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Photline Technologies was created in 2000 as a spin-off from the Optics Laboratory of the University of Besançon, one of the premier research centers for integrated optics and opto-electronics in France. Thanks to its origins, the company has inherited unique technological foundations resulting from more than 15 years of research work completed at the University.

Photline Technologies's Intellectual Property consists of a number of key patents on LiNb03 technology.

In June 2008, the acquisition of AdLightec brought to the company an enlarged technology platform, adding high-speed electronics and microwave expertise to the historical integrated optics know-how. The combination of optical and electronics technologies steers Photline Technologies in a key position to offer innovative solutions with global design to the market.