Wasatch Photonics are known across the globe as an innovator and trusted supplier of advanced optical solutions. Our expertise are focused on three main competencies – volume phase holographic (VPH) gratings, Raman spectroscopy, and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
With more than 20 years under our belt, we’ve successfully empowered an expansive network of scientists, engineers, and OEM partners. With precision optics and spectroscopic tools, our collaborators have unlocked new levels of performance, scalability, and innovation.
As a leading supplier, we enable worldwide, progressive research and OEM product development in space exploration, pharmacy, climate monitoring, currency security and many more industries.
Founded in 2002, Wasatch Photonics is the brainchild of a group of inventive minds who saw potential in adapting VPH technology for broader optical applications. What initially began in a lab inspired by Star Wars and kitchen-table experiments with lasers, soon became a driving force in optical innovation.
Our roots trace back to Dr. Richard Rallison, a pioneer in DCG holography, and Dr. LeRoy Dickson, co-creator of the supermarket barcode scanner. Together, they helped lay the groundwork for high-efficiency holographic optics. After the telecom bubble burst, Wasatch pivoted from our initial market to embrace the spirit of experimentation, identifying new applications in astronomy, defence, medical imaging, and spectroscopy.
Wasatch Photonics has grown from a visionary startup into a globally distributed company. Today, we serve clients across:
Our global network of distributors and OEM partners ensures that customers everywhere benefit from our collaborative, consultative approach.
Our optics have powered innovation across space exploration, noninvasive diagnostics, OCT eye health monitoring for astronauts, laser-guided surgery, environmental sensing, and many more industries. From Mars rovers to mountain-top telescopes, we are proud to say our technology is behind many of the world’s most critical optical systems.
By choosing us as your trusted supplier, you gain access to:
Whatever your next project is, designing a next generation imaging system or seeking high-performance optical components, we promise to deliver on precision, partnership, and performance, so you can innovate with confidence.
Misty Johnson is responsible for taking care of our grating customers at the Logan, Utah, facility. She has been a member of the Wasatch Photonics team since 2009. By understanding her customers’ needs and goals, as well as the current grating market, Misty is able to provide a superior level of customer support. As Account Manager, she acts as a liaison between customers and Wasatch Photonics’ manufacturing department making sure that the lines of communication are always open.
Customer support is an integral part of Wasatch Photonics commitment to customers. Whether you are in the market to purchase a single grating, inquiring as a distributor, or purchasing large volume, Misty will guide you seamlessly through the custom design process. Misty strives to build trust and strong long term relationships with Wasatch Photonics customers. She brings 20 years’ experience as customer support manager from a number of manufacturing and service companies.
