Private company
JK Lasers
JK Lasers was a global laser manufacturer based in Rugby, Warwickshire, England. It started out in the research division of Associated Electrical Industries (AEI) in Rugby. When AEI was bought by conglomerate GEC in the late 1960s, the laser team did not wish to move, so they set up their own company.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- HeadquartersRugby1
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JK Lasers was a global laser manufacturer based in Rugby, Warwickshire, England. It started out in the research division of Associated Electrical Industries (AEI) in Rugby. When AEI was bought by conglomerate GEC in the late 1960s, the laser team did not wish to move, so they set up their own company. Established by Ron Burbeck and Dr Jim Wright MBE in 1972, the company first launched a range of pulsed lasers using ruby, YAG and glass laser rods. This was followed by the MS-Series of Nd:YAG laser systems, designed for industrial welding, cutting and drilling applications.2
Products and brands
- fiber laser
Listed on Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 1972Founded Founded1
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- 1WikidataJK Lasers on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaJK Lasers on Wikipedia