Rofin-Sinar Acquires FiLasers Assets And Technology

Rofin-Sinar Technologies Inc. (Rofin), a developer and manufacturer of laser sources and laser-based solutions and FiLaser USA LLC. (FiLaser), of Portland, Oregon (US), specialists in developing and designing singulation processes for brittle materials, announce that they have entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement, under which Rofin will acquire the assets of FiLaser and subsidiaries.

The transaction contains all intellectual property including trademarks, know-how, patents and patent applications of FiLaser. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close in March 2014.

Rofin-Sinar Technologies focuses on developing key innovative technologies and advanced production methods for a wide variety of industrial applications based on a broad scope of technologies. The product portfolio ranges from single laser-beam sources to highly complex systems, covering all of the key laser technologies such as CO2 lasers, fiber, solid-state and diode lasers, and the entire power spectrum, from single-digit watts up to multi-kilowatts, as well as a comprehensive spectrum of wavelengths or pulse durations and an extensive range of laser components. The company has its operational headquarters in Plymouth, Michigan (US) and Hamburg, Germany and maintains production facilities in the US, Germany, UK, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Singapore, and China.

FiLaser has developed advanced laser process technology used for precision cutting and drilling of brittle materials including glass, sapphire and semiconductor substrates. Its applications are found in the touch panel, LCD, cell phone display, LED, and semiconductor markets. FiLaser’s laser cutting technology replaces current mechanical and laser methods of machining with a technologicallysuperior process that provides multiple benefits to its customers. FiLaser’s core competencies are in lasers, laser design and laser applications development.