Raicol Crystals
Nonlinear Optical Crystals and Electro-optic Devices
Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in March 1995, Raicol Crystals operates with 51–200 employees. The company was acquired by Israel Special Material Platform in February 2026.
Business overview
Raicol Crystals specializes in the manufacturing of high-quality nonlinear optical crystals and electro-optic devices. The company's core technology includes flux-grown KTP and RTP crystal products, known for their reliability and performance in applications like intra-cavity CW and high average power SHG. Raicol also develops LBO and BBO crystals and utilizes patented Periodically Poled KTP fabrication technology for nonlinear elements across a wide wavelength range. Serving industries such as manufacturing, military, aerospace, and healthcare, Raicol's products are used in industrial applications, space technology, and optronics.
Strategic signal
In February 2026, Raicol Crystals was acquired by Israel Special Material Platform, following its previous acquisition by OXIDE Corporation in January 2023. This acquisition in January 2023 signals a significant strategic shift for the company, indicating a new ownership structure and potentially a revised market focus or integration into a broader portfolio within the industrial materials sector.
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- What is Raicol Crystals' primary focus?
- Raicol Crystals specializes in the manufacture of nonlinear optical crystals and electro-optic devices, including flux-grown KTP and RTP crystal products.
- When was Raicol Crystals acquired by Israel Special Material Platform?
- Raicol Crystals was acquired by Israel Special Material Platform in February 2026.
- What was a significant product announcement by Raicol Crystals?
- In January 2018, Raicol Crystals announced a new SKTP crystal, designed for high average power density, high efficiency, and large aperture capabilities.
- Did Raicol Crystals receive any grants?
- In June 2020, Raicol Crystals received a grant from the BIRD Foundation.
- When was Raicol Crystals acquired by OXIDE Corporation?
- Raicol Crystals was acquired by OXIDE Corporation in January 2023 for $25.1 million.