DRESDEN, Germany, April 25 -- Photronics Inc. has entered into a multiyear supplier agreement with Jenoptik Laser, Optik, Systeme GmbH for the production of special photomasks required to produce advanced binary optic products. The two companies will develop high-performance mask technology to service the growing market of new photonic applications. Photronics will manufacture imaged patterns on quartz plates for Jenoptik, which will use them for the fabrication of Binary Optic Components. As part of the agreement, Jenoptik will contribute advanced equipment and Photronics will provide a guaranteed long-term source of supply. Other terms of the agreement were not disclosed.