
2013JuneAcquisitionAltechnaLithuaniaOptidaLithuaniaNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/UAB_Altechna_Acquires_Optida/a54163
2013JuneAcquisitionSananChinaLuminus DevicesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.ledinside.com/news/2013/6/luminus_devices_sold_to_sanan_20130613
2013JuneAcquisitionThorlabsUSADVCUSANot disclosedhttps://www.thorlabs.com/pressreleases.cfm?ReleaseID=71
2013JuneAcquisitionMellanoxUSAIPtronicsDenmark$47.5 millionhttps://www.mellanox.com/news/press_release/mellanox-technologies-ltd-announces-definitive-agreement-acquire-iptronics
2013MayAcquisitionElement SixSouth AfricaGroup4 LabsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/element-six-acquires-the-assets--intellectual-property-of-group4-labs-inc-to-expand-portfolio-of-synthetic-diamond-materials-for-the-semiconductor-industry-209315691.html
2013MayAcquisitionGT Advanced TechnologiesUSAThermal TechnologyUSA3.4 million shares of common stock and an earn outhttps://www.thermaltechnology.com/thermal-technology-purchased-gt-advanced-technologies/
2013MayAcquisitionLife TechnologiesUSAAdvanced MicroscopyUSANot disclosedhttps://www.biospectrumindia.com/news/74/2990/life-technologies-takes-over-advanced-microscopy-group-.html
2013MayAcquisitionBiosensorsUSASpectrum DynamicsIsraelNot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/biosensors-to-acquire-assets-of-spectrum-dynamics-207684391.html
2013MayAcquisitionShanghai Fosun PharmaceuticalHong KongAlma LasersIsrael$240 millionhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/test-measurement/research/article/16561546/fosun-pharma-acquires-aesthetic-laser-company-alma-lasers-for-240m
2013MayAcquisitionTeledyne DalsaCanadaAxiom ICNetherlandsNot disclosedhttps://eepower.com/news/teledyne-acquires-axiom-ic/#
2013AprilAcquisitionAvago TechnologiesUSACyOpticsUSA$400 millionhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/04/11/537600/10028127/en/Avago-Technologies-to-Acquire-CyOptics-a-Leading-Optical-Chip-and-Component-Supplier-to-the-Datacom-and-Telecom-Markets.html
2013AprilAcquisitionElectro Scientific IndustriesUSAGSI GroupUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130410005288/en/ESI-Acquires-Semiconductor-Systems-Business-of-GSI-Group
2013AprilAcquisitionBrother IndustriesUSAEastman Kodak (Document Imaging Business)Japan$210 millionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/brother-industries-signs-agreement-to-purchase-the-document-imaging-business-of-eastman-kodak-203001841.html
2013AprilMergerExotic Electro-OpticsUSALightWorks OpticsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130430005709/en/Exotic-Electro-Optics-and-LightWorks-Optics-Merge-Operations-New-Company-Renamed-LightWorks-Optical-Systems
2013AprilAcquisitionFirst SolarUSATetraSunUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/First_Solar_to_Acquire_TetraSun/a53544
2013MarchAcquisitionAdvanced PhotonixUSASilonexUSA900000https://www.photonics.com/Articles/Advanced_Photonix_Acquires_Silonex_Cuts_Costs/a53191
2013MarchAcquisitionCompound PhotonicsUSAAlfalightUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/smartphone-projector-maker-compound-photonics-acquires-commercial-laser-technology-assets-of-alfalight-inc-200477101.html
2013MarchAcquisitionIPG PhotonicsUSAMobius PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://investor.ipgphotonics.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2013/IPG-Photonics-Acquires-Mobius-Photonics-to-Accelerate-UV-Laser-Development/default.aspx
2013MarchAcquisitionKaiamUSAGC HoldingsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/16657916/kaiam-to-acquire-gemfire-assets
2013FebruaryAcquisitionAFLUSAOptimal Cable ServicesAustraliaNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130204005951/en/AFL-Acquires-Optimal-Cable-Services
2013FebruaryAcquisitionCorningUSABargoaBrazilNot disclosedhttps://www.corning.com/asean/en/about-us/news-events/news-releases/2013/02/news_center_news_releases_2013_2013022701.html
2013FebruaryAcquisitionInstrument SystemsGermanyAutronic-MelchersGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Instrument_Systems_Acquires_Display_Metrology_Line/a52977
