Opnext

Opnext was a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance optical components and modules, originally established as a spin-off from Hitachi's Fiber Optics Division. While primarily known for its contributions to the optical networking and data communications industries, the company was a significant supplier to the life sciences and healthcare sectors. Opnext provided high-reliability laser diodes and optical modules used in critical medical applications, including DNA sequencing, flow cytometry, and medical imaging. The company's technology was integral to the development of advanced diagnostic and research instrumentation. Opnext was acquired by Oclaro in 2012, which subsequently became part of Lumentum.