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History

Created in 1970 to develop lasers for use in scientific instrumentation, Quantel (now Lumibird)  is one of the oldest companies in a sector that came into being following the creation of the laser in 1960.

Some key dates

1970

Creation of Quantel by Mr. Georges Bret, to design and manufacture lasers for use in scientific instrumentation. Quantel is, therefore, one of the oldest companies in a sector that came into being following the invention of the laser in 1960.


1994

Creation of Quantel Medical, specializing in lasers and ultrasound products designed for ophthalmology.


1997

Quantel is listed on the Nouveau Marché of the Paris stock exchange.


1998

Acquisition of the American company Big Sky Laser (now Quantel USA).

Signing of a contract with the CEA for the development of PAM as part of the Mégajoule project, to replace nuclear testing in real conditions with testing in a laboratory.


2006

Creation of a research centre in Lannion for the development of the Fiber Laser products range


2007

Acquisition of the Nuvonyx Europe company, which becomes Quantel Laser Diodes.

2016

The holding company of Keopsys Group, specialized in fiber lasers, becomes Quantel’s reference shareholder.

2017

The Keopsys Group transfers its companies to the Quantel Group for the business combination between Quantel and Keopsys. The Group continues to be listed on the stock market following this operation.

2018

Keopsys-Quantel Group becomes Lumibird.