Jenoptik Buys Diode Maker
JENA, Germany, Jan. 9, 2008 -- The Jenoptik Group announced this week it has strengthened its Optical Systems business by acquiring Epigap Optoelektronik GmbH. Jenoptik, which has its headquarters in Jena, said it bought Epigap on Dec. 31; terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Berlin-based company manufactures photodiodes, LED chips and components and optoelectronic modules and elements of sensor systems. Epigap’s diodes are primarily used in the automotive, medical, defense and security, and lighting industries....