Excelitas Technologies

Employee Size

5,001-10,000

Organization Type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Gaithersburg, MD

Employees

3,018

LinkedIn followers

60,080

Industries

Manufacturing

Specialties

LED Solutions, Cermax Xenon Light Sources, Flash Lamps, +17 more

With more than 140 years of technology expertise, Excelitas Technologies is a global photonics manufacturer headquartered in Pittsburgh and serving customers in demanding technical markets. Its 7,500-plus employees develop sophisticated solutions for applications where dependable performance matters, including medical systems, industrial automation and semiconductor production. Excelitas operates manufacturing facilities across the Americas, Europe and Asia, with quality systems certified to standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100D and ISO 13485. See more

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