NKT Photonics announced that, as of June 25, 2026, the company 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 NKT’s evolution, following the acquisition by Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. in 2024.
The new name makes it clearer that NKT is part of the Hamamatsu Photonics Group and gives a more unified identity. Customers around the world can still rely on the same people, lasers, and specialty fibres.
As part of the Hamamatsu Photonics Group the Lasers & Fibers Business Unit will continue to build on the expertise, technology, and product portfolio developed by NKT Photonics. The Unit will continue supporting its customers with high-performance lasers and specialty fibres 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 organisation.”