Summary
Coherent Corp. develops, manufactures, and markets engineered materials, optoelectronic components, and devices worldwide. It operates in two segments, Compound Semiconductors and Photonic Solutions. The Compound Semiconductors segment provides optical and electro-optical components and materials used in high-power CO2 lasers, fiber-lasers, and direct diode lasers for materials processing applications; infrared optical components and high-precision optical assemblies for aerospace and defense, medical, and commercial laser imaging applications; semiconductor lasers and detectors for optical interconnects and sensing applications; engineered materials for thermoelectric, ceramics, and silicon carbide various applications; and compound semiconductor epitaxial wafers for applications in optical and wireless communication. The Photonic Solutions segment manufactures transceivers for data centers and telecom optical networks; pump lasers, optical amplifiers, wavelength selective switches, and advanced components for telecom networks; and crystal materials, optics, lasers, and optoelectronic modules in a range of applications, including optical communications, life sciences, and consumer electronics markets. The company serves original equipment manufacturers, laser end users, system integrators of high-power lasers, U.S. government prime contractors, and various U.S. government agencies, as well as manufacturers of equipment and devices for industrial, optical communications, consumer electronics, and security and monitoring applications. The company was formerly known as II-VI Incorporated and changed its name to Coherent Corp. in September 2022. Coherent Corp. was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania.
History
Coherent, Inc. was founded in 1966 by Dr. Terry J. Miller in Palo Alto, California. It began to become a commercially successful company in 1968. By 1971, the company had outgrown the limitations of its original site, and moved to a larger facility in the nearby Santa Clara Valley. In 1976, Coherent announced its first diode-pumped argon laser. Shortly after, Coherent was the first to develop a compact, affordable argon ion laser, establishing itself as the world's leading supplier of argon ion lasers. In 1999, the company acquired Sierra CNC Technologies, Inc., which built high-quality, computer controlled laser machining tools.
Mission
At Coherent, our mission is to create value for our customers by creating and providing products and services that are designed to provide the highest level of performance, convenience and satisfaction. By using the latest advances in laser technology, we aim to deliver solutions that exceed our customers' needs and expectations.
Vision
Coherent is committed to providing solutions for a variety of applications, from industrial production and research to consumer applications. As we move into the future, Coherent is focused on remaining at the forefront of laser technology, and creating innovative solutions that will help customers succeed and stay ahead of the competition.
Key Team
Dr. Giovanni Barbarossa Ph.D. (Pres of Materials Segment & Chief Strategy Officer)
Dr. Julie Sheridan Eng (Chief Technology Officer)
Mr. Anantha Ganga (Chief Information Officer)
Dr. Christopher S. Koeppen (Chief Innovation Officer)
Dr. Carl J. Johnson (Co-Founder)
Mr. Mark Lourie (VP of Corp. Communications)
Mr. Ronald Basso J.D. (Chief Legal, Compliance Officer & Company Sec.)
Recognition and Awards
Coherent has been honored throughout its history for its achievements in innovation, science and technology and outstanding customer service. For its work related to the development of the semiconductor industry, the company was awarded the National Medal of Technology in 2002. Coherent has also received the prestigious Industrial Laser Achievement Award and was honored with several R&D 100 awards.
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