Corporate
Profile

[Company strength]
We are a laser manufacturer with researchers in state-of-the art fields, engineers with long experience at leading companies, and outstanding consultants in the field of optics. We develop solutions through R&D to meet various social needs and perform OEM for optical engineering including solid-state lasers and fiber lasers, thus providing the basis for next-generation industries, as well as processing and applications for the medical and latest basic science fields. We have a wide range of apparatuses for measurement, control and testing required for laser development, and can thus meet sophisticated development requirements. We play a key part in the industry by conducting many projects on behalf of other companies, laboratories and universities.

[Business description]
Megaopto Co., Ltd. was founded in 1996 as the first venture recognized by RIKEN, the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research. We develop, manufacture and sell all solid-state lasers, fiber lasers and peripheral devices. In addition to in-house development, we cooperate with other companies and universities that have more sophisticated technologies and apply the results and know-how we gain to our strategy.
- Proposals for new technology and business plans regarding light sources and optical engineering (we conduct marketing both in and out of Japan)
- R&D based on proposals for new technology and equipment development
- Product sales
- Joint development with RIKEN and other companies and universities



[Industry]
Machine manufacturing

[Strength of products/technologies]
Our core technology is laser light sources and their application, which we have accumulated over 30 years at RIKEN. We cover a wide range of engineering that other laser makers cannot. Thanks to 10 years of experience in fiber laser technology, we provide special deep-UV light sources which are unique in the world by using the rare characteristic of unique nonlinear optical crystals.

[Representative's message]
Lasers are a crucial technology for medicine, semiconductors, automobiles and basic science. Since our foundation in 1996 as a laser manufacturer, we have introduced a succession of optical technologies and state-of-the-art laser products. We are committed to providing solutions through R&D to meet various social needs and contribute to next-generation industries. In addition to providing high quality and performance trusted by all customers, our mission is to create products that bring pleasure and excitement. We keep exploring new opportunities in the optical industry with a global and practical vision.

[Company structure for market development/overseas expansion]
We have added more personnel in the Sales Department for the domestic market, while engineers from the R&D Department visit customers to discuss technical matters. We aim to expand our market through agents, and also seek to explore international markets especially in China where market needs have been growing.

[Awards and media coverage]
Award for Distinguished Industrial Service, Wako City, 2014
SME and Venture Challenge Support Program, 2009
Award for Contributor in Academia-Industry Collaboration, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, 2007
Special Award, 9th Optic Design Award, 2006
Challenge Planning Award for Enterprise Owner, Saitama Prefecture, 2006
Encouragement Award for Sainokuni Industrial Engineering, 2006
Award of Excellence, Product Competition for Venture Enterprises, Saitama Prefecture, 2006
Encouragement Award for Technical Development, 39th SME Research Center Award, 2006

[Media]
Laser Shimpo (December 10, 2013)
Nihon Keizai Shimbun (August 13, 2011)
Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (February 9, 2010)
Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (November 6, 2009)
Nihon Keizai Shimbun (June 18, 2009)
Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (December 18, 2008)
Nihon Keizai Shimbun (December 17, 2008)


[Joint research and development]
RIKEN, Institute of Physical and Chemical Research “R&D for High Performance Solid State Laser and Fiber Laser,” since 2010
RIKEN, Institute of Physical and Chemical Research, “Development of Fiber Laser Light Source Capable of Tunable On-demand Output Required by Material Processing and Sensing of Speed Fluctuation and Organism,” since 2014
Nagoya University, “Business Development Project for Agriculture with ICT and its Promotion,” Evolutional Technology Creation Promotion Program 2014 (Joint Research by Different Industries, 2014-2016)
RICOH Industrial Solutions Inc., “Joint Development for Pico Second Laser Light Source,” since 2014


[Intellectual property]
Laid-open applications in 2015: 5
Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2015-84381, Selection, Solid State Laser Oscillator, April 30, 2015
Re-publication of PCT No. 2012-165163, Selection, Laser Apparatus and Laser Processing Method, February 23, 2015
Re-publication of PCT No. 2012-165481, Selection, Pulse Light Generation Method, February 23, 2015
Re-publication of PCT No. 2012-165487, Selection, Laser Equipment, February 23, 2015
Re-publication of PCT No. 2012-165495, Selection, Laser Equipment, February 23, 2015
Patents registered in 2015: 3
Patent No. 5713541, Selection, Pulse Generation Method and Laser Light Source Apparatus, May 7, 2015
Patent No. 5654649, Selection, Pulse Light Source and Pulse Compression Method, January 14, 2015
Patent No. 5654673, Selection, Light Source Control Method, January 14, 2015



[Main Clients / Business History (domestic)]
NuFlare Technology Inc. for mask inspection devices and maintenance (ongoing), Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. for unit maintenance (ongoing) and Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation for demonstration of development principles (ongoing)

[Main Clients / Business History (overseas)]
We export through other companies.