New Name. Same People.
We are pleased to announce that, as of June 25, 2026, NKT Photonics has become the Lasers & Fibers Business Unit within the Hamamatsu Photonics Group and has been renamed Hamamatsu Photonics A/S. The change marks the next chapter in our evolution, following the acquisition by Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. in 2024.
The new name makes it clearer that we are part of the Hamamatsu Photonics Group and gives us a more unified identity. Customers around the world can still rely on the same people, lasers, and specialty fibers.
As part of the Hamamatsu Photonics Group, we will continue to build on the expertise, technology, and product portfolio developed by NKT Photonics. We will continue supporting our customers with high-performance lasers and specialty fibers for applications such as quantum technologies, medical and life sciences, semiconductors, and security.
President and CEO of the Hamamatsu Photonics Group, Tadashi Maruno, states: “This name change is about clarity. The people, products, and commitment built by NKT Photonics remain unchanged. By aligning the company name with the Hamamatsu Photonics Group, we make the identity clearer to customers and partners, further strengthening recognition and confidence in our capabilities as a global photonics organization.”
Find our full range of lasers and specialty fibers here on our website. To explore other products from the Hamamatsu Photonics Group, such as detectors, cameras, sensors, and lamps, visit www.hamamatsu.com.
For sales enquiries, please contact your usual Sales Manager or reach out to our Global Hamamatsu Sales team.
For questions regarding the name change, please contact Kim Per Hansen, CCO, at +45 43 48 39 00.
What Does the Name Change Mean to Me?
Are you wondering if you can still buy our trusted lasers and fibers (the answer is yes), if your contract is still valid (the answer is yes), or why we changed our name?
Check out the Frequently Asked Questions.
Who Are We Again?
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Read the Official Press Release
Check out the official press release.