Transfer of laser research and development to spin-out companies, Lynton Lasers Ltd and Laser Quantum Ltd

King, Terry (Participant)
Dickinson, Mark (Participant)
Jonathan Exley (Participant)
Charlton, Andrew (Participant)
Berry, Andrew (Participant)
Gloster, Lawrie A W (Participant)
Cox, Alan (Participant)
Lane, Steve (Participant)
Daniel Coleman (Participant)

Impact: Technological, Economic

Narrative

Research in the laser photonics area has led to the formation and continuing development of two spin-out companies, Lynton Lasers Ltd and Laser Quantum Ltd, with annual turnover of £5.3m and >£12m respectively, and direct economic impact of [text removed for publication] over the REF period. Laser Quantum Ltd manufacture and market OEM diode pumped solid state lasers and Ti:sapphire lasers, which are incorporated in the products of major international companies in the scientific and entertainment sectors. Lynton Lasers Ltd manufacture and market medical devices for the cosmetic and aesthetic surgery market. Their products and services have underpinned the business of [text removed for publication] over the REF period. With an average cost of between [text removed for publication] over the REF period.

Impact date	2014
Category of impact	Technological, Economic
Impact level	Adoption