Laser Photonics Acquires Control Micro Systems (CMS)

MKS Instruments Acquires Photon Control

May 10, 2021

Manufacturing

MKS Instruments agreed to acquire Photon Control Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately CAD$387 million (enterprise value ~CAD$343 million). The acquisition expands MKS's sensing capabilities—adding optical sensors for temperature and position used in semiconductor wafer fabrication—and is expected to be accretive to non-GAAP net earnings within 12 months, with closing expected in Q3 2021 subject to customary approvals.

McKean Defense Group Acquires Mikros Systems Corporation

November 12, 2020

Aerospace & Defense

McKean Defense Group agreed to acquire Mikros Systems Corporation for approximately $4.6 million in cash, purchasing all outstanding common stock in a merger. The acquisition strengthens McKean's U.S. Navy portfolio by adding Mikros' electronic systems, combat-systems monitoring and diagnostic analytics capabilities to support Littoral Combat Ship programs and other naval sustainment work.

Silver Investment Partners Acquires Crystal Laser Systems GmbH (CryLaS)

March 11, 2021

Manufacturing

Silver Investment Partners (SIP) has acquired Crystal Laser Systems GmbH (CryLaS) from healthcare investor SHS Gesellschaft für Beteiligungsmanagement mbH. CryLaS, a Berlin-based manufacturer of deep‑UV pulsed and CW laser systems serving the semiconductor, biotech and healthcare markets with around 50 employees, will work with SIP to expand product development, production capacity and market reach.

Medsphere Systems Corporation Acquires Micro-Office Systems

November 18, 2020

Healthcare Services

Medsphere Systems Corporation, a PE-backed healthcare IT company, has acquired Micro-Office Systems (MOS) to expand its interoperability, integration and patient communication capabilities. MOS will continue operating under its name as a division of Medsphere, contributing interfaces, data migration tools and a Patient Communications Gateway to Medsphere’s suite of EHR and revenue cycle solutions.

Marco Technologies Acquires Laser Tone Business Systems and Hunter Business Systems

October 16, 2023

IT Services

Marco Technologies, a St. Cloud, Minnesota-based integrated technology provider, acquired Laser Tone Business Systems (Milford, DE) and Hunter Business Systems (Monroe Township, NJ) to expand its East Coast copier, printer and managed services footprint. Employees from both businesses will join Marco’s East Coast team as the company strengthens service coverage in Delaware and New Jersey.

Nordson Corporation Acquires CyberOptics Corporation

November 3, 2022

Manufacturing

Nordson Corporation has completed its acquisition of CyberOptics Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of high-precision 3D optical sensing and inspection systems. The deal strengthens Nordson’s test and inspection platform and expands its product offerings in the semiconductor and electronics markets.