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1-Sep-2008 Spectralus is awarded US patent for periodic poling technology

Santa Clara, CA.
September 1, 2008

Spectralus Corporation, a worldwide leader in PPMgOLN technology, was awarded a patent by the US Patent Office. The US patent 7,413,635, titled "Method for the fabrication of periodically poled lithium niobate and lithium tantalate nonlinear optical components." This invention protects Spectralus proprietary technology for mass production of high-quality and low-cost periodically poled elements on a wafer scale. Stepan Essaian, inventor of the patent and founder of Spectralis, said, "This patent award is an important milestone in the company histrory and further validates the unique manufacturing technology of our products, which are now gaining wider acceptance in various markets. Our proprietary approach is oriented towards mass production and is highly differentiated from several other techniques of periodic poling that are more suitable for laboratory rather than industrial approach." 

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30-June-2008 Spectralus expands its crystal fabrication facility

Santa Clara, CA
June 30, 2008

Spectralus Corporation, a worldwide leader in PPMgOLN technology, has completed the expansion and equipment updgade of its crystal fabrication facility. The new upgrades and hires will enable Spectralus to more efficiently apply its expertise in periodic poling and optics manufacturing and to provide better service to customers in the consumer electronics and laser communities. Andrei Shchegrov, Spectralus' Vice President of Product Development, said, "We are expanding our manufacturing capacities following up on product demand projections from our customers. Spectralus has a world-class optics production and R&D team and now the company has invested in matching our team talent with world-class equipment and a new facility. This is helping us to become a major player in the emerging consumer electronis market for our products."

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25-Jan-2008 Spectralus and Satori Electric exhibit and SPIE Photonics West 2008

Santa Clara, CA.
January 25, 2008



Spectralus and Satori Electric co-exhibited PPMgOLN nonlinear crystal products and showcased 100mW green laser demo at SPIE Photonics West 2008. More that 100 visitors stopped by at the booth. Traffic at the booth included customers from laser instrumentation, consumer electronics, and scientific communities. Shown on the picture are Spectralus and Satori team members: Greg Nemet, Andrei Shchegrov, Stepan Essaian, Hideji Suzuki, Jay Tanaka, and John Khaydarov (left to right).

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20-Nov-2007 MTI Crystals and Spectralus sign distribution agreement

Santa Clara, CA.
November 20, 2007

MTI Corporation and Spectralus signed a distribution agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, MTI will be distributing PPMgOLN crystals through its online store to serve wide network of international customers. For more information about MTI Corporation, please visit their Website at http://www.mtixtl.com.

Greg Nemet, COO of Spectralus, said, "We are excited about the opportunity to introduce our PPMgOLN crystal products to a larger marketplace served by MTI Corporation. This agreement is an important step forward in expanding our core nonlinear crystal business”

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16-Nov-2007 Satori Electric and Spectralus exhibit green laser at Embedded Technology Tradeshow (Yokohama, Japan)

Santa Clara, CA.
November 16, 2007

Satori Electric and Spectralus showcased Spectralus green laser prototype, based on PPMgOLN technology and aimed at consumer-electronics applications, at Embedded Technology Tradeshow held on November 14-16, 2007 in Yokohama, Japan.

This was a large trade show and conference that focuses on advanced technologies and solutions for emerging embedded applications, including digital consumer electronics, automotive, computing and factory automation. Here are some pictures from the show floor:

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10-Nov-2007 Green laser prototypes are delivered to a consumer electronics customer

Santa Clara, CA.
November 10, 2007

Spectralus Corporation, a leading manufacturer of PPMgOLN nonlinear crystals and PPMgOLN-based products, has delivered 100mW, green laser prototypes to a major consumer-electronic customer. The prototype lasers are packaged in a telecom-grade, 14-pin butterfly package and produce a round, linearly polarized green laser beam.

“We are pleased to achieve this important milestone and to demonstrate unique, high-efficiency capabilities of our PPMgOLN technology,” said Andrei Shchegrov, Vice President of Product Development at Spectralus. “Spectralus is now engaging customers in our key markets, which include consumer electronics, laser instrumentation, and some others. In the coming months, we will be expanding our business in these markets.”

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21-Oct-2007 Spectralus welcomes John Khaydarov as its new Director of Engineering

Santa Clara, CA.
October 21, 2007

Spectralus Corporation, a leading manufacturer of PPMgOLN nonlinear crystals, welcomes John Khaydarov as its new Director of Engineering. He brings over 20 years of experience in lasers and photonics and will be leading laser engineering activities at Spectralus. Prior to joining Spectralus, John was with Continuum Electro-optics.

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15-Sep-2007 Spectralus closes new round of funding to expand its production capacity and its product portfolio

Santa Clara, CA.
September 15, 2007

Spectralus Corporation announced today that it has closed a new round of funding to expand production of its core PPMgOLN crystal products and launch development of new products based on PPMgOLN crystal technology. The round was led by Severstal Group Capital Management Fund.

“We are glad to close this first significant investment round for Spectralus” said Stepan Essaian, President and CEO of Spectralus. “It is especially important to be supported by an investor like Severstal Group, which is oriented towards growing company’s manufacturing capabilities and expanding its product portfolio. Our investors’ backing is a strong validation of our business strategy and recognition of the value of our technology”

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15-Aug-2007 Spectralus partners with Satori Electric

Santa Clara, CA.
August 15, 2007

Satori Electric Co, Ltd. (Japan) and Spectralus Corporation announced today that they will be partnering in developing laser products based on Spectralus’ proprietary PPMgOLN crystal technology. The new products will target consumer-electronics applications.

Stepan Essaian, President and CEO of Spectralus, said, “We are excited to partner with the Satori Electric company, which is a major international distributor has a long tradition of serving customers around the world. While Spectralus brings its unique crystal technology and laser development know-how into this partnership, Satori brings its knowledge of markets, customer requirements, and service culture. We look forward to working with Satori as partners.”

Satori Electric Co., Ltd. was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Its principal business is in distribution of semiconductor and electronics components and equipment. For more information, please visit Satori’s web page at http://www.satori.co.jp

Spectralus Corporation manufactures PPMgOLN nonlinear crystals used in frequency-converted lasers.

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