Exail Strengthens Photonics Capabilities with Leukos Acquisition

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Exail, a leading high-tech industrial group specializing in cutting-edge robotics, maritime, navigation, aerospace, and photonics technologies, announced that it has acquired photonics company Leukos, which specializes in advanced laser sources for metrology, spectroscopy, and imaging applications. Leukos brings over 20 years of expertise in developing high-tech products, including pulsed micro-lasers, supercontinuum laser sources, and ultrafast fiber lasers.

Strengthening its technological capabilities in photonics, this acquisition marks a significant milestone for Exail. By combining Leukos’s advanced technologies with Exail’s expertise in specialty fibers, modulation, micro-optical assemblies, and quantum systems, the group enhances its product offerings and expands its solutions to address new markets, including biophotonics and microelectronics. Leukos will operate as a subsidiary of Exail, retaining its product portfolio and branding to ensure continuity for customers and partners.

“This is a great opportunity for Leukos to become part of Exail. With the added value of Exail’s proven technologies, we see new directions of innovation focused on developing unique products. Joining Exail will also accelerate the commercial development of our laser technologies and laser-based systems.” said Guillaume Huss, CEO of Leukos.

“We are thrilled to welcome Leukos into the Exail family. This acquisition perfectly aligns with our photonics strategy by broadening our technological portfolio, accelerating innovation, and strengthening our global reach. Together, we will combine our expertise to deliver cutting-edge solutions to our scientific and industrial customers worldwide, while supporting Leukos in scaling its unique technologies to new markets.” Said Fabien Napolitano, CEO of Exail.

About Exail

Exail is a leading high-tech industrial group specializing in cutting-edge robotics, maritime, navigation, aerospace and photonics technologies. With a strong entrepreneurial culture, Exail delivers unrivaled performance, reliability and safety to its civil and defense clients operating in severe environments. From the deep sea to outer space, Exail expands their capabilities with a full range of robust in-house manufactured components, products and systems.

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