Labsphere Acquires Photon Gear Expanding Optical Solutions

NORTH SUTTON, N.H. and ONTARIO, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Labsphere, a global leader in photonics, has acquired Photon Gear, Inc., a designer and builder of ultra-high-precision custom optical systems and lens assemblies based in Ontario, New York. The acquisition strengthens Labsphere's ability to deliver integrated optical solutions to customers in a range of industries, including medical devices, analytical instrumentation, semiconductor, aerospace and defense, and OEM applications.

Founded in 2000, Photon Gear specializes in advanced optical lens design, precision optical assembly, and multi-wavelength interferometric testing. The company's lens assemblies are used in semiconductor inspection and processing, medical and clinical instrumentation, metrology, and defense programs. By incorporating Photon Gear's engineering expertise, Labsphere broadens its capabilities in complex, application-specific optical systems. Customers can now source a designed-to-specification lens assembly, together with the light sources, integrating spheres, and calibration used to qualify it, from a single supplier, shortening design cycles and reducing the number of vendors on a program.

The acquisition reinforces Labsphere's position as a trusted partner for organizations that need to measure any light source, create any spectrum, and reflect any wavelength. By maintaining continuity across customer relationships, product availability, and service, Labsphere ensures a seamless transition for its customers.

This move is part of Labsphere's broader strategy to expand its offerings and meet the growing demand for precision optical solutions across various industries. The acquisition is expected to enhance Labsphere's capabilities and provide a more comprehensive range of services to its customers, driving innovation and growth in the photonics sector.

Labsphere, Inc. is a global leader in light sources, measurement systems, calibration, and reflectance solutions. Serving industries including medical devices, aerospace, automotive, and analytical instrumentation, Labsphere combines decades of expertise in integrating spheres, optical coatings, and precision manufacturing to deliver accurate and reliable optical performance.

Photon Gear specializes in advanced optical lens design, precision optical assembly, and multi-wavelength interferometric testing, serving semiconductor, scientific and analytical instrumentation, medical device, and aerospace and defense customers.