2013FebruaryAcquisitionToptica PhotonicsUSAeagleyard PhotonicsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/test-measurement/spectroscopy/article/16561595/toptica-acquires-eagleyard-for-laser-diode-capabilities
2013FebruaryAcquisitionTechcomp EuropeUnited KingdomEdinburgh InstrumentsUnited Kingdom$2.9 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Techcomp_Acquires_Majority_Stake_in_Edinburgh/a53129
2013JanuaryMergerAegis LightwaveUSAPhotop TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Aegis_Lightwave_Photop_Technologies_Brands_Merge/a52701
2013JanuaryAcquisitionFlir SystemsUSATraficon InternationalBelgium$46 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Flir_Acquires_Video_Detector_Maker/a52665
2013JanuaryAcquisitionGSIUSANDS Surgical ImagingUSA$82.5 millionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gsi-group-to-acquire-nds-surgical-imaging-for-825-million-186941211.html
2013JanuaryAcquisitionnLightUSA/CanadaArbor PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.finsmes.com/2013/01/nlight-acquires-arbor-photonics.html
2013JanuaryAcquisitionNeoPhotonicsUSALapis SemiconductorJapan$36.8 millionhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130122005907/en/NeoPhotonics-Announces-Definitive-Agreement-to-Acquire-the-Semiconductor-Optical-Business-Unit-of-LAPIS-Semiconductor
2013JanuaryAcquisitionPower TechnologyUSAKlastechGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/test-measurement/research/article/16560823/power-technology-buys-dpss-laser-maker-klastech
2013JanuaryAcquisitionSCANLABGermanyBlackbird RobotersystemeGermanyNot disclosedhttps://optics.org/news/4/1/51
2013JanuaryAcquisitionThorlabsUSAIrphotonics (iGuide™ optical fiber solutions)CanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.thorlabs.com/pressreleases.cfm?ReleaseID=70
2013JanuaryAcquisitionThermo Fisher ScientificUSApicoSpinUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Thermo_Fisher_Acquires_picoSpin/a52707
2013JanuaryAcquisitionUltratechUSACambridge NanotechUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Ultratech_Acquires_Cambridge_Nanotech/a52660
2013JanuaryAcquisitionUniversal PhotonicsUSAAquabond TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Universal_Photonics_Acquires_Aquabond/a52830
2012DecemberAcquisitionII-VIUSALightWorks OpticsUSA$31 million initialhttps://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2012/12/21/ii-vi-acquires-california-firm-for-31m.html
2012DecemberAcquisitionCoherentUSALumera LaserGermany$52 millionhttps://www.industrial-lasers.com/micromachining/article/16488554/coherent-acquires-lumera-laser-expands-ultrafast-laser-portfolio#:~:text=Coherent%20acquires%20Lumera%20Laser%2C%20expands%20ultrafast%20laser%20portfolio,-Dec%2021st%2C%202012&text=Santa%20Clara%2C%20CA%20%2D%20Coherent%20(,%2452M%20all%20in%20cash.
2012DecemberAcquisitionHeraeus NoblelightGermanySpectris (Fusion UV Business)United Kingdom$172 millionhttps://www.spectris.com/media/press-releases/2012/19-dec-2012
2012DecemberAcquisitionHalmaUnited KingdomMicroSurgical TechnologyUSA$57 millionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/acquisition-of-microsurgical-technology-inc-by-halma-plc-184110361.html
2012DecemberAcquisitionKonica Minolta OpticsJapanInstrument Systems (microscopy and histopathology business)GermanyNot disclosedhttps://www5.konicaminolta.eu/en/measuring-instruments/news-events/news/press-archive-2012/press-release/article/konica-minolta-acquires-instrument-systems-gmbh.html
2012DecemberAcquisitionOxford InstrumentsUnited KingdomAsylum ResearchUSA$80 millionhttps://www.oxinst.com/news/oxford-instruments-plc-acquisition-of-asylum-research-corp/
2012DecemberMergerPrecision PhotonicsUSAAdvanced Thin FilmsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Precision_Photonics_ATFilms_Brands_Merge/a52561
2012NovemberAcquisitionCoherentUSAInnolight Innovative Laser, Systemtechnik, Midaz LasersGermany$18 million for Innolight and $3.7 million for Midazhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Coherent_Acquires_Innolight_Reports_Lower_Profit/a52232
