John R. Ambroseo

Coherent, Inc. is a provider of laser solutions and optics for microelectronics, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, scientific and aerospace, and defense markets. It operates through the following business segments: OEM Laser Sources (OLS) and Industrial Lasers & Systems (ILS). The OLS segment focuses on laser sources and complex optical sub-systems, typically used in microelectronics manufacturing, medical diagnostics, and therapeutic medical applications. The ILS segment covers laser sources, sub-systems, and tools, which are used for industrial laser materials processing. The company was founded by Eugene Watson on May 26, 1966, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Lambda Physik AG manufactures pulsed ultraviolet lasers. It operates in three strategic segments: Lithography, industrial, medical and scientific applications. Its lasers are used to measure pollution, enable IC designers to package denser circuitry for more semiconductors, enable manufacturers to lower the cost of flat panel displays, allow engineers to drill nozzles & shape surfaces and permit surgeons to operate on tissues as delicate as the human eye. The company is headquartered in Gottingen, Germany.

Coherent (UK) Ltd. manufactures medical laser products. It also offers installation and servicing of medical products. The company is headquartered in Ely, the United Kingdom.

Coherent Photonics Group manufactures laser systems and equipment. The private company is based in Santa Clara.