Avo Photonics
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Optoelectronics, Manufacturing |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Founder | Dr. Joseph L. Dallas and team of engineers and laser physicists |
| Fate | Acquired by Halma plc in 2011 |
| Headquarters | Horsham , United States |
Area served | Worldwide (including Europe: Germany, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Italy, Norway) |
| Products | Optoelectronic solutions, diode-pumped solid-state lasers, fiber amplifiers, laser projector sources, high-power isolators, tunable lasers, infrared imagers, Lidar units, reagent photometers, space and airborne rangefinders |
| Parent | Halma plc |
Avo Photonics, Inc. operates as a contract manufacturer focused on the design, engineering, and production of private-label optoelectronic solutions tailored for sectors including medical, industrial, defense, aerospace, and communications.
Based in Horsham, Pennsylvania, the company manages a manufacturing plant featuring extensive clean room facilities. Its satellite location in Toronto, Ontario supports additional design validation efforts. Avo also sustains distribution channels throughout Europe, covering countries such as Germany, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Norway.
History
Established in 2003 by a team of engineers and laser physicists led by Dr. Joseph L. Dallas—who co-developed NASA's Space Lidar Technology Center—Avo Photonics was acquired by Halma plc in 2011 to enhance its worldwide photonics division.
Design and development capability
The company provides end-to-end design and development services encompassing optical, mechanical, thermal, and electrical simulations, system integration, prototyping stages, and comprehensive testing.
Manufacturing capability
Certified to ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 standards, Avo Photonics specializes in manufacturing processes such as die bonding, laser welding, hermetic sealing, wire and ribbon bonding, fiber attachment, vacuum packaging, alongside testing and burn-in procedures. Its product portfolio includes optical components and systems like diode-pumped solid-state lasers, fiber amplifiers, laser projector sources, high-power isolators, tunable lasers, infrared imagers, Lidar units, reagent photometers, and space or airborne rangefinders.