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This section provides an overview for light modulators as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 light modulator manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked light modulator companies as of December, 2024: 1.JENOPTIK AG, 2.Elliot Scientific Ltd., 3.Sintec Optronics Pte Ltd.
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A light modulator manipulates an optical signal to encode information, playing a crucial role in optical communication and sensing.
By adjusting light characteristics such as intensity, frequency, or phase, these devices embed data into light pulses. Such modulation enables the transmission of information through optical fibers or across free-space optical links.
While light modulators come in various types, their core function remains the same: to alter light properties for data transmission, sensing accuracy, or laser control. Key advantages of using light modulators include their ability to operate at high speeds, support extensive bandwidths, and be precisely controlled electronically. They are also known for their efficiency, compactness, and low energy consumption.
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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.
Jenoptik AG, established in 1992 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is an optical technology developer, manufacturer, and supplier. The company's products include imaging solutions, laser technologies, and custom LiDAR optical modules for 3D spatial applications. It also develops systems for optical testing and measurement solutions for manufacturers, custom optoelectronic reader devices, and customer-specific optoelectronic machine vision systems. On a larger scale, the company offers municipalities custom-designed intelligent camera solutions for public safety.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | JENOPTIK AG |
25.0%
|
| 2 | Elliot Scientific Ltd. |
18.8%
|
| 3 | Sintec Optronics Pte Ltd |
18.8%
|
| 4 | Santec Holdings Corporation |
18.8%
|
| 5 | HOLOEYE Photonics AG |
12.5%
|
| 6 | Changchun New Industries Optoelectronics Tech. Co., Ltd. |
6.3%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the light modulator page as of December 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
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
1 | 50.0% |
Singapore
|
1 | 50.0% |
