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Hamamatsu Photonics is a leading manufacturer of devices for the generation and measurement of visible, infrared, and ultraviolet light. These devices include photomultipliers, photodiodes, infrared detectors, image sensors, scientific cameras, and light sources. We also offer x-ray detectors and sources, as well as specialized photometric systems for semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical development, nondestructive inspection, and academic research. Hamamatsu is dedicated to the betterment of life through light-based technologies. Based on this corporate philosophy, we conduct basic research on the fundamental properties of light, while also making extensive R&D efforts in the development of new products. Our devices are used in scientific, industrial, and commercial applications around the world. We have a global network of operations. In Japan: Global headquarters, manufacturing, and research facilities are located in Hamamatsu, Japan. Here we have four primary manufacturing divisions: Electron Tube Division (for products such as photomultiplier tubes, scintillators, light sources, and x-ray sources); Solid State Division (photodiodes, silicon photomultipliers, image sensors, infrared detectors, x-ray detectors, MEMS devices); Systems Division (scientific cameras, photometric systems); and Laser Group (laser diodes, quantum cascade lasers). Tokyo Stock Exchange, TYO: 6965. In the Americas: Hamamatsu Corporation is the North American subsidiary of Hamamatsu Photonics. Our headquarters is in Bridgewater, NJ and we have a branch office in San Jose, CA. In Europe: Hamamatsu Photonics Europe GmbH is the regional headquarters. Primary sales offices are located in Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Satellite sales offices in several other countries. In Asia: Hamamatsu Photonics (China) Co., Ltd. in Shanghai provides primary sales support in China.

Omron Adept Technologies, Inc. is a global, leading provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics systems and services.. Joining Omron Corpration in October 2015, Adept is now a part of the acceleration of OMRON's "ILOR+S"​ (Input, Logic, Output, Robotics and Safety) strategy for its Industrial Automation Business, which provides automation solutions for the manufacturing industries Adept systems provide unmatched performance and economic value throughout the production lifecycle, enabling customers to achieve precision, quality and productivity in their assembly, handling and packaging processes. Founded in 1983, Omron Adept Technologies is the largest U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial robots. Adept intelligent automation product lines include industrial robots, mobile robots, and other flexible automation equipment, machine vision, and systems and applications software. Omron Adept provides cost-effective robotics systems and services to high-growth markets including Packaged Goods, Life Sciences, Electronics and Semiconductor; as well as to traditional industrial markets including machine tool automation and automotive components. Manufacturing its products in San Ramon, California, Omron Adept markets, distributes, and supports its products worldwide both directly and through channel partners. Adept’s robotics products and services are the solutions of choice for many industry-leading corporations. Adept is ISO 9001:2000 certified. Omron Adept believes intelligent automation is key to the success of any medium or high volume discrete manufacturing enterprise. Omron Adept's strategy is to provide a broad range of high reliability, configurable, intelligent robot, controller, vision and software products along with world-class service to allow manufacturers to maximize the productivity, flexibility and quality of the products they manufacture.

Thorlabs is a leading designer and manufacturer of photonics equipment for research, manufacturing, and biomedical applications. Founded in 1989, Thorlabs is headquartered in Newton, New Jersey with approximately 2,500 employees at manufacturing and sales offices in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Sweden, Japan, China, and Brazil. As a vertically integrated company we design, develop, and manufacture our product portfolio of over 20,000 items.