Coherent

Coherent Corp. is a global leader in advanced materials, networking, and laser technologies, catering to the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent was founded in 1971 to produce high-quality materials and optics for industrial lasers. Today, Coherent operates in over 20 countries, driving innovations that fuel market megatrends and enable a safer, healthier, and more efficient world.

Coherent's expertise spans a wide range of products, including industrial lasers that revolutionize manufacturing by enhancing precision and efficiency. Their lasers are critical in producing advanced products, from automobiles to medical devices, leveraging Coherent Labs' deep materials processing knowledge to support Industry 4.0 advancements. In the semiconductor sector, Coherent's ceramics and metal-matrix composites are pivotal for state-of-the-art manufacturing throughput.

In the aerospace domain, Coherent's contributions to the James Webb Space Telescope's mirror array exemplify their role in space exploration. They also support laser communication links for low-Earth-orbit satellites, showcasing their optical communications prowess. Coherent's semiconductor technology platforms are essential in consumer electronics and automotive applications, with semiconductor lasers enabling secure facial biometric measurements in smartphones and advanced driver monitoring systems in vehicles. Additionally, their silicon carbide-based power electronics enhance electric vehicle efficiency, underlining Coherent's critical role in driving technological innovation across multiple industries.