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History & Vision
Innovation is where we start
Born with an entrepreneurial spirit: Headwall Photonics® began with a singular focus on diffractive optics and the unique ability to collect and manage reflected light to become the world's leading supplier of high-performance spectral acquisition instruments and exploitation software.
Our Four Markets
Headwall® spectral instruments provide differentiated solutions for the remote sensing, advanced machine vision, medical/biotech, and defense/security markets.
Company History
The Company was founded in 2003 after an operational divestiture from the holographic gratings division of Agilent Technologies of Santa Clara, CA.
As one example of commercializing innovation, the Headwall team designed and manufactured a new class of instruments called spectral imaging sensors.
The pairing of spectroscopy and imaging allows users to collect complex spectral information and then exploit that data to solve challenges in remote sensing, advanced machine vision, medical-biotech, and defense.
Today, Headwall is a global leader with facilities and partners around the world, providing spectral solutions for commercial users with critical, real-time application needs.
Headwall® and Headwall Photonics® are registered trademarks of Headwall Photonics Inc.
Our Vision
Headwall focuses on the acquisition and exploitation of reflected light for commercial and government customers. Across its four markets, the Company provides:
- Integrated hyperspectral imaging solutions
- Spectral imaging sensors
- Raman imaging spectrographs and OEM subassemblies
- Diffraction gratings and optical modules for OEM applications
Our Quality
Headwall is ISO 9001:2015 Certified by NQA
We will develop and deliver spectral instrumentation solutions for our customers that meet or exceed expectations while providing full product support. Headwall will invest in our core markets with a focus on continuous improvement for the benefit of all of our interested parties, including employees, suppliers, and our local and global communities.
Our Facilities
Bolton, USA
This is Headwall’s headquarters, home to sales, engineering, and systems assembly. Located less than an hour west of Boston, Massachusetts.
Fitchburg, USA
Patented master-quality holographic diffraction gratings are produced in controlled clean rooms at Headwall's Fitchburg, Massachusetts facility.
Brussels, Belgium
Headwall BVBA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Headwall, with a focus on sales, customer support, and light manufacturing for the European continent.