12 May AMS acquires Bay Photonics
AMS Technologies has acquired UK-based photonics company Bay Photonics, expanding its expertise in optical alignment, packaging, and assembly of photonic components.
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Paignton, Bay Photonics develops packaging and assembly solutions for photonic applications in quantum technologies, advanced sensing, medical technology, marine, aerospace, defense, and telecommunications markets. The company has extensive experience in fiber coupling and high-precision optical alignment of photonic assemblies.
According to AMS Technologies, the acquisition combines these capabilities with its own expertise in system integration, electronics, and thermal management.
An automated die bonder at Bay Photonics precisely aligns and positions semiconductor components for the packaging of photonic devices. Image: Bay Photonics.
The consolidated organization will focus on the development and manufacture of packaged photonic components, integrated photonic modules, and production-ready assemblies for industrial applications. By bringing packaging, electronics, cooling, and system integration closer together, the companies aim to shorten development cycles and accelerate the transition from evaluation to volume production.
As part of the integration, AMS Technologies plans to expand its European engineering and manufacturing footprint across facilities in Paignton, Hanover, Germany, and Kraków, Poland. The company aims to establish a European platform for the design, development, and production of photonic systems.
According to AMS Technologies, the primary focus will be on high-mix, low-volume applications requiring customized photonic assemblies and systems. The offering will span chip-level packaging, modules, and subsystems through to complete system integration.
For OEMs and system developers, photonic packaging is becoming increasingly important, as optical alignment, thermal management, and integration complexity play a critical role in determining the scalability and commercial viability of photonic integrated circuit (PIC)-based systems.
Source: amstechnologies.com
Image: www.bayphotonics.com