02/04/13: A Passion for Precision - Gets in Touch with the Power

Reflecting the continuous growth and to strengthen the core competency „diode lasers“, TOPTICA Photonics AG of Graefelfing/Munich has acquired the majority ownership of the Berlin-based laser diode manufacturer eagleyard Photonics GmbH. The effective acquisition date is January 1st, 2013. With an annual turnover of about €4 Million ($5 Mio USD) eagleyard is one of the world-leading manufacturers of laser diodes providing highest spectral power and purity. Wilhelm Kaenders, President of TOPTICA Photonics AG: "With this strategic acquisition we emphasize the technological leadership of both companies. eagleyard will continue to operate as an independent company in the market and maintain its successful sales and distribution organization as well as its recognized brand." TOPTICA and eagleyard have collaborated successfully for many years. An example of this cooperation is the field high power tapered diodes that have been conceived and jointly developed to provide a series of world-first components. The important technology transfer between eagleyard and the neighboring Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchst¬frequenztechnik (FBH) will be further cultivated and enhanced with the acquisition. Prof. Günther Tränkle, head of the FBH institute: „The even closer future collaboration of these two companies as technology drivers in the photonics arena is strengthening Berlin as a center hub for optical technologies. The intimate interaction of our research with real applications leads to a world-unique knowhow pool and ultimately to competitive products which are in strong demand in the global market place." Laser diodes of eagleyard and diode lasers of TOPTICA are already today key ingredients for numerous applications. They are used in quantum optics and spectroscopy, in industrial test and measurement, medical technologies terahertz generation and in space, defense and homeland security. Jörg Muchametow, General Manager of eagleyard: „We are very pleased to see that the many years of close cooperation have finally led to this strategic acquisition. Driven by TOPTICA’s applications and system design know-how we will be able in the future to enhance and extend our product portfolio to the benefit of our customers.”

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04/26/12: eagleyard celebrates its 10th anniversary

On April 26 we joined together with staff, friends, families, partners and customers to spend a night to remember, celebrating eagleyard's 10th anniversary. Our sincere thanks to all who helped us negotiate that challenging path to maintaining our innovation lead. And we now have our sights set firmly on the next decade.

03/11/11: eagleyard engaged in WideBaSe project

As a member of the WideBaSe consortium eagleyard Photonics GmbH is developing semiconductor lasers based on nitrides (AlInGaN). The cooperation of three research institutes and ten industrial partners targets the exploitation of wide bandgap semiconnductors. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research grants project funds worth 6.5 million Euro. Being a project coordinator eagleyard's objective is the realization of a narrow-linewidth laser at 435.9 nm.

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03/13/09: eagleyard now certified in accordance to new ISO 9001:2008

Therefore, the quality management system - initially implemented at eagleyard in 2005 -  and annually reviewed by an independent external certification house, remains a vivid part of the corporate governance. This years areas in focus such as management, sales and marketing as well as R&D have been audited without any findings what can be seen as an impressive prove of eagleyard's established business processes.

This result contributes to the challenging growth targets of eagleyard getting realized based on a solid groundwork and thus enabling a sustainable company success. 

The up-to-date certificate issued by the German Lloyd is available now for download.

06/15/07: New Sales Partner - US

eagleyard Photonics GmbH, a German manufacturer of High Power Laser Diodes, has a new partner for it’s US Mid West and West Coast sales activities - Market Tech, Inc..

Market Tech, Inc. is a privately held corporation based in Scotts Valley, California, providing distribution and sales representation for a variety of photonics manufacturers. Market Tech delivers an extensive range of optics, lasers and laser systems for a broad spectrum of applications in the life science, telecommunications, research and industrial markets.

“The addition of Market Tech, Inc. to our worldwide portfolio of reputable distributors is a crucial and important step in bringing our advanced technology to a broader range of international customers”, explains Joerg Muchametow, eagleyard Photonics’ CEO and founder. “The Market Tech team has extensive depth and experience in developing OEM business in a wide variety of markets and applications, and thus fulfils our needs for greater strategic and business development in the all important US market place”.

Market Tech will provide Sales & Support in West Coast, Rocky Mountain and selected Mid West US States.