Newport
Newport Corporation was established in 1969 as Newport Research Corporation. The company was founded by graduates of the California Institute of Technology, John Matthew and Dennis Terry, who were looking for industrial applications for lasers.
Newport first gained recognition in the advanced technology manufacturing and development field for their sophisticated steel-clad, honeycomb core tables designed to isolate laser experiments from vibration.
In 1971, the first Newport Catalog was issued, which became a major sourcebook for advanced technical products and services. The company went public in 1978. Over the years, Newport acquired several companies, enhancing its product portfolio and market reach.
In 2004, Newport acquired Spectra-Physics, a laser technology leader serving customers in over 70 countries around the world.
Newport Corporation is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of MKS Instruments, Inc. and serves customers in the scientific research, microelectronics, life and health sciences, industrial manufacturing, and defense/security markets.