2012NovemberAcquisitionCSA GroupCanadaOrb OptronixUSANot disclosedhttps://csagroup.org/news/csa-group-acquires-orb-optronix-to-provide-state-of-the-art-test-2/
2012NovemberAcquisitionLaser QuantumUnited KingdomGigaopticsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/test-measurement/research/article/16565145/laser-quantum-acquires-gigaoptics
2012NovemberAcquisitionLife TechnologiesUSAAdvanced Microscopy Group (AMG)USANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/life-technologies-acquires-advanced-microscopy-group-177235181.html
2012NovemberAcquisitionPhotop TechnologiesChinaOclaro (thin-film filter business)USA$27 millionhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/test-measurement/spectroscopy/article/16565200/iivi-acquires-thin-film-filter-and-interleaver-businesses-from-oclaro
2012NovemberAcquisitionPhotop KoncentChinaOclaro (interleaver product line)USANot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/test-measurement/spectroscopy/article/16565200/iivi-acquires-thin-film-filter-and-interleaver-businesses-from-oclaro
2012NovemberAcquisitionThorlabsUSAMaxion TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Thorlabs_Acquires_Maxion/a52416
2012OctoberAcquisitionASMLNetherlandsCymerUSA€1.95 billionhttps://www.asml.com/en/news/press-releases/2012/asml-to-acquire-cymer-to-accelerate-development-of-euv-technology
2012OctoberAcquisitionNewportUSAVistek (vibration isolation product line)USANot disclosedhttps://www.electrooptics.com/news/newport-acquires-vistek-vibration-isolation-product-line
2012OctoberMergerTornado Medical SystemsUSAArjae Spectral EnterprisesCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/biooptics/bioimaging/optical-coherence-tomography/article/14193697/tornado-medical-systems-arjae-spectral-enterprises-merge
2012SeptemberAcquisitionIPG PhotonicsUSAJPSAUSANot disclosedhttps://investor.ipgphotonics.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2012/IPG-Photonics-Expands-Integrated-Laser-Systems-Offerings-with-Acquisition-of-JPSA-Laser/default.aspx
2012SeptemberAcquisitionCrossFiberUSAOMM (photonic switch assets)USANot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/optical-tech/transport/article/16665041/crossfiber-snaps-up-photonic-switch-assets-of-omm
2012SeptemberAcquisitionOpSec SecurityUSAJDSU (Holographic Security Business)USANot disclosedhttps://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-east/77110-opsec-moves-us-security-business
2012SeptemberAcquisitionIPG PhotonicsUSAJPSAUSANot disclosedhttps://investor.ipgphotonics.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2012/IPG-Photonics-Expands-Integrated-Laser-Systems-Offerings-with-Acquisition-of-JPSA-Laser/default.aspx
2012AugustAcquisitionFEIUSAVisualization Sciences GroupFrance€44.8 millionhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/08/01/275130/11292/en/FEI-Buys-3D-Visualization-Software-Company.html
2012AugustAcquisitionLeoni Fiber OpticsUSARichard LoschUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Leoni_Acquires_Richard_Losch_Inc/a51575
2012AugustAcquisitionSynopsysUSASpringSoftTaiwan$305 millionhttps://news.synopsys.com/index.php?s=20295&item=123405
2012JulyAcquisitionIdexUSAMatcon GroupUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120720005395/en/IDEX-Acquires-Matcon-Group-Ltd.
2012JulyAcquisitionFinisarUSARed-CIsrael$43.7 millionhttps://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/business/red-c-acquired-by-finisar-for-44m-1.5200531
2012JulyAcquisitionOclaroUSAOpnextUSANot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/16665388/oclaro-opnext-merger-completed
2012JulyAcquisitionTriopticsGermanyWells ResearchUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Trioptics_Expands_US_Presence/a51318
2012JulyAcquisitionUniversal DisplayUSAFujifilmJapan$105 millionhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120723006582/en/Universal-Display-Purchases-Fujifilm%E2%80%99s-Worldwide-OLED-Patent-Portfolio-for-105-Million
2012JuneAcquisitionEDAC TechnologiesUSAEBTECUSA$11 millionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/edac-technologies-announces-acquisition-of-ebtec-corporation-156413285.html
