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Ahura Corporation Launches into Security and Life Sciences
WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2004--Ahura
Corporation, a manufacturer of optical subsystems is developing
miniature subsystems based on patented 'Optical Engine'
technology for security/safety, life sciences and industrial
applications.
Ahura was founded in 2002 by a distinguished team with a strong
track record in bringing advanced electro-optical systems to
market. Led by Dr. Daryoosh Vakhshoori, Ahura founders were also
some of the founders of CoreTek which was successfully acquired
by Nortel for more than $1B.
"We are committed to become the leader in innovative ultra
compact portable optical solutions. Our 'optical engine'
approach is fundamentally different from other companies and
enables miniature high performance optical systems across a
number of industries" announced Dr. Daryoosh Vakhshoori, Founder
and CEO, "Our mission is to develop effective products that
improve the quality of people's lives around the world. We will
continue to push the technological envelop on product
performance while moving quickly to transition our designs into
production for customers in government and industry."
Ahura has raised more than $15M from top tier venture capital
firms including ARCH Venture Partners of Chicago, Il, Castile
Ventures of Waltham, MA and ComVentures of Palo Alto, CA. The
start-up occupies a 30,000 square foot development and
manufacturing facility in Wilmington, MA which includes an
advanced opto-electronic design center, semiconductor
fabrication and growth, thin-film optical coating, precision
packaging, reliability testing, system design and manufacturing.
Ahura's broad technical team, coupled with the vertically
integrated facility enables rapid response to changing customer
needs.
Ahura's 'optical engine' technology is made possible by patented
breakthroughs in high performance semiconductor lasers, broad
band sources, novel spectroscopic techniques, amplifiers,
thin-film optical filters, MEM based sensors, extremely dense
precision optical packaging, and novel system level solutions.
These tiny 'optical engines' enable miniaturization,
facilitating taking instruments into the field and building
instruments into production lines.
Ahura Corporation has commercialized a portfolio of laser and
subsystem products. These products are in mass production, being
sold to leading players in the security and safety, and the life
sciences market. With a multi-million dollar backlog, Ahura has
established itself as the preeminent 'one stop' optical solution
provider.
About Ahura Scientific, Inc.
Ahura Scientific, Inc. develops rugged, ultra-compact, field-enabled optical systems for the immediate identification and authentication of liquid and solid chemical substances. Customers include the homeland security, life sciences, industrial and medical markets. Manufactured in the USA in an ISO 9001-certified facility, the company’s products offer exceptional portability and unparalleled performance.
More information at www.ahurascientific.com.
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Media Contacts:
Kerstin Barr, Ahura Scientific, Inc.
978-642-2547 phone
kbarr@ahurascientific.com