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LEUKOS Laser Expertise, Now Part of Exail
Advanced laser sources for metrology, spectroscopy and imaging.
LEUKOS develops specialized laser sources built on expertise in nonlinear optics, supercontinuum generation and pulsed laser technologies. Now part of Exail, LEUKOS brings its portfolio of laser technologies to the group’s photonics activities.
LEUKOS Brings Specialized Laser Technologies to Exail
LEUKOS contributes expertise in broadband supercontinuum sources and pulsed lasers, serving applications in scientific instrumentation and industrial photonics. Its technologies address a range of needs, from optical characterization and spectroscopy to advanced imaging.
The acquisition strengthens Exail’s photonics portfolio by combining LEUKOS laser expertise with the group’s capabilities in specialty optical fibers, optical modulation and micro-optical assemblies.
About LEUKOS
Founded in February 2006, LEUKOS originated as a spin-off from the XLIM research institute, associated with the French CNRS and the University of Limoges. The company was created by pioneers in supercontinuum generation, with an initial focus on compact laser sources based on nonlinear optics.
In 2013, LEUKOS acquired HORUS LASER, a French company specializing in sub-nanosecond microchip lasers. This expanded its expertise into pulsed laser technologies.
Complementary Photonics Expertise Within Exail
LEUKOS’s portfolio covers three main areas of laser technology: supercontinuum sources, pulsed single-wavelength lasers and laser solutions for CARS microscopy. Together with Exail’s existing photonics capabilities, this expertise creates opportunities to develop complementary technologies and address additional markets, including biophotonics and microelectronics.
Explore the LEUKOS portfolio to discover laser sources and technologies for scientific and industrial applications.
Laser Technologies for Scientific and Industrial Applications
LEUKOS technologies support a broad range of application areas, depending on the source and configuration selected:
- Metrology and optical characterization — broadband sources for optical measurement and characterization.
- Spectroscopy — laser sources for spectral analysis across different wavelength regions.
- Imaging and microscopy — sources used in spectral imaging and specialized microscopy techniques.
- Precision processing and sensing — pulsed laser technologies for applications including micromachining and LiDAR.
