General Atomics (GA-EMS) Acquires MLD Technologies, LLC

General Atomics Acquires EO Vista, LLC

September 15, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

General Atomics has acquired EO Vista, LLC, an Acton, Massachusetts-based developer of electro-optical and infrared sensor payloads, and will integrate the business into its General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) group. EO Vista currently supplies the EO/IR weather sensor payload for a U.S. Space Force contract to deliver an EO/IR Weather System (EWS) satellite; the acquisition expands GA-EMS's sensor and space systems capabilities.

Thorlabs Acquires JML Optical Industries

January 16, 2023

Manufacturing

Thorlabs has agreed to acquire JML Optical Industries, a Rochester, New York-based designer and manufacturer of precision optics, with the deal expected to close in January 2023. JML will operate as Thorlabs Lens Systems (TLS) in Rochester, expanding Thorlabs' optics manufacturing footprint and QuickTurn optics capabilities; prior owner Five Points Capital is the selling party noted in reports.

Teledyne Technologies Acquires ETM-Electromatic

October 26, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated has agreed to acquire ETM-Electromatic, Inc., a Newark, California-based designer and manufacturer of high-power microwave and high-energy X-ray subsystems for radiotherapy, defense and security applications. Teledyne will also purchase ETM's purpose-built manufacturing facility from an affiliate of ETM and its owners; financial terms were not disclosed.

Luminar Technologies Acquires EM4 Optoelectronics Unit from Gooch & Housego

March 1, 2024

Manufacturing

Luminar Technologies has acquired the EM4 optoelectronic components and laser modules business (G&H Boston) from Gooch & Housego to strengthen its Luminar Semiconductor division and broaden its capability into aerospace and defense markets. Gooch & Housego disclosed the sale of EM4 for up to $12 million; the deal was finalised in March and supports Luminar's strategy to expand beyond automotive lidar into wider photonics and semiconductor manufacturing.

Integrated Global Services Acquires Coatings and Materials Business from Liquidmetal Industrial Solutions

October 24, 2024

Industrial Services

Integrated Global Services, Inc. (IGS) has acquired the engineered coatings and materials business (the "Coatings and Materials Business") of Liquidmetal Industrial Solutions. The Chattanooga-based business, which specializes in high-performance thermal spray application services and materials (including patented Armacor technologies), will join IGS to expand its asset integrity and surface enhancement capabilities; Liquidmetal will continue to operate its remaining mechanical and inspection services.

Kyocera Acquires SLD Laser (Soraa Laser Diode, Inc.)

November 12, 2020

Manufacturing

Kyocera Corporation has agreed to acquire 100% ownership of California-based SLD Laser (formally Soraa Laser Diode, Inc.), a developer and manufacturer of gallium nitride (GaN) based laser light sources. SLD Laser commercializes high-brightness laser products for mobility, specialty lighting, consumer and industrial applications and will become a Kyocera group company upon regulatory approval.