LASER COMPONENTS Expands Through Acquisition. Pyroelectric Detectors Now Manufactured In House.

The LASER COMPONENTS Group expands its Infrared Detector activities and acquires the majority ownership of U.S.-based manufacturer Microwatt Applications, LLC.

As of July 2014, Microwatt will operate under the name LASER COMPONENTS Pyro Group, Inc. and as a subsidiary of LASER ­COMPONENTS Detector Group who already manufacture a successful line of IR semiconductor detectors. ­Microwatt’s location in Florida will remain and be gradually expanded.

Microwatt manufactures Pyroelectric Detectors based on LiTaO3 for industrial gas analysis, medical technology and flame recognition. Also produced are Pyroelectric Detectors based on DLaTGS as the sensing material used in premium applications such as FTIR spectrometers and THz which are gaining in importance in the market place.

Please join us and take a look at our new ­Pyroelectric Detectors on our web site or by simply giving us a call. As always we look forward to working with you.

Gary B. Hayes
CEO/General Manager