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Amplitude, a manufacturer of ultrafast lasers, has acquired Fastlite, a developer of ultrafast pulse shaping, characterization, and optical parametric amplifier technology. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Eric Mottay, president and CEO of Amplitude, said, “We have worked with the Fastlite team for many years, and it is an honor to have them join the Amplitude family. The complementary expertise of the two companies will enable Amplitude to design and manufacture the next generation of ultrafast lasers.”

“Amplitude’s world largest ultrafast laser portfolio constitutes an invaluable asset toward the offering of ytterbium-pumped OPA and OPCPA products and solutions,” said Pascal Tournois, CEO of...

Quantum computing company PsiQuantum appointed Roland Acra chief business officer. Acra will lead the company’s business strategy, including commercial, global market expansion, quantum applications, and software development. Previously, Acra served as CTO at Cisco.

TAASTRUP, Denmark — Windar Photonics named Andrew Richardson as an independent nonexecutive director. Richardson is an experienced nonexecutive chairman, director, and board adviser with experience in the manufacturing industry and businesses involved in automotive, medical devices, aerospace, engines, and building products.
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In-Place Machining (IPM), a provider of measurement and alignment services, has acquired East Coast Metrology (ECM), a contract measurement company. The acquisition is part of IPM’s long-term growth strategy to expand reach and service offerings to customers and prospects across the U.S. and Canada. The move bolsters IPM’s Measurement and Alignment Services division, which includes Exact Metrology and OASIS Alignment Services.

ECM specializes in 3D scanning and modeling, reverse engineering and design, training and certification, instrument calibrations, equipment rentals, integration, and alignment services. The company is headquartered in Topsfield, Mass., and has a regional office in Wixom, Mich.

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