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Seminex Adds Application Engineer to Improve Worldwide Customer Support

March 22, 2022August 26, 2016 by edg_admin

SemiNex Corporation announces the appointment of Patrick Dinneen as Application Engineer to support customers worldwide with the latest SemiNex technologies and technical services to meet their exacting requirements.

“We are excited to have Patrick as our new Application Engineer,” announced David Bean, SemiNex President and Chief Executive Officer. “Patrick’s unique combination of engineering and customer service skills will bring in fresh, innovative ideas to support our customers and accelerate SemiNex growth.”

Patrick is working out of SemiNex Headquarters in Peabody, Massachusetts as the technical liaison between SemiNex and its customers. He will provide timely technical support to new and existing customers as well as support new applications in the marketplace for laser technology. He has a strong understanding of the product line and has experience in both U.S. and International technical support. With conversational fluency in Spanish and a working knowledge of Mandarin Chinese, Patrick plans to tap into new business opportunities for SemiNex.

Mr. Dinneen graduated Magna Cum Laude from Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science. Just prior to receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, he and his senior design team were awarded the George Farnell Design Award for their biogas system which addressed poor indoor air quality in rural east equatorial Africa. The system provided a means for dramatically improving the air particulate byproduct of burning solid fuels in open pit fires within homes.

Following graduation, Patrick worked as a Mechanical Project Engineer at Woodland Power Products. While there, he and a team of engineers designed, developed, and prototyped new outdoor power equipment products. Realizing his skills were useful across departments within the company, Patrick excelled in providing phone and in-person customer support, working on advertising projects, and visiting manufacturing suppliers in both the U.S. and China. From this experience he developed a keen interest in all business aspects of engineering. As a versatile team player he became a valuable member of the company.

“I am proud to be part of the team at SemiNex Corporation,” said Patrick. “The company has a significant global impact in the semiconductor laser industry, and its forward thinking atmosphere is unmatched. I am thrilled to be working with our existing customers and look forward to exploring new business relationships.”

SemiNex Corporation Extends Epitaxial Growth Options with IQE

July 27, 2020May 15, 2016 by edg_admin

SemiNex Corporation, a leading supplier of high-power InP lasers in the 1300 to 1700 nm range is pleased to announce an expanded business relationship with IQE’s Photonics Business Unit which brings additional capacity to the laser product market.

SemiNex has experienced rapid growth and market share improvements over the past two years with business more than tripling in that time frame. This is due in part to the fabless business model and SemiNex’s ability to offer quick product development. SemiNex utilizes best-in-class outsourcing for critical components including the highest quality of epitaxial material grown by IQE to SemiNex’s exacting specifications. This business approach allows SemiNex to scale its operations while controlling cost, maintaining quality and exceeding customers’ expectations.

Neal Stoker, SemiNex VP of Sales and Marketing, shares that this business model allows the company to be innovative when faced with specific customer request. “Having IQE as a partner in the supply chain allows us to be more responsive, more creative and quicker to market.”

Dr. John Callahan, Ph.D. states, “For several years IQE has supplied SemiNex with superior product. Their quality, attention to detail, and flexibility has allowed SemiNex to expand its business offerings. We are thankful for this partnership and we look forward to working together for several years to come.”

Andrew Joel, Business Development Director at IQE Photonics adds, “We are proud to supply SemiNex with our wafers; we believe that their strong commitment to continuous improvement and innovation embodies and furthers our own values and commitments. The expansion of Photonics from traditional core markets into new high volume consumer segments presents an exciting opportunity for both companies.”

SemiNex provides customers with the most innovative laser diodes with best-in-class power and efficiency with wavelengths between 1300 and 1700 nm. For more information, see www.seminex.com.

SemiNex Corporation Expands Patent Portfolio to China

July 27, 2020April 8, 2016 by edg_admin

Chinese Certificate No. 1950609 issued for Semiconductor Laser Assembly and Packing

SemiNex Corporation is pleased to announce that it has received a Certificate of Patent for Invention from the State Intellectual Property Office of the People’s Republic of China. The awarded patent parallels U.S. Patent 8,811,439 B2 for Semiconductor Laser Assembly and Packaging System. The U.S. patent was awarded August 2014. This new patent continues to strengthen SemiNex’s Intellectual Property portfolio and reinforces the company’s position as a worldwide leader for high power InP lasers between 1300 and 1700nm.

“SemiNex recognizes China as a growing and important market. We look forward to working with our partners and customers to bring a best-in-class integrated Laser Engine to the Chinese market,” SemiNex President David Bean stated. “This newly issued patent provides a path for us to do this with confidence.”

