Laserax acquires UV laser manufacturer DPSS Lasers…

06 Mar 2025

…and Viavi Solutions to acquire Spirent Communications’ high-speed Ethernet and security businesses.

Laserax acquiring DPSS Lasers.

Quebec, Canada-based Laserax has announced the acquisition of DPSS Lasers, a California-based manufacturer of high-power, 355 nm ultraviolet, solid-state lasers. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Laserax’s position in laser technology and a one-stop manufacturing solutions provider across multiple industries. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The acquisition expands Laserax’s U.S. operations, pursuing emerging applications, and is expected to drive growth. With a state-of-the-art application lab and additional production capacity in the U.S., Laserax will offer enhanced support and responsiveness to North American customers.

“This acquisition represents an important milestone for Laserax as we continue to expand our global reach and strengthen our expertise in UV and short-pulsed laser technology. DPSS Lasers has a record of delivering exceptional solutions, and together, we will accelerate innovation while providing even greater value to our customers,” said Laserax CEO Xavier Godmaire.

Founded in 1998, DPSS Lasers has developed high-performance laser solutions for precision manufacturing applications, such as stereolithography, indium-tin-oxide removal, direct write/repair, and molecular uncaging. By integrating DPSS Lasers’ expertise, Laserax says it will enhance its ability to support customers with cutting-edge technologies, improved application development, and expanded production capabilities.

Viavi to acquire Spirent divisions.

“The partnership will allow a broader range of custom laser integration possibilities for both DPSS and Laserax’s customers. This will allow both companies to provide the best overall laser solutions for the industry. Both companies already have seasoned laser professionals who understand different lasers, their applications & capabilities. It will be a pleasure to jointly work on new laser applications,” said Alex Laymon, President of DPSS.

Viavi Solutions to buy Spirent Communications divisions in $425 million deal

Viavi Solutions has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Spirent Communications’ high-speed Ethernet and network security businesses from Keysight Technologies for $410 million base cash consideration and an additional $15 million contingent cash consideration to be paid at closing.

The acquisition is conditional on regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the second quarter of calendar year 2025, shortly after the close of Keysight's acquisition of Spirent. The deal is expected to add approximately $180 million to Viavi’s NSE revenue in the first 12 months after closing and expected to be accretive to EPS 12 months after closing.

The transaction provides a complementary addition to Viavi’s ethernet testing platform and immediate infusion of software, hardware and protocol domain expertise across network layers to enhance Viavi’s engagement in the growing Ethernet, Security, AI, and digital infrastructure end markets.

“This transaction represents another step in our NSE growth strategy,” said Oleg Khaykin, President and CEO of Viavi. “This transaction brings us an advanced ethernet test and security product portfolio in the NEMs, Enterprise, Service Providers, Data Center Ecosystem and Government segments.”