onsemi Acquires SWIR Vision Systems

onsemi to Acquire Qorvo’s Silicon Carbide JFET Technology and United Silicon Carbide Subsidiary

December 9, 2024

Industrial Services

onsemi entered into an agreement to acquire Qorvo’s Silicon Carbide Junction Field-Effect Transistor (SiC JFET) technology business, including the United Silicon Carbide subsidiary, for $115 million in cash. The acquisition is intended to expand onsemi’s EliteSiC power portfolio to address high energy efficiency and power density needs for AC-DC power supply units in AI data centers.

Lynred Acquires New Imaging Technologies (NIT)

October 8, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Lynred, a global provider of infrared detectors, is acquiring New Imaging Technologies (NIT), a French developer and manufacturer of SWIR InGaAs sensors and cameras. The deal, announced by Lynred, is intended to strengthen Lynred's leadership in the SWIR market by combining complementary supply chains and technical capabilities; the transaction is expected to close in Q4 2024 and is subject to customary conditions.

Shoei Chemical Acquires Quantum Dot Business from Nanosys

September 7, 2023

Manufacturing

Shoei Chemical, together with its North American subsidiary Shoei Electronic Materials, completed an asset purchase agreement to acquire substantially all assets of Nanosys' quantum dot business, including its sales and marketing teams, R&D team, and Silicon Valley laboratories. The deal brings Nanosys' quantum dot technology and IP under Shoei to strengthen Shoei's advanced materials and display-materials capabilities while retaining the Nanosys brand and operations in the U.S.

indie Semiconductor Acquires Silicon Radar GmbH

February 22, 2023

Manufacturing

indie Semiconductor (Nasdaq: INDI) has acquired Silicon Radar GmbH, a Germany-based specialist in high-frequency system-on-chip solutions for automotive radar, including production-ready 120 GHz technology. The acquisition adds a team of approximately 14 mixed-signal SoC designers in Frankfurt an der Oder and accelerates indie's radar product roadmap and in-cabin/exterior sensing capabilities.

Mirion Technologies Acquires Computerized Imaging Reference Systems (CIRS)

November 11, 2021

Medical Devices

Mirion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: MIR) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Computerized Imaging Reference Systems, Inc. (CIRS), a Norfolk, Virginia–based maker of medical imaging and radiation therapy phantoms. CIRS (≈80 employees) will be integrated into Mirion's Medical segment; the transaction is expected to close in Q4 2021 for approximately $54 million and is intended to expand Mirion's medical product and services capabilities and drive margin synergies.

Omega Optical Holdings Acquires Spectral Systems

July 6, 2021

Manufacturing

Omega Optical Holdings, a precision optics platform backed by Artemis Capital Partners, has acquired Spectral Systems, a designer and manufacturer of infrared optical coatings, components, and assemblies. The deal creates an Omega Infrared division and expands Omega's thin-film and infrared capabilities to serve life sciences, aerospace, defense and analytical instrumentation OEM customers.