Jenoptik to acquire Berliner Glas Medical and SwissOptic from ASML.

Jenoptik, a distributor of laser diodes, agreed to acquire Berliner Glas Medical, a supplier of high-precision, custom optical components, and SwissOptic, a specialist in the development and manufacture of optical components and assemblies, from ASML, a manufacturer of chip-making equipment. Financial terms were not disclosed. “With this strategic acquisition we will strengthen our global and fast-growing photonics business by significantly expanding our already strong semiconductor equipment business, and, in particular, our highly attractive medical technology business,” Stefan Traeger, JENOPTIK President & CEO.