2012JuneAcquisitionElectro Scientific IndustriesUSAEolite SystemsFrance$10 millionhttps://www.electrooptics.com/news/electro-scientific-industries-acquires-eolite-systems
2012JuneAcquisitionIPG PhotonicsUSARusnanoRussia$55.4 millionhttps://investor.ipgphotonics.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2012/IPG-Photonics-Acquires-225-Minority-Interest-in-Russian-Subsidiary/default.aspx
2012JuneAcquisitionRudolph TechnologiesUSANanoPhotonicsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120621006159/en/Rudolph-Acquires-NanoPhotonics-Adds-New-Technologies-to-Enhance-Position-in-High-Growth-Advanced-Packaging-Market
2012MayAcquisitionPhysik InstrumenteGermanymiCosGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.pi-usa.us/en/news-events/pi-usa-acquires-micos-gmbh/
2012MayAcquisitionSynopsysUSARSoft Design GroupUSANot disclosedhttps://news.synopsys.com/index.php?s=20295&item=123379
2012MayAcquisitionTeledyne TechnologiesUSALeCroy CorpUSA$291 millionhttps://teledynelecroy.com/pressreleases/document.aspx?news_id=1746
2012MayAcquisitionTeledyne RD InstrumentsUSABlueView TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120531005334/en/Teledyne-Technologies-to-Acquire-BlueView-Technologies
2012AprilAcquisitionBroadcomUSABroadlightIsrael$195 millionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/broadcom-completes-acquisition-of-broadlight-146329445.html
2012AprilAcquisitionBrukerUSASkyScanBelgiumNot disclosedhttps://ir.bruker.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2012/Bruker-Announces-Acquisition-of-SkyScan-a-Leading-Provider-of-Micro-CT-Systems-for-3D-X-Ray-Imaging-in-Materials-Research-and-Preclinical-Studies/default.aspx
2012AprilAcquisitionIdexUSAPrecision PhotonicsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120411006518/en/IDEX-Corporation-Acquires-Precision-Photonics
2012AprilAcquisitionIdexUSAPrecision Photonics Corp.USA$20 millionhttps://investors.idexcorp.com/news-releases/news-release-details/idex-corporation-acquires-precision-photonics
2012AprilAcquisitionJDSUUSADyaptive SystemsCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/JDSU_Acquires_Dyaptive_Systems/a49549
2012AprilAcquisitionJAIUSATVI VisionFinlandNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/JAI_Acquires_TVI_Vision_Oy/a50712
2012MarchAcquisitionDigital OpticsUSAFlextronics International (camera module manufacturing brand and assets)SingaporeNot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/flextronics-announces-agreement-to-sell-camera-module-brand-and-assets-to-digitaloptics-corporation-141161653.html
2012MarchAcquisitionExcelitasUSACarsan EngineeringUSANot disclosedhttps://www.excelitas.com/press-release/excelitas-technologies-expand-lighting-capabilities-medical-oems-acquisition-business
2012MarchAcquisitionMasimoUSASpire SemiconductorUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/masimo-acquires-assets-of-spire-semiconductor-to-advance-innovation-speed-development-and-reduce-costs-142301485.html
2012MarchAcquisitionFEIUSAAspexUSA$30.5 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Related_FEI_Acquires_Aspex/ar50291
2012MarchAcquisitionThorlabsUSAIdesta Quantum Electronics (Octavius line of ultrafast lasers)USANot disclosedhttps://www.thorlabs.com/pressreleases.cfm?ReleaseID=63
2012FebruaryAcquisition3S PhotonicsFranceManlight SASFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/3S_Photonics_Acquires_Manlight/a49919
2012FebruaryAcquisitionIncomUSAParadigm OpticsCanadaNot disclosedhttps://incomusa.com/timeline/paradigm-acquisition/
2012FebruaryAcquisitionRadiant ZemaxUSAOptima ResearchUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://optics.org/news/3/2/29
2012JanuaryAcquisitionAMS TechnologiesGermanyAzpect PhotonicsSwedenNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/AMS_Technologies_Acquires_Azpect_Photonics/a49727
2012JanuaryAcquisitionAmetekUSATechnical ManufacturingUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ametek-acquires-technical-manufacturing-corporation-136583453.html
2012JanuaryAcquisitionLeica MicrosystemsGermanyLabindia Instruments (microscopy and histopathology business)IndiaNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Leica_Acquires_Labindia_Unit/a49742
