II-VI INCORPORATED
II-VI Incorporated is a global leader in engineered materials and optoelectronic components. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, II-VI is a multinational company that manufactures a diverse range of products used in various high-tech applications.
The company's name, II-VI, refers to groups II and VI of the periodic table, as they originally focused on producing materials from elements in these groups.
II-VI's products serve multiple sectors, including:
Industrial: II-VI manufactures components such as laser solutions, optics, and engineered materials that are used in industrial manufacturing processes.
Telecommunications: The company produces components for datacom and telecom applications, including optical amplifiers, optical isolators, and wavelength management devices.
Aerospace & Defense: II-VI develops a range of products used in defense and aerospace applications, including high-energy laser systems, infrared optics, and materials for electronic warfare.
Life Sciences: In the life sciences sector, II-VI manufactures components for medical devices and instruments, such as advanced optics for DNA sequencing.
Semiconductor Equipment: II-VI also serves the semiconductor market, producing components like laser systems and optics that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors.
The company operates through three segments: Photonic Solutions, Compound Semiconductors, and Laser Solutions.