Pacific Lasertec Acquires Diode Laser Concepts

Pfingsten Acquires Pacific Lasertec

September 6, 2023

Manufacturing

Pfingsten, an operationally focused private equity firm, acquired Pacific Lasertec, a San Marcos-based manufacturer of specialty lasers and related power supplies, as a new platform investment on August 25, 2023. Pfingsten said it will work with PLT's management team to scale the business organically and through strategic add-on acquisitions to build a leading photonics solutions provider serving medical diagnostics, semiconductor, scientific R&D and advanced manufacturing end markets.

Bergman & Beving Acquires 90% Stake in DataLase

November 4, 2025

Manufacturing

Bergman & Beving has acquired a 90% stake in DataLase Holdings Ltd, a UK-based leader in photonic (inkless) printing technology, with CEO Clare Lewis retaining a 10% ownership and continuing in her role. The business will be placed in Bergman & Beving's Safety Technology division to expand the group's capabilities in sustainable, inline product and packaging printing solutions.

Beamer Laser Marking Systems Acquires DPSS Lasers Inc.

May 4, 2023

Manufacturing

Beamer Laser Marking Systems, an ARCH Cutting Tools Corp. company, has acquired DPSS Lasers Inc., a Santa Clara, California-based manufacturer of high‑powered 355 nm UV solid‑state lasers and UV integrated systems. The acquisition broadens Beamer's laser marking portfolio by adding lower‑powered UV technology and expands its geographic and product footprint to better serve medical, aerospace, semiconductor and industrial customers.

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

August 25, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

General Atomics has acquired the business of MLD Technologies, LLC and will integrate it into General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS). The purchase brings MLD's expertise in ion-beam-sputtered optical coatings and laser-damage resistant thin-films into GA-EMS to support development and production of high-power laser weapon systems.

Clearlake-Backed TEAM Technologies Acquires Precision Die Cutting (PDC)

May 24, 2021

Medical Devices

TEAM Technologies, a Clearlake Capital-backed specialty healthcare manufacturer, has acquired Precision Die Cutting, LLC (PDC), a Chino, California-based medical specialty manufacturer focused on skin-contacting technologies and infection prevention products. The add-on expands TEAM's die-cutting, laminating and device assembly capabilities to better serve OEM healthcare customers; financial terms were not disclosed.

MDC (Medical Device Components) Acquires Lighteum

November 8, 2024

Medical Devices

MDC (Medical Device Components), a Montagu-backed precision medical components platform, has acquired Lighteum, a nitinol-based medical component manufacturer. The add-on acquisition, which closed on November 8, 2024, expands MDC's nitinol processing and rapid-prototyping capabilities and extends manufacturing footprint in San Diego, Mexicali and Australia.