France's Photonis acquires a developer of UV detection solutions

Photonis, a French manufacturer of optoelectronic detection and imaging equipment, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire ProxiVision, a developer and manufacturer of UV detection solutions from Germany. The deal is expected to close in the coming weeks. Terms of the transaction, which is pending customary clearances and approvals, were not disclosed.

Jerome Cerisier, CEO of Photonis, said: "With this acquisition, we strengthen our positioning in UV and solar blind imaging devices with our strong expertise and manufacturing capabilities. It is also a great opportunity to expand our presence in Germany. We have key customers and important backgrounds in Germany."

ProxiVision, which employs more than 60 people and is based in Bensheim, Germany, is known for its strong expertise in UV spectroscopic tubes and cameras with solar blindness. ProxiVision addresses different types of applications such as missile early warning systems, corona discharge detection, semiconductor detection, neutron and X-ray imaging.

Proxivision President Rolf-Jurgen Ahlers commented, "Photonis is one of our major suppliers. We share the same team spirit and passion for innovation and customer satisfaction with Photonis. We are very pleased to merge with the Photonis Group, which will help us develop new products and consolidate our position in the UV imaging market."

Photonis is a French-based manufacturer of optoelectronic detection and imaging equipment for the defense and industrial market with extensive expertise in optical component manufacturing. Its acquisitions have attracted attention recently: Just two weeks ago, it announced that it would acquire Telops, a Canadian company that makes spectral imaging systems and infrared cameras. The deal is expected to close in the next few weeks. Prior to the end of 2022, Photonis also completed the acquisition of Xenics, a Belgian manufacturer of short-wave infrared (SWIR) cameras.

It is not hard to see Photonis Group's ambition to become a leader in high-end imaging products ranging from ultraviolet to long-wave infrared (LWIR) spectroscopy, covering large applications such as machine vision, process monitoring, defense and grid maintenance. Continuing to expand its technical expertise by adding hyperspectral imaging capabilities to its portfolio, Photonis has laid a solid foundation for its entry into markets such as methane detection in North America,

Recently, Photonis was also announced to have provided a key instrument for a laser fusion reaction experiment at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) National Ignition Facility (NIF), which successfully tested this series of fusion reactions. These instruments, including banded microchannel plates (SL-MCPs) and striped tubes, are integrated into various diagnostic systems installed within the fusion reactor to detect the X-rays and visible light emitted from the reaction, and the detection of these signals helps determine the energy yield produced. Photonis's stripe tubes can be used in stripe, frame, synchronous scanning and other modes, enabling widely available photocathode detection, detection spectrum covering low-energy X-ray to near-infrared light.

About ProxiVision

ProxiVision GmbH is a German manufacturer, supplier and service provider of high-grade optoelectronic components and detector systems, especially low light and short gated (nanosecond) enhancement cameras, image intensifiers and X-ray, ultraviolet, visible, near infrared, particle detectors. The company serves customers in the academic, industrial and defense sectors around the world and provides them with standard and customized photon and particle detection and imaging systems.

Source: OFweek