16 Optical Table Manufacturers in 2024
This section provides an overview for optical tables as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 16 optical table manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked optical table companies as of November, 2024: 1.VERE, 2.Tianjin Labor Scientific instruments Co., Ltd., 3.Thorlabs, Inc.
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What Is an Optical Table?
An optical table is a specialized, low-vibration workbench designed for optical experiments and precision measurements.
This table comprises a top plate for mounting optical components and measuring instruments, a supportive bottom plate, and legs for stability. It is essential in applications involving optical microscopes, laser processing machines, and various optical measuring instruments.
Optical tables are categorized into two types: fixed and mobile. Fixed tables, with stationary legs, offer superior stability but limited mobility. Conversely, mobile tables feature adjustable legs, allowing for flexibility in placement at the expense of some stability. When choosing an optical table, key considerations include the table's flatness, vibration-dampening characteristics, and size.
List of 16 Optical Table Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
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- Company Size: largest first
- Year Founded: oldest first
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- United States of America
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- Republic of Korea
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VERE
Optical Tables
Manufacturer Overview
Vere, Inc., established in 1987 with headquarters in the USA, is a manufacturer of instruments and accessories for optical laboratories. The company's product line includes honeycomb breadboards, photodiode amplifiers, ratiometers, laser diode drivers, and thermoelectric cooler drivers. Vere’s products are used by educational, industrial, and government institutions for research and development in optical systems. The company also provides a customization service that includes custom electro-optical design and production of instruments and accessories to meet client-specific requirements.
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Thorlabs, Inc
Optical Tables
Manufacturer Overview
Thorlabs, Inc, established in Newton, NJ in 1989, is a manufacturer of photonics equipment for research, manufacturing, and biomedical applications. Their product portfolio includes optical components, for use in imaging, sensing, and spectroscopy applications, spectrometers and analyzers used for research and industrial applications, fiber optic components and photomultiplier tubes, and imaging devices that capture and measure light signals for diverse applications in scientific research. The company has sales offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, China, and Brazil.
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Newport Corporation
Optical Tables
Company Overview
Newport is a division of MKS Instruments, Inc. that was incorporated in 1961 and headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts. The company is a manufacturing company that serves the specialty industrial, advanced electronics, and semiconductor industries. The company markets its products through Spectra-Physics, MKS Instruments, Richardson Grating, and other brands. Their product categories include motion, optomechanics, optics, and vacuum instruments. Product categories include lasers, MKS vacuum & gas solutions, laser diode controls, and tables & isolation systems.
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Holmarc Opto-Mechatronics Ltd.
optical tables
Manufacturer Overview
Holmarc Opto-Mechatronics Ltd. is an Indian manufacturer established in 1999, specializing in precision optical and mechatronics products. They design solutions for research, education, and industry, offering optical components, lasers, as well as precision positioning systems. Holmarc serves a global clientele in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and material science, empowering scientists and engineers with advanced technologies. Their solutions aid scientific research and educational advancements, remaining at the forefront of progress and excellence.
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Optics Focus
Optical Tables With Rigid, Rubber Damped Supports
Manufacturer Overview
Optics Focus, founded in Beijing, China, is manufacturer of optic mechanics, Photoelectric Instruments and Motorized Positioning Stages. The company’s product portfolio includes laser optics such as laser diode modules, laser beam expanders, and laser mirrors, optoelectronic devices, Optical Filters, and Prisms and Mirrors. Their products are used for laser cutting, medical devices, and research applications. They serve markets such as Telecommunications and Networking, Medical and Healthcare, Industrial Automation, Consumer Electronics and Environmental Monitoring. The company also offers customer services that include technical support, training and customized services.
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DAEIL SYSTEMS CO.,LTD.
Optical Tables
Manufacturer Overview
DAEIL SYSTEMS CO.,LTD. (DS) is a Korean ISO 9001 certified manufacturer and supplier of nanoscale vibration isolation products and systems that was established in 1984. Based in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, the company produces a range of DVIA Series branded vibration isolation systems, including for electron microscopes, semiconductor metrology, optical table tops, and floor vibrations. It also offers custom design and engineering services for unique customer projects. DS products are used mainly by clients in the life sciences, semiconductor, photonics, and digital display industries — as well as in research institutes and universities.
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SIGMAKOKI CO.,LTD.
OPTICAL TABLES
Company Overview
SIGMAKOKI Co., Ltd. (SK) is a Japanese manufacturer and distributor of optical technology products founded in 1977. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company offers a wide range of optical equipment including optics and optical coatings, laser and optical application system components, objective lenses, and biomedical products such as core units for microscopy. It primarily serves research institutes, as well as clients in the aerospace, semiconductor, and medical device manufacturing sectors. SK products have various applications including in laser processing, R&D, spectroscopic measurement, and optical communication.
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Opto4u
Optical Tables & Breadboards
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CRESCENT COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS
Optical Table
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Base Lab Tools Inc.
Optical Tables
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Beijing PDV Instrument Co., Ltd.
Optical Table
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Kinetic Systems, Inc.
Optical Tables
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TCM
Optical Tables
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Distributor Overview
Zolix Instruments Co. Ltd., established in 1999 and headquartered in China, is a supplier of precision optical instruments and mechanical motion control products. The company offers a range of instruments and system solutions for optoelectronic research and industry applications. Its products include motorized and manual stages, optical mounts and holders, and solar energy measurement systems. It also offers fluorescence spectrometers, modular Raman spectrometers, and optical breadboards. The company's products are used in bio and medical, food and pharmaceutical, and information technologies. It received the Shen Nong China Agriculture Science and Technology Award in December 2019.
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Optical Table Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | VERE |
21.6%
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| 2 | Tianjin Labor Scientific instruments Co., Ltd. |
8.1%
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| 3 | Thorlabs, Inc |
8.1%
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| 4 | Newport Corporation |
8.1%
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| 5 | Opto4u |
6.8%
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| 6 | Kinetic Systems, Inc. |
6.8%
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| 7 | CRESCENT COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS |
6.8%
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| 8 | TCM |
6.8%
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| 9 | SIGMAKOKI CO.,LTD. |
6.8%
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| 10 | Base Lab Tools Inc. |
4.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the optical table page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- SIGMAKOKI CO.,LTD.: 360
- Holmarc Opto-Mechatronics Ltd.: 275
Newly Established Company
- Beijing Winner Optical Instrument Co.: 2005 (19 years ago)
- Zolix: 1999 (25 years ago)
- Holmarc Opto-Mechatronics Ltd.: 1993 (31 years ago)
Company with a History
- Newport Corporation: 1969 (55 years ago)
- SIGMAKOKI CO.,LTD.: 1977 (47 years ago)
- Thorlabs, Inc: 1989 (35 years ago)
Optical Table Manufacturers in United States
*Including some distributors, etc.
Global Distribution of Optical Table Manufacturers by Country
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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China
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4 | 40.0% |
United States of America
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3 | 30.0% |
India
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1 | 10.0% |
Republic of Korea
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1 | 10.0% |
Japan
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1 | 10.0% |
