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Bi-Weekly Photonics Tech Wire
October 13, 2020
Bi-weekly newsfeed on M&A and private placement transactions in the photonics industry and the markets it serves.
Bi-Weekly Photonics Tech Wire
September 21, 2020
Bi-weekly newsfeed on M&A and private placement transactions in the photonics industry and the markets it serves.
Linda Smith, President of CERES, joins the OSA Foundation Board
The Optical Society (OSA) is pleased to announce that Linda Smith, President of CERES Technology Advisors, Inc has joined The OSA Foundation (OSAF) Board of Directors.
CERES Advises nPoint on Sale to Motion Solutions
CERES Technology Advisors is pleased to announce the sale of nPoint, Inc. to Motion Solutions. nPoint designs, manufactures and supplies piezo-driven stages and scanners, nanopositioning control electronics and software to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) and end-users worldwide. Its proprietary flexure-guided technology is at the core of all products.
Linda Smith of CERES Joins Luminate Advisory Board
CERES announces Linda Smith, President of CERES, is joining the advisory board of Luminate, the world’s largest optics, photonics, and imaging accelerator.
CERES Advises Emphysys on Growth Financing
CERES announces growth financing for Emphysys, a powerhouse product development partner who is changing the future of R&D and new product development. With specialties in medical devices, semiconductor equipment and industrial machinery, the company is comprised of a diverse group of professionals with extensive backgrounds in fundamental physics and complex engineering systems.
Linda Smith Honored as Fellow of SPIE
CERES announces the promotion of Linda Smith to Fellow of SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics. SPIE confers the grade of Fellow on a member who has become distinguished through outstanding technical accomplishments and entrepreneurial contributions to optics and photonics.
CERES Advises RPC Photonics on its Sale to Viavi Solutions
CERES is pleased to announce the sale of RPC Photonics, Inc.to Viavi Solutions Inc. With VIAVI’s industry-renowned operational excellence and its global distribution channels, RPC is now positioned to capture the majority of its addressable 3D imaging and sensing market for consumer electronics, automotive and smart robotics.
Ceres Provides Corporate Development Services to GSI Group on Divestiture of Control Laser and Baublys to Han’s Laser
Ceres Technology Advisors is pleased to announce that it provided business development services to GSI Group Inc. (GSI) on the divestiture of its Laser Systems business to Han’s Laser Technology Co., Ltd. (Han's Laser).
Ceres Provides Corporate Finance and Business Development Services to JPSA on Sale to IPG Photonics
Ceres Technology Advisors is pleased to announce that it provided corporate finance and business development services to J.P. Sercel Associates Inc. on its sale to IPG Photonics Corporation.