To expand its network in Europe, nLight Photonics Corp. of Vancouver, Wash., has selected Optoprim as its exclusive distributor in France and Italy. Optoprim will provide sales and service for nLight's CW and quasi-CW visible and near-infrared diode laser products.

An international distributor of laser, electro-optical, optomechanical and optical components for industrial and scientific applications, it is based in Vanves, France, and has a branch in Milan, Italy.