2012JanuaryAcquisitionNewportUSAILX LightwaveUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/newport-corporation-completes-acquisition-of-ilx-lightwave-corporation-137479173.html
2011DecemberAcquisitionDatalogicItalyPPT VisionUSA$5.2 millionhttps://www.datalogic.com/eng/financial-data/press-releases/datalogic-(star-dal.mi)-acquisition-of-ppt-vision-inc.-completed-fnd-2936.html
2011DecemberAcquisitionL-3 CommunicationsUSAKollmorgen Electro-Optical (unit of Danaher Corp).USA $210 millionhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20111213005773/en/L-3-Agrees-to-Acquire-Kollmorgen-Electro-Optical
2011DecemberMergerPhotoMedexUSARadiancyIsraelNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20111213005912/en/PhotoMedex-and-Radiancy-Complete-Merger
2011DecemberAcquisitionAppleUSAAnobitIsrael$390 millionhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-anobit-idUSTRE7BJ0P520111220
2011NovemberAcquisitionAffymetrixUSAeBioscienceUSA$330 millionhttps://www.genengnews.com/news/affymetrix-to-pay-330m-to-acquire-ebioscience/
2011NovemberAcquisitionFEIUSATill PhotonicsGermany$20 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/FEI_Buys_Till_Photonics_from_Toptica/a49105
2011NovemberAcquisitionOptimUSAPrecision Endoscopic TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Optim_Acquires_Precision_Endoscopic_Technologies/a48894
2011NovemberAcquisitionOxford InstrumentsUnited KingdomPlatinum Medical ImagingUSANot disclosedhttps://www.analytica-world.com/en/news/135161/oxford-instruments-acquires-platinum-medical-imaging.html
2011OctoberAcquisitionEurazeo CroissanceFrance3S PhotonicsFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Eurazeo_Acquires_3S_Photonics/a48733
2011OctoberAcquisitionThorlabsUSALumen Dynamics Group (Burleigh® product line assets)CanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.thorlabs.com/pressreleases.cfm?ReleaseID=60
2011OctoberAcquisitionMaterionUSAEIS OpticsChina$24 millionhttps://materion.com/resource-center/news-archive/precision-optics/materion-acquires-eis-optics-limited#:~:text=EIS%20Optics%20and%20its%20predecessor,growing%20Asian%20optical%20coatings%20businesses.
2011SeptemberAcquisitionBruker CorpUSACETRUSANot disclosedhttps://ir.bruker.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2011/Bruker-Announces-Agreement-to-Acquire-CETR/default.aspx
2011SeptemberAcquisitionNeoPhotonicsUSASanturUSA$39.2 millionhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110929005875/en/NeoPhotonics-Announces-Definitive-Agreement-to-Acquire-Santur-Corporation
2011SeptemberAcquisitionPhysik InstrumenteGermanymiCosGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/PI_Acquires_Majority_Stake_in_miCos/a48474
2011SeptemberAcquisitionPerkinElmerUSACaliper Life SciencesUSANot disclosedhttps://ir.perkinelmer.com/news-releases/news-release-details/perkinelmer-acquire-caliper-life-sciences-approximately-600
2011SeptemberAcquisitionThermo Fisher ScientificUSAIntrinsic BioprobesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Thermo_Fisher_Acquires_Intrinsic_Bioprobes/a48264
2011SeptemberAcquisitionUnited TechnologiesUSAGoodrichUSANot disclosedhttps://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/128916/united-technologies-to-buy-goodrich-for-%2418.4-billion.html
2011AugustAcquisitionCreeUSARuud LightingUSA$525 millionhttps://investor.cree.com/news-releases/news-release-details/cree-acquires-ruud-lighting-inc-accelerate-led-lighting
2011AugustAcquisitionNDC Infrared EngineeringUSAIRMBelgiumNot disclosedhttps://www.engineeringspecifier.com/around-the-industry/ndc-infrared-engineering-acquires-irm-group-sa
2011AugustAcquisitionCSRUnited KingdomZoranIsrael$484 millionhttps://www.eetimes.com/zoran-shareholders-approve-csr-merger/
2011JulyAcquisitionDuPontUSAInnovalightUSANot disclosedhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/toddwoody/2011/07/25/dupont-acquires-silicon-valley-solar-startup-innovalight/
2011JulyAcquisitionFlir SystemsUSAAerius PhotonicsUSA$27 millionhttps://optics.org/news/2/7/23#:~:text=FLIR%20said%20that%20it%20shipped,for%20%2427%20million%20in%20cash.
