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50 YEARS OF PHOTONICS INNOVATION

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Who We Are

Precision in Photonics

Through its Ophir brand, MKS Inc. offers globally recognized solutions for laser measurement, beam analysis, and advanced optical applications.
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Established in 1976

Celebrating 50 years of photonics excellence, delivering precision laser measurement and world-class infrared optics.

Global Photonics Brand

Built on decades of technical innovation, MKS’s Ophir product line has become a global reference in laser measurement, beam analysis, and advanced optical solutions.

Two Leading Product Lines

  • Laser & beam measurement
  • Optics-thermal imaging

Unmatched Technical Depth

Powered by world class R&D and engineering expertise, MKS develops high performance solutions that address the most complex photonics challenges worldwide.

Our Story

A Journey of Creation and Growth

Optical coating development for precision components
1976

Optical coating development for precision components

Laser measurement instruments development and manufacturing
1979

Laser measurement instruments development and manufacturing

Infrared optical components fabrication and metrology
1981

Infrared optical components fabrication and metrology

Advanced precision machining capabilities
1990

Advanced precision machining capabilities

IPO on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
1991

IPO on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

Relocation to new HQ and manufacturing facility
1998

Relocation to new HQ and manufacturing facility

Acquisition of Romanian optics company and US laser beam profiling company
2001

Acquisition of Romanian optics company and US laser beam profiling company

Acquisition of US optics manufacturing and laser diagnostics companies
2003

Acquisition of US optics manufacturing and laser diagnostics companies

Acquired by Newport Corporation
2011

Acquired by Newport Corporation

Newport Corporation Acquired by MKS Inc.
2016

Newport Corporation Acquired by MKS Inc.

Growth

A legacy of development

Revenue growth over 50 years

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A global footprint

WORLDWIDE SUPPORT

MKS delivers world class support for its Ophir product line through a global network of R&D, manufacturing, and customer service centers in Israel, the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Global Scale

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MKS enables technologies that transform our world.
As a global technology leader, we deliver foundational solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications.

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TAKING PHOTONICS FORWARD

Advancing photonics for precision-driven global markets

Industrial Manufacturing

Industrial Manufacturing

Medical & Scientific Research

Medical & Scientific Research

Defense

Defense

Homeland Security

Homeland Security

Innovation in Motion

New Innovative Releases

The Next Chapter

Looking Forward

Five decades of photonics innovation have brought us here. The next chapter begins now, shaping the future of light, measurement, and precision.

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