Raicol Crystals

Nonlinear Optical Crystals and Electro-optic Devices

Industrial Technologies
Acquired by Israel Special Material Platform
Acquired Rosh Haayin Founded 1995
Total raised
Stage
Acquired
Founded
1995
Headcount
63
HQ
Rosh Haayin
Sector
Industrial Technologies

About

Raicol Crystals specializes in the manufacture of nonlinear optical crystals and electro-optic devices.

Raicol's flux-grown KTP and RTP crystal products have high quality and reliability. The company's crystal growth technology ensures that customers receive robust and reliable gray-track-resistant KTP elements for intra-cavity CW and high average power SHG @ 1064nm. Raicol has also developed growth technology for high-quality LBO and BBO crystals.

The company's patented Periodically Poled KTP fabrication technology makes it possible to manufacture nonlinear elements for applications in wide wavelength ranges from visible to mid-infrared. Careful control over crystal growth and stringent quality control over all stages in the fabrication process have enabled the company to receive ISO 9001 certification.

Raicol's manufacturing facility includes proprietary growth systems, cutting equipment, polishing machines, X-ray measurement systems, clean rooms, an lean rooms, an optical shop, and a coating facility.

Company Intelligence Q&A

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When was Raicol Crystals founded?
Raicol Crystals was founded in March 1995.
What is Raicol Crystals' primary specialization?
Raicol Crystals specializes in the manufacture of nonlinear optical crystals and electro-optic devices.
What is the status of Raicol Crystals as of February 2026?
Raicol Crystals was acquired by Israel Special Material Platform in February 2026 for $10.7 million.
Which company acquired Raicol Crystals in January 2023?
OXIDE Corporation acquired Raicol Crystals in January 2023 for $25 million.
What type of grant did Raicol Crystals receive in June 2020?
In June 2020, Raicol Crystals received a grant from the IIA.
What certification has Raicol Crystals received for its manufacturing processes?
Raicol Crystals has received ISO 9001 certification due to its careful control over crystal growth and stringent quality control.
What is a key patented technology developed by Raicol Crystals?
Raicol Crystals has a patented Periodically Poled KTP fabrication technology for manufacturing nonlinear elements for wide wavelength ranges.
How many employees does Raicol Crystals have?
Raicol Crystals has 63 employees.
What was the outcome for OXIDE Corporation regarding its exit from Raicol Crystals in February 2026?
In February 2026, OXIDE Corporation exited its Israeli subsidiary Raicol Crystals and booked a ¥1.7 billion extraordinary loss.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Industrial TechnologiesMaterial Innovations & Applications
Technologies
Materials & Substances
Target customers
Industrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesAerospaceConsumers
Business model
B2GB2B

Highlights

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