2011JulyAcquisitionGE LightingUSALightechIsrael$20 millionhttps://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1000666089
2011JulyAcquisitionHalmaUnited KingdomAvo PhotonicsUSA$9 millionhttps://www.halma.com/news/press-releases/2011/11-07-2011
2011JulyAcquisitionJDSUUSAQuantaSolUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/jdsu-acquires-quantasol-for-cpv-chip-technology
2011JulyAcquisitionNewportUSAOphir Optronics; High-Q TechnologiesIsrael; AustriaNot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/16562795/in-a-busy-week-newport-acquires-high-q-technologies
2011JuneAcquisitionAustriamicrosystems AGAustriaTexas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions (TAOS).USA$320 millionhttps://www.eetimes.com/austriamicrosystems-buys-taos-for-320-million/
2011MayAcquisitionAFLUSATCC GroupUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110523005610/en/AFL-Acquires-TCC-Group
2011MayAcquisitionIdexUSACVI Melles GriotUSA$400 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Idex_to_Acquire_CVI_Melles_Griot_for_400M/a47005
2011MayAcquisitionNavitar Life SciencesUSAModulation OpticsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/16563013/navitar-life-sciences-acquires-assets-of-modulation-optics
2011MayAcquisitionNavitar Life SciencesUSAModulation OpticsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/16563013/navitar-life-sciences-acquires-assets-of-modulation-optics
2011AprilAcquisitionAugusta TechnologieGermanyLMI TechnologiesCanada$30 millionhttps://www.vision-systems.com/factory/article/16744902/augusta-technologie-acquires-lmi-technologies-enters-3d-imaging-market
2011AprilAcquisitionAdvanced Laser MaterialsUSAIntegra ServicesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.industrial-lasers.com/home/article/16487561/alm-acquires-majority-stake-of-integra
2011AprilAcquisitionBrukerUSAMichrom BioresourcesUSANot disclosedhttps://ir.bruker.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2011/Bruker-Announces-Closing-of-Michrom-Acquisition/default.aspx
2011AprilAcquisitionGE HealthcareUnited KingdomApplied PrecisionUSANot disclosedhttps://www.gehealthcare.com/news-center/ge-healthcare-to-acquire-applied-precision-inc
2011AprilAcquisitionOptis GroupUSASimplySimUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Optis_Acquires_Software_Maker/a46701
2011AprilAcquisitionPro-Lite TechnologyUnited KingdomSphereOpticsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.ledsmagazine.com/leds-ssl-design/materials/article/16697641/prolite-acquires-sphereoptics-gmbh
2011AprilMergerRadiant ImagingUSAZemax DevelopmentUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Radiant_Imaging_Zemax_Merge/a46781
2011AprilAcquisitionTexas InstrumentsUSANational SemiconductorUSA$6.5 billionhttps://investor.ti.com/news-releases/news-release-details/ti-acquire-national-semiconductor
2011AprilAcquisitionTeledyne DalsaCanadaOptechCanadaNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Teledyne_Acquires_Stake_in_Optech_/a46563
2011AprilAcquisitionBroadcomUSAProvigentIsrael$313 millionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/broadcom-completes-acquisition-of-provigent-120608224.html
2011MarchAcquisitionEmcore CorpUSASoliant Energy (Commercial Rooftop CPV Product Line)USANot disclosedhttps://investor.emcore.com/news-releases/news-release-details/emcore-acquires-commercial-rooftop-cpv-product-line-through
2011MarchAcquisitionj-fiber GroupGermanySchott Lithotec (Synthetic fused silica technology)GermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/fiber-optics/article/16562048/jfiber-group-acquires-schott-lithotecs-synthetic-fused-silica-technology
2011MarchAcquisitionThermo Fisher ScientificUSADionexBelgium$2.1 billionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Inc/a46364
2011MarchAcquisitionAlignUSACadentIsrael$190 millionhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2011/03/29/443252/217389/en/Align-Technology-to-Acquire-Intra-Oral-Scanning-Leader-Cadent-for-190-Million.html
2011FebruaryAcquisitionAgilent TechnologiesUSAA2 TechnologiesUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110210006052/en/Agilent-Technologies-Completes-Acquisition-of-A2-Technologies%E2%80%99-Assets#:~:text=%2D%2D(BUSINESS%20WIRE)%2D%2DAgilent,specific%20assets%20of%20A2%20Technologies.&text=All%20former%20A2%20Technologies%20employees,for%20lab%20and%20field%20use.
