Thorlabs acquires Raman spectroscopy company


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horlabs has acquired Coda Devices, a manufacturer of laboratory and portable Raman spectrometers used


for non-destructive chemical analysis. Based out of Menlo Park, California, with an R&D centre and production in Moscow, the Coda team will be integrated into Thorlabs’ spectroscopy technology group in Munich. Coda Device’s Raman spectrometers


employ patented coded-aperture technology, which samples over 1,000 optical channels simultaneously to achieve more than 30 times the light throughput of analogous diffraction slit spectrometers. This overcomes the light collection and overall sensitivity limitations of a small entrance aperture. By combining this high throughput aperture with extensive signal processing algorithms, the Coda Devices suppress unwanted fluorescence signals that would otherwise mask the detection of weak Raman signatures and achieve five times higher signal-to-noise ratios than standard diffraction-slit-based spectrometers. With a 1.5mm2 analysis area, which is 10,000 times larger than traditionally available laser spots, a lower energy light source can be deployed, allowing for non-destructive analysis of heat-sensitive samples. The larger area also makes it possible to accurately identify a wider range of samples, including large-grain and non-homogeneous mixtures. Coda’s technology can identify the relative concentrations of up to four


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substances (powders, liquids, gels or solids) out of a current library of 3,600 known signatures (prescription and illegal substances, polymers, plastics, minerals and organic/inorganic compounds) in less than 15 seconds. The analysis can be performed through any transparent material, eliminating the need to break into the initial packaging, which prevents contact with potentially deadly substances, and allows the technology to be employed for inline quality control. ‘We are very excited to welcome the Coda


team to Thorlabs and to gain their Raman Spectroscopy expertise,’ said Verena Mackowiak, managing product engineer of Thorlabs’ spectroscopy technology team. Anatoly Konukhov, CEO of Coda Devices, added: ‘We are highly passionate about this deal. Thorlabs’ proficiency in the field of optics will boost and drastically enhance technology developed by the Coda team.’


LBP Optics acquires Symons Mirror Technology


British Optics manufacturer LBP Optics has purchased UK-based Symons Mirror Technology (SMT), a diamond machining company and manufacturer of optical and high- precision mechanical components. The move will enhance the manufacturing capabilities and product range of LBP Optics. The SMT team offers


more than 30 years of experience and now, in combination with optical engineers at ULO and LBP Optics, it will offer design


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and manufacturing under one roof. This will enable them to work closely with customers to overcome problems and adapt to the specific requirements. LBP Optics can now


manufacture components with extremely demanding specifications and complex shapes, such as polygons, axicons, infrared domes, ellipsoids, Fresnel optics and toroids. ‘Combining the experience of the two businesses was an easy decision. We’ve worked


closely together for many years and I’ve always been impressed with Symons’ expertise and product quality,’ LBP Optics director Paul Maclennan explained. ‘This purchase will enable us to open up new markets.’ According to Graham


Allberrey, director and co-founder of SMT, this is a welcome and exciting development. ‘Joining the team at LBP Optics will ensure the continuing growth of the business. We’re really excited about the future.’


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