The patent applies to SemiNex’s Laser Engine product line. The Laser Engine is a low cost design which incorporates a radial heat sink, cooling fan and collimating optics. It is used in a wide variety of applications including consumer medical, imaging, sensing and R&D. The Laser Engine is available in a variety of wavelengths between 1300 and 1700nm, but is used most often at 1450 and 1550nm.

Sales and Marketing Vice President Neal Stoker added, “SemiNex is on the forefront of new and developing technology. Securing this patent along with our other patents gives our customers the confidence that they are working with leaders in the industry.”

Paul Hartung Joins SemiNex Board of Directors

March 22, 2022March 9, 2016 by edg_admin

SemiNex Corporation announces the appointment of Paul Hartung, former President, CEO and Chairman of Cognoptix, as its newest Board member.

“We are very fortunate to have Paul joining our Board of Directors,” said SemiNex President and Chief Executive Officer David Bean. “He brings to us an impressive business background with an extensive knowledge of the laser and medical industries. He will be a valuable asset to our Board of Directors.”

Hartung is a long time life sciences executive with a proven track record in launching successful startup businesses and leading organizations within Fortune 500 companies. Most recently Hartung was President, CEO and Chairman of Cognoptix where he raised over $32 Million in Angel and VC funding to develop an innovative eye scan for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, leading the company from concept through clinical trials, with outstanding Phase 2 results.

“I am pleased to join the Board of SemiNex, with its industry-leading semiconductor lasers, designed to address significant unmet needs in healthcare and other markets,” shares Paul Hartung. “I look forward to helping the company drive its growth.”

Upon graduating from MIT with an MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Hartung began his career as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at General Electric Company and received the FW Taylor Award of CIRP for his research.

As Director of R&D at Laser Fare Ltd., Hartung developed new laser processing techniques for the medical device industry as well as other applications. While at Trumpf he developed high power automated laser systems for industrial applications. At Summit Technology, a leading developer of the LASIK procedure, he was responsible for the manufacture of medical laser systems and consumables for vision correction. Hartung was involved in a number of mergers and acquisitions, and directed global operations and new product introductions as Senior Director at 3Com Corporation, and then became Vice President of Operations at Winphoria Networks, a successful mobile communications startup acquired by Motorola.

In addition to the SemiNex board, Paul serves on the board of Medical Development Group (MDG), a leading medical technology professional organization, and the Business Advisory board of Metria Innovations, a leader in real-time motion tracking systems. As well as mentoring entrepreneurs at MIT Venture Mentoring Service, Mass BioTech Council’s MassCONNECT, Tech Sandbox and The Capital Network, he is an active speaker, author and inventor on a number of patents.

In addition to Paul Hartung, SemiNex’s Board of Directors includes Ted Krantz, former CEO of Velcro Industries; Timothy Feeney, founder of HF Management Group; Rod Van Sciver, retired President of TimberTech Co; and David Bean, founder, President, and CEO of SemiNex.

SemiNex Corp. Launches 1st Full E-commerce Website for Laser Diodes

March 22, 2022February 16, 2016 by edg_admin

New SemiNex.com website Features Refreshed Design, Enhanced Content and E-commerce Capabilities

SemiNex Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of its new website at www.seminex.com. The relaunched site provides customers with a plethora of new information regarding SemiNex lasers with the ability to check inventory, download CAD files and place orders directly online.

The revised seminex.com website sets a new standard in the laser industry where customers have access to detailed product specifications, pricing, drawings, export requirements, product availability and delivery times. These features allow customers to order direct from the SemiNex factory to reduce transaction costs and save time.

Among its many new features, the website allows customers to quickly find products based on power, wavelengths, package type, laser operation and other important attributes. Neal Stoker, SemiNex VP of Sales and Marketing, shared “We are excited to offer the best online experience that compares to online industry leaders like Amazon.com. Our customers love how easy seminex.com is to navigate, access needed engineering information and place orders.”

In addition to product information customers will also find enhanced educational pages for wavelengths and topics of interest. SemiNex sells products around the world in over 30 countries and the new website now allows customers to gain full and instant access to everything they need to do business with SemiNex. “We are pleased to deliver real-time support to our customers in any time-zone around the world. Now they can obtain real-time quotes and place orders 24×7 without the hassle of waiting hours or even days for email responses,” stated David Bean, President.

In addition to the new seminex.com website, SemiNex continues to offer world-class customer service through its many worldwide distributors and direct representatives in the USA.

