Background
17 Jul 2018

Connet Laser Technology Co., Ltd.
Connet are a fiber laser manufacturer that specialize in lasers for LiDAR and sensing applications. IDTechEx had a brief discussion with Connet at SPIE Photonics West 2018 (USA).
Full profile interview: Competitors
11 Jun 2018

NP Photonics, Inc.
Connet manufacture fiber lasers for LiDAR applications and specializes in high-value LiDAR. Established in 2007 and now has 70 employees; newer company than NP Phonics but larger. No expertise in products optimized for gas sensing; no expertise in supercontinuum fiber laser development.
Full profile interview: Competitors
11 Jun 2018

Lumibird (Previously Keopsys Quantel)
Connet manufacture fiber lasers for LiDAR applications. Specializes in high-value LiDAR but is interested in the automotive market. Commercially less successful than Lumibird but strong customer base in China. Established in 2007 and now have 70 employees; smaller and newer company than Lumibird. Potentially a major competitor within the next decade.
Full profile interview: Competitors
11 Jun 2018

MWTechnologies, LDA
Connet manufacture fiber lasers for LiDAR applications and specializes in high-value LiDAR. Commercially more successful than MWTech. Threat to MWTech's growth.