Menlo Systems Establishes Japanese Subsidiary

HAMAMATSU, Japan, March 24, 2021 — Menlo Systems has opened a Japanese subsidiary, Menlo Systems KK, in Hamamatsu. The optical frequency comb manufacturer and supplier of high-precision metrology instrumentation, headquartered in Germany, said the subsidiary allows the company to develop its Japanese market with the support of its partner, Hamamatsu Photonics. The company cited the emerging commercialization of quantum technologies on a global scale in a press release announcing its launch of the subsidiary.

Hamamatsu Deutschland purchased a minority stake in Menlo Systems in 2019. Beyond optical frequency combs, Menlo Systems provides terahertz systems and femtosecond lasers.

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Published: March 2021

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metrology: Metrology is the science and practice of measurement. It encompasses the theoretical and practical aspects of measurement, including the development of measurement standards, techniques, and instruments, as well as the application of measurement principles in various fields. The primary objectives of metrology are to ensure accuracy, reliability, and consistency in measurements and to establish traceability to recognized standards. Metrology plays a crucial role in science, industry,...
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