IPG Photonics Acquires OptiGrate Corporation

IPG Photonics has acquired OptiGrate Corporation, a manufacturer of high-quality chirped volume Bragg grating (VBG) technologies.

OptiGrate VBG-based components enable dramatic performance improvement, miniaturization and cost reduction of ultrafast pulsed lasers for micro materials processing, medical and other applications.

IPG anticipates that OptiGrate’s operational location will remain in Oviedo, Fla., and that current employees will continue with the company, enabling further growth and innovation. IPG intends to support and honor all existing customer commitments while further expanding the market for OptiGrate’s products. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

IPG Photonics Corporation develops high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers.