17.09.2024 • NewsLaser

SuperLight Photonics expands reach with strategic partnership in Japan

The Dutch spin-off company from the University of Twente is expanding its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.

SuperLight Photonics has engaged in a strategic partnership with KLV, a top-tier Japanese distributor, marking a bold step in expanding its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region. This new alliance is set to enhance the availability of SuperLight Photonics’ products within Japan, a market known for its demand for state-of-the-art technology.

KLV is a Japanese distributor of light sources, optical devices and optical...
KLV is a Japanese distributor of light sources, optical devices and optical systems (Source: Superlight Photonics / Wiley)

The partnership is designed to capitalize on KLV’s in-depth expertise and extensive network in Japan, ensuring that SuperLight Photonics’ solutions are seamlessly integrated into the local market and enjoy localized support, applications, and solutions.

“We are excited to add SuperLight Photonics to our supplier portfolio,” said Daisuke Kawagishi, CEO of KLV. “Its innovative compact supercontinuum light sources are expected to be used in various applications in research and industrial fields. We are constantly striving to solve our customers’ problems with optical solutions, and we are looking forward to leveraging our spectroscopic expertise bringing the SuperLight Photonics offering to market.”

“We are honored to enter the Japan market by joining forces with KLV as our trusted partner,” said Jeroen Biesterbos, CCO of SuperLight Photonics. “Japan represents a key growth market for us. This partnership aligns with our strategy to serve customers across the globe with our industry-leading photonic technologies in combination with local support and integration expertise.”

Further reading: “The world’s first portable wideband laser”, wileyindustrynews.com, 09 November 2023

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