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Hamamatsu Photonics Celebrates 70 Years in Advancing Photonics Technology

07 December 2023 | Hamamatsu Photonics UK Ltd

Hamamatsu Photonics Celebrates 70 Years in Advancing Photonics Technology

Hamamatsu Photonics, a global leader in photonics technology, is proud to announce its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of achievements and contributions to the world of photonics.

Since its founding in 1953, Hamamatsu Photonics has made it its mission to advance science and technology by establishing photonics as a fundamental source of innovation for all its customers.

From its humble beginnings as a small factory in Hamamatsu City, Japan, the company has grown into a world-renowned provider of sophisticated detectors, sources, and imaging products ranging from components to complete systems.

"We will continue to propose solutions to our customers' problems and provide value that exceeds their expectations. In addition, we will continue to contribute to the world by understanding social, environmental, and human issues, and moving quickly and significantly through the ‘value creation cycle’ that solves them with technology and products.” Tadashi Maruno, Representative Director, and President.

Key Milestones in Hamamatsu Photonics' 70-Year Journey:
  • 1953: Established Hamamatsu TV Co., Ltd. with the dream of linking optical technology with industry. Development of the first video camera product.
  • 1959: Introduction of the first photomultiplier tube: a world-wide leading product. Beginning of our first factories.
  • 1960s: Business expansion and development. Taking up new challenges in unknown fields.
  • 1970s: Preparation for the big leap. Laying the cornerstone for solid-state products and system products.
  • 1980s: The age of photonics. Changing from Hamamatsu TV Co., Ltd. to Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
  • 1990s: Beginning of new explorations. Stepping forward to contribute to better human life.
  • 2000s: Pioneering for the next generation. Aiming at creating new industries.
  • 2010s: From Hamamatsu to the world. Making further progress toward global expansion.
  • 2020s: Continued growth and expansion of product portfolio in photonics.

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27/4/2018 - Newly developed compact laser diode modules Hamamatsu Photonics has developed compact laser diode modules that emit a uniform high-intensity beam capable of pumping high-power industrial pulsed solid-state lasers.
20/2/2018 - New 110 kV Microfocus X-Ray Source Hamamatsu Photonics has unveiled a new sealed type MFX which combines the advantages of a high accuracy “open type” MFX and the easy maintenance of a “sealed type” MFX.
04/9/2017 - Experience drives revolution... introducing the new NanoZoomer S360
26/4/2017 - Hamamatsu develops the world’s smallest high-voltage power supply module with high stability and low noise Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. has announced the development of the world’s smallest high-voltage power supply (HVPS) module with high stability and low noise.
05/4/2017 - Hamamatsu introduce a new range of MPPC® Silicon Photomultipliers with Enhanced Near-Infrared Sensitivity Hamamatsu Photonics introduce their new range of Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs); the S13720 series.