Photonic Materials

About Photonic Materials

Photonic Materials, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Bellshill, United Kingdom, was a private company focused on the development and manufacturing of optical crystals. The firm specialized in producing single crystal components designed for a variety of applications within the medical imaging and optoelectronics sectors.

The company's core business involved the manufacturing of these specialized crystal components. Its products were integral to technologies in the medical field, particularly for imaging purposes, and in optoelectronics, which combines optics and electronics. While specific product details are not extensively documented, the company held a patent for "Single crystal scintillators," indicating a focus on materials that emit light when exposed to ionizing radiation, a key function in many medical imaging devices.

Photonic Materials operated within the 'Other Materials' industry, distinguishing itself through its niche in crystal development. Over its operational period, the company successfully raised $26 million in funding to support its manufacturing and development activities. However, the company is no longer in operation, having entered into bankruptcy and liquidation proceedings as of April 3, 2006.