K. Theodor Krantz joins SemiNex Board of Directors

March 22, 2022December 10, 2015 by edg_admin

SemiNex Corporation announces the appointment of Ted Krantz, former CEO of Velcro Industries, to its Board of Directors.

“We are excited to welcome Ted to our Board of Directors,” said SemiNex President and Chief Executive Officer David Bean. “Ted brings impressive business acumen with him, and that combined with his proven track record in business make him a perfect fit for our Board of Directors.”

Krantz is a veteran in the realm of industrial manufacturing with an extensive background in sourcing, finance, business development and growth. Currently, Ted serves as the part-time V.P. of Finance at Airmar Technology Corp, a leader in marine ultrasonic technologies. He also served as Airmar President from 2000 – 2011.

Krantz received a BA from Princeton in 1964 and an MBA from Harvard in 1968. He maintains a proficiency and passion for Romance Languages, stemming from his collegiate experiences. Ted’s business experience includes ten years with Certainteed Corporation, where he held various positions including V.P. of Operations and Assistant Corporate Controller. He also spent several years with La Compagnie de Saint-Gobain as V.P. of Finance for the Fiberglass Reinforcements Group. Saint-Gobain S.A. is the 5th largest French industrial manufacturing company. Krantz then spent 16 years with Velcro Industries, serving as President of Velcro USA from 1984-1999 and CEO of Velcro Industries from 1994-1999. Ted also serves on the Board of Directors and audit committees for several other companies and has also been involved in civic and philanthropic work with organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, the United Way, Elliot Hospital and as a Trustee of the Amherst, NH Public Library, to name but a few. He served as an adjunct professor at Southern New Hampshire University from 2000-2005 in the area of Business Strategy.

“I’m very happy to be taking a seat on the SemiNex Board of Directors,” shares Krantz. “SemiNex’s reputation for providing innovative, quality lasers and commitment to continuous improvement are tantamount to a successful business, and I look forward to helping guide the company as it enjoys unprecedented growth and demand.”

In addition to Ted Krantz, SemiNex’s Board of Directors includes Timothy Feeney, founder of HF Management Group; Greg Smith, President of CIV; Rod Van Sciver, retired President of TimberTech Co; and David Bean, founder, President, and CEO of SemiNex.

SemiNex Corporation Named on Prestigious Inc. 5000 List

October 23, 2020August 20, 2015 by edg_admin

Peabody, Mass. – August 20, 2014 SemiNex Corporation, a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of high power laser diodes in the 1300-1700nm wavelength range, is announcing its inclusion in Inc. Magazine’s annual list of the 5000 fastest-growing companies in America. SemiNex ranked 1710 on the Inc. 500|5000 2014 list, available online at http://www.inc.com/inc5000/list/2014. Founded in 2003, SemiNex offers laser diodes with industry-leading power and efficiency, available as bare die or bars, as well as in a variety of packages for implementation into systems.

“We are honored to be named one of America’s fastest-growing companies,” said David Bean, founder and president of SemiNex. “We knew we had been experiencing rapid growth, but to receive an official acknowledgement has given the team a new sense of achievement.”

To be considered for inclusion in the Inc. 500|5000, businesses had to have revenue of at least $100,000 in 2010 and revenue of at least $2,000,000 in 2013. Among the top 5,000 fastest-growing companies in America, 174 were based in Massachusetts.

SemiNex supplies laser diodes to customers in the military, industrial, cosmetic, and medical fields. Due to their wavelength and power, SemiNex laser diodes are ideal for implementation in an array of applications, providing a wide customer base and multiple avenues for future growth.

2-Chip Module Boasts High Power, High Brightness

July 27, 2020February 9, 2015 by edg_admin

SemiNex introducing new laser package at Photonics West

Peabody, Mass. – February 9, 2015- SemiNex Corporation continues to expand its packaged product line featuring SemiNex high-power laser diodes with the 2CM, a two-chip laser module that outputs up to 8 Watts of CW power in a single core fiber.

For over a decade, leading laser companies – including SemiNex – have offered multi-chip laser products which output high power through bundled fiber pigtails. In some applications, these bundles were fusion spliced into a single core fiber for high brightness. In other applications, laser bars were coupled directly into fibers using complex optical benches. While these approaches achieved the desired results, significant energy was lost and the modules were expensive. The 2CM (2 Chip Module) is the ideal solution for applications requiring high brightness, high power and high conversion efficiency from a small form-factor laser.

Dr. John Callahan, SemiNex’s vice president of engineering, explained: “The 2CM fills the niche between SemiNex’s industry-leading, single element, 4-Pin lasers and SemiNex’s high power MCM lasers.”

