Hamamatsu

Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. is a Japan-based technology company specializing in photonics — the science and application of light. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, the company designs and manufactures optical sensors, photomultiplier tubes, opto-semiconductors, imaging devices, light sources, cameras and laser systems used across scientific, medical, industrial and research environments.

The company provides more than 15,000 photonics products ranging from components to complete imaging and measurement systems. These technologies enable applications such as medical diagnostics, life-science research, semiconductor inspection, analytical instrumentation, particle physics experiments, and advanced manufacturing processes.

Hamamatsu’s devices can detect and generate light across a wide spectrum—from ultraviolet and visible light to infrared and X-rays—allowing researchers and engineers to measure extremely weak optical signals and develop cutting-edge technologies.

With global operations in Asia, Europe and the Americas, Hamamatsu continues to invest heavily in research and development to expand photonics innovation and contribute to scientific discovery, healthcare advancement and industrial progress worldwide.