OptiGrate Corp. (an IPG Photonics Company)

**OptiGrate Corp. (an IPG Photonics Company)** is a manufacturer of holographic optical components for laser and spectroscopy systems. **Founded in 1999,** the company was **acquired by IPG Photonics Corp on May 14th, 2017**.

OptiGrate Corp is a leading technology company specializing in the design, development, and production of holographic optical elements. Its product range includes volume Bragg gratings (VBG) in inorganic photosensitive silicate glass, catering to OEMs, government contractors, and research institutions. The company's key product lines encompass VBGs for laser locking and stabilization, compact stretchers and compressors for high energy ultra-short pulsed laser systems, ultra-narrow band optical notch and bandpass filters, and more. With **over 400 customers on 5 continents,** OptiGrate has received industry recognition, such as being elected one of the 50 Florida Companies to Watch in 2011 and receiving the Small Manufacturer of the Year award in 2012.

The company's volume Bragg gratings find applications in **laser line narrowing/stabilization, spectral and spatial filters, Raman filters, multiband filters, compressors for fs/ps-lasers, spectral beam combining (SBC), coherent beam combining (CBC), wavelength multiplexing, high power beam splitters, beam steering & deflection, angular magnifiers, and single photon counting.** OptiGrate offers competitive salaries, a full benefit package, and professional growth opportunities to its employees.

OptiGrate Corp's acquisition by **IPG Photonics Corp** signifies a strategic move that can leverage the synergies between the two entities, potentially leading to innovative developments in the field of holographic optical components. With a strong foothold in **manufacturing and telecom industries**, OptiGrate presents an intriguing value proposition to potential investors and venture capitalists looking to explore opportunities in the fast-evolving arena of laser and spectroscopy systems.