Company History
- 1999 Stratophase founded to supply PPLN to a major aerospace company.
- 2003 Simultaneous writing of waveguides and Bragg Gratings in standard silica-on-silicon substrates demonstrated and patented
- 2003 Stratophase spun-out from the world leading Optical Research Centre at Southampton University, UK and established independent manufacturing premises.
- 2004 Sensors first demonstrated.
- 2004 Stratophase sign a strategic partnership agreement with Thorlabs the worlds leading supplier of optical components.
- 2005 Stratophase moved into current premises close to Southampton on the south coast of the UK
- 2005 SpectroSens division formed focusing on delivering complete biological and chemical sensing solutions.
- 2006 Stratolase wavelength selectable IR laser demonstrated at CLEO.