2011FebruaryAcquisitionGigOptixUSAEndwaveUSANot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110207005490/en/GigOptix-Inc.-to-Acquire-Endwave-Corporation
2011FebruaryAcquisitionCorningUSAMobile AccessIsrael$150 million to $175 millionhttps://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/business/1.5116532
2011JanuaryAcquisitionAllied Vision TechnologiesGermanyVDS VosskühlerGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.vision-systems.com/home/article/16744487/avt-acquires-vds-vosskhler
2011JanuaryAcquisitionBAE SystemsUSAFairchild ImagingUSA$86 millionhttps://www.baesystems.com/en-us/article/bae-systems-announces-agreement-to-acquire-fairchild-imaging--inc-
2011JanuaryAcquisitionKopinUSAForth Dimension DisplaysUnited Kingdom$11 millionhttps://www.forthdd.com/2011/01/12/kopin-acquires-european-manufacturer-of-reflective-microdisplays/
2011JanuaryAcquisitionLumaSense TechnologiesUSAITCUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lumasense-technologies-inc-acquires-infraredvision-technology-corporation-itc-from-l-3-communications-112886124.html
2011JanuaryAcquisitionMolexUSALuxtera (Active Optical Cable (AOC) business)USANot disclosedhttps://www.molex.com/mx_upload/editorial/894/20110111_Luxtera_AOC.html
2011JanuaryAcquisitionOpto Diode CorpUSAInternational Radiation Detectors (IRD)USANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Opto_Diode_Acquires_International_Radiation/a45454
2011JanuaryAcquisitionON SemiconductorUSACypress SemiconductorUSA$31.4 millionhttps://www.cypress.com/news/semiconductor-signs-definitive-agreement-acquire-cmos-image-sensor-business-unit-cypress
2011JanuaryAcquisitionRochester Precision Optics (RPO)USAASE OpticsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Rochester_Precision_Optics_Acquires_ASE_Optics/a45568
2011JanuaryAcquisitionTelemisBelgiumMicromedicaItalyNot disclosedhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110120006086/en/Telemis-Announces-Expansion-in-Italy-with-Acquisition-of-Micromedica
2010DecemberAcquisitionII-VIUSAMax Levy Autograph (MLA)USANot disclosedhttps://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2010/12/07/435660/11543/en/II-VI-Incorporated-Announces-Acquisition-of-Max-Levy-Autograph-Inc.html
2010DecemberAcquisitionBrukerUSASigma ElectroOpticsGermanyNot disclosedhttps://ir.bruker.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2010/Bruker-Announces-Acquisition-of-Sigma-ElectroOptics-GmbH-to-Expand-its-Infrared-Remote-Detection-Gas-Analysis-Business/default.aspx
2010DecemberAcquisitionGooch & HousegoUnited KingdomEM4USANot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/fiber-optics/article/16568110/gooch-housego-to-acquire-em4-inc
2010DecemberAcquisitionHellaGermanyRodenstock Technologies HoldingGermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Hella_Increases_Stake_in_Docter_Optics/a45294
2010DecemberMergerKeithley InstrumentsUSAAegean AcquisitionUSANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/keithley-instruments-acquired-by-danaher-corporation-111548739.html
2010DecemberAcquisitionTeledyne TechnologiesUSADalsa CorpCanada$336 millionhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Teledyne_Technologies_Acquiring_Dalsa/a45353
2010DecemberAcquisitionThermo Fisher ScientificUSALomb ScientificAustralia/New ZealandNot disclosedhttps://www.labonline.com.au/content/life-scientist/news/thermo-fisher-to-acquire-lomb-scientific-952726310
2010NovemberAcquisitionAmetekUSAAtlas Material Testing TechnologyUSA$159 millionhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ametek-acquires-atlas-material-testing-technology-106958178.html
2010NovemberAcquisitionCoherentUSAHypertronicsMalaysiaNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Coherent_Reports_37M_Profit_for_2010_Acquires/a44875
2010NovemberAcquisitionRusnanoRussiaIPG PhotonicsUSA$25 millionhttps://en.rusnano.com/press-centre/news/88517
2010NovemberAcquisitionZJF GroupChinaFirecommsIrelandNot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/article/16671080/zjf-group-acquires-pof-transceiver-company-firecomms
2010OctoberAcquisitionBAE SystemsUSAOasys TechnologyUSANot disclosedhttps://www.baesystems.com/en-us/article/bae-systems-completes-acquisition-of-oasys-technology
2010OctoberAcquisitionFrancisco PartnersUSASource PhotonicsUSA$146 millionhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/article/16671494/source-photonics-acquired-by-francisco-partners#:~:text=OCTOBER%2028%2C%202010%20%2D%2D%20Optical,technology%2Dfocused%20private%20equity%20fund.
