Melles Griot Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1969

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 1

Melles Griot General Information

Description

Manufacturer and distributor of optics, lasers, and opto mechanical hardware and instruments. The company supplies photonics products, including optical components and systems, as well as motion-control systems, thin-film coatings, and precision positioners. It also offers laser beam and spectral measurement products, machine vision products, shutters, microscope components, apertures and spatial filters, lab accessories, and forensics products, as well as optical tables, breadboards, and vibration isolators. It serves the semiconductor, biotechnology, metrology, and research industries.

Contact Information

Website
www.mellesgriot.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 2051 Palomar Airport Road
  • Suite 200
  • Carlsbad, CA 92011
  • United States
+1 (760)
Primary Industry
Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Acquirer
CVI Melles Griot
Vertical(s)
Manufacturing, TMT
Corporate Office
  • 2051 Palomar Airport Road
  • Suite 200
  • Carlsbad, CA 92011
  • United States
+1 (760)

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Melles Griot Valuation & Funding

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Melles Griot Comparisons

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Employees
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Manufacturer and distributor of optics, lasers, and opto mechanical hardware and instruments. The company supplies photo
Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Carlsbad, CA

North Reading, MA
 

Wetzlar, Germany
 
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Melles Griot Competitors (28)

One of Melles Griot’s 28 competitors is Teradyne, a Private Equity-Backed company based in North Reading, MA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Teradyne Private Equity-Backed North Reading, MA
Leica Microsystems Formerly PE-Backed Wetzlar, Germany
Ophir Optronics Solutions Corporate Backed or Acquired Jerusalem, Israel
Horiba Corporation Kyoto, Japan
Thorlabs Corporation Newton, NJ
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Melles Griot Patents

  • 71

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 23

    Granted

  • 1

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Melles Griot Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20170371152-A1 Shutter with linear actuator Active 28-Jun-2016
US-9851553-B1 Shutter with linear actuator Active 28-Jun-2016
US-8956059-B1 Shutter with power-free magnetic detent Active 26-Jun-2014
US-8851768-B1 Shutter with power-free blade return Active 14-Jun-2013
US-9274329-B2 Shutter with blade damping Active 08-Apr-2013 G02B26/00
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Melles Griot FAQs

  • When was Melles Griot founded?

    Melles Griot was founded in 1969.

  • Where is Melles Griot headquartered?

    Melles Griot is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

  • What industry is Melles Griot in?

    Melles Griot’s primary industry is Electronic Equipment and Instruments.

  • Is Melles Griot a private or public company?

    Melles Griot is a Private company.

  • What is Melles Griot’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Melles Griot is .

  • Who are Melles Griot’s competitors?

    Teradyne, Leica Microsystems, Ophir Optronics Solutions, Horiba, and Thorlabs are some of the 28 competitors of Melles Griot.

  • When was Melles Griot acquired?

    Melles Griot was acquired on 25-Jul-2007.

  • Who acquired Melles Griot?

    Melles Griot was acquired by CVI Melles Griot.

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