Unlike SemiNex’s multi-chip modules (MCMs), the beams of the chips in the 2CM are combined into one fiber, not into a fiber bundle. The 2CM also a fraction of the size of the MCM, housed in a package measuring 52mm by 35mm.

The off-the-shelf version of the 2CM features an “eye-safe” 1470 nanometer (nm) wavelength; 0.22 NA, 200µm fiber with an SMA 905 connector; as well as a red aiming beam and a thermistor. The product can be designed to emit custom wavelengths at 1310, 1532, 1550, and 1625nm, as well.

“The 2CM is unique to the industry,” offered Neal Stoker, vice president of sales and marketing at SemiNex. “It is the only laser module we know of that has this size footprint and can produce up to 8 Watts of power in the SWIR (short wave infrared) spectrum.” The standard 1470 nm laser diode is ideal for several medical and dermatological applications, such as surgical treatment of varicose veins. The 2CM is also available at 1490, 1560 and 1570 nm. Applications requiring these wavelengths may also benefit from the increased power and small footprint of the 2CM.

High Power Laser Packages with Detachable Fiber Available from SemiNex

July 27, 2020January 16, 2015 by edg_admin

14-Pin DF offers new flexibility in laser system design

Peabody, Mass. – January 26, 2015- SemiNex Corporation introduces its new 14-Pin DF laser package, which will be on display at the SPIE Photonics West conference in San Francisco, CA. The 14-Pin DF is ideally suited for integration as a high-power IR laser in systems where the use of disposable fibers is prevalent. The ability to detach the fiber makes the package useful for front panel mounting, and enables users to easily replace damaged fiber without having to replace the entire package. Applications such as surgical systems, industrial processing, manufacturing, and remote sensing also benefit from the increased efficiency of the detachable fiber design. The laser produces up to 5.8 Watts of CW power at 1475 nanometers and up to 5.4 Watts at 1560 nm.

“Working closely with a key medical manufacturer, we identified the need for a package with a detachable fiber, allowing the integration of disposable fibers so that the laser could be operated using new fiber assemblies for each patient,” disclosed Vice President of Sales and Marketing Neal Stoker. While the package was designed and validated with customers in the medical industry, Stoker sees advantages to using it in industrial and scientific settings, as well. Historically, customers used a fiber bulkhead connector (typically 1.5 dB IL) that allowed end users to change fiber assemblies as required. The 14-Pin DF eliminates the loss associated with the connector, increases overall system performance, simplifies manufacturing, reduces heat load and increases system reliability.

The 14-Pin DF package comes standard with a high power SemiNex laser diode, an SMA connector for 200µm, .22NA fiber, a red aiming beam, and a thermistor. For temperature tuning and wavelength stabilization, the 14-Pin DF is also available with a thermoelectric cooler (TEC). Standard wavelengths include 1475 and 1560 nm, with other wavelengths in the 1300-1700 nanometer range available upon request.

President David Bean concluded, “SemiNex has the highest power chips in the market at SWIR wavelengths, and we are happy to apply our expertise in packaging to address whatever challenges customers bring to us.”

Technical specifications can be found in the datasheet.

SemiNex Issued New Technology Patent

July 27, 2020December 16, 2014 by edg_admin

Compact system and assembly process for producing high volume, low cost, “eye safe” lasers

Peabody, Mass. – December 16, 2014 – SemiNex Corporation, a Peabody, Massachusetts-based manufacturer of high power infrared lasers, was awarded Patent 8,811,439 on August 19, 2014 for a compact laser system and the associated self-aligning assembly and packaging process.

“The laser engine system we’ve designed provides an efficient means of integrating a laser and a cooling system into a very small form factor,” explained Vice President of Design & Engineering John Callahan, PhD. “It’s well suited for applications where overall system cost and space are at a premium.” The patented system consists of a semiconductor laser, cooling mechanism, and optics.

SemiNex’s laser diode technology delivers low-cost, high-power laser sub-systems. The laser engine patent adds to the company’s patents related to their chip technology and laser systems. SemiNex-patented technology is used throughout various industries; including medical, military, and aerospace.

Patent 8,811,439 covers technology that addresses the needs of the consumer market, where high volume and low cost are key factors in design. In addition to the design of the system, the patent covers the assembly and packaging processes. These are designed to be self-aligning to reduce manufacturing cost while increasing manufacturing throughput. “SemiNex took an innovative approach to reducing manufacturing time through elegant engineering,” explained Chief Executive Officer David Bean.

The technology is currently in use at SemiNex, and the company has additional patents pending.