Laser developer Necsel IP Inc. has acquired the assets of Nathaniel Group Inc. (NGI), a medical illuminator manufacturer. “The combination of Necsel (with its parent company, Ushio America Inc.) and NGI further creates the capability to extend NGI’s product range and further utilize our global footprint and sales support,” said William Mackenzie, president and CEO of Ushio America and Necsel. “This acquisition will increase our know-how and strengthens our IP portfolio in the medical equipment space. Also, by gaining a medically certified ISO-13485 facility, it will help us serve our customers better and deliver solutions that they want in the medical and life sciences markets. We are excited to join the companies to create with our customers the next generation of laser-based systems.” Necsel’s products focus on the projection, endoscope, bio-instrumentation, industrial and life sciences marketplaces. NGI develops optical and illumination systems, along with fiber optics devices, for the medical, scientific, imaging and electronics industries.