Smiths Interconnect Acquires Reflex Photonics to Target Optical Transceiver Market

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Smiths Interconnect has acquired Reflex Photonics, a rugged high-reliability optical transceiver modules provider for space, defence, aerospace, and industrial applications, to expand in high-speed data transmission market. Reflex's optical transceivers deliver high signal density and ultra-fast speeds for low Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) solutions. The company's products are mainly used in harsh environment advanced systems such as AESA radars, high-performance computers, satellites, automotive applications, in-flight entertainment, and high-resolution cameras.

Reflex complements Smiths Interconnect’s product offering with the addition of a core fibre optic capability that will help address the needs arising from high-speed data transmission in market segments requiring high reliability. Reflex’s products, patents, and references will provide significant differentiation to Smiths Interconnect, supporting the company’s ambition to be a partner of choice for innovative and high-speed connectivity solutions for demanding applications. In addition, Reflex’s location in Canada will open this key geographical market to Smiths Interconnect.

According to Smiths Interconnect President Karen Bomba, the acquisition of Reflex adds leading ruggedized and radiation-resistant transceiver technology to Smith’s offering, strengthening the company’s presence and positioning in harsh environment fibre optic end applications.

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