2010OctoberAcquisitionMicrosemiUSAActelUSA$430 millionhttps://www.eetimes.com/microsemi-buys-actel-for-430-million/
2010OctoberAcquisitionRofin-SinarGermanyLasagSwitzerlandNot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/16568181/rofinsinar-acquires-lasag-ag
2010OctoberAcquisitionRiversideUSAExfo (Life Sciences and Industrial Division)Canada$24.3 millionhttps://www.reuters.com/article/cbusiness-us-exfoinc-idCATRE69024C20101001
2010OctoberAcquisitionSynopsysUSAOptical Research Associates (ORA)USANot disclosedhttps://news.synopsys.com/index.php?s=20295&item=123203
2010OctoberAcquisitionThompson GroupUSAApplied Instrument Technologies (AIT)USANot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/thompson-group-acquires-hamilton-sundstrands-applied-instrument-technologies-104360733.html
2010OctoberAcquisitionZygoUSAASML USUSAbetween $7 million and $10 millionhttps://optics.org/news/1/5/27
2010SeptemberAcquisitionFinisarUSABroadway NetworksUSANot disclosedhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/article/16671144/finisar-acquires-pon-transceiver-vendor-broadway-networks
2010AugustAcquisitionBrukerUSAVeeco Instruments (Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and the Optical Industrial Metrology (OIM) instruments businesses)USA$229 millionhttps://ir.bruker.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2010/Bruker-Announces-Agreement-to-Acquire-Veecos-Scanning-Probe-Microscopy-SPM-and-Optical-Industrial-Metrology-OIM-Scientific-Instruments-Business/default.aspx
2010AugustAcquisitionCorningUSAPlaslabFranceNot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Corning_to_Acquire_Plaslab/a43692
2010AugustAcquisitionFlir SystemsUSAICx TechnologiesUSA$274 millionhttps://investors.flir.com/news-releases/news-release-details/flir-systems-announces-agreement-acquire-icx-technologies
2010AugustAcquisitionFossDenmarkIbsen PhotonicsDenmarkNot disclosedhttps://ibsen.com/ibsen-photonics-acquired-by-foss/
2010AugustAcquisitionGT Solar InternationalUSACrystal SystemsUSA$24 million in cash, 5.4 million shareshttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/GT_Solar_Acquires_Crystal_Systems/a43599
2010AugustAcquisitionPerkinElmerUSAVisEn MedicalUSANot disclosedhttps://ir.perkinelmer.com/news-releases/news-release-details/perkinelmer-acquire-visen-medical-inc
2010AugustAcquisitionRudolph TechnologiesUSAMKS Instruments (Software Biz)USANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Rudolph_Acquires_MKS_Instruments_Software_Biz/a43949
2010AugustAcquisitionWitecGermanyOMT (Optische Messtechnik)GermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.electrooptics.com/news/witec-acquires-majority-stake-omt
2010JulyAcquisitionPepperl+FuchsGermanySiemens (binary proximity sensor business)GermanyNot disclosedhttps://www.pepperl-fuchs.com/global/en/14971.htm
2010JulyAcquisitionAlconUSALenSx LasersUSA$361.5 millionhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/home/article/14194545/alcon-acquires-lensx-for-use-in-anterior-capsulotomy-and-laser-phacofragmentation-during-cataract-surgery
2010JulyAcquisitionDynasilUSANewportUSA$4 millionhttps://optics.org/press/54
2010JulyAcquisitionLeoni Fiber OpticsGermanyRoMackUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Leoni_Fiber_Optics_Buys_RoMack/a42971
2010JulyAcquisitionMartek PowerUSALaser DriveUSANot disclosedhttp://www.martekpower.com/pdfs/en/62.pdf
2010JulyAcquisitionOclaroUSAMinteraUSA$12 millionhttps://www.lightwaveonline.com/business/article/16671526/oclaro-acquires-mintera-with-40-100-gbps-in-mind
2010JulyAcquisitionOlympus NDTUSAInnov-X SystemsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.olympus-ims.com/de/news/100-year.2021_100-id.184550276.html
2010JulyMergerPrime PhotonicsUSAPrime ResearchUSANot disclosedhttps://www.photonics.com/Articles/Prime_Photonics_Subsidiary_to_Merge/a42744
2010JulyAcquisitionSt. Jude MedicalUSALightLab ImagingUSA$90 millionhttps://www.massdevice.com/st-jude-medical-acquires-lightlab-90-million/
2010JulyAcquisitionTriopticsGermanyDavidson OptronicsUSANot disclosedhttps://www.laserfocusworld.com/home/article/16568424/trioptics-acquires-davidson-optronics-and-forms-us-subsidiary
2010JuneAcquisitionBoeingUSAArgonUSA$775 millionhttps://boeing.mediaroom.com/2010-06-30-Boeing-Announces-Agreement-to-Acquire-Argon-ST
2010JuneAcquisitionGentec Electro-OpticsCanadaSpectrum DetectorUSANot disclosedhttps://www.gentec-eo.com/Content/uploads/docs/nouvelles/Gentec-EO_Spectrum_PR_EN.pdf
2010JuneAcquisitionGoodrichUSACrompton TechnologyUnited KingdomNot disclosedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/goodrich-corporation-acquires-crompton-technology-group-ltd-96033799.html